June 25, 2019 at 05:00PM by CWC Mangoes have completely stolen my heart. They’re the perfect combination of sweet and juicy, and taste as good plain as mixed into a smoothies or sorbets. Basically, they’re a shining star of the produce aisle. I’ve been totally satisfied with the one type of mango my grocery store… Continue Reading →

June 24, 2019 at 09:15AM by CWC Every season, Mother Nature hooks us up with a new assortment of fresh fruits to add to our grocery carts and Amazon Fresh orders. Fruit, of course, is a healthy snack—and the US Department of Agriculture recommends eating between one to two cups per day, depending on your… Continue Reading →

June 19, 2019 at 11:41AM by CWC Kristen Bell having the time to throw a summer shindig is beyond me. Between wrapping up the final season of The Good Place (RIP), the high drama trailer of Frozen 2 dropping, and being mom to two little girls slash the entire internet, it feels like she’s everywhere… Continue Reading →

June 02, 2019 at 08:00AM by CWC One moment, you have a bunch of bright yellow bananas on your countertop, patiently waiting to be eaten. Then, in the blink of an eye, they’re spotted brown and attracting a full-on fruit fly fan club. They’re worse than avocados! While many recipes call for perfectly ripe bananas,… Continue Reading →

May 27, 2019 at 03:00AM by CWC Maybe you had a little too much kombucha at your friend’s cookout. Or your high-fiber salad is making you feel a little full. Whatever the cause, alas, bloat happens. And while you might be tempted to turn to apple cider vinegar for assistance…well, hate to break it to… Continue Reading →

May 20, 2019 at 06:53AM by CWC As far as fruits go, buying pineapple can be pretty intimidating. They’re literally covered in little spikes. And do you even know how to cut one open? But IMO, pineapple is to fruit what Paris Gellar is to Gilmore Girls: prickly on the outside, but with a sweet… Continue Reading →

May 07, 2019 at 08:45AM by CWC Hands sticky from watermelon, bouquets of happy sunflowers, leftover sweet potato salad from last night’s cookout—these are glorious signs of warmer weather, yes. But, alas, they’re also magnets for fruit flies. Nothing spoils a romantic evening cooking your farmers’ market haul quite like the little winged pests. Sure,… Continue Reading →

April 18, 2019 at 07:36AM by CWC A unique kitchen gadget is my weakness. It doesn’t take much to convince myself that I need yet another newfangled tool. Clip-on strainers, lemon zesters, veggie keepers—you name it, it’s in my cart. Admittedly, some of these gadgets do little more than collect dust after purchase, since old-fashioned… Continue Reading →

April 12, 2019 at 03:00AM by CWC I used to have a boss who would walk around the office and hand out oranges to everyone as he walked to his desk. On the surface, it seems like a nice gesture, but I always had the sneaking suspicion he only did it so no one had… Continue Reading →

April 05, 2019 at 06:27AM by CWC These days, I have to do a double take when I open my skin-care cabinet to make sure I’m not actually opening a refrigerator. From apples to citrus to strawberries to pineapples, there are enough fruit-based actives in my current product arsenal to rival the Sunday farmer’s market…. Continue Reading →

April 02, 2019 at 03:00PM by CWC On the vegetarian scene for years, jackfruit is now also a regular member of Meatless Monday menus. Similar in texture to pulled pork, unripe jackfruit soaks up whatever seasoning you add mix in—with health benefits to boot. But hold on a sec, jackfruit what? If you haven’t seen… Continue Reading →

March 11, 2019 at 02:00AM by CWC I have never been someone who’s content with a piece of fruit for dessert. Even as a wellness journalist and certified holistic health coach, I stock up on ripe strawberries and oversized oranges with the intention of savoring them after dinner. But then I think about the dairy-free… Continue Reading →

January 28, 2019 at 10:45AM by CWC The spiky green exterior of a jackfruit doesn’t exactly scream effective substitute for animal protein. But don’t let its outward appearance fool you; everyone knows it’s what’s on the inside that counts. In recent years, jackfruit recipes have skyrocketed in popularity among those who avoid meat thanks in part to… Continue Reading →

January 08, 2019 at 12:58PM Things that are on the “yes” list for the keto diet: butter, bacon, avocados, “fat bombs,” MCT oil, grass-fed beef. Things that are on the “no” list…well, basically everything else. Okay, maybe that’s an over-simplification. But the keto diet (arguably one of the biggest food trends of the past year)… Continue Reading →

December 16, 2018 at 02:00AM If you’ve never heard of a funny sounding fruit called soursop, join the club. But given all its good-for-you benefits, it’s time to get familiar. The green, heart-shaped fruit of the Graviola (or annona muricata) tree can weigh up to 15 pounds and grows in tropical regions of North and… Continue Reading →

December 05, 2018 at 01:21PM If you’re anything like me, you’re probably only eating whole olives in a chopped Greek salad or on top of a cauli-crust pizza (or perhaps in the bottom of a martini). But there’s actually a pretty good argument for grabbing a jar on your next Trader Joe’s run—like the olive… Continue Reading →

November 02, 2018 at 07:14AM Sometimes, taking a stroll through the bulk section of the grocery store results in an audible gasp or two. Sure, the thought of stocking up on dried apricots and mango is all fun and games at first, but that $14/pound price tag is no joke. The good news, though? You can… Continue Reading →

October 21, 2018 at 06:30PM Everyone knows that getting your fill of fruits and vegetables is important (it’s basically the first thing in life we learn about food). But sometimes even after a chia pudding breakfast, quinoa bowl lunch, and gluten-free pasta dinner you realize, “Wait—did I eat a single fruit or vegetable today?” You’re… Continue Reading →

October 19, 2018 at 08:01AM When you’re craving a smoothie while you’re out and about, getting your nutrient-rich pick-me-up is generally as simple as hitting up your favorite juice shop and placing an order for your go-to mix. Unfortunately, even though sipping on the brightly-colored beverage might make you feel like you’re the Queen of… Continue Reading →

October 17, 2018 at 09:19AM Trader Joe’s is always coming through with unique sparkling water choices that give your love for La Croix a run for its bubbles. In the past, the healthy grocer has released niche flavors like rhubarb and elderflower, but the latest mix might just be the most impressive yet: It does contain a hard-to-find Japanese superfood,… Continue Reading →