What is Real Food Anyway? <br/>- And Why We Like it

The world population is steadily growing, and with this growth comes increased demand for food. However, producing food for billions of people has an environmental toll. Additionally the process was never intended to produce the best quality food.

Factory farming is a problem. It causes deforestation, increases fuel and pesticide use and favors production over quality. Developing sustainable local models will improve the health of our planet. It will increase quality while reducing energy needs and carbon footprint.

Purchasing produce, meat, and dairy from farmers markets supports the people who grow food in your community. In addition, local farms often provide fresher and less processed food than supermarkets. Our real food cookout catering serves the best tasting and freshest food we can find.

Local producers care about their product and have overseen its growth from a seed to the kitchen. Small local farms are a key element needed to support our modern world. We can feed everyone without using the factory farming model.

It’s said that real food is more expensive than processed food. In some ways, this adage holds true. An analysis of 27 studies from 10 countries found that eating healthier food costs about $1.56 more per 2,000 calories. Reasonable for an average American to choose a better product. After all, you are what you eat!

While this is an additional cost, real food saves over the long term. Especially if factors other than amount paid at the register are considered. As we discuss in our article “Sustainable Sourcing & True Costs” processed foods and large factory farming have additional costs besides the up-front price paid for the foods they produce These additional costs affect your family, your local community and the environment as a whole.

On top of everything else, real food tastes delicious. The amazing flavor of fresh, unprocessed food is undeniable. Once your taste buds have adjusted to real food, processed food simply can’t compare. By eating local options that are seasonally available you can provide variety and try new things at the peak of their freshness.

Choosing real food is a smart way to improve your chances at great health and a great meal. Check out some of our favorite sources of great local real food.

Tuna Harbor Dock Side Market 

Chino Family Farm

Real food is just one component of a healthy lifestyle. It’s also important to get plenty of exercise, lower stress levels, and maintain proper nutritional balance.