Banana Facts You Probably Didn’t Know
Bananas are one of the most popular fruits and are found in most parts of the world, we use them in a variety of recipes from banana bread to smoothies and much more. They are loaded…
READ MOREHealthy Banana Smoothie Recipes to Jump Start Your Day Or Recover from a Workout
It’s true that breakfast is the most important meal of the day, this is because when you wake up your body has been without food for (hopefully) eight hours, so you need to refuel and get…
READ MOREShould I Eat Bananas Before Or After a Workout?
Nowadays there are so many different things we are told to do when it comes to working out and reaching our fitness goals. We constantly hear new ideas of what exercises are best, what time of…
READ MOREUSDA Organic Certification Process and How It Benefits the Consumer
With the rising health and wellness movement evolving across the United States, the word “organic” has become quite the buzzword. As this term has moved to the forefront of consumers’ minds, the perpetual tendency for retailers…
READ MORECozy Banana Recipes to Warm You Right Up this Season
Fall has arrived and our bellies are about to get a whole lot happier – that’s right, it’s officially time for us to welcome back the season of baking. As the days grow colder, what better…
READ MOREJesus Eduardo Ortega Ibarra
Jesus Eduardo is 11 years old and the oldest of four children. He was born two months premature. His deafness was not detected until he turned one, and it was not until he turned five that…
READ MOREConny Fonseca
Conny Fonseca grew up in Colima where her father worked on a farm in the town of Cofradia de Suchitlan while her mother stayed at home to take care of the family. A bright and ambitious…
READ MOREHow Potassium Can Help Blood Pressure and Why You Need Bananas
High Blood Pressure in America High blood pressure is a condition that occurs when the force of pumping blood is too intense for the walls of the arteries. With millions of Americans affected each year, it…
READ MOREShould You Refrigerate Bananas
We’ve all been there: buying a perfect bunch of bananas, only for them to turn brown and spotty after a few days. Don’t get us wrong, we love banana bread as much as the next person,…
READ MOREThe Women of Chilpancingo
Tijuana, one of the busiest land border crossings in the world, is also home to over 300 maquiladoras, or assembly plants. While this offers several job opportunities, it also often results in the unregulated pollution of…
READ MORERafael Lopez Diaz
Rafael Lopez Diaz is 23 years old and the seventh of nine children in a migrant worker family. When Rafa was eight years old, his mom passed away. He and his younger siblings were left to…
READ MOREFour Healthy Banana Recipes for Kids
Back to school season is here which means busy mornings, packed lunches and afternoon snacks. In the midst of a hectic day, it can be easy to grab a sugary granola bar or send the kids…
READ MORECan and Should You Be Eating the Banana Peel?
We know what you’re thinking: you probably read the title, shook your head in disbelief, and told yourself not to click. But, hear us out for a second. We all know the health benefits of consuming…
READ MOREThe History of Organics Unlimited and the GROW Program
At Organics Unlimited, we are proud to be, not only be a family business, but also female owned and run, upholding a legacy that has spanned four generations of organic banana growers. Our history has shaped…
READ MOREGROW, Our Fair Trade Label
Here at Organics Unlimited, we believe that the healthiest and most sustainable tropical fruits are grown organically. Social responsibility is of our utmost priority which is why we developed a program that ensures true fair trade…
READ MOREHow Organic Farming Benefits the Environment
We have all heard whisperings of the benefits of eating organic food. Most people have a general understanding that organic products and produce are better for your health even if they don’t buy them regularly. There…
READ MOREBananas are High in Fiber and Why You Need Them + Healthy Recipes
It is no secret that bananas are delicious. Eat them by themselves, blend them in a smoothie, bake them in bread… the options are endless. In addition to tasting fantastic, they are also incredibly good for…
READ MOREConventional vs Organic Banana Farming – What You Need to Know
The idea of buying organic produce is a polarizing topic. Depending on who, you talk to you will find people that stand firmly on each side of the debate. But for the average person who is…
READ MORE10 Surprising Health Benefits of Bananas
Everyone has heard the phrase, “an apple a day keeps the doctor away”. While we are huge fans of apples, we feel that another fruit hasn’t gotten the proper credit for all the health benefits it…
READ MOREGROW Bananas Provide Hearing to Angel
Angel Gabriel is 8 years old and lives in the town of Tecoman, Colima, Mexico with his father Angel, mother Elizabeth and 4 year old little brother. When he was 2 years old, he was diagnosed…
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