Healthy eating in the workplace is more than just a trend; it’s essential to creating a productive and positive work environment. According to the International Labour Organization (ILO), poor workplace nutrition can reduce productivity by up to 20%, and improving food choices can lead to higher job satisfaction and fewer sick days. By encouraging healthier…
September 22nd is the first day of Fall (also known as the autumn equinox)! If you’re anything like us, you cannot wait for some cool weather, gorgeous scenery, and, of course, new fruit varieties! Just as Spring cleaning comes so unexpectedly, Fall brings a number of (exciting and feel-good) tasks to tackle before we fully…
Everyone strives to be healthy, but actually changing habits and routines to achieve this goal is easier said than done. Having a healthy lifestyle looks different for everyone, and depending on your interests and strengths, it can take time. If you’re training for a marathon, you have to start slow to build your endurance. So…
As you’re gearing up for the new school year to kick off, it’s time to think about packing nutritious and delicious lunches for your kids. Fruits are an essential part of any balanced meal, providing natural sugars for energy, fiber for digestion, and a host of vitamins and minerals that help keep young bodies healthy….
The weather is looking lovely and promising for the remainder of August! What better way to enjoy it all and practice healthy habits than getting out on a beautiful hike. Here are some great trails to check out in Seattle or just a short drive away: Discovery Park Discovery Park is Seattle’s largest city park,…
You’ve heard the saying “You are what you eat,” but what if you work like you eat, too? Turns out, the foods you eat can impact your productivity levels and focus throughout the workday. So how exactly does that work? We, as humans, get our energy from glucose, a natural sugar we obtain from food…
Seafair Weekend Festival is Seattle’s premier boating event, air show, and festival all rolled into one, and it’s all happening this upcoming weekend! Here are some highlights: Apollo Mechanical Hydroplane Races Experience the thrill of hydroplane racing, where these incredible boats can reach speeds of up to 220 MPH on the straightaways. It’s like F1 racing,…
Get excited because August is National Peach Month! ThirdLeaf NW knows a thing or two about the best peaches, so we’re going to share some tips and tricks for picking the best peaches. With over 300 different peach varieties in the U.S. and over 2,000 worldwide, there are so many to choose from! Certain peach…
As summer reaches its peak, finding ways to cool off and feel refreshed can be a challenge. Whether you’re lounging by the lake, heading to the beach, or strolling through your local park, we’ve got the perfect solution for beating the heat: homemade fruit popsicles! The first thing you must get are popsicle molds. You…
July is one of the most beautiful months of the year, kicking off with the excitement of the 4th of July fireworks and continuing to offer fantastic weather for lake days and beach trips. But what about those days in between? Gardening is the perfect way to get outside and make the most of the…