In keeping with the Nourishfoods philosophy to offer organic, healthful meals that are seasonally inspired, the holiday months of November and December illustrate this concept beautifully.
Because the holidays inspire more indulgent ingredients, it can be easy to translate this idea of indulgence into unhealthy eating habits. However, because organic ingredients are of a high quality, allowing us to be mindful of the flavors of each component, we naturally minimize fats and fillers or can use smaller amounts to allow the pure flavors of organics to shine through.
This is illustrated in Nourishfoods menus for November and December. Seasonal ingredients like turkey, yams, sweet potatoes, cranberries and figs are highlighted in ways that allow us to savor these festive foods without mindlessly falling into “traditional” preparations that tend to be laden with high levels of fats and fillers.
Preparations such as roasting, braising, baking, soups and stews are highlighted over winter months, satisfying our need for these warm and comforting, soul-nourishing meals.
If we stick with this idea of indulgence in the flavors and clear components of the holiday season, we can feel satisfied with the foods that nourish our bodies and remain mindful of maintaining healthful eating habits as we enter the new year! http://nourishfoods.net
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