What's On Our Plate This Week
Each Monday, we round up all the news (or pseudo news) that's making headlines across the country or just in our offices.
Struggling to cook healthy? We'll help you prep.
- Holy guacamole! Chipotle is so confident in their famous guacamole recipe that they've released it on their website. A 4-ounce portion of their guac has 230 calories. It's the chips that spell trouble. An ounce has over 140 calories, and according to their website, a serving of their chips and guac has 800 calories. We think we've seen every one of those ingredients in one of our recipes, actually ... Easy Guacamole Recipe.
- Say it ain't so! Speaking of avocados, New York Magazine posited a very scary reality: The severe California drought is putting a cramp in the avocado lifestyle. In fact, avocados may soon be a rarity in the foodie world. Everyone, just breathe ...
- Target: Millennials. In the near future, Whole Foods is opening a trendy, millennial-focused grocery store that will serve the younger generation what they crave/need in the food space: an authentic experience but at a lower price.
- Dining out hacks. Healthy eating in restaurants really is a possibility. We've been saying it for years, and now The New York Times offers some great tips for making your dining out moments more calorie-budget conscious. You just might have to get a little creative with the menu—and try some new places that cater more to health-minded eaters.