Britni DeLeon & Kasia Bednarz Of FARE Join Heidi Kuimjian On LIFELONG Podcast

Recently, I had the pleasure of interviewing Chicago’s Britni DeLeon and Kasia Bednarz of FARE, the healthy and local fast casual chain. You can listen to episode 37 of LIFELONG on every major podcast streaming platform.

In this conversation, we discuss the importance of seasonality and local food systems in the restaurant industry. Britni and Kasia of FARE believe that eating seasonally is essential because it allows the sourcing of locally grown foods, reduces the time and distance food items travel, and provides higher nutrient density and flavor.

They change their menu every 12 weeks to reflect the seasons, and they believe in using the best quality ingredients to create healthy, delicious meals. Additionally, they promote local food systems by sourcing produce and meats from local farmers and shopping at farmers' markets.

One of the benefits of supporting local food systems is the positive impact on the environment. When food is sourced locally, it reduces the carbon footprint caused by transportation and distribution. Furthermore, it supports local farmers and helps to strengthen the local economy.

Eating seasonally and supporting local food systems is a core value of FARE. It is essential to creating healthy, delicious meals and supporting the environment and local economy. Customers can taste the difference in the quality of the ingredients used in the food, and they can feel good about supporting a restaurant that prioritizes ethical sourcing practices.

Listen in to episode 37 to learn more about supporting local food systems, getting children involved in healthy eating, and the truth about inflammatory seed oils.