Health & Nutrition
At Avon Prime Meats, your health and that of your family is of utmost importance to us.
We pride ourselves on having the highest standards for freshness and quality.
Our commitment to having healthy options is reflected in our support of local farms: Sepe Farm (lamb), Greszcyk Farm (produce), The Farm at New Malborough (pork, chicken and beef).
On our retail section we carry only the best brands, like Applegate Organics, Thousand Hills Grass Fed Beef, Koch turkey, Niman Ranch, and others.
In our Catering kitchen everything is done from scratch, using only the freshest and in season ingredients for our prepared meals.
We are also commited to educating our guests and helping them reach their health goals. Ellen, our nutritionist, has a Bachelor of Science degree in Nutritional Science from the University of Connecticut. She consults with our guests about healthy choices in our meat, deli, grocery, prepared foods, cheese and produce departments.
Ellen can help with food choices for guests with diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, gluten sensitivity, lactose intolerance and nut allergies, among others. Ellen also offers cooking tips for quick and easy meals to please the whole family.
For those looking to loose weight and eat cleaner, Ellen recommends a balanced diet that includes moderate amounts of all food groups. Reach for leaner alternatives to your usual favorites such as chicken, turkey, fish or grass fed beef.
Grass fed beef is the perfect solution to carnivores who are looking to eat a healthier diet. It has the same delicious beef flavor while being packed with tons of vitamins and antioxidants that grain fed beef lacks. In addition, grass fed beef has a significantly lower fat content making it a cholesterol and weight loss-friendly option!
Ask Ellen about the best diet for your specific needs today!
The Keto diet works by keeping your body in a constant state of ketosis. During ketosis, your body burns stored fat for energy instead of sugar, allowing you to loose stubborn fat.
What can I eat?
The keto diet revolves around consuming a low carb, moderate protein, high fat diet. As a general rule of thumb, you should consume roughly 70% fat, 20% protein and 10% carbs.
Gravitate toward fattier options such as red meats, fish rich in Omega-3s, nuts, avocados, eggs, minimally processed cheeses, and oils.
Products We Recommend
- Faroe Island Salmon
- Yellowfin Tuna
- Prime Ribeye
- Arethusa Butter
- Smyth’s Trinity Farm Heavy Cream
- The Peanut Shop Nuts
- Avocado Oil
- Spinach
The Benefits
In addition to weight loss, the ketogenic diet has been linked to lowering blood pressure, slowing tumor growth, improved insulin sensitivity amongst other things.
The Paleo diet hash a low glycemic load and is anti-inflammatory which helps with weight loss, bloating and preventing a variety of chronic illnesses.
Products We Recommend:
- Grass Fed Ground Chuck
- Faroe Island Salmon
- Local Eggs
- Sweet Potatoes
- Avocados
- Almond Butter
- Almond Flour
- Primal Kitchen Products
The Benefits
The Paleo diet hash a low glycemic load and is anti-inflammatory which helps with weight loss, bloating and preventing a variety of chronic illnesses.
As Celiac disease and gluten sensitivities become more common, many are opting for more gluten-free options. Eating gluten-free doesn’t have to be restrictive!
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