Each gorgeously hued carrot supplies different health-boosting properties. Red for lycopene, a potent cancer fighter, purple for anthocyanin that wards off inflammation and yellow xanthophyll, along with good ‘ol orange beta carotene, which supports eye health. A beautiful bargain for only 25 calories per carrot.
Butternut, acorn, spaghetti, delicata, turban and even pumpkin are just some of the many types of winter squash available in your produce section this time of year. While some of these squashes may look more like doorstops than good eats, in my opinion they are one of the most “perfect” gems in the produce aisle.
The sheer number of apple varieties we carry in our produce department can sometimes seem overwhelming. Which apples are best for baking, and which are tart, and which are sweet? Check out this handy guide to all our favorite apple varieties for fall—after this, you’ll never confuse a Braeburn with a Jonagold again!
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We’re basically addicted to the delicious smoothies and bars from Odwalla, and we’re so excited that they’ve recently come out with a line of products that’s specially designed for kids!
A walk through the fields of Full Belly Farms in May is enough to put a smile on anyone’s face. It’s when we get our first glimpse of the Goddess and Galia melons that will be ready for harvest in June. These two melons are seriously out–of–this–world awesome.
We all know spring brings us some of the best tasting fruits and veggies, but it's also fun to learn why they're so great for you! Check out what Dr. Liz has to say about some of our favorite spring fruits and veggies.
The local crop of asparagus tends to peak in April, and we’re proud to source locally grown, organic asparagus fromDurst Farmsin Yolo County. This fourth–generation farm is located in an area of California called Hungry Hollow, at the mouth of the Capay Valley. The unique microclimate and soil there provide the perfect environment for growing delicious–tasting asparagus.
Be on the lookout for local, organically grown spring onions, which crop up in our produce department this time of year. Several local farms will be up to their elbows in them soon: Terra Firma and Full Belly farms are two of our favorite growers of red and white spring onions in Yolo County. Spring onions are essentially immature onions that haven’t fully developed.
Asparagus is the ultimate springtime vegetable. Packed with nutrition, asparagus supplies 66 percent of the daily recommended dose of folic acid in just one cup. But there’s more: Asparagus is also packed with vitamins C, E and A, and vitamins B1, B2, B3 and B6, along with dietary fiber, iron, manganese, copper, and phosphorous.