Hello, it’s stone fruit season and artist @alannacartierillustration is helping us celebrate with this gorgeous illustration.⁣ ⁣ Stone fruit is a group of fruits known for their pit or "stone" in the center with a thin skin and a soft flesh. The most popular stone fruits are peaches, nectarines, plums, lychees, mangoes, apricots, dates, and cherries. ⁣ ⁣ Most stone fruits are an excellent source of fiber which can keep you regular, help lower cholesterol, promote a healthy weight, and maintain healthy blood sugar levels.⁣ ⁣ Stone fruits are rich in potassium which helps regulate blood pressure and keeps nerves and muscles healthy.⁣ ⁣ Terpenoids are a compound found in stone fruit. Regular consumption of terpenoids can improve inflammation, blood sugar levels, and the immune system.⁣ ⁣ Vitamin K is commonly found in stone fruits. Our bodies need vitamin K for healthy bones and teeth.⁣ ⁣ Research shows that tart cherries, a type of stone fruit, can increase melatonin levels to help promote good sleep. Juice them up to make a perfect evening juice. ⁣ ⁣ The best way to store most stone fruits is on your counter at room temperature. This allows them to get perfectly ripe. Your stone fruit is ready to be juiced when it's slightly soft to the touch. If you’re not ready to use them when ripe, pop in the refrigerator unwashed to buy you a few extra days. When you’re ready to juice, wash and remove the pits before transferring to your juicer. ⁣