March | 2015 | Passanante's Home Food Service Blog

Did you know the average person may have up to 700 harmful chemicals in their body at any given time? Whether it’s exposure to high levels of carbon monoxide or ozone in busy cities or increased exposure to pesticides in rural America, the truth about these common toxins may surprise you.

Dr. Jeffrey Morrison, among other health professionals, agrees that common toxins found in our foods could be the catalyst behind feelings of exhaustion, joint and muscle pain, weight gain, and even rapid aging. Pesticides found in non-organic foods are absorbed into our bodies and affect the way our cells work which can leave us feeling tired and sick.

Pesticides are used in mass produced foods to diminish damage to the crop from bugs as well as other pesky plants like weeds. One common misconception is that simply washing foods prior to eating or preparing them will protect the consumer when in reality even cooking or boiling the food is often not enough to eliminate the health risks.

Food pesticides leave residue on produce that, despite your best efforts, may impact the health and over all well-being of you and your family. In the Food Quality Protection Act the EPA describes what is considered to be a tolerable amount of pesticide residue as foods with “reasonable certainty of no harm”.

When it comes to the health of you and your family, “reasonable certainty” simply doesn’t pass the Passanante’s Home Food Service quality test. Choosing clean, wholesome and organic foods is the only way to eliminate these harmful chemicals from your diet.

Passanante’s delivers pesticide and hormone-free produce and meats to thousands of families across New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland and Virginia. To find out how to get delicious food delivered to your home give us a call at 1-800-772-7786 today!

Want to know more? Check out this video for more information about pesticides and toxins in your food.

Everyone knows the cold grey months of winter are notorious for making a homebody of even the most social butterflies. Let’s face it – staying in and cozying up by the fire almost always sounds better than stacking on layers of itchy sweaters and venturing out into the cold. We all complain about feeling more lethargic in the winter, but for many the winter months only accentuate the exhaustion and lethargy experience year-round despite getting plenty of shut-eye. So what’s up with that?

Depending on who you ask you could get a dozen different explanations for your sleepy nature, but at the end of the day most people are able to perk up if they make a couple of simple lifestyle changes.

1. “I’m too tired to work out…” we’ve all said it before, and while preserving our energy may seem like the logical route for having more of it, studies prove the opposite is true. Regular exercise boosts strength, endurance, and your mood as it improves your cardiovascular system, and delivers increased oxygen and nutrients to your tissues. Adding 20 minutes of light exercise to your schedule 3 times a week may be a great way for you to tackle your sleepiness.

2. Another culprit you may want to investigate in your quest to find energy is your diet. If you’re a sucker for sweets and simple carbs your sugar highs are likely to blame for your energy lows. To reduce drowsiness, make an effort to keep blood sugar steady by enjoying a lean protein along with a whole grain at every meal. Good choices include baked or grilled chicken and brown rice, salmon and sweet potato, or salad with chicken and fruit.

3. If you aren’t getting enough iron in your diet you may experience sluggishness, irritability, weakness, and an inability to focus since less oxygen is traveling to your muscles and cells. Increase your iron intake with lean beef, kidney beans, tofu, eggs, dark green leafy vegetables, nuts, and peanut butter, and pair them with a good source of vitamin C. If you think you may have an iron deficiency you should consult a physician.