Thursday, February 23, 2012

Farm Fresh Friday for February 23rd - Daikon Radish Sprouts


Howdy! For Farm Fresh Friday this week, we are bringing daikon radish sprouts from Satur Farms to our salad bars! Used frequently in Asian cuisine, these sprouts are tangy with a light peppery finish. Daikon radish sprouts are also packed with vitamins and minerals. Make sure to stop in on Friday and add this exciting sprout to your salad! Enjoy! 

Wednesday, February 22, 2012

Guest Blog: Michele Gordon w/ Wellness Wednesday - February 22nd

Hi Fresh & Co. Fans!  I hope you are taking the necessary steps to reach your 2012 goals as suggested in my previous blog.  It is a great feeling when you enter Fresh & Co., and you are greeted with friendly faces and share the hope of great food to energize you with other customers.  

We all share the goal of eating right and feeling good about ourselves.  When I go in to teach a group exercise or small group training class, it is the same thing.  People show up day after day to get a good sweat, socialize, feel strong, and be empowered.   There is a feeling of camaraderie in each spin room.  We build off of each other’s energy to push through the day’s challenges. 

A recent study found that we mimic the habits of our closest acquaintances.   If this is true, whom do you encounter on a daily basis? Ask yourself, how does each person affect your chances of maintaining a healthy life?  Excellent social connections could make or break your health habits.  Make your goals clear to family and friends.  I suggest joining a group, team, or training class to keep you motivated and share your health goals.  Feel good knowing that the Fresh & Co. team will support you by providing healthy meal options.  If you need a snack, there is pre-made hummus and veggies or fruit and yogurt.  From the salad and pasta bars to the sandwich options, Fresh & Co. will always help you reach your goals.  As I reflect on who I dine with, my truest friends support my healthy decisions and understand why I would rather walk than take a cab, for example – without teasing or singling me out.  Teamwork and camaraderie are amazing things that create positive growth and change.  As February comes to an end, think about how your environment will impact your life.  

If you have any questions on health & wellness, or you are interested in training with me, please feel free to email me: michelegfit@gmail.com; follow me on Twitter @michelegfit and check out my blog; makeitwithmich.blogspot.com

Tuesday, February 7, 2012

New coffee in our stores: ¡Tierra! blend from Lavazza; delicious and sustainable

 Hey Fresh Faces,

Continuing our commitment to the environment and helping the community, we are so excited to roll out a new coffee blend in all of our stores. Since last week, we have been serving the ¡Tierra! blend from Lavazza. ¡Tierra! is the sustainable development project undertaken by Lavazza to support three communities of small coffee growers in Latin America with the ambition to combine product quality with improved living conditions for coffee growers.

¡Tierra! comes from farms certified by the Rainforest Alliance, the international non-governmental organization active in promoting sustainable coffee. The product is an excellent blend of 100% washed Arabica coffees. ¡Tierra! is highly aromatic, with a light fruit acidity, and delicate but sweet notes.

Have you tried our new coffee yet? Make sure to grab a cup this week, and as always, let us know what you think!