Food Truck Food: Eating with your Hands

EATING WITH YOUR HANDS

We mostly eat with knife and fork, either in the office or at home. Street food is of course original and much finer than the food you can buy in any take-out chain. In addition to salads and soups, our food trucks specialize in food for all kinds of dishes that you can eat with your hands. In some cultures, it is common to eat with your hands. A great example is the Indian culture.Indians place high importance on food, both while preparing it and when eating it. Unlike the Western society, which favors the use of fine utensils, most Indians eat with their hands. There are a few proven benefits to the practice:

• Improves digestion.The nerve endings in our fingertips alert the brain that we are ready to eat the moment we touch our meal with our fingers. The communication is sent to the stomach, which begins the process of digestion.
• Engages more senses.Eating with your hands gives your mealtime a tangible depth by activating all of your senses. You can feel the weight, the texture, and the temperature of the dish.
• Reduces overeating.Eating with your hands may allow you to eat more slowly and thoughtfully, allowing you to feel satisfied with less food and avoiding binge eating and weight gain. It also promotes a sense of satiety or contentment, which is lacking when eating with silverware.
• Promotes mindful eating. Eating with your hands makes you more aware of your food. Every time you take a bite, you are engaged in the movement, stimulating mindfully eating.
• Prevents the burning of your tongue.Your hands can also be used as temperature sensors. Your fingertips' nerve endings send a temperature reading to your brain, which prevents you from scorching your tongue.

So, the next time you want to savor a meal, chuck the cutlery and enjoy the foods with your hands.

BREAD & BURGERS

Many of our food trucks can serve paninis, either with ciabatta or with sandwich brad. The main thing is that the bread is lightly toasted and "crusty". Perhaps freshly melted cheese and an original sauce can make the dish more appetizing.

Burger fans are well aware that it's all about the grip. They immediately grasp the bottom of the bun with their thumbs and pinkies, while the rest of their fingers grasp the top of the bun to keep the toppings from leaking out.

Moreover, a good bratwurst, for example, is much more attractive with the right bread. The sandwich has been around since the 18th century (at least officially with the name). So: Pay attention to the bread to maintain the temperature and liven up the bite. The same goes for the wraps, by the way. The name signifies that it is safe to keep in your hands as you enjoy.