Buying fresh fruits and veggies can be intimidating for many reasons. One of those reasons is making it last. Fresh fruits and vegetables are perishable, which means they have a limited shelf-life and are susceptible to spoilage. No one wants to waste food or money, and that explains why buying fresh produce can be a turn-off. It …
One of the most common challenges that people experience when it comes to food is making the decision to cook more at home versus opting for fast food and other on-the-go options. The benefits of eating home-cooked meals are clear. Studies have shown that home-cooked meal eaters are more likely to eat smaller portions, more …
Exciting news! I’m not sure if this is exciting to anyone but me, but I’m sharing it with you all anyway: Fresh Fit Flourish has a brand spankin’ new logo! Although it’s been up on my website for about a month now, I haven’t “officially” shared it on the blog until today. You might …
It’s that time of year again: when everywhere we go and everywhere we look, “summer ready” diets are taking over. Magazines are promoting their beach body cleanses and detoxes. Big diet companies, such as Weight Watchers, are offering free weight loss programs to teens during the summer months (I still can’t believe this is a …
I am switching things up a bit today to talk about something incredibly important: food insecurity. I feel compelled to write about this because food insecurity is a topic that I encounter every single day in my job at Open Arms of Minnesota, and I have become passionate about the role ALL of us can play in …