Subscribe to Our Blog FeedAre strawberries a berry? The strawberry is not, from a botanical point of view, a berry. Technically, it is an aggregate accessory fruit, meaning that the fleshy part is derived not from the plants ovaries but from the receptacle that holds the ovaries. Each apparent “seed” on the outside of the fruit is actually one… Read more »
Posts Categorized: Organic Lifestyle
Asparagus; A Perennial Flowering Plant.
Give Us the Details, Please Asparagus, otherwise known as the folk name Sparrow Grass (1). This deep pistachio green stalk is a perennial flowering plant species in the genus asparagus (2). “Crowns” are planted in winter, and the first shoots appear in spring ready to harvest and enjoy (1). Tender at the tip and slightly… Read more »
Navel Oranges; A Balanced Level of Sweet, Tangy, and Tart
Give us the details please This marvelous citrus is available winter through spring. It’s medium to large sized. The shape is slightly oval with a “navel” or circular hole on the blossom stem end (1). The medium thick rind matures from green to bright orange and is smooth with a pebbled texture due to many… Read more »
5 Ways we Make Wellness a Priority
Here at Golden Gate Organics we make wellness a priority; for our customers, for ourselves, for the planet and even for our pets! Here are several of our favorite blogs on how to be your best self and how to create an environment of wellness in every area of your life. It’s all About the… Read more »
3 Plant-Based Recipes for the Holiday Season
The holiday season is upon us and with it, tons of delicious food. If you are vegetarian or just trying to add more plants into your holiday feast rotation, try one of these incredible vegetarian friendly, plant-based recipes from our friends at Twists and Zests! This Mixed Green Spread is a great way to use… Read more »
Can Mindful Eating Make You Healthier? Here’s Everything You Need to Know
Did you know that on average each of us makes around 200 decisions about food each day? These decisions include not only what we choose to eat, but also when, where, why and how we choose to eat. And, in today’s world, we have more options than ever when it comes to answering these questions…. Read more »
How to Boost Your Mood With Food
Most of us understand that the foods we eat have a direct impact on our physical health and well-being. But, did you know that the foods you eat can also affect your mental health? The relationship between food and mental health becomes obvious when you step back and consider how much our moods guide our… Read more »
A Guest Speaker is a Fun and Important Supplement to Any School Wellness Program
A great addition to any School Wellness Program is a guest speaker. A guest speaker is a fun, engaging way to expose children to different varieties of fruits and vegetables and also where that food comes from. Teaching kids about healthy eating habits can include getting them more involved in choosing, preparing and maybe even growing their own… Read more »
Take the Next Step in Your Corporate Wellness Program: Host a Health and Wellness Fair
Many companies have implemented a company-wide wellness program already and the trend is growing. Are you a Bay Area business thinking about hosting a Health and Wellness Fair for your employees? Which vendors should you invite? What are the benefits to your employees and to your company? To learn more read on or contact Golden… Read more »
The Benefits Of Organic Food For Consumers With Disabilities
Could organic food provide benefits for people with a disability? There must be something pretty special about this type of food as its popularity continues to rise with worldwide sales of organic food reaching a staggering US$90 billion in 2016 as recorded by Statista. It is thought organic produce may protect against some disabilities. … Read more »
