On Thursday, November 12, Café B42 and Café B25 will be swapping Chefs! Each Chef will be featuring a menu based on a culinary specialty: Chef Laurent Vailly in Café B42 | Seafood of Provence Chef Todd Terwey in Café B25 | California Bistro 11:30 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Proper Portions – Quality over Quantity Portion sizes have grown larger over the past several decades. This increase in portion sizes is accompanied with a concurrent decrease in nutrient quality of the foods that we eat, contributes to chronic disease risk and excess caloric intake. Join us this week in the cafes around campus as we learn about […]
Eat Locally & Seasonally – Optimal Nutrition, Outstanding Flavor This month we focus on the nutrition and flavor benefits of eating food that is harvested close to home and in season. Join us this week in the cafes around campus as we discuss three common myths related to maintaining a local and season diet. Then visit the cafes on […]
Nutrients from Nature – Eat A Rainbow This month we take a look at the health benefits of a diet that includes a wide variety of phytonutrient-rich fruits and vegetables. Phytonutrients include many natural compounds found in plants - such as antioxidants - that work in different ways to support immunity, prevent chronic disease, and potentially help […]
Quench Your Thirst – Hydrate the Healthy Way This month we focus on importance of hydration and reasons why individual hydration needs might vary. We all know that the best way to stay hydrated is with water – plain and simple - however sometimes it is nice to find creative ways to hydrate! Join our Genentech resident […]
Lower Sodium – Keep the Flavor, Lose the Salt Most Americans consume far too much sodium, averaging 3400mg daily, and more than 75% of the sodium we eat comes from processed foods. Join our Genentech resident Registered Dietitian Lulu Cook as she illustrates of the large amount of sodium present in many processed and convenience foods, and compares […]
Delicious, Nutritious, Misunderstood Vegetables – Explore What You’ve Been Missing Eating a wide variety of vegetables is one of the best ways to ensure a healthful diet. However, many people are unsure of how to prepare wholesome vegetables at home so that they are tasty, or they consume a very limited variety of them. Join […]
Join us as we look at foods that are good for you and good for the earth - just in time for Earth Day! For the month of April our focus is embracing plant-based proteins and recognizing that foods that are good for the earth are also often the ones that are the most nutritious. […]
Join us this week for a special culinary treat! Chef Surinder Thapar will be preparing delicious, authentic Indian cuisine in Café B56 on Monday and Tuesday, and in Café B4 from Wednesday through Friday. Chef Surinder has worked with Bon Appétit Management Company at various Bay Area accounts for many years, delighting guests with daily […]
Join us as we recognize National Nutrition Month® throughout the month of March, and focus on how to choose a balance of foods for a healthy lifestyle. March is National Nutrition Month® and this year’s theme is “Bite Into a Healthy Lifestyle,” highlighting the importance of physical activity in addition to nutrition. By learning to […]
Join us this week as we celebrate healthy hearts, and learn more about the different dietary fats that affect heart health! Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the US, and one way to combat it is by learning how to incorporate more delicious, heart-healthy fats in your diet. This month we’re highlighting how your […]
Join us this week as we celebrate healthy hearts, and learn more about the different dietary fats that affect heart health! Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the US, and one way to combat it is by learning hot to incorporate more delicious, heart-healthy fats in your diet. This month we’re highlighting how your […]