Just because I'm on vacation (visiting my mom in Arizona), and not doing my own cooking, doesn't mean I am still not enjoying every single meal and morsel of food I put into my mouth! And while every meal thus far has been an experience and a delight, my lunch yesterday at a local Phoenix restaurant begs to be shared...
True Food Kitchen is a restaurant after my own heart. Just read a few words of their philosophy and you'll know why:
Why We’re Different
Michael Stebner, Executive Chef
When it comes to healthy eating, it seems like the focus is always on the rules. Eat this. Don’t eat that.
But what if you found a way to actually enjoy food that happens to be good for you too?
True Food Kitchen is about flavor, freshness, variety, quality, nutrition and balance. It’s about enjoying healthy whole foods that are rich in vitamins and minerals.
We’re here to make healthy eating a much more flavorful and satisfying experience. Because when you eat right, you just feel better. It’s true.
One of the big problems in America is that we are all screwed up when it comes to how we view food, as though it had some mystical properties that turn it into either our best friend or worst enemy, depending on the day and our mood.
My good health depends directly on my utter appreciation and immense pleasure gained from eating good food, which is why this particular restaurant made me so happy yesterday!
I started out the meal with a drink called the "Medicine Man"...don't ask me what was in it (I only remember the pomegranates and blueberries), but it was packed with antioxidants and I swear after drinking it I felt like I could fly out of the building on my good spirits.
My mom enjoyed a kale salad made with lemon and Parmesan, but we both agreed my salad rocked the planet: dark greens, corn, apples, mangoes, avocados, cheese, and sweet almonds lightly tossed in a Champagne dressing. I am totally making this salad at home because I know my family would love it as well.
So thank you, True Food Kitchen, for allowing a foodie such as myself to enjoy a fabulous lunch out, and one that I didn't have to cook (even I need a break from that!).
The Europeans, especially the French and the Italians, are way ahead of our country when it comes to enjoying the ritual of eating, and they also boast lower rates of heart disease, cancer, and obesity...go figure. It's no secret to me why this is so, and my waistline is ever thankful. Food is life...eat it up!
Enjoy your Sunday, and make sure great food is a part of it!
Suzanna Quintana, Holistic Health Coach & Certified Foodie
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