The Weekly Slice

Get Outside Before the Rain Comes!

Though the “official” rainy season begins in December, we locals know that Washington’s rainy season really starts in October. Before the inevitable downpour comes again, take advantage of the beautiful fall weather and get outside! Don’t worry, we’ve done the hard part by picking out some of the most perfect fall activities for you! Take…

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What Comes After the Pumpkin Patch?

October means pumpkins, apple cider, fall movies, and so much more! If you haven’t had the chance to take your family or friends to a pumpkin patch, now is the time! Once you’ve found the biggest, most festive pumpkins in the field, it’s time to take them home to carve! We’re here to teach you…

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How Healthy Eating Makes a Healthy Environment

“Eat healthy” is one of those phrases you hear constantly from medical professionals, teachers, advertisers, your partner, and the list goes on. Did you know, though, that eating a healthy diet not only benefits yourself but also the planet? Plant-based foods require less water and energy to produce compared to artificial or processed foods. Plant-based…

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The 411 on Kiwis

When you think of vitamin C and boosting your immune system, you probably think of oranges, but did you know kiwi fruits have almost three times the amount of vitamin C that one orange does? Not only are they high in vitamin C but they are also packed with so many other nutrients. Kiwis originate…

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Are You Eating Enough Probiotics?

It’s that time of year that everyone is getting sniffly. Are you doing everything you can to stay healthy? If you’re not getting enough probiotics in your diet, you may not be. If you’re unfamiliar with probiotics, I bet you’ve still seen the word in an advertisement and have wondered what it is. Probiotics are…

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Fall Activities We Can’t Wait For!

Anyone else get super excited for the first day of fall? September 23 is the first day of the fall season, which is full of perfect weather, lively holidays, great food, and spooky vibes! With kids back to school and the holidays just around the corner, make sure you are taking advantage of the weather…

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Tips and Tricks to Prep for Fall

September 23 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 also brings a number of tasks that must be accomplished before we can…

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Lemons: The World’s Healthiest Fruit?

According to a 2014 study by the CDC on the nutrient density of fruits, lemons came out as the most nutritious and low-calorie fruit. Lemons are packed with vitamin C and many antioxidants that can help prevent diseases such as cancer. On top of this, lemons contain antibacterial and antidiabetic properties. So now that we…

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Tailgating? These Snacks Will Be the Life of the Party!

With fall comes one of the best times of the year: tailgate season! Football means tailgating which means lots of food, friends, and fun times. For your next tailgating event, make sure you have a wide variety of food options to appease all of the hungry fans! Fruit Salad Doesn’t get much healthier and sweeter…

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Can Food Impact Your Productivity?

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…

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