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3 Simple Swaps for a Healthier Approach to Your Diet
Whether you’re trying to lose weight or simply clean up your diet, navigating healthy eating can seem like a chore. Between low-carb keto and high-carb vegan, the choices are endless. In a culture filled with a lot of diet noise, the misinformation can be overwhelming to digest.
By Katie Brozen5 years ago in Feast
Trouble Getting Enough Servings of Vegetables?
Yes, you read that correctly. It is true that fresh vegetables have slightly higher nutrient densities than their frozen counterparts; however, have you ever thought about how "fresh" your fresh vegetables actually are? The vegetables that you get at your local grocery store are generally far from fresh. Unless you are picking your fruits and vegetables directly from a garden or buying them from a locally sourced farmer's market, your produce is not as fresh as you think it is, and the nutrient quality and density have likely suffered greatly. For example, lettuce from your local chain supermarket is washed in a solution of chlorine and preservatives before being put in cold storage for up to a month. Potatoes can be stores for up to a year in a temperature controlled environment before they hit the supermarket shelves. Many types of produce are coated in wax to protect the outside of the vegetable and make it look nice on the shelves. Wax is not digestible by the body and you cannot wash off the wax with just water. In order to get the wash off, you must peel the vegetable, which removes the most nutrient dense part of the produce. In a truly global economy, where Americans demand to be able to buy any type of produce they want, any time of the year, supermarkets import produce from all over the world. If you are consuming a vegetable that is not in-season in the United States, it is guaranteed that it has gone through a preservation process and spent a long time in transit to land in your local supermarket. This says nothing about the fact that we buy produce and don't use it for a few days. This adds further to the natural nutrient decay that starts the moment produce is picked.
By Daniel Wilkins5 years ago in Feast
4 Autumn Produce For Your Events Catering Menu
Autumn is just around the corner and wherever you may be in Australia, you're probably starting to feel the cooler temperature and misty mornings. The trees are starting to change their colours, as well as the grass turning into emerald green. Except for the romantic atmosphere, the country also boasts of big events and festivals during this season. But one of the most looked forward in Australian autumn is the numerous fresh and healthy produce which some are only found in the country.
By Essential Catering & Events5 years ago in Feast
Microgreens in the kitchen
Microgreens are small vibrant in color and full of flavor and nutrients perhaps you have had the pleasure of enjoying these amazing herbs before or seen them used as a garnish at your favorite restaurant adding style and flair to your plate or perhaps you are one of the many that have never heard of them before or had the pleasure of experiencing and benefiting from these amazing herbs.
By Freeman Baker5 years ago in Feast
The Value of Meal Prep Services
MEAL PREP SERVICES… 1. SAVE YOU TIME Meal prep services are convenient! No need to walk around the grocery store for what seems like an eternity, only to get home and realize you forgot the main ingredient to your recipe. Even once you have everything you need, you still have to cook it — not to mention all of those dirty pots and pans afterwards!
By Cindy Page5 years ago in Feast
Valentine' Day can be sweeter and healthier with dark chocolate
Valentine's Day is February 14 and people everywhere will be purchasing sweets for their sweethearts. On this date, more chocolate is sold than at any other time during the year. It all began in 1861 when Richard Cadbury, son of Cadbury Company founder John Cadbury first introduced heart-shaped boxes of candy for Valentine's Day. Over the years this has evolved into big business and in recent years more dark chocolate is being been sold. If you have decided to purchase candy for someone special, the best way to show you care is to make dark chocolate your choice. This type of chocolate offers more health benefits than does plain milk chocolate, which has more nutrients and less sugar.
By Cheryl E Preston5 years ago in Feast
how to lose guilt
Ever since I was a kid I struggled with looks and fitness. I always had a sweet tooth and tended to eat my feelings like a lot of sensitive females do. More often than not, I would feel so much guilt over what I ate that it would start to take away from all the wonderful aspects of life around me like interactions with family, friends or classmates and even entertainment or outdoor activities. Whenever I would sit to have a snack or meal I would prepare myself for the guilt and make attempts to soothe it by thinking it wasn't much of a shame to be a somewhat plus sized person and that my aesthetic preferences were a bit unrealistic anyways.
By Sankal Panie5 years ago in Feast
Cherries Are For More Than Just Pies...
Who doesn't love cherries? They're sweet, tart, and juicy all in one bite. I love to cook my proteins with them. I like to experiment with cherries in my pastries, muffins, and cookies. Traditionally, cherries are accustomed to filling the responsibility of being pie filling. However, there are huge health benefits to consuming one of the most health-protective foods.
By Ashley Terrell5 years ago in Feast
Foodie Resolutions for the New Year
The holidays are rapidly approaching as the year comes to a close. As families gather around their menorahs and fresh-cut Christmas trees, many others are declaring holiday memories and New Year resolutions! Resolutions are great to channel and focus on positive physical and mental energy. As yoga aides to relax the mind and spirit, food resolutions are essential and beneficial to health.
By Ashley Terrell5 years ago in Feast
Eating Meat Again and the shame that came with it
I ate meat for all my years until I was twenty eight. I had fasted for the religious Hindu festival, Divali for the first time, and just decided to keep it going even after the deeyas were packed away. I didn't miss the meat. I was deep into my yoga practice, and the value of non-violence was important to me. That meant no killed animals. There were plenty of nutritious plants that could feed me, and I still believe this.
By Stephanie Ramlogan5 years ago in Feast
