Wellness Made EC

Summer has arrived! As if you couldn't tell from this heat... but let's talk about how to eat seasonally. What is eating seasonally? I posted this a few years ago, but thought it was well worth reposting. Eating seasonally means eating the fruits and vegetables that naturally grow during specific times or seasons of the year. They taste better and are also more nutritious. We’re always excited for summer produce and all the in-season options we have. Summer produce is great w

Many years ago, when the first high school graduates from our close friend group prepared to enter college, we started a tradition: a send-off celebration that always ended with “last words of wisdom” from the parents. By chance, all of us had attended the same college, and we shared a fondness for those years of growth and discovery. The advice we gave ranged from dividing chores between roommates to joining clubs, attending performances, and soaking in every bit of what col

Eating fruits and vegetables is incredibly important for a healthy diet, and you shouldn't let worries about pesticide residues stop you, even if organic options seem out of reach! Groceries are expensive enough without beating yourselves up about not always buying organic foods. Each year, the Environmental Working Group (EWG) unveils two great lists: the Clean 15 , featuring produce with the least pesticide residues, and the Dirty Dozen , spotlighting those with the most.