Customer : Healthy Options

New Salad Bowls

CARA — Tue, 07 May 2013 17:16:00 GMT

We’ve gotten more than a few ideas about salads at Starbucks – like this one and this one. We get it, too – finding nutritious and delicious eating options on the go can be challenging.

That’s the inspiration for our new line of Starbucks Salad Bowls. . We’ve got three to offer: Chicken & Greens Caesar Salad, Zesty Chicken & Black Bean Salad and Hearty Veggie & Brown Rice Salad. Each one is made with wholesome ingredients and offers a surprising “wow” when you taste them.

Behind the scenes, the packaging was one of the most challenging aspects of this project. We wanted something that showcased the fabulous ingredients. Our final take shows you everything you’re getting while letting you eat on the go – just add dressing and shake it up.

We’re really proud of the ingredients, flavors and nutrition in these new salads, and we hope you love them as much as we do!

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I'd buy a salad
posted by Gwendolynn

A New Panini with Whole Grains

Jane W — Tue, 05 Feb 2013 01:07:00 GMT

Last November, MSI community member Betsy12345 asked for a Panini on whole wheat bread. At the time, I couldn’t say anything more other than we were looking at some flavors … but now I can say: Betsy, your idea is a reality!

Our new Turkey Rustico Panini blends turkey, smoked Swiss cheese and baby kale with a caramelized onion Dijon jam adding a delicious burst of flavor. These ingredients are sandwiched between a whole-grain focaccia topped with a blend of poppy seeds, amaranth and sesame seeds. Seriously yummy!

You can enjoy this new panini at our stores that offer warmed food. Give it a try and let us know what you think!

To Juice or Not to Juice?

Kevin P — Tue, 29 Jan 2013 17:52:00 GMT

One of the hottest topics right now in health & wellness circles is the debate brewing around how to juice. There are a lot of different opinions and sources out there from fasting to detoxifying or cleansing principles. But in my opinion, there really is no right or wrong way – rather there is only your way. What works for me may not work for you.

That’s where the Evolution Fresh™ juice ritual is different. This juicing program is more about what you want to get out of your juicing journey. It’s all about individual goals.

My juice ritual goals are to significantly increase my intake of nutrients, minerals, enzymes and vitamins; to intentionally interrupt my normal diet patterns, forcing me to really think deeply about “what I want to eat” instead of “what I should eat;” and to do something I feel is good myself.

For me, juicing is about self-reflection and resetting my nutritional compass. For added sustenance and a little healthy fat, I added a simple dinosaur kale, avocado, olive oil & fresh lemon salad for dinner to my three-day journey. The salad relieves my fixation on “chewing”. So the question on the table is this: is juicing the right path to support your own wellness goals?

For those of you in Seattle or San Francisco, here's something to get you started. Now through February 8, 2013 get 20% off your purchase. Simply present this coupon at your local Evolution Fresh store.

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New Year, New Oatmeal

Anna W — Mon, 07 Jan 2013 17:44:00 GMT

January is a time for New Year’s resolutions, which for many of us, means making better food choices. We’ve seen your ideas for improving the oatmeal and your requests for some new toppings. Your ideas have inspired our new steel cut oatmeal. It’s made with 100% old-fashioned rolled oats, and you can have it topped with fresh blueberries, agave syrup and a complex mix of dried figs, dried cranberries, pepitas and almonds.

The new oatmeal may only run you 280 calories, but with 7 grams of protein and 6 grams of fiber, you’ll have no problem mustering energy to complete all of those other resolutions. Ski lessons, here I come!

For those of you who were loyalists to our previous oatmeal offering, never fear – our classic toppings are still available and now are even better over our new recipe. Let us know what you think of the new oatmeal.

Happy New Year!

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Newest Bistro Box Saves the Day!

sbx_evan — Mon, 23 Jul 2012 17:24:00 GMT

I am loving the new Goat Cheese & Garden Veggies Bistro Box. Along with being supremely yummy, it’s super easy to grab for later while I am getting my daily mocha. And I am definitely going to need it today!

Mocha in hand and ready to tackle the day, I sit down to check out my daily calendar. Yikes! Back-to-back meetings! Despite my best intentions to leave time for a short lunch break, it doesn’t always happen. But I know I’m going to need something to get through my 1 o’clock marketing meeting, unless I want my only thought to be about stopping my stomach from taking over the meeting...

Just like the handsome superhero in a movie, my Bistro Box saves the day. As we discuss the strategy for our latest new product launch, I happily crunch through fresh veggies and tzatziki dip with goat cheese and crackers. And paired with Very Berry Hibiscus Starbucks VIA Refreshers™ beverage, my pseudo lunch break is actually pretty awesome!

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More Vegetarian Food Choices
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Squeeze Life™ with Evolution Fresh

Kristin M — Wed, 18 Apr 2012 23:47:00 GMT

Email. Gym. Work. Meetings. Errands. More meetings. Dinner. Sleep.

Sound familiar? That was pretty much my day yesterday. And looking back I realized that somehow I went the entire day without having a single fruit or vegetable. Now that’s a rarity, but it happens to the best of us. It’s not because we don’t love the taste or want the nutrition, but because sometimes life just happens.

That’s why we’re introducing Evolution Fresh™ juice. No need to run out for more produce in the middle of the week to get the goodness of nature. We fresh squeeze, cold press and never heat our juices so that you get more fresh-picked flavor, vitamins and nutrition in each sip.

Ready to squeeze a bit more out of life? You’ll start seeing the new face of Evolution Fresh juices at your local grocery store and Seattle area Starbucks® store – or you can come visit the Evolution Fresh™ store now where our juice partners will mix up a delicious hand-crafted juice beverage or a hearty grain bowl full of the nutritious ingredients you crave.

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Winter Doldrums? Try a Little Post-Holiday Cheer

Joshua F — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 21:50:00 GMT

Can you believe it’s almost February? Where did the time go? Well, if you’re like me and still feeling nostalgic for the holiday season past, do I have some exciting news for you. Some of your favorite holiday beverages are still available! No, I’m not kidding. Our seasonal Caramel Brulee Latte, Peppermint Mocha, Skinny Peppermint Mocha and Gingerbread Latte are all available for order right now at most Starbucks locations. Why? Well, we enjoyed the holiday so much this year that we thought we’d celebrate it a little longer. How long will these seasonal treats last? That’s anyone’s guess. Enjoy them before they run out – until next year, that is.

You’ve also asked us to keep the Skinny Mocha on our beverage menu. Well, we did. It’s a small post-holiday surprise that you can enjoy all year.

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