{"id":2912,"date":"2022-07-25T17:26:39","date_gmt":"2022-07-25T17:26:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.packitgourmet.com\/?p=2912"},"modified":"2022-07-28T21:30:34","modified_gmt":"2022-07-28T21:30:34","slug":"the-power-of-real-ingredients","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.packitgourmet.com\/index.php\/2022\/07\/25\/the-power-of-real-ingredients\/","title":{"rendered":"The Power of Real Ingredients"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

If you\u2019ve read anything about Packit Gourmet\u2019s origins<\/a>, you already know that our meals were born in a kitchen preparing for a backcountry canoe trip \u2026 and that we understand you only feel as good as the quality of the food you eat \u2026<\/p>\n

What does that mean to us? \u00a0It means creating our meals with a variety of wholesome vegetables, proteins, grains, legumes, herbs and spices that serve your body well at the end of a long hard day. We want you to be able to look down at your bowl of Gumbo and see the chunks of okra, roasted tomatoes, corn, and bell peppers swimming around<\/strong><\/a> \u2013 but even more than that \u2013 we want your body to experience the rush of nutrients those real ingredients deliver.<\/p>\n

With a wall of colorful spices in our pantry to choose from, and a kitchen stocked with a rainbow of fruits and vegetables, it\u2019s about putting that rainbow in every<\/em> bowl.<\/p>\n

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Tuscan Beef Stew with Italian Polenta featuring a blend of 15 nutritious vegetables<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n
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Did you know that our Beef Stew with Polenta has a whopping 15 vegetables?<\/a><\/strong> <\/em> Corn, potatoes, carrots, red and green bell peppers, tomatoes, green beans, zucchini, celery, beets, mushrooms and 4 types of onion: shallots, chives, green onions and white onions \u2026 plus basil!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Our Ramen Rescue simply allows you to \u201crescue\u201d a bowl of off-the-shelf noodles by adding a medley of 10 different nutrient-rich vegetables<\/a><\/strong>, plus the added protein of chicken if you choose.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You\u2019ll even get healthy infusion of 6 veggies in your Diner Scrambled Eggs<\/a><\/strong> (green bell peppers, onions, tomatoes, spinach, mushrooms and chives) \u2026 we\u2019re sneaky like that \ud83d\ude42 <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Debbie\u2019s policy has always been the more diverse your plate is, the better \u2026 bringing bursts of color and flavor to the dish and most importantly, creating a meal that\u2019s chock full of vitamins, nutrients, and fiber;<\/p>

ingredients that allow your body to fire on all cylinders \u2014 keeping your gut happy, your energy sustained, and your body prepared for the miles you\u2019ll walk and the mountains you\u2019ll climb!<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

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And although the vegetables can steal the show with pops of flavor and beautiful colors, we ensure the macronutrients (protein, carbohydrates and fats) are balanced by incorporating beans, whole grains, quality meats, nuts and seeds \u2014 it\u2019s all part of the plan!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Those 15 vegetables in the Beef Stew we mentioned earlier swim in a restorative vitamin-rich seasoned stock and are complimented by protein-rich lean roasted beef and creamy calcium-rich parmesan polenta.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Seeking a well-rounded powerhouse of a meal without the animal protein? Start your day strong with the Good Day Sunshine Bowl<\/a><\/strong>, featuring: whole grain rolled oats, nuts (almond and pecans), seeds (sesame, hemp hearts, chia seeds and pumpkin), grains (quinoa and amaranth) and fruits (mango, currants, and coconut) \u2014 that\u2019s 12 individual ingredients that come together to provide a concentrated balance of protein, antioxidants, essential fats, minerals and fibers to help regulate your digestive system, provide an energy boost and help keep you fuller longer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Debbie blending Good Day Sunshine Bowl’s 12 ingredients by hand.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n
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To us, it\u2019s about more than using real ingredients, it\u2019s about thoughtfully blending them together to create the perfect storm of a meal, not only to capture the attention of your tastebuds, but to restore and elevate your body and soul!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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