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Embracing the Seasonal Eater Lifestyle

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In the fast-paced modern world, where convenience often takes precedence over mindful choices, our eating habits have significantly changed. We are now accustomed to having access to a wide variety of fruits, vegetables, and other food items throughout the year, regardless of the season. However, the growing movement of seasonal eating encourages us to reconsider our approach to food consumption, emphasizing health, sustainability, and a deeper connection with nature. 

Learning to be a Seasonal Eater

Let’s explore the concept of becoming a seasonal eater and the various health benefits it may offer.

Understanding Seasonal Eating

Seasonal eating, as the name suggests, involves consuming foods that are naturally available during specific times of the year. It revolves around the agricultural cycles, climate conditions, and the natural ripening of produce. Before the advent of global trade and modern preservation techniques, our ancestors relied on seasonal eating as a way of life. They instinctively knew that consuming foods in sync with nature’s rhythm was not only vital for their health but also better for the environment.

Health Benefits of Seasonal Eating

Increased Nutritional Value: When we eat foods in their natural season, they are at their peak nutritional value. Freshly harvested fruits and vegetables contain higher levels of vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. Additionally, consuming locally grown seasonal produce reduces the time between harvest and consumption, preserving their nutrient content.

Supports Gut Health: Seasonal eating encourages a diverse diet, as different foods come into season at different times. A varied diet is beneficial for gut health, as it promotes a diverse gut microbiome, leading to improved digestion and better overall well-being.

Sustainability and Environment: By choosing seasonal produce, we reduce the demand for out-of-season items; these are often shipped from distant places, contributing to greenhouse gas emissions. Embracing seasonal eating supports local farmers and reduces the carbon footprint associated with food transportation.

Improved Immunity: Seasonal foods often contain compounds that may help boost our immune system. For instance, citrus fruits are abundant in winter and are packed with vitamin C, which aids in protecting against colds and the flu.

Balanced Diet: Seasonal eating naturally encourages a more balanced diet. During colder months, root vegetables and hearty greens are in season, providing the nutrients needed for that time of the year. In contrast, summer offers hydrating fruits and cooling vegetables that help us stay refreshed.

Connection to Nature: Engaging in seasonal eating may deepen our connection to nature. Being mindful of the changing seasons and the foods they bring reminds us of the cyclical nature of life and fosters an appreciation for earth’s offerings.

Tips for Embracing Seasonal Eating

Research Local Seasons: Familiarize yourself with the seasonal produce available in your region. Numerous online resources and smartphone apps can help you discover what’s in season at any given time.

Visit Farmers’ Markets: Farmers’ markets are excellent places to find locally grown, seasonal produce. They offer a direct connection between you and the farmers who cultivate the food.

Preserve Seasonal Foods: Make the most of seasonal abundance by preserving fruits and vegetables through canning, freezing, or drying. This way, you can enjoy their flavors and nutrients even when they are out of season.

Experiment with Recipes: Embrace the opportunity to explore new recipes and cooking techniques based on the ingredients available during each season. This can make your meals more exciting and varied.

Stay Flexible: While committing to seasonal eating is beneficial, it’s all right to be flexible when necessary. If certain foods are unavailable or impractical during a specific season, focus on making the best possible choices given your circumstances.

Becoming a seasonal eater is not only a culinary adventure but also a conscious step towards better health and a sustainable future. By aligning our eating habits with the natural cycle of the earth, we may improve our overall well-being, support local farmers, and reduce the environmental impact of our food choices. So, let’s embrace the flavors of each season and savor the health benefits that come with being a mindful and seasonal eater.

Peddler’s Son is Arizona’s Top-Quality Food Supplier

Peddler’s Son is a beloved local food distributor, delivering farm-fresh food to Arizona restaurants, hospitals, schools, and more. Family-owned and operated since 1988, Peddler’s Son brings you honest pricing, unparalleled customer service, and reliably farm fresh produce and provisions every day. 

We believe in quality and that’s what you’ll get when you rely on us to deliver high-value foods for your dishes. We put our food quality and reliable delivery service as top priorities along with the customers we serve all across the state. 

Want to get reliable, quality fresh foods for your restaurant, school, or business? We can help! Contact us today for a full list of available bulk food items and how we can work together to get everything you need delivered on time! 

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What to Serve on St. Patrick’s Day

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As a successful local food distributor, we know exactly what to stock up on for the holiday orders we get. With St. Patrick’s day just around the corner, we’re noticing a hustle to get orders in for the most popular food and drink items in celebration of the Irish holiday.

What are restaurants, hospitals and even schools choosing to add to their menus this holiday? Find out what flavors and items are most popular and perhaps you’ll gain some inspiration for creating your own special day of celebration!

St. Patrick’s Day Foods in High Demand

The following items offer key insights into what’s popular right now and how you can put your own unique spin on items in high demand. 

‘P’ is for . . . 

We all know the answer . . . potatoes! Yes, this single vegetable basically saved the Irish civilization and remains an easily associated food ingredient for the Irish. This highly versatile food item can be used in a million different, delicious ways. Whether you slice, dice, chop, bake, fry or boil, adding potatoes to your St. Patrick’s Day menu gives the respect owed to this much-loved vegetable that quite literally helped sustain the lives of countless Irishmen and women. It’s also just really delicious.

‘C’ is for . . .  

Cabbage! Yes, good ‘ol cabbage is another high priority in St. Patrick’s Day menu creation. Like potatoes, cabbage is one of the most popular vegetables in Ireland and is served in many traditional Irish dishes. Its flavor is relatively neutral and easily combined with other ingredients to pull off a winning menu side item. 

Great-tasting duos with cabbage include:

  • Bacon
  • Onion
  • Garlic
  • Butter
  • Carrots

Cabbage is also highly versatile and easy to incorporate in a multitude of creative ways. 

And then there was . . . Corned Beef

Along with bacon, corned beef is a big food item in demand for this green holiday. Historically, corned beef is an Irish-American substitution for the traditional combination of cabbage and bacon. Corned beef became a comforting, slow-cooker alternative that offers a similar flavorful experience. 

Irish Soda Bread

Another traditional Irish favorite is soda bread. You might consider an Irish soda bread bowl with Irish stew or Irish soda bread rolls, breadsticks, etc. There are plenty of ways to recreate this timeless dish, make it your own, and pair it with a main course.

Other honorable mentions include:

  • Shepherd’s pie
  • Apple tart
  • Soda bread pudding

If you need more inspiring Irish food ideas, there are a number of ingredient combinations to celebrate the luck of the Irish this 17th of March. Whatever you decide, remember to make it an experience your patrons and guests will remember. What makes food service providers so successful is their ability to connect with the needs, wants, and wishes of their customers. Enjoy the challenge of matching foods with the holiday spirit! 

Peddler’s Son is Arizona’s Top-Quality Food Supplier

Peddler’s Son is a beloved local food distributor, delivering farm-fresh food to Arizona restaurants, hospitals, schools, and more. Family-owned and operated since 1988, Peddler’s Son brings you honest pricing, unparalleled customer service, and reliably fresh goods every day. 

We believe in quality and that’s what you’ll get when you rely on us to deliver high-value foods for your dishes. We put our food quality and dependable delivery service as top priorities along with the customers we serve all across the state. 

Looking for reliable, fresh foods for your restaurant, school, or business? We can help! Contact us today for a full list of available bulk food items and how we can work together to get you everything you need delivered on time!

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Jump Start Your New Year’s Food Resolutions

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New Year’s is a perfect time to dedicate yourself to making healthier food choices through diligent intention. With a little advanced planning and reminders throughout the year, you are capable of making better food-related decisions that you’ll be proud of. 

Keep reading to get some winning ideas on what food goals to consider committing to this year.

Food Resolutions for the New Year

The following list is for anyone serious about prioritizing their health with food at the center of this year’s goals. 

Start Cooking from Home More Often

Cooking from home more often is a great way to save money and hone your cooking skills. You might take inspiration from your favorite cooking shows, blogs, or chefs. Wherever you find your enthusiasm for cooking, making homemade meals is a deliciously satisfying endeavor.

Choose a Cookbook and Make Every Recipe 

Why not pick out a cookbook collecting dust on your shelf or buy one that you can follow cover to cover? This approach takes discipline, but is exciting when you’ve tried out each and every recipe and learned a wealth of new meals to cook. 

Start Regularly Meal Planning and Prepping

The New Year is the perfect time to get serious about your meal planning and prepping. It may take a little time to invest in organizing your monthly meals and budget, but it’s so worth it. Pretty soon, you’ll become a pro at keeping an organized and predictable flow of various meals coming out of your kitchen. You don’t have to find yourself staring into the fridge with no idea about what to make for dinner. Keeping a spreadsheet or checklist on your phone doesn’t take much effort and will be tremendously helpful.

Learn New Recipes from a Different Culture

If you love eating Thai food, Greek or any other food from a totally different culture, you might want to consider taking those menu favorites home with you and begin making them yourself. Learn a different style of cooking, using different types of kitchen tools, sauces, and methods that are completely foreign to you. Pretty soon, you’ll know just how to whip up some homemade pad thai or baklava when the cravings strike.

Come up with Your Signature Dish

If you don’t already have a signature dish that you are known for, make 2023 the year you have a signature dish or dessert. Try out different ones and see which recipe you really enjoy perfecting and making your own. Take your dish to all the events you’re invited to and start making it something you’re known for and everyone loves partaking in!

Share Your New Bakes with Others

Deciding to be more generous is always a good New Year’s resolution. And that might be best by sharing your meals with others. You might want to prepare some meals to share with your friends, neighbors and work colleagues, and as charitable acts in your community. 

The ideas are nearly endless when it comes to food goals in the New Year. But either way, make sure to prioritize your health and happiness through higher-quality nutrition.

Peddler’s Son is Arizona’s Top-Quality Food Supplier

Peddler’s Son is the go-to farm-fresh food supplier for Arizona restaurants, hospitals, schools, and more. Family-owned and operated since 1988, Peddler’s Son brings you honest pricing, unparalleled customer service, and farm-fresh produce every day. 

We believe in quality and that’s what you’ll get when you rely on us to deliver high-value foods for your dishes. We put our food quality and reliable delivery service first along with the customers we serve all across the state. 

Want to get reliable quality fresh foods for your restaurant, school, or business? We can help! Contact us today to see how we can help you get the food you need to be delivered fresh and on time!

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Healthy Foods for Hospitals

How Hospitals Can Promote and Serve Healthier Food

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When you think of hospital food, what comes to mind? Banana pudding? Stale bread rolls? Questionable casserole? Probably not anything you’d ever crave after you leave. Hospital food doesn’t have the greatest reputation.

Unfortunately, when you are suffering from an illness or injury, mealtime rarely provides any relief to your discomfort, and may even increase it. But when your medications demand you eat, there’s little you can do but cooperate if you want to get well soon.

Hospitals are also in a difficult position since they have to cater to a large number of people. Keeping food bland helps serve a wide range of individuals. Regardless of the patients who prefer strong spices or variations, hospitals are obligated to serve food that would avoid worsening any medical conditions or causing an immediate bad reaction.

Creative Ways to Have Healthier Hospital Foods 

With this in mind, there are things hospitals can do to ensure healthier foods are served at mealtime. The following are creative ideas to make this happen.

Be Intentional About It

If you are in a position of influential power in your medical community and hospital settings, be intentional about changing the game when it comes to food. Advocate and strategize to rebrand your hospital as one that prioritizes healthier eating. Both food and pharmacological technology are medical interventions essential to a patient’s road to recovery. 

Host a Farmer’s Market 

Show your community and the individuals you serve your new intentions to promote quality foods in your hospital by hosting a farmer’s market. Encourage your food services management and staff to participate and select fresh homegrown foods to incorporate into dishes. Have the menu highlight the seasonal fruits and vegetables chosen from the farmer’s market.

Replace Fast Food with Whole Food 

Fast food – in general, but especially in hospitals – are not in the best interest of the person consuming it. Fast food is known to contain higher amounts of calories and saturated fats, making pre-existing medical conditions like diabetes, obesity, heart disease and other chronic issues even worse. It’s better to provide small marketplace options with whole food items or minimally processed foods available. Supplying an on-site foods market, bakery, or small local eatery with keto-friendly, paleo, gluten-free and vegan food options encourages better health for anyone looking to grab a bite and avoid the negative consequences associated with fast foods. 

Support Local Fresh Food Distributors

Consider doing business with your local fresh foods distributor. These companies are experts at collecting and supplying high-quality, locally-sourced ingredients to feed large quantities of people. You’ll be supporting a local business while supplying better-quality fruits, vegetables and other food items to your hospital. 

Breaking the stereotype of hospital food being unhealthy and unpleasant might start a chain reaction with more effort to revolutionize how food is regarded and implemented in the hospital care setting.

Peddler’s Son Has What you Need

Peddler’s Son is the go-to farm-fresh food supplier for Arizona restaurants, hospitals, schools, and more. Family-owned and operated since 1988, Peddler’s Son brings you honest pricing, unparalleled customer service, and farm-fresh produce every day. We believe in quality and that’s what you’ll get when you rely on us to deliver high-value foods for your dishes. We put our food quality and reliable delivery service first along with the customers we serve all across the state. 

Contact us today to see how we can help you get the food you need delivered fresh and on time!

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How Foodservice Delivery Benefits Local Entrepreneurs

How Foodservice Delivery Benefits Local Entrepreneurs

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As entrepreneurs ourselves, Peddler’s Son knows just how important it is to have community support. Our family-owned foodservice delivery company wouldn’t have flourished without the incredible support of our state-wide partners. Thankfully, we are positioned to reciprocate the support by offering our business services to local community entrepreneurs. 

Small businesses were hit hardest these last few years and there remains an ongoing effort to ‘go local’, especially when supporting family-owned restaurants. It’s why we’re taking time to highlight the importance of supporting our community entrepreneurs through our foodservice delivery.

Local Entrepreneurs’ Success Matters to Us

Starting a business is not something everyone has the guts to do. This is especially true when it comes to the restaurant industry.

Unfortunately, statistics show that a whopping 60 percent of restaurants are likely to fail during their first year and 80 percent within the first five years. Taking into consideration how much the restaurant industry abnormally suffered during lockdowns, supply chain issues, and government restrictions, the issue becomes even more serious. 

Local restaurant entrepreneurs that were hurt the most resulted in temporary and even permanent closures.

Strengthening Our Local Economy

When our community and state suffer economically, we all feel it. We are happy to serve and support our local farmers, restaurant owners, and other entrepreneurs who rely on dependable foodservice companies like ours.

Growing a company through the most challenging times is what sustains our community. Showing local entrepreneurs our support is a major reason we will always continue to help grow domestic brands. Our local economy is worth investing in through doing business with regionally owned restaurants and other community entrepreneurs.

Supporting Community Health

We work with residential farmers to provide restaurants and other foodservice establishments with locally grown fresh produce and ingredients. Using local foods to serve our community members offers numerous health benefits.

The greatest advantage you receive from eating food supplied by local area ranches and farms is the significant quality of nutrients available. Locally grown food tends to be fresher and more dense with nutrients.

Distributing these fresh community foods to our partners helps preserve their freshness and overall quality without losing their nutritional value. We maintain a wide stock of farm-fresh eggs, dairy products, grass-fed meats, seasonal fruits, and vegetables year-round. 

What Local Brands do We Support?

There are several local entrepreneurs we are proud to offer regular foodservice supply to. While the list continues to grow, we’re currently serving the following local Arizona businesses:

Our community depends on local food suppliers who are experienced and knowledgeable of how to connect them with the food they need to stay afloat. Supporting our community through ongoing foodservice needs put us in business several years ago. It has always been a company value that we continue to uphold in our daily operations and ongoing long-term relationships with local markets. 

We encourage everyone to go local and become a regular supporter within your community! 

Peddler’s Son is Arizona’s Top-Quality Food Supplier

Peddler’s Son is the go-to, farm-fresh food supplier for Arizona restaurants, hospitals, schools and more. Family-owned and operated since 1988, Peddler’s Son brings you honest pricing, unparalleled customer service and farm-fresh produce every day. 

We believe in quality and that’s what you’ll get when you rely on us to deliver high-value foods for your favorite dishes. We put our food quality and reliable delivery service first, along with the customers we serve all across the state. 

Do you need reliable, quality fresh foods for your restaurant, school or business? We can help! Contact us today to see how we can get you the food you need delivered fresh and on time!

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Top Pumpkin Health Benefits 

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It’s pumpkin season and when most people think about pumpkins, they probably envision a warm pumpkin spice latte. However, besides this massive marketing of pumpkins, there’s so much more worth highlighting in its overall health benefits. 

Not only are pumpkins filling, keeping you feeling full for longer periods of time, they are packed with nutrients. Let’s dive into some of these major benefits to your health. 

Pumpkin: An Anti-inflammatory Superfood

Pumpkins are considered a major superfood and believe it or not, they’re actually an exceptional anti-inflammatory food. They are rich in carotenoids, especially in lutein, alpha-carotene and beta-carotene, along with other vitamins and minerals. These bioactive compounds actually play a critical role in our bodies. The antioxidant properties protect our body from oxidative damage, which may lead to degenerative diseases. Pumpkins help fight off the harmful effects of inflammation. 

Improved Gut Health

Proper gut health is extremely important. It helps your body digest the foods you eat, absorb nutrients, and function more efficiently in every possible way. If there is an imbalance in your gut biome, your immune system is compromised which could lead to hormonal problems and other health issues. Thankfully, pumpkins are full of fiber and other gut-healthy promoting qualities. 

Helps Regulate Blood Sugar Levels

Pumpkins contain the compounds, trigonelline and nicotinic acid, which help your body regulate insulin. This improves your blood sugar levels, helping relieve symptoms of Type 2 diabetes. Not only does your blood sugar see improvement when eating more pumpkins, but also your heart. Pumpkins are known to improve triglyceride levels, reducing the risk of heart disease while lowering blood pressure.

Prevents Cancer

Pumpkins are a wonderful food to incorporate to help reduce your risk of cancer. Several large population studies have found that those who have higher levels of carotenoids, including beta-carotene, which is found in abundance in pumpkins, have a lower risk for certain cancers including: lung cancer, skin cancer, breast cancer, prostate cancer, etc. 

Even pumpkin seed extract has been shown to potentially inhibit the growth of cancer cells. So next time you’re indulging in that pumpkin pie, think about how you’re also reducing your risk for cancer!.

Supports Skin Health

Pumpkins are especially rich in lutein and zeaxanthin, which promote positive skin complexion by creating a protective barrier to UV damage from the sun. They also help improve your skin’s tone, texture and overall appearance. Pumpkins are a rich source of vitamin A, C and E, which allow your skin to remain well-nourished and protected against oxidative stress.

Pumpkins are for Every Time of the Year

Don’t limit your pumpkin intake to one season of the year, take advantage of the many benefits all year round. There are many canned pumpkin options, pumpkin seeds and seed oils to get your superfood intake any time of year. Your body and mood will improve with  this simple change to your diet.

Peddler’s Son is Arizona’s Top-Quality Food Supplier

Peddler’s Son is the go-to farm-fresh food supplier for Arizona restaurants, hospitals, schools and more. Family-owned and operated since 1988, Peddler’s Son brings you honest pricing, unparalleled customer service and farm-fresh produce every day. 

We believe in quality and that’s what you’ll get when you rely on us to deliver high-value foods for your favorite dishes. We put our food quality and reliable delivery service first, along with the customers we serve all across the state. 
Do you need reliable, quality fresh foods for your restaurant, school or business? We can help! Contact us today to see how we can get you the food you need delivered fresh and on time!

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Improve Your Relationship with Your Food Supplier

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Cultivating a positive relationship with your food supplier is a must. 

Rank it right up there with your landlord, reliable babysitter, and mother-in-law. There are just some relationships you can’t risk burning bridges with. Although it can feel challenging with all the dual-sided logistics at play, it’s possible to navigate a successful business-to-business partnership.

Try implementing the following strategies today to improve your long-term relationship with your food supplier.

  1. Make NO assumptions – Don’t be afraid to double-check on your orders and communicate with clarity what you need, by when, and any other details you think are important. Let your supplier know what your expectations are ahead of time and upon delivery. Do your due diligence to inspect the accuracy of your delivery right away. 

Make sure whatever supply chain communication you are using is streamlined with clear and accurate information from both ends. Food safety, quality control, and your budget are on the line when bad communication fails to prevent avoidable mistakes. 

Feel free to share with your supplier how you measure acceptable and non-acceptable food deliveries, so they know ahead of time when meeting your regular inventory orders.

  1. Share Your Business Ideas That May Affect Them – Keep everyone you work with on the same page. This includes your food supplier. They shouldn’t be surprised to find out last minute you’ve chosen to downsize, expand, switch locations, or go out of business altogether. Keeping food suppliers in the loop is important. Have open and honest communication about your goals and plans for the near future and provide reminders along the way. 

For example, if you plan on opening a new restaurant and will require a food item that is in short supply or has raised its market costs, you can plan accordingly by communicating with your food supplier ahead of time. 

  1. Remain Personable – Remember that all business is humans helping other humans with the transaction of products and services. The human-to-human element is a crucial foundation of every business relationship. 

It can be easy to get caught up in the business management side of everything and lose touch with how you relate with those around you. Put your relationships first and you’ll likely find your business flourishes as a by-product. 

Your food supplier runs a business, but they are also people with names, families, dreams, and goals. Stay friendly and open to who they are and remain positive and humble for the best relationship outcome possible.  

  1. Always assume positive intentions – This goes with any business or personal relationship. When you jump to conclusions about bad intentions in whatever situation you’re in, it negatively affects your view of the person and harms any hope of maintaining a positive bridge between the two of you. 

This often occurs in emails or texting where it’s unclear how best to interpret messages. Regardless, if you always assume positive intent, you will keep your head clear and do your part to maintain healthy work relationships.

Peddler’s Son is Arizona’s Top-Quality Food Supplier

Peddler’s Son is the go-to farm-fresh food supplier for Arizona restaurants, hospitals, schools, and more. Family-owned and operated since 1988, Peddler’s Son brings you honest pricing, unparalleled customer service, and farm-fresh produce every day. 

We believe in quality and that’s what you’ll get when you rely on us to deliver high-value foods for your dishes. We put our food quality and reliable delivery service first along with the customers we serve all across the state. 

Want to get reliable quality fresh foods for your restaurant, school, or business? We can help! Contact us today to see how we can help you get the food you need to be delivered fresh and on time!

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What are the Best Immunity-Boosting Foods?

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Whenever there’s the slightest hint of sickness, most people are quick to stock up on immunity-boosting foods and supplements. The thought of spending sick days in bed or at the local clinic is a good motivator to consume higher amounts of immunity-boosting fruits and vegetables.

What should you be stocking up on this fall? 

Here are some of the best tried and true immunity-boosting foods worth having in your pantry and fridge this season.

These Immunity Boosting Foods Help  Fight Seasonal Sickness

If you want to improve your immune system and prevent seasonal sickness, you need to feed your body with the right tools. The following grocery items are proven to help support your overall health while combating the threat of seasonal illness.

Broths —

There’s been quite some buzz around the topic of bone broth lately and for good reason. All types of broths are shown as beneficial to our body’s immune response. However, bone broth offers an additional benefit of collagen and the amino acids required for optimal health. Digesting these properties is shown to promote faster recovery, which is why soup is a must-have this season. 

Chicken soup in particular provides your body with the necessary fluids and electrolytes you need to replenish.

Garlic —

If you’re not already eating garlic then you’re missing out on its immediate health benefits. You’ll want to pick up this habit right away as part of your morning routine. It is a timeless natural cure people have been using for ages. Garlic acts as an antibacterial, antiviral, and antifungal solution when ingested. It clears your bodily systems of all harmful contaminants. Even people suffering from acne often show a significant improvement when ingesting garlic regularly. It clears up all types of issues from the inside out by fighting infection. 

It’s not uncommon for individuals to chop fresh garlic with olive oil, lemon juice, and honey first thing in the morning. Taking one tablespoon on an empty stomach allows the garlic to purify your system and boost immunity to any infection trying to enter your body. It is used as a preventative treatment and a reliable remedy for anyone combating sickness. 

Fermented Foods for Gut Health —

Eating foods rich in probiotics and prebiotics helps regrow your gut lining, tremendously improving your health. Loading up on yogurt, kombucha, kefir, sauerkraut, and other fermented foods equips you against various health threats. If you incorporate these types of food into your regular diet, you’ll be more likely to avoid the common colds and flus that are common in the fall and winter months.

Overall, being more mindful of what you eat and how it helps or hurts your body is important. Your health is worth protecting by implementing the best immune-boosting foods into your diet. Sugary, processed foods should be avoided when you desire to work alongside your body’s efforts to recover or prevent disease and infection. 

Peddler’s Son is Arizona’s Top-Quality Food Supplier

Peddler’s Son is the go-to farm-fresh food supplier for Arizona restaurants, hospitals, schools, and more. Family-owned and operated since 1988, Peddler’s Son brings you honest pricing, unparalleled customer service, and farm-fresh produce every day. 

We believe in quality and that’s what you’ll get when you rely on us to deliver high-value foods for your dishes. We put our food quality and reliable delivery service first along with the customers we serve all across the state. 

Want to get reliable quality fresh foods for your restaurant, school, or business? We can help! Contact us today to see how we can help you get the food you need to be delivered fresh and on time!

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Health Benefits of Edible Flowers and Leaves

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Using edible flowers and leaves on culinary dishes is a wonderful way to embellish the flavor and appearance of a dish. We commonly associate flowers and leaves as part of a decorative arrangement reserved for offering to individuals on special occasions. There’s no doubt the majority of flowers and leaves are used to beautify our neighborhoods, communities, and dining room tables.

However, there is a special subsection of leaves and flowers that do not contain harmful toxins to our bodies. You might be surprised to discover how diverse the collection of edible plants is and how beneficial to our health they can be. Either way, your health may be improved by adding more flowers to your salad. 

The Main Benefits Edible Flowers and Plants Offer

Edible flowers and plants are packed with vitamins and minerals our bodies need every day to function properly.

Lavender – Lavender is widely recognized as having a calming and soothing effect. More importantly, lavender is packed with important nutrients. Vitamin A, calcium, and iron. You are most likely to see lavender in teas and drinks, but the leaves themselves are edible and can be added as a salad, soup, or smoothie topping.

Purslane – This variety of plant is the richest plant containing omega-3 fatty acids, a plant-based alternative to other sources like sardines and mackerel. Omega-3 fatty acids are shown to be highly beneficial in preventing various forms of heart disease including strokes, heart attacks, blocked arteries, etc. 

Roses – Roses are high in Vitamins A and E and have a nourishing effect on the body. 

They also contain metabolism-boosting compounds, while assisting the body with the removal of toxins. They have been shown to help with weight loss and skin disorders such as eczema and acne. Women will often use rosehip to treat disorders with their monthly cycle and digestive problems.

Dried Hibiscus – If you’re not already drinking hibiscus tea or incorporating this power flower into your diet, you should. Dried hibiscus is a good source of antioxidants and essential flavonoids that helps lower blood pressure, lower cholesterol, and improve your skin health.

Edible Orchids – Orchid blooms are safe to eat and the petals have a fresh taste similar to green leafy vegetables used in salads. They also serve as beautiful additions to cake decorations. Edible orchids are rich in Vitamin C, iron, calcium, potassium, and antioxidants. These vitamins and phytochemicals are necessary minerals to improve your immune system and overall vitality.

Edible flowers and plants are a fun and healthy way to revamp your menu and offer new and unique dishes for your guests. It can greatly complement your desserts and any special occasion you cater. Plant-based diets are on the rise as more people are opting for alternatives to meat-based products or highly processed foods and, thankfully, there are many great health benefits to consuming edible flowers and plants. 

Peddler’s Son is Arizona’s Top-Quality Food Supplier

Peddler’s Son is the go-to farm-fresh food supplier for Arizona restaurants, hospitals, schools, and more. Family-owned and operated since 1988, Peddler’s Son brings you honest pricing, unparalleled customer service, and farm-fresh produce every day. 

We believe in quality and that’s what you’ll get when you rely on us to deliver high-value foods for your dishes. We put our food quality and reliable delivery service first along with the customers we serve all across the state. 

Want to get reliable quality fresh foods for your restaurant, school, or business? We can help! Contact us today to see how we can help you get the food you need to be delivered fresh and on time!

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