Environmentalist or not, you too can make a meaningful difference every single day to the planet we live on. Your contribution is needed and wanted. You don’t have to wait just until Earth Day to do something beneficial. Small habits can be formed throughout your day-to-day life to help make changes all year long. It’s the little things that add up – here are a few tips and several ways to help you eat sustainably while meeting your nutritional needs, all while benefiting the health of the planet by limiting waste. EAT MORE PLANTS, NUTS, & SEEDS – Eating more plants is better for the

There are so many ways to enjoy fresh fruits and veggies in the morning that will start your day in a healthy way and keep you satisfied until lunchtime. Whether you prefer sweet or savory, hot or cold, smooth or crunchy, everyone has a flavor that makes them just a little more excited to get out of bed. Breakfast is a great opportunity to remind ourselves of the importance of eating a balanced and wholesome breakfast. Proteins, whole grains and, most importantly, fresh greenhouse grown fruits and vegetables provide essential nutrients that can boost brain function, immunity and metabolism

As West Pak Avocado reflects on its achievements with great pride, the company looks forward to a bright future. The global supplier of premium avocados celebrated 40 years of avocado excellence this past year and now embraces the next four decades with optimism and gratitude. West Pak Avocado’s “40 Years Forward” campaign is a comprehensive initiative aimed at pioneering the future of avocado production. The campaign includes a video and digital marketing series that celebrates the company’s 40-year legacy as a trailblazer in the avocado sector while also highlighting its commitment to

Leftover berries and bananas? Here’s a wonderful way to put them to delicious use. This jazzed up version of banana bread has a kiss of lemon and cinnamon, and bursts of luscious berries, to add to the usual moist, dense loaf. The cranberries can be fresh or frozen. INGREDIENTS 2 cups flour 2 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 2 teaspoons cinnamon 1 lemon zest & juice 1 cup banana mashed 1 cup brown sugar 1/2 cup butter softened 1/4 cup sour cream 2 eggs 1 cup walnuts 1 1/2 cups cranberries chopped INSTRUCTIONS Preheat the oven to 350 °F, and lightly grease a loaf pan that measures 8 1

People love to bond over food. Whenever there is a celebration or a gathering, there is a 99 percent chance that food will be involved. Think about it: Weddings, anniversaries, birthday parties, large events, team meetings and even funerals. Everyone sits around, gathered by food! We all know that life has its moments of being very hectic. For some, it may seem like it would be easier to just forget about family dinner time. Between everyone’s jobs, school sports, and trying to work around everyone’s schedule, it seems more efficient if everyone just “fends for themselves,” skips dinner, or

Sit down for a healthy meal with this avocado soup-and-salad duo. Warm up with a creamy bowl of corn chowder-inspired avocado soup, then top off the light dinner with an avocado, and pomegranate mixed salad with a splash of citrus appeal. It’s tasty, healthy and easy to make – leaving time to enjoy with friends and family. Hearty Avocado Corn Soup Serve 4 Warm, creamy and packed with flavor, this soup is the perfect way to indulge in comfort food while still keeping it healthy. Grab a spoon and let the deliciousness begin! Ingredients ¼ cup olive oil 1 yellow onion, chopped 1 clove garlic