By THÉRÈSE MARGOLIS At a time when the novel coronavirus outbreak and other health concerns have people worldwide on edge, the Washington Apple Commission (WAC) wants to remind everyone that an apple is a handy, easy-to-carry, nutritious food that can not only provide quick energy and fiber, but also an array of micronutrients that can help shore up the body’s
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By THÉRÈSE MARGOLIS That old adage of “an apple a day keeps the doctor away” not only rings true (apples are one of the most nutritious foods under the sun, packed with fiber, antioxidants and vitamin C, and devoid of any fat or cholesterol), but, because they are available nearly year-round, is easy to live up to. And in Mexico,
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By THÉRÈSE MARGOLIS When Mexico first began importing cherries from the northwestern U.S. states of Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Utah and Montana 15 years ago, the initial sales were relatively small, barely 6,000 cartons in 2004. But as Mexico’s appreciation of the fleshy little cerises increased, so did the demand for the fruits. In 2018, Mexico imported an unprecedented 200,000 crates
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