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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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EP93 - Grab a seat at the Chef's Table - Ask Dennis Littley

EP93 - Grab a seat at the Chef's Table - Ask Dennis Littley

Ever wondered what a real restaurant chef does when he cooks at home? In today’s episode, I'm interviewing Dennis Littley, the founder and CEO of Ask chef Dennis Productions, one of the most successful food blogs in the world with over 1 million followers on social media and almost 10 million page views annually. So, have a seat at the chef’s table! ‘’The biggest roadblock to people wanting to cook seafood is it's expensive. They're afraid they're going to ruin it and more times than not they do, because they overcook it and overcooking seafood is the biggest sin you...

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For the Love of Food: NYC’s 2022 International Restaurant and Foodservice Show

For the Love of Food: NYC’s 2022 International Restaurant and Foodservice Show

Chef Mareya is returning to New York City to Emcee Center Stage – cooking up nutritious recipes, presenting the newest food trends and exhibiting her #1 Food Safety Solutions at Booth #2024 LOS ANGELES, California –(February 26th, 2022): Grow Green Industries, Inc’s  (GGI) founder, award-winning entrepreneur, chef, and author, Mareya Ibrahim  is heating up the Big Apple with her enthusiastic and contagious love for food. Chef Mareya is set to emcee NYC’s annual International Restaurant and Foodservice Show March 6-8, 2022 at the Javits Center in New York City.  Chef Mareya, a wellness for life and nutrition expert implements better...

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Ron + Lisa Episode #53: Heart-Healthy Valentine's Day Recipes ft. Chef Mareya

Ron + Lisa Episode #53: Heart-Healthy Valentine's Day Recipes ft. Chef Mareya

Love is in the air! Valentine’s Day is right around the corner and we’ve got you, your bae, and your HEART – covered! According to surveys, Americans spent a whopping 41% on a special celebration or dinner at home in 2021. While eating out is fun, cooking in can be so much more romantic and healthier. Find my Healthy Home Hacks podcast episode #53 on www.RonandLisa.com/Podcast Our guest, Chef Mareya Ibrahim, “The Fit Foodie,” is a nationally recognized food safety and clean eating expert, a television chef, lifestyle nutrition expert, author of Eat Like You Give A Fork: The Real Dish on Eating to Thrive, and founder of...

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