DEFINED
What do we mean when we say, "whole-food philosophy?"
We believe in serving real food with pronounceable ingredients, made with care by our chefs and culinarians who take their crafts (but not themselves!) seriously
We’re fussy about our ingredients and proud of where they’re from so we show them off with fully transparent labeling and detailed menus
We craft personalized food experiences to support health and wellness in ways that fuel productivity and exceed expectations
Our menus are chef-driven and locally crafted to capture your guests' evolving needs and wants
High-quality, great-tasting, premium ingredients deliver balanced nutrition and high-impact flavors to fuel your day
Nutrition Standards
A healthy dietary pattern will benefit everyone. The core elements that make up a healthy dietary pattern include:
•Vegetables of all types - eat the rainbow - dark green, red, orange, beans, peas, and lentils; starchy and other vegetables
•Fruits, especially whole fruit
•Grains, with a focus on whole grains, including ancient grains, black and brown rice, quinoa, buckwheat, oats, popcorn, and farro
•Dairy, including yogurt and cheese
•Protein foods, such as lean meats, eggs, and seafood; plant-based proteins, including beans, peas, lentils, nuts, and seeds
•Healthy Fats, especially those in whole foods like avocado, fatty fish such as salmon, whole eggs, 70%+ dark chocolate, nuts, and seeds
(Dietary Guidelines for Americans 2020-2025)
Organic, Seasonal, Locally Sourced
Local seasonal crops picked at their peak of ripeness are full of flavor, and studies have shown that fruits and vegetables contain more nutrients when allowed to ripen naturally on their parent plant.
Not only does food grown on a nearby farm leave a smaller "FoodPrint" and support the local economy, but also tastes better and is better for you than food that has traveled far and has ripened after harvest.
PROGRAM GUIDELINES
Dairy & Alternative Dairy
We offer a variety of dairy and alternative dairy products daily, with a minimum of (2) vegan-friendly alternative options
Protein
We offer a variety of proteins and plant-based proteins daily
We offer sustainably-sourced seafood at least two times each week
Desserts
We offer desserts and sweet, satisfying choices that can help limit added sugars and saturated fats in our diets
Trans Fats & Highly Processed Foods
We eliminate foods containing artificial or industrially produced trans fats
We avoid highly processed ingredients and foods
Beverages
We offer a variety of ways to hydrate naturally and healthfully, including a variety of sustainably sourced and packaged water
Informed Dietary Choices
Our prepared and packaged foods will offer clearly-identified food allergens and ingredients
Easily Accessible Produce
We offer a variety of at least (3) non-fried, locally sourced, seasonal vegetables
We offer a variety of at least (2) seasonal fruit options
Whole, fresh, seasonal hand fruit is available every day
Whole Grains
At least 50% of offered grains are whole grains, and most of our chefs choose whole grains for 100% of their menus
At least 20% of our whole grains are sourced from a regenerative source