POW Food Blog
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At POW Food, we offer delicious nutritionist meals through catering services and home delivery across London and nationwide, promoting healthy meals and team feeding in the workplace. Our POW Food team is comprised of nutritionists and chefs dedicated to creating high-quality meals using only the finest, locally sourced ingredients available.
POW Food Blog
3M ago
We are excited to share with you 17 of our favourite gift ideas that will support self-care and wellness this Christmas, and make your loved ones very happy!
For the health conscious foodies out there:
1) Pow Food gift card
We may be biased but we think our ready prepped, healthy dishes are the ultimate time saving healthy gift for foodies out there who would like a break from thinking about what to cook. Gift cards are available for £20, up to £500.
2) Our place non toxin pans
A 10-in-1 bestselling cookware system that does it all. With a depth suitable for roasting a chic ..read more
POW Food Blog
3M ago
This low waste, velvety cauliflower soup is rich in flavour and nutritional value. Beautiful with a drizzle of kefir or yoghurt, it makes a wonderful starter for a festive dinner party and is full of vitamin C, a good source of fibre and naturally low in fat.
Ingredients
Serves 6
2 tbsp Avocado or light olive oil
5g thyme
20g parsley
1 grated zest of lemon
x1 white onion, peeled and diced
2 diced celery
2 bay leaves
1 tsp caraway seeds
Sea salt and black pepper, to season
1 cauliflower, broken into florets and roughly chopped
1 large potato, chopped
1.4 litres vegetable stock
2 tbsp chives
D ..read more
POW Food Blog
4M ago
This deliciously warming, healthy vegan butternut squash soup recipe is the perfect Autumnal dish for the cooler, darker nights that are upon us. A bright orange, this soup is rich in nutritional properties that support gut health, as well as Vitamin C, antioxidants and fibre to boost your immune function. Great topped with some kefir, toasted seeds, or avocado oil for a nutritional boost, extra healthy fats and probiotics for gut health.
Ingredients
Serves 4
714g butternut squash, peeled (around 1 medium squash
1 large celery stick, chopped
1 large carrot, chopped
1 white onion, chopped ..read more
POW Food Blog
5M ago
In recent years, there has been a growing awareness and concern about the environmental impact of our food choices. When it comes to meat consumption, opting for sustainable and locally sourced options has become an increasingly important consideration; influencing our butcher’s shop trip to which ready meals we buy.
Environmental Impact
One of the primary reasons to choose sustainable and locally sourced meat is to reduce the environmental footprint of our food system. Large-scale industrial agriculture, often associated with factory farming, contributes to deforestation, water pollution, gre ..read more
POW Food Blog
5M ago
Some people seem to have an intoxicating zest for life; they are happy, healthy and relaxed amidst the ups, downs and turmoil of daily life stressors. They often manage to find the magic in the present, taking everything into their stride with an authentic smile. However, society is fuelled with constant stimuli and distraction, thus, it’s seemingly inevitable that most individuals get caught up in the hustle and bustle, chaos and anxiety that consumes this fast-paced environment.
Scientific studies show that mental health and brain function are intimately linked to a healthy microbiome ..read more
POW Food Blog
5M ago
Employee incentives are a great way to retain your workforce, acting as additional benefits for hard-working staff members, making for a convenient treat, or specific reward for exceptional performances. Incentives may even be offered in advance of someone agreeing a contract with a company, to differentiate an employer from competitors and make them an appealing prospect.
At Pow Food Ltd, we love hearing from employers, and have plenty of experience communicating with all industries regarding our meal boxes, so read on for our practical and helpful guide, ideal for boosting team morale and e ..read more
POW Food Blog
5M ago
Meal prep is about more than just a healthy lunch; it also has a profound impact on our mental and emotional well-being. With our busy schedules and often hectic lifestyles, we can underestimate the power of the food we consume and how it can influence our moods. Read on to explore four surprising ways that food affects your mood as well as the importance of a healthy diet for overall emotional health.
1. The Gut-Brain Connection
You may be surprised to learn that there is a direct link between your gut and your brain. The gut-brain connection refers to the communication pathway that exi ..read more
POW Food Blog
5M ago
Did you know that when we cook and cool new potatoes, amongst other grains, it increases the content of resistant starch, which acts as a prebiotic, promoting the growth of beneficial bacteria and improving gut health. In this delicious recipe we make a creamy kefir dressing, which is a powerful probiotic, making this salad the ultimate gut healthy dish.
Ingredients
Serves 4
1 bag / 1kg baby potatoes – you can use a mix of purple and classic if you wish.
1 medium red onion, diced
d1 small bag (8) radishes, diced
1/2 bunch dill, chopped
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350g dairy or coconut kefir&n ..read more
POW Food Blog
5M ago
British apples have been around since the Roman era, and we have the Victorians to thank for our wealth of variety. It was Pembrokeshire proverb that we have to thank for the lesser known saying “Eat an apple on going to bed, and you’ll keep the doctor from earning his bread.” – which has been later adapted into the famous “An apple a day keeps the doctor away”.
Nothing beats a crisp Autumn apple and we love to use them across our Autumn menus in a host of different recipes. Here are just a few reasons why…
Highly Nutritious
Apples are rich in vitamins and minerals including the ..read more
POW Food Blog
5M ago
As the seasons swiftly change, so do our bodies. This can often be a confusing and somewhat chaotic period as we try to adjust physically and therefore mentally.
The best way to combat this adjustment is to focus heavily on our diet and routine, whilst always remembering to listen to our bodies and be kind to ourselves.
During this shift, we may feel more inclined to seek warmth and comfort indoors as we notice it getting a little darker and cooler outside. Eating seasonally and adjusting our habits can make us feel healthier, by ensuring that we’re getting the right vitamins, minerals, and nu ..read more