Leafy greens tend to get grouped as if they're all the same, but the category includes far more variety than most people realize. Some are mild and tender, others are peppery or bitter. Some work best raw in salads, while others need cooking to become palatable. Knowing the differences makes it easier to use what shows up in your farm box rather than letting unfamiliar greens sit in the crisper until they wilt.
Whether you're brand new to Farm Fresh To You or have been getting deliveries for a while, questions come up. Here are answers to the ones we hear most frequently.
Fiber doesn't get much attention in nutrition conversations, which is odd given how much it does for the body. Fiber works quietly in the background, supporting digestion and overall health, and the benefits show up gradually in how the body feels day to day rather than in dramatic before-and-after transformations.
We know your furry friends are an important part of your family, and they deserve the same commitment to quality and natural goodness that you've come to expect from Farm Fresh To You. For many years we have offered food, treats, toys and more from incredible companies dedicated to crafting healthy, delicious, and eco-friendly products for your beloved companions. We're excited to introduce you to a few new companies we've recently added to our Pets collection - just in time for National Love Your Pet Day!
In 1972, when Manuel Eduardo Vieira arrived in Livingston, Calif., with his wife, Laurinda, and three children, he knew almost nothing about sweet potatoes. His uncle, Antonio Vieira Tomas, had been growing sweet potatoes in the sandy Central Valley soil since 1960, after he emigrated to the United States from the Portuguese Azores in 1920.
February is American Heart Month, a time to focus on the small, daily choices that keep our hearts strong. One of the simplest and most delicious ways to show your heart some love? Making the switch to heart healthy whole grains.
When most folks think about getting enough protein, they often default to the same handful of foods: chicken, beef, eggs, and dairy. These work, but they're far from the only options. Plant foods offer protein in amounts that might surprise you, and they come with the kind of variety that keeps meals from feeling repetitive or boring.
The supplement category has changed quite a bit over the past decade. What used to be a straightforward selection of multivitamins and vitamin C has expanded into an overwhelming array of powders, gummies, and extracts that promise support for everything from energy levels to immune function. Winter tends to draw folks toward these products, a season when shorter days and colder weather make the body feel like it could use extra help.
Shorter days, colder temperatures, and the tail end of holiday indulgence can leave folks feeling sluggish and depleted. The impulse to reset often leads to restrictive eating plans or elaborate detoxes, but the body responds better to nourishment than deprivation. Simple, vegetable-forward meals that focus on whole ingredients offer a gentler way to support the body's natural processes during the coldest months.
The word "probiotic" shows up on so many food labels now that it's easy to read right past it without stopping to think about what it actually means. Yogurt, kombucha, pickles, and sauerkraut all advertise these live cultures, but the explanation for why people have been fermenting foods for thousands of years often gets lost.
