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The Orange Tree Health Journal
Evidence-based nutrition and lifestyle guidance for your specific journey.
Empowering busy New Yorkers to achieve sustainable, personalized health through nutrition and lifestyle. We cut through the noise with science-rooted strategies designed for your real life.


September Produce: Summer Fades, Fall Takes Over
10 Nutritious Produce Items and Delicious Recipe Inspirations Something shifts in September. The farmers market looks different — the rainbow of summer color starts giving way to deeper, earthier tones. Stone fruits wave goodbye, and in their place comes the crunch of apples and pears, and the first real squash of the season. It's a month of beautiful transition, and the produce reflects it perfectly. Here are 10 nutritious picks that are at their very best right now. Tractor

Alexa Larangeira
Aug 315 min read


August Produce: The Peak of Summer Harvest
10 Nutritious Produce Items and Delicious Recipe Inspirations August sits at summer's sweetest crossroads — the last great push of warm-weather produce before fall quietly starts arriving. Stone fruits hit their peak, melon season is in full swing, and a few late-summer gems show up that you won't find any other time of year. Here are 10 nutritious picks that are at their very best this month. Ripe nectarines and plums, ready to eat. 1. Nectarines Nutrition highlights: They'r

Alexa Larangeira
Aug 34 min read


July's Fresh Picks: 10 Nutritious Produce Items and Delicious Recipe Inspirations
July brings a bounty of fresh produce that bursts with flavor and nutrition. Eating seasonal produce not only supports local farmers but also ensures you enjoy fruits and vegetables at their peak freshness and nutrient content. For those aiming to eat healthier, July offers a vibrant selection of options that can brighten your meals and boost your well-being. Here are ten top in-season produce items for July, along with their nutrition highlights and creative ways to use them

Alexa Larangeira
Jul 63 min read


Deliciously Nutritious Homemade Granola Recipe You Need to Try
This is a simple and customizable granola recipe that will make you never want to bring home a store-bought granola again.

Alexa Larangeira
May 183 min read


5 Reasons You Shouldn't Sleep on Getting Beans in Your Diet; Plus Tips to Reduce Gas Issues
This list explains why you should include beans as part of a holistic, healthy eating pattern.

Alexa Larangeira
May 73 min read


Revitalize Your Health with This Easy Homemade Green Juice Recipe Packed with Nutrients
Green Drink Recipe to revitalize you gut health

Alexa Larangeira
Apr 303 min read
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