Bee-Friendly Brands

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Explore and Support Bee-Friendly Brands

We’re proud to support a variety of sustainable brands doing more to preserve a friendly, habitable home for bees and pollinators.

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What’s all the buzz about saving the bees?

For starters, bees are un-bee-lievably important for farming and our environment. In fact, three out of four crops across the globe producing food for humans depend, at least in part, on pollinators. Pollinated crops include vegetables, fruits, seeds, nuts and oils. That means that every time you sip your favorite coffee, bite into a juicy strawberry or use a little sugar in your baked goods, you have bees to thank.

The Power of Pollinators

Pollinator animals, like bees and wasps, fertilize plants by moving pollen from one flower to another, causing the plants to make fruits or seeds. These little powerhouses provide many benefits, including producing higher crop yields, larger, more uniform and flavorful fruits and supporting biodiversity.


Now that you know how important it is to bee kind to bees, discover how you can shop and support bee-friendly brands to improve the health of bees and support native pollinators.

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Whole Earth & Sea

As a member of the International Bee Research Association since 1997, Whole Earth & Sea has conducted years of in-depth studies to better understand propolis, a compound bees use to build hives, pollen, royal jelly and active compounds in the honey. They’ve also studied the development of non-toxic herb-based miticides (used to kill mites), to combat the Varroa mite decimating bee colonies worldwide.
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Herb Pharm

As a Regenerative Organic Certified farm, Herb Pharm supports bee and pollinator-friendly practices by growing over 90% of plants from their own seeds, making their own compost material and growing over 75 herbs on site.

Gaia Herbs

On their 350-acre Certified Organic farm, Gaia Herbs relies on a variety of pollinators, like bees, bats, beetles, birds, moths and wasps. To help these animals prosper, they keep over 200 beehives on site and maintain a Monarch Waystation to ensure migrating butterflies have enough food and a safe place to lay their eggs.
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How Can You Help Protect Pollinators?

There are so many ways to help keep your local bee and pollinator community healthy and thriving, including:
  • Using sustainable farming practices without herbicides and pesticides
  • Creating a water feature in your yard
  • Removing invasive species and planting native species
  • Adding diversity to your garden with many different types of plants
  • Leaving piles of twigs, branches, or logs in your yard so bees can build nesting places


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Ground-Based Nutrition

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Superfood Protein

Fuel for Life

When Charles Weller was looking for a clean protein to build muscle and help keep him healthy, he struggled to find something that was natural and tasted good. His old whey protein caused too much inflammation in his body so he knew he had to go plant-based. He started making Superfood Protein in his kitchen, mixing all the ingredients that were vital to building muscle and keeping the body healthy, including organic plant-based protein, a full serving of greens and superfoods. He wanted something that wasn’t chalky or gritty, but mixed well and tasted great. People in San Diego kept trying to buy his Superfood Protein for themselves after tasting it. After all, shouldn’t your protein smoothies taste as amazing as you are?? That’s how Ground-Based Nutrition was born.

Always Organic … Always Ground-Based!

Ground-Based Nutrition’s Superfood Protein is made with natural whole-food organic ingredients. It is certified organic, Non-GMO Project Verified, certified vegan and gluten-free. There’s no soy, dairy or whey and zero sugar. Superfood Protein is packed with 20 grams of muscle-building plant protein and superfoods to enhance your life. It tastes like an amazing treat, while being the perfect fuel to energize your body and keep you healthy. Try the delicious Pure Vanilla or Rich Chocolate flavors and see why Superfood Protein is voted #1 best-tasting plant-based protein! ENERGIZE! For more information, visit www.Ground-Based.com or follow Ground-Based Nutrition on Ground-Based Nutrition’s Facebook, Ground-Based Nutrition’s Twitter, Ground-Based Nutrition’s Instagram or Ground-Based Nutrition’s Pinterest.  

Clearly Crafted

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Clearly CraftedClearly CraftedTM is Happy Family’s new line of transparent pouches with premium organic recipes for babies, featuring two Stage 1 flavors and ten Stage 2 flavors. Happy Family partnered with high-quality organic farms and suppliers that share their passion for making purposeful, nutritious foods. Each yummy recipe is made with wholesome and organic ingredients to help create vibrant flavors. With Clearly CraftedTM, Happy Family shares the information that all moms want to know most—what’s inside. Happy Family understands the importance of being mindful when shopping for and nourishing your little ones. That’s why you’ll find the recipe on every pouch full of fruits and veggies that can be traced back to high-quality farms and suppliers. Parents can feel confident shopping for their little ones with products set out to support happy and healthy babies. To learn more, visit HappyFarms.com.  

Tabañero

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Tabanero hot sauce and chipsTabañero is more than just a hot sauce—it’s a lifestyle. It’s about living with passion and fire! It’s about going from good to great, ordinary to extraordinary. The Tabañero team wanted to create a line of hot sauces for conscious consumers that were not only delicious but also packed with fresh and flavorful ingredients. Tabañero’s unique flavor comes from the combination of carrots, onions, garlic, key-lime juice, red habañero peppers and agave nectar. The agave nectar balances out the heat of the habañeros and adds a hint of sweetness. Tabañero is not vinegar-based so you can actually cook with it and not have that pungent vinegar taste that is associated with other hot sauces. Tabañero is all-natural, gluten-free and low in sodium. The Tabañero team has dedicated taste testers to ensure the quality and flavor always meets the standard of being “the most flavorful hot sauce in the world.” Pick up a bottle of your healthy heat today and spread the spicy love!

Your Guide to Grilling Outdoors

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Grilling Table Spread
    If you’re like us, as soon as the weather warms up, we get our grills fired up. It’s the perfect time to enjoy some smoky, saucy, messy-finger goodness. However, if you haven’t had a lot of experience using the grill, you may feel a little intimidated, but fear not! Follow these helpful tips to go from being a grillin’ rookie to a grillin’ guru in no time.

    Grill Better with the Best!

    Any great grill-out starts by picking the right cuts of meat. Sprouts carries everything you need for flavorful grilling from 100% grass-fed beef to organic, air-chilled chicken. Our USDA Choice beef comes from pure, heritage bred cattle raised without added hormones, especially for Sprouts customers. We’re proud to source from suppliers we trust to provide you and your family high-quality meat from small suppliers and family ranchers. Ready to get your grill on? We recommend the following cuts of meats:
    • Steak: New York strip, rib-eye, top sirloin, filet mignon, T-bone or porterhouse
    • Pork: Center-cut pork chops, boneless pork chops or pork tenderloin
    • Chicken: Chicken breast or boneless, skinless chicken thighs

    Tips for Marinades and Dry-rubs

    Marinades and dry rubs are a great way to add extra flavor to your grill-out, but it’s important that you use them properly. When grilling with marinades we recommend using chicken or veggies. For vinegar-based marinades, be sure to marinate your chicken for no longer than one hour—if you’re not careful, the vinegar can actually make the chicken tough as opposed to tender. For marinades that are oil-based, feel free to let the chicken sit overnight. When grilling with dry rubs, like our Butcher Shop dry rubs, we recommend using steaks or pork.

    Grill Temperature for Chicken and Meats

    The easiest way to take the guesswork out of grilling is to use a meat thermometer—it also ensures your meats are cooked to perfection! Below are the appropriate internal grilling temperatures for your favorite meats:
    • Chicken: 165°F
    • Beef and Lamb: 125°F (rare), 130°–135°F (medium-rare), 135°–140°F (medium), 140°–150°F (medium-well), 155°F (well-done)
    • Ground Beef or Lamb: 160°F
    • Pork: 145°F (medium-rare), 150°F (medium), 160°F (well-done)
    • Ground Pork: 160°F

    Maple and Cedar Planks for Grilling

    Up your grilling game and pleasantly surprise your guests by infusing your favorite meats and veggies with the subtle, smoky flavors of maple and cedar by using our easy-to-use Sprouts Grilling Planks. Simply soak the grilling plank in water for at least one hour, place seasoned foods on the plank and set directly on grill or in the oven at 350°F. Then enjoy the fruits of your labor!

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Turkey Veggie Cups

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Plastic cup with turkey painted on it. Prepping Thanksgiving dinner can be tough—especially when little ones are involved. Creating an entire Thanksgiving spread and getting your kiddos to eat this balanced meal is a feat to feel thankful for when achieved. Luckily, we’ve got a kid-approved snack that’s easy to make and fun to eat! Kids will love that these adorable turkey cups are just for them and you’ll love knowing this snack is packed full of good-for-you ingredients.

What you’ll need:

How to make ‘em:

  1. Cut out the turkeys and use double-sided tape to attach them to the cups.
  2. Slice your veggies into long, thin strips.
  3. Fill your cups with the desired amount of hummus and add sliced veggies.
  4. Enjoy!
 

Tricks & Treats

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Let’s face it, with October being one of the sweetest months of the year, many of us are probably going to over-indulge in some sugary confections. At Sprouts though, we’re always on the lookout for fresh, fun, and flavorful snacks, and this month was no exception. We thought, “What are some festive and healthy snacks we can make, incorporating fresh and natural ingredients that won’t cause a sugar overload?” Here are a couple of the “tricks” we came up with that also make for some pretty tasty treats your kids are sure to gobble right up:

“CANDY CORN” PARFAITcandy corn parfait

How cute are these? Inspired by those tiny yellow, orange and white candies that are ubiquitous with Halloween, this “Candy Corn” Parfait incorporates fresh fruit and just a dab of fresh whipped cream. Perfect for an after-dinner dessert or substitute the whipping cream with vanilla Greek yogurt and sprinkle on some granola for a tasty, healthy before-school breakfast.

Ingredients:

  • Freshly cut pineapple
  • Sprouts Mandarin Oranges
  • Whipping cream or vanilla Greek yogurt

Instructions:

  1. Chop fresh pineapple into quarter-size pieces and layer in bottom of glass or tumbler.
  2. Scoop and layer Sprouts Mandarin Oranges.
  3. Dab a tablespoon of fresh whipping cream or a dollop of vanilla yogurt.

APPLE MONSTER CHOMPERS APPLE MONSTER CHOMPERS

If you’ve got a kiddo who’s always starving when they get home from school, these Apple Monster Chompers are perfect!  They’ve got the right amount of sweetness and some protein to fend-off hunger before dinner without ruining their appetite.

Ingredients:

  • Apples
  • Yogurt-covered raisins
  • Sprouts Smooth Peanut Butter

Instructions:

  1. Slice apples.
  2. Smear Sprouts Peanut Butter or almond butter onto apples.
  3. Place and arrange yogurt covered raisins.

HALLOWEEN POPCORN MIX

HALLOWEEN POPCORN MIX

Turn a basic batch of popcorn into a bowl of Halloween fun by adding an array of sweet treats and chocolate drizzle. This munchable snack is perfect for parties, fall potlucks or put the popcorn mix in small bags and pass out to trick-or-treaters. It’s so good it’s scary!

Ingredients:

  • 4 cups Popcorn
  • 1/2 cup Candy corn
  • 1/2 cup Roasted, salted peanuts
  • 1/4 cup Chocolate-covered raisins
  • 1/4 cup Sunflower seeds
  • 2 Tbsp. Drizzled yogurt chips
  • 2 Tbsp. Drizzled dark chocolate chips

Instructions:

  1. Mix popcorn with candy corn, peanuts, chocolate-covered raisins and sunflower seeds in a large bowl.
  2. Melt yogurt and dark chocolate chips.
  3. Drizzle popcorn mix with melted chocolate and enjoy!
 

Top 7: Seasonal Wellness Foods

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Spring is a beautiful season full of fresh, blossoming trees and new life. With this beauty comes allergies and post-winter colds. Instead of heading towards the medicine cabinet, try reaching for fresh foods that are full of beneficial nutrients to help get you through this spring season. Nutrient-rich and easy-to-eat, try these top seven seasonal wellness foods: Vegetables and Fruit

Salmon

High in protein and rich in omega-3 fatty acids, salmon offers a nutrient-rich dish that tastes great broiled, baked or grilled.

Peppers

Packed with B vitamins, vitamin C and immune-boosting carotenoids, peppers give your plate a punch of color. Plus, they’re packed with antioxidants and have anti-inflammatory benefits!

Citrus

Whether you prefer lemons, limes, oranges or grapefruits, citrus is a tasty way to load up on vitamin C. Citrus varietals also contain hesperidin, which may help reduce inflammation and improve circulation.

Leafy Greens

Dark leafy greens such as kale, spinach and Swiss chard are powerful sources of antioxidants, flavonoids, and vitamin C,—all of which have anti-inflammatory benefits, and may help to protect against cellular damage.

Grapes

The anthocyanin in purple and red grapes is what gives them their dark rich color, but did you know, it also gives grapes the anti-inflammatory and anti-aging benefits that keep you feeling great?

Berries

These sweet treats are packed with antioxidants, vitamin C and quercetin, which have anti-inflammatory benefits and help keep your immune system strong.  

Top 6: Pumpkin Carving Hacks

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It’s only tradition that the Halloween spirit takes over neighborhoods with custom carved pumpkins on porches and doorsteps. Carving pumpkins is a fun activity the whole family can take part in. From ghoulish gourds to traditional jack-o’-lanterns, everyone can enjoy making their own “spook-tacular” creation. We’ve put together tips to help you achieve your pumpkin carving goals—whether it’s flexing your artistic abilities, lighting the way for trick-or-treaters or just getting in the spirit! Woman carving pumpkin Before the designing begins, carve a trench out of your pumpkin. Not only will this help to clean it out, but you’ll also be set when it’s time to place a candle inside and put it on display.
Drawing face on pumpkin Use a dry erase marker to draw out a design on your pumpkin. Unlike a permanent marker, you’ll be able to erase any mistakes before carving your masterpiece!
carving out pumpkin Hammers and cookie cutters may not be conventional tools for pumpkin carving but don’t knock it until you try it! Using both will help make cleaner lines on the pumpkin and ultimately result in a cleaner carving. Kiddos will love seeing their favorite shapes on their pumpkin, too!
Cleaning out pumpkin Place a tea-light candle in a small glass votive to avoid any fire hazards. Lighting your pumpkin with battery-powered tea lights is another safe option.
Pumpkin used as an ice chest New uses for pumpkins! For a fun addition to a holiday spread, you can also carve out half the pumpkin and place a bowl inside for serving snacks and drinks.
Watermelon and pumpkin craving Remember the options are limitless! You can also use a watermelon or pineapple to create a new twist on the classic jack-o’-lantern. In these versions, you get an after-carving snack!  

Healthy Smoothie Recipes

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Açaí Superfood Smoothie Acai Superfood Smoothie

The perfect way to start the day is a breakfast smoothie packed with the benefits of açaí berries and superfood supplements. Did you know açaí berries are chock-full of powerful antioxidants that can help fight free radicals and boost skin health? Açaí berries also have a high-fiber content, which may aid in weight loss. Combine that with a superfood supplement bursting with vitamins A and C, fiber, protein, omegas and fatty acids and you’ve got the makings of a successful morning meal replacement!* Try This! Blend together 1/2 cup frozen açaí berries, 1/2 cup fresh blueberries, 1/2 vanilla Greek yogurt and 1 serving powdered superfood supplement. Add milk or dairy alternative and ice to achieve desired consistency.

Matcha Smoothie

Matcha Pre-workout Power Smoothie

Before your next workout, try a smoothie enhanced with matcha to help energize and boost metabolism. Matcha, a green tea powder, is rich in antioxidants, amino acids and vitamin C. It may also help lower cholesterol and naturally detoxify the body.* Try This! Prepare 1 teaspoon matcha powder with 1/4 cup hot water. Blend together with 1 avocado, 1/2 cup frozen berries and one serving vanilla whey protein. Add milk or dairy alternative and ice to achieve desired consistency.

Maca Supergreen SmoothieGreen Smoothie Recipe

Mood-boosting, brain-boosting, fatigue-combating—is there anything maca can’t do? Maca, a root grown in Peru that is similar to a radish, can help increase strength, energy and stamina.* Besides the powder form used to boost your smoothies, you can also find energy-boosting maca in capsule form at Sprouts. The good news is, this superfood will serve as a complement to your diet no matter how you choose to take it! Try This! Blend together 1 sliced kiwi, 1 banana, 1 cup spinach leaves, 3 teaspoons maca and 2 teaspoons honey. Add coconut water and ice to achieve desired consistency.

SWEET AS HONEY HEMP & MANGO SMOOTHIESweet as Honey Help & Mango Smoothie 

A complete protein, meaning it contains all nine essential amino acids, hemp packs a significant source of protein! It’s also chock-full of vitamin E, iron, magnesium and omegas. Perfect for those on the go, hemp delivers a continuous source of energy.* Try This! Blend together 1/2 cup frozen mango, 1 banana, 1/2 cup vanilla Greek yogurt, 2 teaspoons honey and 1–2 servings of hemp (protein powder or seeds). Add coconut water and ice to achieve desired consistency.
*NOTE: These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Remember to check with your physician before trying a new diet or supplement regimen.