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EP 112: What's the deal with Apeel? Coatings on your fresh produce

EP 112: What's the deal with Apeel? Coatings on your fresh produce

EPISODE OVERVIEW On this episode we explore the world of coatings on fresh produce. Unravel the mysteries behind companies like Apeel, their patents, and safety concerns. Discover the importance of understanding wax coatings on fruits, the debate over keeping peels for nutrition, and the truth about Apeel's ingredients and funding. We delve into various coating types, safety concerns, and how we can make healthy food choices. Let’s dive in!     “It's crucial to inform consumers about the presence of wax on their produce. Being aware empowers us to make informed decisions about our food choices’’ -Chef Mareya “Even organic...

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Reasons you should buy local produce

Reasons you should buy local produce

Why buy local? Many often ask this question. Especially in an era where with the click of an app, whatever you desire can be delivered directly to your front door in mere hours. But when we choose to buy local products, we contribute directly to the growth and development of our community. And if that isn’t a big enough reason to shop local– here are a few more: Fresh tastes better For starters, local food tastes better because it is fresh. Think of the times that you’ve enjoyed an ear of sweet corn from a nearby farm–or how sweet and...

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eatCleaner is back at The Fit Expo Anaheim  : Aug 5-6th

eatCleaner is back at The Fit Expo Anaheim : Aug 5-6th

eatCleaners FitFoodie CEO & Founder @chefmareya, will be back at the @TheFitExpo in Anaheim Saturday and Sunday, Aug 5-6th.  This is the ultimate weekend of health and wellness. 💚 Come see us at booth 422 next to the Healthy Eating Pavilion where the FitFoodie will also be emceeing all of the activities and doing several cooking demos throughout the day 💚🎟 Grab your tickets for only $20, go to thefitexpo.com & apply Exhibit23 when checking out 🎟____________________________________________________________ Announcing This Year’s TheFitExpo™ Special Features The Largest Fitness Event on the West Coast, Aug 5-6th  TheFitExpo™, presented by Subway Restaurants, announces the highly anticipated 2023 Anaheim show.  Returning, Saturday and Sunday, August 5-6th, the...

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Why meal prepping will change your life - and your waist

Why meal prepping will change your life - and your waist

By Mareya Ibrahim When you have 5 mouths to feed, thinking about food is a full-time endeavor.  Even though it’s a big part of my career, making from-scratch sauces and foraging for ingredients is not part of my daily routine – especially with voracious teenagers and athletes in the family. Forget about 30-minute meals.  When they start circling the kitchen like a pack of wolves, I’ve got 10 minutes tops before they start bearing their canines. As the owner of two businesses, mom of 5 and designated family chef, meal prep has made a monumental impact on my sanity and...

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