This week we took on Del Taco in our first ever Mukbang!
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Tag: Food
Why You Should Go Gluten-Free
There are an abundance of diets that are trending in 2019, as the health craze continues. One diet that has spiked is people cutting out gluten from there diet. You may notice when you walk through the grocery store or even browsing a restaurant menu, that companies are pushing these gluten free options as the demand grows. But why go gluten-free? So many people see this trend happening, but don’t fully understand the science of the decision.
There are people out there that have to go gluten-free, because of certain health reasons. However, there are people that are buying into the media/generally public word of going gluten free to lose weight, boost energy, or generally to just feel better.
Of course I don’t think going gluten-free is for everyone, but there is no harm to trying it. It can offer a range of benefits (ranges from person to person as everyone’s body reacts differently).
Benefits
According to Jeff Sanders, there are 10 benefits to going gluten-free:
- Improve cholesterol levels
- Promote digestive health
- Increases energy levels
- Eliminates unhealthy and processed foods from your diet (oils, fried food, breads, and desserts to name a few)
- More likely to eat fruits and vegetables because they are all gluten-free
- Reduces your risk of heart disease, certain cancers, and diabetes
- Helps ward off viruses and germs as many foods you will now eat will contain more antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals
- Promotes healthy weight-loss
- Improves health of people with irritable bowl syndrome and arthritis
- Distinctly improved awareness of foods that can have an adverse effect on your health
I personally have found that I feel better when I eat less gluten or none at all. However, I have never participated in a full exclusive gluten-free diet, but can only imagine how much better you will feel. I wish I had the will power to be able to participate in this diet long term.
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Just the friendz discussing our Kennesaw local favorites, quick dishes, and just being silly.
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ASMR & Food?
Autonomous Sensory Meridian Response otherwise known as ASMR has been one of the hottest trends on the internet. ASMR videos are videos of people making a various number of sounds and whispers, referred to as triggers, in order to stimulate a part of your brain in order to trigger a tingling sensation, in your brain/head and sometimes even down your spine. This sensation has been around since the beginning if time, but was officially coined by Jennifer Allen in 2010. Youtube has become the primary hub for these types of videos. You can seach for any type of ASMR triggers that you prefer the most and are almost guaranteed to find something, because as of 2015 “ASMR” gets more youtube searches than things such as “candy” and “chocolate” people or “ASMRtists” have taken notice of this trend and hundreds of ASMR videos are uploaded every week, there are currently 5.2 million videos currently on the site. These videos are made using binaural microphones to create a surround sound effect that, when you use headphones, creates the sensation that you are in the same room as that person.
Similar to a trend that started in South Korea called a Mukbang or broadcasted eating where the host of the video would eat an enormous amount of food and discuss it on camera, ASMRtists have begun to incorporate food into their videos. It initially started with triggers as simple as whispering and tapping on different objects, but because each and everyone of us is different, we can find the stimulation of ASMR in many different ways. Eating is just one example of the new triggers that have blown up in popularity. I personally don’t really care for the sound of somebody eating, but for some people the sound of the crunch into a nice juicy pickle or the crispy munch of a burger can be exactly what that person needs to get tingles. The list goes on and on with ASMRtists pushing the limits and experimenting with new triggers all the time, you can easily find ASMR videos or people eating veggies, sushi, fruit, fried food, snacks, you name it and there is probably a video of it. These videos are primarily targeting a very niche audience, but some of these ASMRtists have over a million subscribers to their channel. While this may be a strange concept for some to fully understand, these videos can sometimes be therapeutic to the listener and can provide a means of relaxation and good vibes.
While food ASMR may be one of the most popular and fastest growing genres of ASMR, there are many of different types of genres similar to having different types of music. Many people who are into ASMR claim that it helps them to unwind and has helped to combat things like anxiety and depression. If this sounds interesting to you, I recommend heading over to youtube to check it out, you might just find something you enjoy. Happy tingling!
What food would you do a food ASMR video to? Let us know in the comments below!
Top Food Trucks in Atlanta 2019
The idea of selling food from a vehicle (cart) has been around since the late 1690’s. However, food trucks really started becoming popular in 2008 when Kogi BBQ hit the streets of Los Angeles selling Asian infused tacos. This then sparked the first organization created to protect the rights of gourmet food truck owners called Southern California Mobile Food Vendors Association (SoCalMFVA). Part of the reason food trucks also boomed during 2008, was because of the recession. Food trucks are a more affordable option to open and run then a restaurant. Since 2008, food trucks have become even more popular to have at parties or events. Most cities nowadays even have food truck parks, food truck festivals, or food truck nights.
If you have never been to a food truck, most food trucks are specialized for a certain product or food type. You will see a couple of examples below when going through some of the top food trucks in Atlanta for 2019.
The Loaded Burger
Website: http://www.theloadedburger.com/loaded-burgerM
About: The Loaded Burger offers All American Cuisine as it specializes its gourmet loaded burgers, unique sides and desserts. They blend their flavors from the Far East to the South West. Some of the fan favorites are the Mac and Cheese Burger, the Georgia Farm Burger, Loaded Garlic and Parmesan Chips, and their hand crafted lemonades.
Click here for The Loaded Burger’s menu
Not as Famous Cookie Company
Website: https://www.notasfamous.com
About: Not As Famous Cookie Company is a gourmet cookie shop on wheels that caters to cookie lovers or anybody with a sweet tooth. With a family recipe their cookies have a unique and fresh taste from their competitors. Not As Famous Cookie Company offers a wide variety of classic flavors, signature flavors, vegan/gluten Free, cookie cakes, and brownies.
Click here for Not As Famous Cookie Company’s Menu
Nana G’s Chicken and Waffles
Website: http://nanagchik-n-waffles.com/index.html
About: Nana G recently celebrated her 102nd birthday. She made her famous Chicken and Waffles recipe for family and friends for nearly 75 years. A couple of years ago, her family wanted to take that famous recipe to the streets. Nana G’s is family-owned and operated.
Click here for Nana G’s Chicken and Waffles Menu
The Fry Guy
Website: http://www.fryguyatlanta.com
About: What more is needed? The name perfectly explains what this truck sells. This food truck is all about fries. The Fry Guy offers just a regular cone of fries with your favorite choice of dipping sauce or their specialty fries or different specialty fry options such as bacon fries.
Click here for The Fry Guy’s Menu
The Queso Truck
Website:https://www.thequesotruck.com
About: Queso is a favorite snack/appetizer for a lot of people. The Queso Truck is a new food truck in Atlanta and offers queso along with a tacos, quesadillas, and salads. With Queso being a favorite for so many people it is no surprise that this is a popular food truck in Atlanta.
Click here for The Queso Truck’s Menu
Super Tot!
Website: https://supertottruck.com
About: Similar to The Fry Guy specializing in all things fries, the food truck the Super Tot! specializes in tater tots! Super Tot! offers loaded and layered tater tots with a variety of different toppings and sauces.
Click here for Super Tots! Menu
Check each food truck’s website to see where you can catch them next! For more food trucks in Atlanta check out: http://atlantafoodtruckpark.com
CLASSIC ACAI BOWL
ACAI BOWLS: THE NEW WAVE?
This week I wanted to talk about a food trend that has taken over the internet. This year, a delicious food by the name of “Acai Bowls” have been the new craze. But what exactly are Acai Bowls, are there different types, and where the heck did they come from? All of your most desired questions will be answered…right here…right NOW.
So, let’s start with the “where they came from” question. After doing some research, I found that Acai Bowls originated from Brazil. Acai is a type of fruit that grows well in the areas of Central and South America, but primarily is found in Brazil’s Amazon Rainforest (Expectmore, 2016). The fruit is high in antioxidants, and is extremely delicious!
So now that we know where Acai comes from, and where these yummy bowls began, let’s talk about what an Acai Bowl actually IS. There are any different types of Acai Bowls, made of different mixtures of bases, fruits, nuts, seeds, and more. But, one thing most Acai Bowls have in common, is that they are a mixture of different fruits, almost like a smoothie, but in a thicker consistency. Most acai bowls contain fruits like: bananas, strawberries, and blueberries. Often times, the acai is blended with additional fruits to give a more fruity flavor, while also having the same or different fruits to garnish the top of the bowl. Many people like to add peanut butter, coconut flakes, chia seeds, granola, and other garnishes to the top of their Acai Bowl to complete the flavor, while also packing in the nutrients.
Acai Bowls are made differently by those making them. There is no “right” or “wrong” Acai Bowl. To show you how different Acai Bowls can look I have attached a few pictures below. ALL are Acai Bowls, just made with different ingredients.
(All images are not our own; all rights go to their owners)
Acai Bowls are commonly sold in stores that make smoothies. There are also new stores constantly popping up that specialize in making Acai Bowls. Google around your area, and find one of these delicious spots, and give this new food wave a try!
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