Herbs and spices blended into flavorful meat rubs offer a wealth of health benefits thanks to the rich content of plant compounds called phytonutrients. Dried herbs—which are plant leaves such as basil and thyme—and spices—which come from plant seeds, bark, or root such as ground cumin and pepper—pack intense flavor and are a virtually calorie-free way to infuse lean proteins with savory and even sweet flavors.
Whether you’re looking for local ice creams, refreshing cocktails or the best burgers you’ve ever tasted, Nugget Markets has you covered. Flip through our latest Field Guide for fresh recipes, summer snacking, seasonal produce and other delicious inspiration for easy summer vibes. Find it FREE in stores now!
As the weather gets warmer, keep cool with some delicious drinks from our coffee and juice bar. From fresh juices and smoothies to iced coffee drinks made fresh to order, they’re sure to add a little spring to your step. See what Dr. Liz has to say about a few of our current featured drinks.
We all know fish is good for you, but sometimes we may not always be able to work it into our weekly meal prep. Dr. Liz suggests aiming for 1-2 servings (3-4 ounces each) of salmon, sardines and other fatty fish weekly. How do you do it? By finding easy, tasty and approachable recipes that can be made any night of the week.
Eating protein at every meal may be the key to weight control and even boost your workout efforts. Protein powders make for a convenient option for adding this key nutrient into smoothies, hot cereals, coffee, soups and more.
Debating whether or not to take a multivitamin-mineral supplement routinely for good measure and better health? Before you pop a vitamin-mineral pill, know that a healthful diet with ample fresh veggies and fruit, along with a selection of whole grains, beans, lean proteins and healthy fats is key to promoting optimal health and preventing of age-related diseases. With this basic eating plan as a foundation, here are some considerations in choosing a daily supplement.
With names like “Keto” and “Whole 30,” the world of fad diets can be overwhelming (especially if you’re trying to get rid of any holiday weight gain). Picking a plan may give you a sense of control when attempting weight loss. Here’s a rundown on a few popular plans, along with a take on what really works when it comes to successful dieting.
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If there’s anyone you can trust on topics of eating, drinking and living healthily, it’s Dr. Liz Applegate, PhD, nationally renowned nutrition and fitness expert and Northern California local. We’re thrilled to have her as both our nutrition advisor and author of our Health Notes by Dr. Liz articles—a partnership extending more than a decade and counting!
Take care of yourself this winter with our coffee and juice bar’s two newest power-packed smoothies. Whether you need a hearty recovery drink for your new workout plan or want to “C’s” the day to help stave off winter ills, we have just the drink for you. Check out these Health Notes by Dr. Liz to learn more about our latest drinks and their impressive roster of health-boosting ingredients.