Apples Aplenty
All about apples? From sodas to sweeteners, we’ve got an array of fruity favorites to whet your apple appetite!
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Apple Rundown
It’s officially apple season and we have harvests aplenty, ripe for the picking! With all the different apples available, do you know which ones are right for you? Whether it’s the best choice for baking, freezing or eating out of hand, don’t worry—there’s an apple for that. Get to the core of the matter with our handy fall apple guide!
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Sweet on Melons
Get your melon baller ready—we’ve got three delicious varieties of California-grown melons sweet enough to smooch!
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Eat your Rainbow, Part 1
Health Notes by Dr. Liz
Nothing says summer like the abundance of fresh veggies and fruits you see in the produce aisles and at roadside stands and farmers markets. Take advantage of eating fresh this season and infuse your body with a bounty of more than just vitamins and minerals typically found in produce.
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Eat Your Rainbow, Part 2
Health Notes by Dr. Liz
Freshly picked vegetables and fruit (especially those locally grown) are bursting with phytonutrients that give these summer favorites their rich hues of purple, red, orange and yellow—yes, the rainbow! The likes of carotenoids and anthocyanins give summer produce its rich colors while giving you a host of health benefits such as protection for age-and diet-related diseases such as cancer and heart disease. Check out a few of our summertime favorites!
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Frozen in Time
Health Notes by Dr. Liz
Capture the luscious summer sweetness of fruit by freezing it now and enjoying it on a rainy day this winter! You can easily DIY this summer’s bounty following these tips.
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UCD Fruit & Veggie Updates!
You may have read back in 2015 how Nugget Markets started partnering with UC Davis to help reduce food waste and provide college students with fresh fruits and veggies through their Fruit & Veggie Up program. Nearly one full year later, we’re proud to say the program is still going strong and have some exciting updates to prove it!
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Tomato Talk
To-ma-to, to-mah-to… However you say it, tomato season is back! Whether your harvest is too much to handle (is that even possible?), or you’re picking up farm fresh fruits from the produce aisle, we’ve got all sorts of tips, tricks and trivia for these garden variety tomatoes.
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California-Grown Keitt Mangos
Here in California, it’s officially mango season! California-grown Keitt (pronounced keet) mangos are large, tangy sweet fruits with a hint of honey flavor. Their thin seed allows extra room for the firm, fiber-free, smooth and juicy flesh.
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Almond Power!
Health Notes by Dr. Liz
All about almonds? Awesome! These stellar nuts are best known for their vitamin E content, providing more than 40% of needs in just an ounce (about 23 almonds)! Studies show that almond–eaters have lower blood cholesterol levels, thanks to heart–healthy monounsaturated fats as well as phytonutrients, which scientists know keep hearts in tip-top shape.