This hydrating smoothie can help cool you down from the inside out. A blend of antioxidant-rich blueberries and cooling mint leaves help combat inflammation and will give you a refreshing break to your summer activities.
Wellness Tips: Microwaving Fact and Fiction — Does It Nuke Nutrients?
Does microwaving food reduce its nutritional value? Is there a cooking method that best preserves the nutrients in food?
The Buzz: Vitamin D and Sunscreen
Getting “enough” vitamin D is a challenge for many. Learn about the three sources of vitamin D.
San Francisco Giants Outfielder Hunter Pence Co-Hosts Cooking Class for Kids at AT&T Park
Hunter and Alexis Pence teamed up with Bon Appétit Management Company’s culinary education program, Healthy Kids in the Bon Appétit Kitchen, and No Kid Hungry for a fun, hands-on nutrition education class with local children at The Garden at AT&T Park.
Recipe: Spanish-Style Cauliflower Rice
Tender cauliflower rice, sautéed in a savory blend of cumin, onions, and tomato, leaves your mouth with a spicy flavor that calls for a summer celebration.
Recipe: Grilled Stone Fruit, Arugula, and Olive Salad
Summer stone fruits like apricots, peaches, and plums are the perfect way to satisfy a sweet tooth without the added sugar. This seasonal salad pairs smoky-sweet grilled stone fruit with spicy arugula and salty olives for a flavorful combination that is perfect for any summer celebration.
The Buzz: Natural Sugars
What’s the buzz? Natural sugars like honey, maple syrup, agave, and coconut sugar are better for you than table sugar. Or are they? What does the science say?
Wellness Tips: Kombucha – Gut-Friendly Health Beverage…or Sugar-Laden Treat?
Can you drink too much kombucha? Should I be worried about the sugar and caffeine content, or about consuming too many probiotics?
The Buzz: Menu Labeling
What’s the buzz? You’ll now get a side of calorie information with your burger and fries in many restaurants. What do the law and the science say?
Recipe: Matcha Brown Rice Risotto
Creamy, made without major allergens, and oh-so-satisfying, this plant-forward version of a mushroom risotto includes shiitake mushrooms and green tea for an interesting spin on a comforting classic.