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All Natural Food for Lunch

September 26th, 2011 | Posted by daniela in locally grown foods - (0 Comments)

We’ve talked about breakfast. Now let’s talk about lunch.

First off, it’s a good idea to eat many times during the day to help your metabolism, small things, fruits and vegetables, farm to table if possible. With that said, at lunch you can indulge a little bit.

Some people may like to go out to lunch, which is fine, as long as you don’t gorge yourself off big greasy meals that will weigh you down once you return to the office. Think light fare: chicken, sandwiches, salads, etc.

If you want an inexpensive and nutritious meal, the good ol’ p.b. ‘n’ j is a standout. It’s important to eat all natural food, so buy peanut butter that separates. You will have to mix it, but it’s much better for you than the processed stuff with its dehydrogenated oils… Farm to table fruit preserves, not jelly or even jam, which is usually loaded with high fructose corn syrup, is the way to go. And a good whole wheat bread covered with nuts and some organic one or two percent milk to round it off — that’s a meal right there. Change the flavor of your preserves here and there so you don’t get tired of it too fast.

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Locally Grown Food for Breakfast

September 19th, 2011 | Posted by daniela in locally grown foods - (0 Comments)

wholesome foodBreakfast is the most important meal of the day. Americans used to eat larger, unhealthier breakfasts, full of meat and cholesterol, but today many Americans don’t eat enough in the morning, and then binge at lunch. It’s important to incorporate all natural foods in your first meal of the day.

Oatmeal is a great way to begin. It delivers your carbohydrates and it’s perfect to add locally grown food such as blueberries, strawberries or bananas. A touch of cinnamon is very healthy and can help to reduce cholesterol. Ground flax seeds are also flavorful and healthy, a perfect addition to oatmeal. Sweeteners such as honey, maple syrup, aloe, and if you’re not on a diet, Nutella or peanut butter, are also good ideas. Choose all natural peanut butter and maple syrup since the imitators are cheaper and more varied, and may be more appealing at first glance, until you realize they have high fructose corn syrup and other processed ingredients.

Top it off with some fruit juice and a splash of milk and you’ll see a difference in your energy level throughout the morning. And mix it up — a few times a week have a poached egg and some toast with wholesome food fruit preserves. That will keep your routine fun and different.

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The Benefits of Locally Grown Food

September 12th, 2011 | Posted by daniela in locally grown foods - (0 Comments)

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You may not yet be on the locally grown food train. That’s okay. You may feel reluctant to spend more money on something that looks exactly the same as a cheaper version, especially in tough financial times. But you should know that the food does taste different and it has lots benefits besides taste.

Wholesome food actually does taste fresher and more natural than its non-organic counterpart. And you can feel better about being good to the earth. No chemicals means the loamy black soil produces healthier fruits and vegetables, and since it’s local it doesn’t involve burning fossil fuels and expelling greenhouse gases to move the food from farm to table.

Plus you’re supporting local farmers who enjoy working with the earth rather than the federally subsidized farms with greenback-lined pockets, who use machines to farm while they sit in their cool mansions thinking about what stocks to cash in.

Local farmers are part of your local community, which, in the beginning of this second recession, can probably use all the help it can get.

There are plenty of benefits of all natural food. You just have to know where to look and how to take advantage. The taste is just the beginning.

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Welcome to the Green Foods Blog!

September 5th, 2011 | Posted by Ajax Union in locally grown foods - (1 Comments)

all natural foodsThe other day I stopped into a beautiful store that sold kitchen products and locally grown food. I saw the red meats and wandered into the vegetable section, since I was feeling particularly devoid of nutrients. There I saw a beautiful bunch of rainbow chard, with orange, pink, red and yellow stalks. I looked at the flat little peaches and then I felt for the perfect nectarine.

As soon as I checked out I rubbed the red and yellow fruit on my shirt and began to explore its lingering sweetness. It was delicious. It was perfectly ripe and juicy and I almost wanted to go back and get another but I was afraid the perfection of the first would be tarnished by my gluttony. I remembered why it’s so important to eat locally grown food — it just tastes better.

Who would want to eat food grown with chemicals and fertilizers? Our ancestors didn’t use that stuff.

Welcome to the Gourmet Guru blog! Here we’ll provide you with recipes, anecdotes and ideas for how and why to eat all natural foods. Check in every Monday when a new post goes live and feel free to leave comments! We look forward to helping you make healthier decisions, from farm to table.

 

 

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