We’re all about bowls at Rootastes. They’re visually appealing (#lunchbowl), delicious, and healthy. But we believe lunch should be better than healthy, that it should be loaded with nutrients to keep you powered through the remainder of the workday. That’s why we’re sharing our favorite nutrient-dense bowl recipes!

Here in Boston, we love to eat. We especially love to eat locally sourced ingredients, healthy nutrients, and delicious flavors- of course. These five food start-ups will help in your pursuit of the perfect meal- making your taste buds, bank account, and body happy.

If you’ve ever been so busy at work that you skipped lunch, aside from experiencing hanger, you probably experienced decreased energy and brain fog, and later, increased sugary snacking - a common side effect of the brain seeking quick (but less than ideal) glucose sources. So we know lunch is important, but why?