Happy Thanksgiving!

Happy Thanksgiving! We just wanted to take a moment to say “thank you” to all of you who come through our doors and love our food. We also wanted to use this moment to discuss giving back; especially for a particular cause we give so much to… childhood hunger

No Kid Hungry has been an effort that we have been proud to support. For the past five years, they have been working tirelessly to help end childhood hunger, and have a goal to do so by 2015. However, with the holiday season upon us, they need our help more than ever! Please commit to the cause take the pledge below:

If you can, also please donate, no matter how small. Just $1 connects a child to 10 healthy meals! This holiday season, though the generosity of No Kid Hungry partners, ALL gifts will be matched to double the fundraising. Help every child in America get the nutritious food they need to learn, grow and thrive.

Have a great Thanksgiving, Fresh Faces! May it be filled with good food, family, friends and love. 

Farm Fresh Friday for November 18th - Watermelon Radish

Happy Friday! This week we are featuring watermelon radishes for Farm Fresh Friday in our salad bars. Our good friends at Satur Farms are bringing these to us. Watermelon radishes are excellent raw and in a salad, but also roasted or pickled. They are also milder and sweeter than a regular radish, and of course, have a gorgeous bright pink color. Give them a try this week, and as always, let us know what you think!

Enjoy!

New Choice for Bottled Water in our stores!

Howdy! We at Fresh & Co. are thrilled to bring to you a new beverage choice within our stores. We are now offering bottled water from NYCH2O, one of the most environmentally friendly companies we have found.  NYCH2O bottles are BPA-free, recyclable and the ONLY water bottles currently on the market made with EcoPure, a fully biodegradable plastic that naturally breaks down. It is also sourced, bottled and sold locally for minimal carbon footprint.

NYCH2O is NOT New York City tap water; instead it is from a cold, fresh, 10,000 year old spring in the Catskill Mountains. The goal is to eliminate imported water to New York City and provide clean New York State spring water for all. Check out NYCH2O water today! 

Guest Blog: Michele Gordon w/ Wellness Wednesday - November 9th

It’s that time of year again! The season is changing, people are sneezing or coughing, and my clients, friends, and family are saying, “I think I’m getting sick.” Spending time in NYC during the colder months makes it easy for us to catch a cold; germs are EVERYWHERE.  However, with my knowledge, maintaining a healthy lifestyle can help to prevent the onset of a cold, decrease the severity of symptoms, or shorten a cold’s length of time. 

There is no doubt that exercise is key, but nutrition is the determining factor on how sick you will be.  Consuming foods rich in antioxidants, iron, protein, and omega-3 fatty acids, will help your body fight free radicals, be nourished with oxygen and vital nutrients, maintain a strong immune system, and feel energized.  Here is a general rule to go by when choosing produce; the more colors – the more antioxidants.  Try fruit such as strawberries, blueberries, cranberries, guava, and mango. Or stock up on veggies such as carrots, bell peppers, sweet potato, pumpkin, spinach, beets or kale.  Try adding tuna, legumes, anchovies, salmon, flax, walnuts, almonds, or soybeans to your diet as well. 

Eating foods with high antioxidative properties will make you feel good! Dining at Fresh & Co. is great for your nutrition.  At the salad bar, ask for mixed greens or spinach and toss in as many colorful veggies and fruits as you can.  Fresh’s to go section offers yogurt blends with fruit and quinoa, edamame and fruit salads, and sandwiches made with a variety of vegetables. From feeling energized to fighting off a cold, choose foods that help your body grow and heal.  Luckily, Fresh & Co. makes it easy for us to do so!

If you ever need a tip on what to eat at the restaurant or around your workouts, advice on exercise, or you are interested in taking a class with me, find me on Twitter @MicheleGFit, read my blog: makeitwithmich.blogpost.com, or send me an e-mail directly at michelegfit@gmail.com. 

Farm Fresh Friday for November 4th - Carnival Cauliflower

Its the end of the week, so Fresh Faces know what that means! Check out carnival cauliflower in our salad bars this week from Satur Farms. Carnival cauliflower is the best of both worlds. Full of good for you vitamins and minerals, with added visual excitement from their bright colors. Give them a try this week, and as always, let us know what you think! :)

November Sandwich of the Month and Side Salad

Happy November, Fresh Faces! A new month means new changes to our menu. Our Sandwich of the Month for November will be a welcome sight for vegetarians! Edamame, hummus, tomato, arugula, cucumbers and sprouts on 7 grain bread make up this delightful and delicious sandwich.

Our new Side Salad for the month features sweet potatoes, jalapeno, and candied ginger in an agave vinaigrette. ALL Fresh & Co. locations will be offering side salad sampling on Wednesday, November 2 from 12-2 p.m., or while supplies last. Stop by and give the newest side salad a try.

Enjoy these two terrific addition to our menu this month!