Today on The Morning Thing, we celebrated National Real Food Day by sharing many food related topics! Including what National Real Food Day is, Real Food vs Fake Food, and some foods you’ve probably been storing wrong in your house.

What is it?

We talked a little bit about what it is, the history behind it, as well as how to celebrate it!

For more on that, click HERE!

Real Food vs Fake Food

Real Foods (Whole, Natural, Minimally Processed)

· Fresh fruits (apples, bananas, berries, oranges)

· Fresh vegetables (spinach, carrots, broccoli, tomatoes)

· Whole grains (brown rice, quinoa, oats)

· Nuts and seeds (almonds, walnuts, chia seeds, flaxseeds)

· Legumes (beans, lentils, chickpeas)

· Fresh meat, poultry, fish (unprocessed cuts)

· Eggs (preferably free-range or organic)

· Dairy (plain milk, plain yogurt, cheese with minimal ingredients)

· Natural oils (olive oil, coconut oil, avocado oil)

· Fresh herbs and spices

· Water

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Fake Foods (Highly Processed, Artificial, or Industrial)

· Soda and sugary soft drinks

· Packaged snacks (chips, cheese puffs, snack cakes)

· Instant noodles or ramen with seasoning packets

· Processed meats (hot dogs, some deli meats, chicken nuggets)

· Artificial sweeteners and sugar substitutes

· Candy bars and chocolate with added chemicals and fillers

· Fast food burgers and fries

· Frozen meals with preservatives and additives

· Highly refined baked goods (white bread with preservatives, packaged cakes)

· Margarine and hydrogenated oils (trans fats)

· Artificial flavorings, colorings, and preservatives

· Energy drinks and powdered drink mixes

Foods you’ve been storing wrong!

Finally we talked about some of the foods we all have and how you may be storing them all wrong! This will help you make your food last longer.

To view that list, click HERE!