Blog — Food Trends

Every year, the Environmental Working Group (EWG) releases its list of the most pesticide-laden produce items calls the Dirty Dozen. And every year, it creates a media tidal wave of coverage. It shows up everywhere, and seemingly sets off a storm of fear in the hearts of every fruit and veggie lover, banishing the thought of ever eating a non-organic plant. They even suggest washing with just water.  The question begs, is there really nothing we can do about these harmful pesticides more effective than just rinsing with water – which is highly ineffective with hydrophobic fruits and veggies? Thankfully,...

There’s nothin' more frustrating than not knowing what to eat when you want to do the right thing. And the truth is, so many of the ‘free recipes’ out there haven’t been tested. So you might put in a lot of time and expense into making something and realize - this recipe doesn’t work! All of Chef Mareya’s recipes are nutritious, delicious and don’t require hours to make them. Just 15 minutes or less, with easy-to-find ingredients. If you're always frustrated by what to make and never quite sure how to find recipes that taste great or have the time...

They say we eat with our eyes, not just our stomachs, and this includes the colors of our food. From shiny red apples to dark green kale, you can tell how fresh and full of flavor food is by the color. As you prepare your kitchen for clean eating, it helps to have an idea of what the colors of your food are telling you. Here are some tidbits about food colors, how they impact your meal, and why you should care about what’s on your plate. Plant Extract Color Plant extracts like olive oil and CBD oil change based...

The 8 Hottest Healthy Food & Beverage Trends of 2020     By Mareya Ibrahim, The Fit Foodie, eatcleaner.com It’s your favorite trend spotter here, sharing my 8th (that is my magic number) annual Trends report and as the number suggests, 8 is GREAT. So, what do this year’s food trends hold in store for us? In 2020, the year of perfect vision, we’re picking the color purple, giving peas a chance and filling up on air. To sum it up: a whole lot of plant-love, served up in a health-conscious way. 8 on its side is the infinity sign,...