Vegan and vegetarian catering rainbow

 

Why Greenspot also caters to vegan and vegetarian food lovers

 

If you’re a long-term vegan, a vegetarian, or even considering a switch to a more plant-based diet, the benefits are well documented. We’re here to support that choice at Greenspot, too. We know that eating more fruits and vegetables, no matter your diet preference, is ideal for superb health.

 

According to Harvard Health and a JAMA Internal Medicine study, eating vegetarian is associated with a lower average systolic and diastolic blood pressure compared with other diets. Though researchers haven’t pinpointed the exact reason, the assumption is that a vegetarian diet helps to control body weight, which is a risk factor for high blood pressure. 

 

There are also the added benefits of eating a “rainbow” of fruits and vegetables, which usually means you’re getting more nutrients since the color of foods are indicative of their healthy compounds. Foods with little to no nutrient density don’t contain such vibrant colors because the colors themselves indicate a specific food compound that helps a plant ward off drought and pests, but also that helps to boost your own health.

 

Red and yellow foods: For example, red fruits and vegetables, such as tomatoes, strawberries and red beans, are backed with Vitamin C, Vitamin A, potassium, and antioxidants. Yellow fruits are loaded with Vitamin C, Vitamin A, and potassium. 

 

Orange foods: Orange foods like carrots, oranges, or sweet potato contain an antioxidant called beta-carotene that benefits your hair, skin, and nils, but that can also support healthy vision. 

 

Green foods: Leafy green foods are packed with vitamins and minerals that reduce the risk of obesity, reduce incidence of heart disease, and can boost cognitive health, too. You’ll find plenty of these ingredients in some of Greenspot’s most popular dishes.

 

Purple foods: Purple foods like cabbage are full of vitamins and minerals like phenolics and antioxidants, along with fiber. Purple foods also contain a compound called anthocyanin which reduces inflammation, and gives a boost to your heart health.

 

 

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Greenspot’s Rainbow Tofu Bowl is brimming with vegetarian and vegan-friendly foods:

• Grilled Tofu
• Quinoa
• Spring Mix
• Red Cabbage
• Grape
• Red Tomato
• Roasted Sweet Corn
• Avocado
• Lemon Basil Vinaigrette

 

 

 

 

 

Greenspot’s Ensenada Salad is the perfect combination of brightly colored veggies and greens to provide a dose of power-packed nutrition:

 

• Spring Mix
• Grape Tomato
• Red Onion
• Roasted Sweet Corn
• Red Bell Pepper 
• Avocado
• Citrus Dressing

 

 

Greenspot’s superfood salad combines a perfect rainbow of healthy vegan and vegetarian ingredients, too:

 

• Baby spinach
• Shredded kale
• Quinoa
• Roasted sweet potato
• Broccoli
• Avocado
• Lemon juice
• Olive oil

 

 

 

 

We also offer a host of healthy veggie menu items for those who prefer to create a bowl or salad of their own design – a custom rainbow of healthy foods. 

If you want to incorporate the “rainbow” of colors into your vegetarian or vegan diet, cater your next event with Greenspot.

We’ve got every hue ready for you.

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Greenspots custom food for healthy summer eating

Greenspot’s custom food for healthy summer eating

  Why eat healthy in the summer?  Greenspot caters to healthy living, and it’s more important than ever to stay healthy when temperatures rise in the summer months. You can also double-down on your healthy living goals because summer naturally promotes solid physical fitness and your innate desire to look and feel good. Hotter weather can sometimes decrease your appetite, so it’s vital to eat right. When the sun is shining, you’re getting more Vitamin D, but you can also take advantage of the plethora of fresh veggies and fruits available in warmer months to augment the Vitamin D you get from sun exposure. You’re also more likely to stay active when you wear fear clothes, so fresh fruits and vegetables act as a support for good hydration, too. Delicious Salads at Greenspot

Custom salads we make at Greenspot can help you get the nutrition you need to maintain optimum summer health.

Look for ingredients like:

Quinoa: high in antioxidants, filling, and supports cardiovascular health

Shredded Kale: high in antioxidants, fiber, and Vitamins A, C, and K

Baby spinach: high in antioxidants and minerals, including calcium, folate, iron, magnesium, phosphorous, potassium, Vitamin A and Vitamin B6

Romaine lettuce: high in antioxidants, fiber, and Vitamins like C, K, and folate   

A protein of your choice: Citrus grilled chicken, Roasted turkey breast, Grass-fed steak, Grilled tofu, Bacon crumbles 

Summer Wraps at Greenspot

Summer wraps are an easy addition to your summer BBQ and provide a source of healthy fruits and veggies, too. 

Our California Turkey Wrap with buttermilk dressing is a winner, along with SoCal Steak, our Vegan wrap, or just as with our salads, you can make a custom wrap to accompany the perfect summer picnic. 

Choose from ingredients like:

• Citrus grilled chicken
• Turkey
• SoCal steak
• Tofu
• Quinoa
• Shredded kale
• Roasted sweet potato
• Apple
• Cranberry
• Walnut 
• Grape tomato
• Cucumber
• Red Onion
• Garbanzo beans 
• Feta cheese
• Za’atar Spices
• Olive Oil
• Macronutrients and Micronutrients

Your body needs macronutrients in large amounts.

These are things like proteins, healthy carbohydrates, and fats. Micro-nutrients are things your body needs in smaller amounts and that come from food items like the ones we’ve listed above.  Eating a variety of foods is the easiest way to make sure you get both the macronutrients and micronutrients you need.

Some foods provide numerous macro-nutrients. Like walnuts. They offer both healthy fats, and protein. Olive oil is a source of healthy fats, and garbanzo beans add both fiber and protein to your diet.

Balancing your macronutrients with your micronutrients is easier when you have a variety of fresh, healthy foods to choose from. When you eat with Greenspot, we make sure to fuel your summer fun by providing a balanced set of healthy, fresh foods to ensure better summer health.

Eat healthy at every summer gathering With so many healthy, delicious items on our menu, call Greenspot to ORDER ONLINE now.

Your next summer event could be packed with delicious, healthy, flavorful foods. You never need to run out of BBQ or summer picnic ideas again.  

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