Trips and vacations are a great time to indulge a little, but airport and travel food isn't always the best. If you eat mostly real food at home, going on a trip can really mess with your digestion and make a fun trip less fun. Here are some of the things I packed for my trip to VidCon to keep me feeling good on the flight over and during the event.
[x_video_embed type="16:9"][/x_video_embed]
One aspect of healthy eating that a lot of people miss is eating seasonally. Eating seasonally means eating the foods that are in season in your local area. Following a seasonal pattern with your meals has several benefits, including better nutrition and more money in your pocket. Plus, it's the best way to not get bored with your meals.
[x_video type="16:9, 5:3, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2" m4v="" ogv="" poster="" hide_controls="" autoplay="" embed='' no_container="true"]
It's important to prioritize healthy food in your budget, but you also don't want to be spending extra money when you don't have to. Here's how you can save money on healthy food, no coupon clipping required.
[x_video type="16:9, 5:3, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2" m4v="" ogv="" poster="" hide_controls="" autoplay="" embed='' no_container="true"]
One of the best ways to save money on healthy food is to reduce your food waste. It's estimated that 40% of food goes to waste. That's a big problem, especially when there are so many people going hungry. Plus, when you waste food, it's like throwing your hard earned money in the garbage. Here are some things you can do to reduce your food waste.
Garlic is a delicious food with several health benefits. Learn more about why garlic is so great, plus a tip to maximize the healthy compounds in your garlic. [x_video type="16:9, 5:3, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2" m4v="" ogv="" poster="" hide_controls="" autoplay="" embed='' no_container="true"]
Garlic's health benefits http://umm.edu/health/medical/altmed/herb/garlic
Garlic and immune system health http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/11697022
Garlic and heart health http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20594781 http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20594781 http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19060427
Garlic and cancer http://www.cancer.gov/cancertopics/causes-prevention/risk-factors/diet/garlic-fact-sheet http://www.cancer.org/treatment/treatmentsandsideeffects/complementaryandalternativemedicine/dietandnutrition/garlic
If you're into organic, pastured meat, buying a whole or half animal is a great option. It saves money and helps you eat the right amount of each cut. My husband and I recently bought half a hog for the two of us and we're loving having a freezer full of high quality, pastured pork. If you're interested in doing the same and are wondering how much meat you get from half a hog, I show everything laid out on our kitchen table in the video.The half hog ended up fitting in two coolers: one 48 quart and one 52 quart. [x_video type="16:9, 5:3, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2" m4v="" ogv="" poster="" hide_controls="" autoplay="" embed='' no_container="true"]
Local food is often more nutritious and offers more variety. Plus, you can talk directly to the producer and support your community. Finding that local food, however, can be difficult. Here are my top tips and resources for finding farmers' markets, CSAs, farms, and other local food resources in your area. [x_video type="16:9, 5:3, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2" m4v="" ogv="" poster="" hide_controls="" autoplay="" embed='' no_container="true"]Local Harvest
Going on a road trip or vacation doesn't mean that you have to be stuck eating unhealthy junk food. You can pack healthy, delicious snacks that will keep you full on the road and make sure you're feeling your best on your trip. Here are the healthy snacks I'm packing for my trip to Playlist Live 2015 in Orlando. [x_video type="16:9, 5:3, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2" m4v="" ogv="" poster="" hide_controls="" autoplay="" embed='' no_container="true"]
Lots of people make New Year's resolutions, but they usually don't stick. Here are some tips to make a resolution that's attainable and lasts. [x_video type="16:9, 5:3, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2" m4v="" ogv="" poster="" hide_controls="" autoplay="" embed='' no_container="true"]
Changing your habits can be tough and that's especially true when it comes to incorporating a new food into your healthy lifestyle. Fortunately, there are a few things you can do to make this transition easier and make you more likely to succeed. [x_video type="16:9, 5:3, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2" m4v="" ogv="" poster="" hide_controls="" autoplay="" embed='' no_container="true"]
Goat cheese is goat cheese, right? Maybe not. There's a goat cheese labeling controversy in the UK and it raises some important questions about food labels in general. Also in this Real Food Round Up: Food lessons from cooking on a farm and a real food story from Ethiopia about what's really important in life.
[x_video type="16:9, 5:3, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2" m4v="" ogv="" poster="" hide_controls="" autoplay="" embed='' no_container="true"]
UK Goat Cheese Labeling Controversy
6 Things I Learned About Food, After Cooking on a Farm
The Craftsman | Perennial Plate Real Food World Tour
What do you think about the UK goat cheese labeling issue and the implications it has for labeling in general? Let me know in the comments below!
It seems like kids are getting rewarded for smallest things and, often, that reward comes in the form of junk food. But, should you really be rewarding your child with junk food? And, beyond that, should food EVER be used as a reward with children? [x_video type="16:9, 5:3, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2" m4v="" ogv="" poster="" hide_controls="" autoplay="" embed='' no_container="true"]
Why Kids Should Not Be Rewarded with Junk Food
Roasted Garlic, Parsnip, and White Bean Soup from Yummy Beet
The holidays is a time when a lot of us pack on some unwanted pounds. You can totally avoid holiday weight gain and still enjoy your favorite foods with this simple tip. [x_video type="16:9, 5:3, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2" m4v="" ogv="" poster="" hide_controls="" autoplay="" embed='' no_container="true"]
When we're trying to make changes, our attitude and perspective can have a huge impact on whether or not we are successful. Being positive, rather than negative can be the key to reaching your goals. [x_video type="16:9, 5:3, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2" m4v="" ogv="" poster="" hide_controls="" autoplay="" embed='' no_container="true"]
Healthy eating can be overwhelming. Make things simple with these two rules. [x_video type="16:9, 5:3, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2" m4v="" ogv="" poster="" hide_controls="" autoplay="" embed='' no_container="true"]
This simple rule is an easy way to cut out all of the fake food out there. If you couldn't recreate the food or meal in your kitchen, then it's probably not that great for you. This also includes processed "healthy" foods.
Making food yourself is cheaper, healthier, and it tastes way better! Instead of clearing out your fridge and pantry, try changing one food at a time. This way, you can really get it figured out and you don't have to feel overwhelmed or stressed out. Homemade hummus is a great place to start!
What do you think about these rules? Let me know in the comments below!
Eating healthy is hard, but why? Here's the real reason why you're struggling. [x_video type="16:9, 5:3, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2" m4v="" ogv="" poster="" hide_controls="" autoplay="" embed='' no_container="true"]
Traveling can be tough when it comes to real food. Here's everything we packed to set us up for success! [x_video type="16:9, 5:3, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2" m4v="" ogv="" poster="" hide_controls="" autoplay="" embed='' no_container="true"]
A sandwich is the standard in many lunch boxes, but they can get boring. Here are 2 ways to switch up your sandwich routine this back to school season. [x_video type="16:9, 5:3, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2" m4v="" ogv="" poster="" hide_controls="" autoplay="" embed='' no_container="true"]
Back to school also means back to packing lunches. Here are some tips to make lunch packing and lunch eating easier and more fun. [x_video type="16:9, 5:3, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2" m4v="" ogv="" poster="" hide_controls="" autoplay="" embed='' no_container="true"]
Leftovers get a lot of hate, but I think they're awesome. They're easy and many foods actually taste better the next day. Find out if there's a microwave available to reheat things (in glass of course!). If there isn't once, pack things that taste good cold or use a thermos.
Kids always want more say-so in their life and lunch packing is great way to give it to them. Letting a child make decisions about what goes in their lunch box makes them more excited about lunch time and more likely to eat what you've packed.
Assembling food at the lunch table is fun and it also prevents things like sandwiches from getting soggy. Take the unhealthy, ultra processed store bought version and flip it on it's head by making your own at home.
Lunch can get boring as the year goes on and you get stuck in the habit of making the same things all the time. Switch up your normal fare by making things a little more interesting. Using a cookie cutter is a great way to transform your typical sandwich into stars, hearts, or whatever shapes you like!
It's that time when everyone is getting ready for the new school year. To help you get ready, I'm giving you the basics to building a healthy lunch that will leave you feeling full and energized for the rest of the day. Whether you're packing for yourself, or someone else, these are some guidelines to keep in mind.
Protein is important because it helps you stay full after your meal. Now, for a lot of people, protein equals meat. And, while meat is a great source of protein, it isn't the only one out there. Beans, yogurt, cheese, eggs, nuts, and seeds are all protein sources as well. Getting away from a meat-centric mentality opens you up to a ton of lunch possibilities, so step away from the turkey sandwich and try something new!
The poor vegetable just doesn't get enough attention when it comes to packed lunches. Non-starchy veggies, like cucumbers, tomatoes, leafy greens, peppers, and carrots, should make up about half of your meal.
Starchy foods are an important part of the diet, but many people tend to go overboard with them. We always want to strive for a balance of all of the food groups so we're not getting too much of one thing and not enough of another. Grains, potatoes, corn, peas, and beans are all considered starchy foods, so keep that in mind when planning your lunch. Starchy foods should make up about a quarter of your meal.
I see fruit as an optional item in your lunch. Fruits are great for you, but they do have a lot more sugar than veggies. For this reason, make sure you get your veggies in the meal first, and then add the fruit if you want it.
Choosing pastured meats is essential to a healthy diet, but the price of pastured meats can be a little bit of a shock for people. In today's video, I'm giving you 4 tips for fitting pastured meats into your food budget. [x_video type="16:9, 5:3, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2" m4v="" ogv="" poster="" hide_controls="" autoplay="" embed='' no_container="true"]
Previous video: Why Is Pastured Meat So Expensive?
