Next week we're celebrating the flavors of Korea! Both Caroll and Chef Sung are Korean American, and like to infuse a little Korean influence into many of our dishes. Be sure to try the Soup of the Week - Korean Hobak Juk. A satisfying cross between a soup and a porridge, it uses sweet squash to create a rich creamy texture that will help get you through these last days of winter. It even makes a great breakfast!

We've been huge fans of Goop.com since it first came out. And today we're featured in their special January Detox Month article about the best healthy meal delivery services in NYC! Thank you, Gwyneth!

As we strive to keep you nourished and fulfilled throughout the dynamic weather of the northeast, it would be shameful for me to not feature one of my favorite sustainable fish, mackerel, as we experience the first bite of winter. This is one of the first times we've had a dark-fleshed, or rather, oily, fish on our menu. How best to buckle up for the windchill than armed with omega-3 from a fish that can withstand the frigid arctic waters. High in mono & polyunsaturated fatty acids, but low on saturated fats, it's good for cardiovascular health, regulates blood sugars and blood pressure, and improves cognitive function. If this is your introduction to dark fish, or perhaps haven't tried it in a while, I'm asking you to take a seasonal challenge; try some simply prepared grilled mackerel on the first cold days of January. Cold-weather cultures subsist on the stuff and they still manage wide smiles and rosy cheeks in the dark days of winter.

Harper's Bazaar selected the best healthy meal delivery services in 2016 and we're honored to be featured on their list!

We've rounded up a list of our favorite healthy-living gifts this holiday season. Get some last-minute ideas for you loved ones - or some inspiration on how to treat yourself after the stress of the season winds down. 

With the excitement of the holiday season comes the inevitable stress, lack of sleep, sweet indulgences, and the booze-caffeine roller coaster. It's no surprise that this coincides with cold and flu season. Keep your immune system strong with loads of veggies, warming mineral-rich vegetable and bone broth, and health-promoting herbs and spices. Our Red Lentil & Tamarind Soup is spiked with antibacterial, antiviral, antifungal turmeric to keep you feeling your best. Tamarind does its part too, helping with digestion and keeping inflammation at bay.

We at Provenance Meals are happy to see that the Paleo diet is not just a passing fad. Quite the opposite, as we see the rise in popularity of Paleo blogs, cookbooks, and restaurant options! Avoiding processed foods and refined sugar, eating gluten-free and dairy-free, and focusing on health through whole foods, exercise and stress reduction are all principles we firmly believe in.

1. You don't feel well
Remember how much energy you used to have? If you're waking up feeling sluggish and fatigued, this is a sign that your body needs a detox. Doing a quick cleanse will help you get some of that energy back. Don't accept sluggishness as your new norm.
 

Did you know that almost all the corn, soy, canola and sugar beets grown in the United States have been genetically modified?  And that GMOs are in as much as 80% of conventional processed foods?  We at Provenance Meals avoid all GMO products in our foods.  Today we wanted to share 2 simple ways to avoiding GMOs:

Some great press this week for Provenance Meals and our very own Chef Alli.