What are the best fruits to lower blood pressure?
The American Heart Association recommends four servings a day of fruit and five servings a day of vegetables. Unsurprisingly, several fruits have potential benefits in supporting healthy blood pressure levels. The best fruit to lower blood pressure are berries, apples, cherries, citrus fruits, bananas, watermelon, kiwi, and pomegranate.
Continue reading →Five Reasons to Buy Organic Cherries From Us
Five reasons to buy organic cherries from Chelan Ranch Organics include access to local and fresh, support for the local economy, environmental considerations, direct connection with the farmer, and community engagement.
Continue reading →What are some of the health benefits of cherries?
Cherries are delicious and offer several health benefits due to their rich nutritional profile. Some of the potential health benefits of cherries include antioxidants, anti-inflammatory properties, pain relief, muscle recovery, sleep aid, heart health, weight management, and nutrient content.
Continue reading →Cherry Varieties from Bing to Rainier, plus two more.
You asked! Here are some cherry varieties, ranging from Bing to Rainier, plus two more: Bing, Lambert, Royal Ann, Rainier, Sweetheart, and Skeena. Based on their color, flavor and texture, what is your favorite?
Continue reading →Is Organic Fruit Really Worth the Extra Cost?
We think organic fruit really is worth the extra cost because of the flavor and peace of mind. However, choosing to pay more for organic is personal for every shopper. The value of organic fruit depends on several factors, such as personal health concerns, environmental impact, and budget.
Continue reading →Pesticides in Produce
What Are Pesticides?
Pesticides are chemicals used to control pests, including insects, weeds, and fungi, that can damage crops and reduce yields. While pesticides can benefit food production, they can also threaten human health and the environment.
Continue reading →The “Dirty Dozen: pesticides in your beloved blueberries
The “Dirty Dozen”
The “Dirty Dozen” is an annual list of fruits and vegetables from the Environmental Working Group (EWG) likely to contain the highest levels of pesticides. The list often includes non-organic blueberries since they are a beloved fruit.
Continue reading →Why are Blueberries Purple, Not Blue?
Blueberries’ Actual Color
While blueberries are commonly referred to as “blue,” their actual color is a deep purple. The reason they appear blue is due to the unique way in which our eyes perceive color.
Continue reading →Ten Most Popular American Apples
Here are the ten most popular apple varieties in the United States: Red Delicious, Gala, Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, Fuji, Golden Delicious, Braeburn, Pink Lady, Jonagold, and Rome.
Continue reading →George and Cherries
Besides chopping down a cherry tree and not telling a lie, our first president did like cherries.
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