project: CLEAN FOOD's TOP 18 FRUITS THAT DO NOT NEED TO BE BOUGHT ORGANIC

When you walk into the markets, there are now these big sections dedicated to organic foods and products. Just about every type of produce can be bought organic nowadays; however every fruit does not need to be bought organic. You may think to ask yourself, 'Why?' If organic fruit is the best and most healthiest type of fruit, why would one not buy it organic?

Well here is the truth behind it all. Fruits that have a tougher skin do not necessarily need to be bought organic. The skin of these fruits are made strong by the Earth and the soil as a means to protect it from pests, germs and--believe it or not--all pesticides of the sort.

So, without further ado, here is the list:

--Pineapple

--Mango

--Banana

--Papaya

--Kiwi

--Avocado

--Orange

--Grapefruit

--Tangerine

--Cantaloupe

--Gineps

--Lychee

--Breadfruit

--Jackfruit

--Dragon fruit

--Pomegranates

--Guava

--Passion fruit

If your favourite fruits were not included on this list, it is probably safer (and healthier) to buy those particular fruits organic: especially at a place where you know the quality of the produce well.

Take the new information and run with it!

Have Fun!

...are you eating Clean Food...

RUNNING OUT OF RECIPE IDEAS? TAKE A COOKING CLASS!

It's always really fun to eat the foods that you enjoy in your favorite restaurants and cafes. It's even more fun when you are able to cook these same meals in the comfort of your own home. Imagine putting your beautiful kitchen and all your wonderful pots and pans to some good use! Imagine preparing and cooking meals for yourself or for your family that always maintains a variety in taste and quality. Well if this sounds like something you want to do more of, take a cooking class.

We all have this beautiful skill of making our way around the kitchen. We just have to learn how to cultivate and hone those beautiful qualities. Even if you are cooking a lot now, a cooking class allows for you the opportunity to shake things up a bit in the kitchen.


By learning how to cook a variety of meals, you can entertain yourself or your family with meals from all around the world. If you're not sure what sort of cooking class to take, buy a cook book or start to play around with some recipes of your favorite foods. Sometimes we need to get a little inspired before we take on a new endeavor: and that's quite fine! Don't worry too much about this thing called "perfection." The simple fact that you are expanding your horizons and using the creative faculties of your mind in a unique way, everything is already perfect!

So take a leap and do something new! Take a cooking class and learn how to cook that CLEAN FOOD meal that will satiate your palate. The best food is that which comes right out of your very own kitchen. The heathiest and most CLEAN food is that which is prepared by your very own hands.

Take a cooking class and learn to cook that amazing CLEAN meal for you and your family. Because a home cooked meal is definitely project: CLEAN FOOD approved.

(We can feel the love already!)

Enjoy!

THE KEY TO SURVIVING HURRICANE IRENE: CLEAN WATER!

One of the most important things you need to have an abundance of when preparing for a big storm is pure, clean water! Water is the supreme vitality of human existence. Our bodies are mostly made of water; so it is imperative that we maintain that supply of water in our bodies.

During these times, the power of having lots of clean water is grossly overlooked. Clean water is not only essential for nourishing your system, but also for the following reasons:

--Washing food
--Bathing
--Nourishing your pets
--Washing clothes
--Preparing foods and beverages
--Cooking
--Cleaning
--Nourishing others that may not have an abundant supply
--Washing cuts and bruises
--Maintaining adequate hygiene
--Taking medications

Consider having enough water to last for at least 4 - 7 days. It will come in handy: especially if there is limited access to stores selling water, good clean tap water, or clean water from a drinking well.

Once you have clean water, you don't necessarily need to stock up on too much non-perishable foods. The water itself acts as that vital life force that your body requires for its nourishment.

CLEAN water is must! And having easy access to it during a powerful storm is definitely project: CLEAN FOOD approved.

Keep calm...Keep cool...Keep drinking CLEAN water...

...are you eating CLEAN FOOD...

project: CLEAN FOOD's TOP 31 HEALTHIEST VEGETABLES

Here are some veggies to consider incorporating into the diet on a weekly basis. It is not necessary to eat every vegetable; just find about 1 to 4 that can be genuinely enjoyed and will make the body feel good. Eat them often. If there is a slight indecisiveness about which ones will be good for the body, give a couple of them a try.

Use your intuition and enjoy!


--Kale
--Spinach
--Chard
--Dandelion Greens
--Collard Greens
--Mustard Greens
--Turnip Greens
--Celery
--Cucumber
--Parsley
--Asparagus
--Okra
--Garbanzo Beans (chickpeas)
--String Beans
--Lentil Beans
--Mung Beans
--Bok Choy
--Garlic (in moderation)
--Squash
--Tomato (cherry, plum or heirloom only)
--Red Onions
--Zucchini
--Eggplant
--Plantain (in moderation)
--Cauliflower
--Mushrooms (technically a fungus; but used as a vegetable)
--Sea Vegetables (wakame/dulse/arame/hijiki/nori)
--Bell peppers
--Sprouts
--Romaine lettuce
--Pumpkin



*ALL VEGETABLES SHOULD BE ORGANIC (when possible)

**ALL VEGETABLES MUST BE FRESH AND NEVER FROZEN

***ALL VEGETABLES SHOULD BE BOUGHT AT A PLACE YOU LIKE AND TRUST

****If your favorite veggies are not on this list, it is only because (1) it is believed that they may not serve much nutritional value, (2) they were never regarded or (3) that they may be slightly acidic: all based on inner research of the food's effect on the body after consumption.

project: CLEAN FOOD's RESTAURANT OF THE MONTH: MIMI'S HUMMUS

Tucked away in the rapidly growing Ditmas Park section of Flatbush, Brooklyn is the charming and ever so yummy Mimi's Hummus. There are range of dishes from Mushroom hummus to Beet Salads to Labane Cheese and Yougurt spreads: and there is so much more!

During their amazing brunch, you can feed on Burekas (spinach and cheese stuffed filo with hard boiled egg and tabuli salad), Morroccan pankcakes (made with Semolina flour and dipped in some fresh honey), a slew of tasty Eggplant dishes: and of course, more varieties of hummus!

The food here is extrememly fresh. Everything is prepared as you order it and crafted beautifully, all for your indulgence. Pitas are freshly delivered and warmed to perfection: all for your dipping and nibbling pleasure. The staff is super friendly and nice; they are also very accomodating in order to make your experience all the better right here in good ol' Brooklyn!

So make a field trip out of it: pop in to this amazing restaurant. Whether you are outside of the area of this little Brooklyn hot spot or even outside of the Borough completely, it is well worth the visit. From Union Square in Manhattan: a mere 33min trip via the Q train (or B train from 34th Street) to Cortelyou road. Cortelyou road has access to a lot of buses running along the street itself and even along Coney Island Avenue (only a few blocks away). No reservations required, but they'll gladly take one if your party is bigger than 4 people.

Mimi's Hummus is definitely, project: CLEAN FOOD approved.

So come and see what's buzzing here at this lovely treasure trove. Your turkish coffee awaits you...and probably...a nice glass of fine wine as well!

Enjoy!

MIMI'S HUMMUS

1209 Cortelyou Road

(Between Westminster Road and Argyle Road)

Brooklyn, NY 11218-5403

(718) 284-4444

Trains: Q or B train to Cortelyou Road

Bus: B103 runs along Cortelyou Road

B41 runs along Flatbush Ave (couple min walk to restaurant)

Open Weekdays 12pm-10:30pm; Weekends 11am-10:30pm

http://www.mimishummus.com/

I HEART RAW HONEY: ONE OF THE BEST SWEETENERS ON EARTH

Raw Honey is probably by far one of the best and healthiest sweeteners anyone can have in their cupboards. It is easily digestible for many and is very good for all sorts of ailments. In particular, Local Raw Honey is really great. When you buy raw honey that is secured locally, it gives your body the opportunity to "fall into rhythm" with the pollens and some subtle allergens of your immediate environment. (For more on the benenfits of Raw Honey, click RAW HONEY BENEFITS)

Raw honey can be used in your smoothie, in your tea, in your oatmeal or yogurt, over some fruit, in baking or even just taken by the spoonful as a supplement!

So why raw honey you may ask? Well, when consumed in this state, it is at its most pure and nutritious. Most honey you see in the supermarkets is usually not raw. In most cases, it is heated and goes through a pasteurization process which pretty much eliminates most of the honey's potency as a superfood. Yucky! Most places sell the highly processed honey because it is easier to package and ship around: it is not as delicate as its raw form.

When buying your raw honey, buy the ones that are stored in glass jars. Now in some cases, raw honey is put in plastic containers for easier shipping and distribution. While putting raw honey in plastic containers is not ideal for storage, this honey in many cases is the freshest.

The beekeepers and purveyors of the honey work really hard to get the honey to the stores in a timely fashion; so they go out of their way to put a packaged date on the honey contained in the plastic. They want to make sure you know exactly what your getting. And if you go to a place where local raw honey is often sold, this raw honey is usually not in the package longer than a couple of days or so. So if you buy local raw honey sold in a plastic container, immediately transfer it to a glass jar (like a mason jar).

We here at project: CLEAN FOOD are strong advocates for the the most pure form of all foods: Raw Honey is no exception. Fall in line with nature again and her busy bees.

Because Raw Honey is project: CLEAN FOOD approved.

Are you eating clean food...

Try this White Gold Honey for starters!

AVOCADO SALAD: NICE AND LIGHT, CLEAN AND COOL

Here is a nice and easy salad for your dinner tonight or any meal this week. It has been pretty warm these few days. So keep your ovens off and make a nice salad, the project: CLEAN FOOD way. Check out our avocado salad!

*Two Whole Avocados (chopped)
*Two Heirloom tomatoes (cut in disc shape)
*Goat Cheese (about 6-8 disc shaped cut)
*Shaved almonds or pine nuts (Half-cup)
*Romaine Lettuce (3-4 leaves per person)
*Fresh Cilantro or Basil (Half-cup)
*Red Onions (Half-cup)
(If you want, add some olives)

Dressing: Fresh lemon zest, Olive Oil, Balsamic Vinegarette

Serves: Two
Preparation: 10 minutes

These are just some ideas; add whatever else you may like to this amazing meal! YUM!

Make it a project: CLEAN FOOD night.

Enjoy!

GET YOUR PEACH ON! PEACH SEASON IN THE FARMER'S MARKETS

We had the most amazing, delicious and juicy peach from the farmer's market in union square (NYC) the other day. It seems to be that peach season is coming into full effect. And the crop is one to be relished. If you love peaches, go straight to the source and get over to the farmer's market in union square today!

Peaches are filled with a slew of health benefits and are just plain fun to eat and enjoy. So if you have a chance today, shoot over to the Union Square Farmer's Market in NYC. If you are not in NYC, get to any farmer's market and dig up a nice juicy peach: all for your savory consumption.

If you see us in Union Square, don't be too shy to say hi!

Make it a project: CLEAN FOOD day...

Enjoy

TOO HOT TO COOK? TRY OUR YUMMY SALAD MIX

During the depths of the hot summer, many people tend to feel burdened by cooking: just think...intense heat, bathing in your own sweat and heavy food, to say the least. If that sounds like a bit much for you, we got you covered. project: CLEAN FOOD has got a nice, light salad mix for you to try any day you don't feel like slaving over a hot stove. So here is our little recipe:

*Baby Spinach leaves
*Plum Tomatoes
*Some sprouts (your choice)
*Chopped Avocado (1 whole one)
*Walnuts (half a cup)
*Yellow sweet pepper (chopped, about half a cup)
*Raspberries (half a cup)
*Two tablespoons of hummus

SERVES ONE (Increase amounts for more servings)

Dressing: Just squeeze some lemon on the salad, and top with some olive oil. Simple!

Total Preparation Time: 10 Minutes

Have fun with this! And enjoy your salad: the project: CLEAN FOOD way...