Top Tips for more slow-food in your diet

If you want to get more slow food in your diet, here are our top 5 tips: 

1. Cook your meals from scratch. Instead of buying pre-packaged meals or fast food, if you cook your own food you can control the ingredients, and you’ll know that you’re eating fresh, local food.
2. Shop at local farmers’ markets and farm shops. This ensures that you’re getting fresh produce that is in season. You’ll also be supporting your local economy and reducing your carbon footprint.
3. Learn how to preserve food by canning, fermenting or dehydrating. In this way you get to enjoy seasonal produce all year round. It also helps reduce food waste so win, win.
4. Where possible choose whole foods like fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and beans. These foods are super healthy and packed with nutrients which makes them an excellent choice for slow food.
5. Slow down and enjoy your meals – be mindful when you eat and try to savour every bite. You will soon find you are more aware of flavours and textures and you will appreciate your food more. Eating slowly, also helps to prevent overeating.