THE OUTSTANDING BLOG

You have probably been hearing the word “sustainability” a lot lately. In recent times, it has become quite the buzzword. But do you really understand the concept of sustainability?  Today, we will be diving deep into the details of sustainability. We will cover the three core elements of sustainability as well as give you some pointers on how you can contribute to a more sustainable society by making a few easy lifestyle changes. After all, we only get one Planet Earth, so we better take care of it and all of its inhabitants, big and small.  What Does Sustainability Mean?...

Have you ever thought about switching up your diet by going vegan? Then you’ve come to the right place. Outstanding Foods is a 100% plant-based snack food company that is passionate about making delicious alternatives to all your favorite snack foods so that you have something to crunch on once you go vegan! You might be thinking, but why do people decide to go vegan, and what does vegan mean anyway? Don’t worry, we gotchu! Today, we will cover everything you need to know about veganism, such as what it is, why people do it, and how you can get...

It can be challenging to eat a healthy diet that covers all the nutritional bases, but the best way to get there is by knowing exactly what your diet needs. After all, if you don’t know what you need in your diet, how will you pick the right foods to keep your diet balanced? The worst part is that lots of vitamins and minerals have similar names, making it confusing to know exactly what you’re getting. This is certainly the case with vitamin K and potassium.  You may remember that potassium also goes by the symbol K on the periodic...

You can’t leave the table until you’ve finished all of your vegetables! Are you getting flashbacks from your childhood? For many of us, eating the proper amount of nutritional vegetables hasn’t always been easy. Sure, we would all love to eat candies and cake all day long, but our bodies would soon be crying out for help. We need healthy fruits and vegetables to survive and live life to its fullest.  However, just because you have to eat your veggies doesn’t mean you couldn’t be getting more bang for your buck. If you pick vegetables with superior nutritional value, then...

It’s summer, baby! And you know what that means. It’s barbecue season! When the weather gets hot, we gather up all of our friends and family to enjoy the blue skies with a good old-fashioned BBQ. But when it comes time to gather around the grill, things turn into a bit of a meat-fest. Not exactly a vegan’s dream.  Luckily, there are tons of great plant-based alternatives that you can grill up that won’t leave you eating an entire plate of potato salad. After all, the barbeque isn’t really about the hot dogs and hamburgers; it’s about quality time spent...

Look, you can’t stay a teenager forever, and why would you want to? Yes, teens can pretty much eat whatever they want and not ever feel the effects of junk food, but they are also going through a stressful time in life. Remember high school? Yikes.  Getting older can be a drag, or you can welcome your changing body with open arms and get on board with good nutrition so that you can have the energy and health to do whatever you want! It’s all in the attitude.  Today, we will explain why your nutritional needs change as you get...