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Nutrition & Wellness

Our top picks and tips for making the most out of FreshDirect's big selection of foods for your health.

Make Kale Salad Your Go-To For In-Season Winter Eating

Miki Kawasaki · December 17, 2021 ·

Eating in season is one of the best ways you can make food choices that are sustainable and healthy—especially if it’s seasonal and local, too. But in the winter, when the days of voluptuous yellow corn cobs and juicy summer squashes are long gone, it’s easy to get fatigued with the choices around. One cool-weather […]

Filed Under: Dinner, Eat With The Season, Healthy Habits, Lunch, Nutrition & Wellness, Produce, Recipes Tagged With: kale, salads, winter foods

You Need To Try Savani Farms Indian Mangos

Miki Kawasaki · May 10, 2021 ·

The story of how Indian mangos first came to the US starts with a man named Bhaskar Savani: the Pennsylvania dentist, who moved to this country from India, knew that Americans were missing out on one of the most delicious fruits in the world.

Filed Under: Brands We Love, Nutrition & Wellness, Produce, Producer Stories Tagged With: indian mango, mango, mangos

Top Foods For Gut Health

Fresh Direct · March 12, 2021 ·

Did you know that some of the best foods in the world—bread, cheese, beer, wine, and even chocolate—are fermented? Let’s break it down for you: fermentation is one of the oldest food manufacturing processes, and it’s simply when sugar is converted (by yeast or bacteria) to acids, gases, or alcohol. Fermented foods are better for […]

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Our Favorite Clean Eating Recipes

Miki Kawasaki · January 8, 2021 ·

Making choices that will sustain ourselves as well as the world around us feels more important than ever as we head into the new year. At FreshDirect, that means focusing on foods that are responsibly sourced and raised, made with clean ingredients, and in tune with the seasons. So as you’re considering your healthy eating […]

Filed Under: Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch, Nutrition & Wellness, Recipes Tagged With: clean eating, recipes

The Citrus Varieties You Should Know About

Miki Kawasaki · December 4, 2020 ·

Winter brings a wide range of citrus fruits, each with their own unique personality. Some bring the sweetness while others turn up the acidity, with a range of varieties in between. If all you know are your basic oranges, it’s time to get familiar with the bigger family, and to maybe even find a new […]

Filed Under: Eat With The Season, Nutrition & Wellness Tagged With: grapefruit, mandarins, oranges, tangerines

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Create this easy heirloom tomato grain bowl using the African supergrain fonio (brought to us by our friends at @yolelefoods !)

Here’s how to make it:
Start by preparing the fonio according to the package directions, then top with fresh corn, heirloom tomatoes, crispy cucumbers, feta cheese, red onion, and mint. Drizzle with a bit of balsamic, olive oil, and coarse sea salt, then dig in!
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Create this easy heirloom tomato grain bowl using the African supergrain fonio (brought to us by our friends at @yolelefoods !) Here’s how to make it: Start by preparing the fonio according to the package directions, then top with fresh corn, heirloom tomatoes, crispy cucumbers, feta cheese, red onion, and mint. Drizzle with a bit of balsamic, olive oil, and coarse sea salt, then dig in!
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Veggies taste better when they’re local, and they taste even better when they’re from Hepworth Farms. But don't just take our word for it, try them for yourself.

Hepworth Farms’ is a 7th generation family farm in Milton, NY whose commitment to “dechemicalization” has yielded them over 400 varieties of organic produce.
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Veggies taste better when they’re local, and they taste even better when they’re from Hepworth Farms. But don't just take our word for it, try them for yourself. Hepworth Farms’ is a 7th generation family farm in Milton, NY whose commitment to “dechemicalization” has yielded them over 400 varieties of organic produce.
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In honor of FreshDirect's 20th Anniversary celebration, some of our longest-tenured employees are being recognized for their contributions over the years. Our next 20th Anniversary Employee Spotlight is Teofila Rijos, a Personal Shopper in our Ambient/Dry Goods department.

Q: What's your favorite part about working at FD?
A: In sickness and in health, my team and FreshDirect have always supported me.

Q: What's something you've learned by working at FD?
A: I’ve worked in different departments and learned something new from each of them.

Q: What does working at FD allow you to do in your personal life (go to college, support your family, buy a house, send your kids to school, travel to see your family, etc.)
A: Working at FreshDirect has taught me structure. Each job has a process that has to compliment others. This has helped me improve how I structure my life out of work.

Q: What's a goal or a dream that you have?
A: My dream is to open a restaurant somewhere outside of New York. I believe the skills FreshDirect has taught me will help me excel as a business owner.
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In honor of FreshDirect's 20th Anniversary celebration, some of our longest-tenured employees are being recognized for their contributions over the years. Our next 20th Anniversary Employee Spotlight is Teofila Rijos, a Personal Shopper in our Ambient/Dry Goods department. Q: What's your favorite part about working at FD? A: In sickness and in health, my team and FreshDirect have always supported me. Q: What's something you've learned by working at FD? A: I’ve worked in different departments and learned something new from each of them. Q: What does working at FD allow you to do in your personal life (go to college, support your family, buy a house, send your kids to school, travel to see your family, etc.) A: Working at FreshDirect has taught me structure. Each job has a process that has to compliment others. This has helped me improve how I structure my life out of work. Q: What's a goal or a dream that you have? A: My dream is to open a restaurant somewhere outside of New York. I believe the skills FreshDirect has taught me will help me excel as a business owner.
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Summer calls for seafood. A shrimp & clam boil may be the perfect way to celebrate the season. A boil featuring fresh shellfish is a super easy way to enjoy all your favs in one dish. 

Here’s how it’s done: 
- Cut an onion into quarters. Halve a head of garlic horizontally. 
- Add 1 1/2 inches of water to a stock pot, followed by onion, garlic, 2 bay leaves, and 1 tbsp Old Bay seasoning. Bring to a boil on the stove. 
- Once boiling, add one bag of whole, small potatoes (such as Blushing Belle). Let cook a couple minutes. 
- In the meantime, cut 2 andouille sausages (or more, if you like) into 1 1/2-inch pieces, then add to boiling pot. Cut 4 ears corn into smaller segments and add to pot. Continue to boil for another 5 minutes. 
- Gather 2 lb shrimp (preferably shell-on), 1 dozen clams and 1 lb mussels. Toss seafood with a few drizzles of neutral oil and 1 tbsp Old Bay. Add to pot, cover, and cook 2 to 3 minutes. 
- Remove from heat and let rest 1 minute before transferring to a platter for serving. Season with more Old Bay, if you like.
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Summer calls for seafood. A shrimp & clam boil may be the perfect way to celebrate the season. A boil featuring fresh shellfish is a super easy way to enjoy all your favs in one dish. Here’s how it’s done: - Cut an onion into quarters. Halve a head of garlic horizontally. - Add 1 1/2 inches of water to a stock pot, followed by onion, garlic, 2 bay leaves, and 1 tbsp Old Bay seasoning. Bring to a boil on the stove. - Once boiling, add one bag of whole, small potatoes (such as Blushing Belle). Let cook a couple minutes. - In the meantime, cut 2 andouille sausages (or more, if you like) into 1 1/2-inch pieces, then add to boiling pot. Cut 4 ears corn into smaller segments and add to pot. Continue to boil for another 5 minutes. - Gather 2 lb shrimp (preferably shell-on), 1 dozen clams and 1 lb mussels. Toss seafood with a few drizzles of neutral oil and 1 tbsp Old Bay. Add to pot, cover, and cook 2 to 3 minutes. - Remove from heat and let rest 1 minute before transferring to a platter for serving. Season with more Old Bay, if you like.
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Our interns help make FreshDirect great! We’re celebrating all that they do and wishing them a bright future.
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Our interns help make FreshDirect great! We’re celebrating all that they do and wishing them a bright future.
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Mezze foods are an assortment of eastern Mediterranean snacks like stuffed grape leaves, olives, pita bread, and hummus.

Use the link in our bio to treat yourself by using our freshest ingredients to build your own mezze platter.
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Mezze foods are an assortment of eastern Mediterranean snacks like stuffed grape leaves, olives, pita bread, and hummus. Use the link in our bio to treat yourself by using our freshest ingredients to build your own mezze platter.
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It’s Love Local month here at FreshDirect. All through August, we’ll be featuring local partners in support of businesses committed to bringing incredible flavors to our communities and neighborhoods.

Show some love by shopping your favorite local brands on our site! ❤️
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It’s Love Local month here at FreshDirect. All through August, we’ll be featuring local partners in support of businesses committed to bringing incredible flavors to our communities and neighborhoods. Show some love by shopping your favorite local brands on our site! ❤️
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from one proud BX resident to another, it was an honor to take part in the special tradition that is @yankees Old-Timer’s Day 🗽⚾️ #repbx
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from one proud BX resident to another, it was an honor to take part in the special tradition that is @yankees Old-Timer’s Day 🗽⚾️ #repbx
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Ready for lobster season🦞? Our very own Senior Merchant Mike is here to show you how to prepare the most delicious Maine lobster for the summer.

Head over to FreshDirect.com to take advantage of our Lobster Party Sale!
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Ready for lobster season🦞? Our very own Senior Merchant Mike is here to show you how to prepare the most delicious Maine lobster for the summer. Head over to FreshDirect.com to take advantage of our Lobster Party Sale!
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