Farm to Table Benefit Celebrating 15 years of community service educating and inspiring children and adults to adopt healthy eating habits In celebration of 15-years of community service as a nutrition and garden education non-profit, GrowingGreat is hosting a Farm to Table Benefit, July 12th...
Learn moreWant to serve something festive and healthy this Easter, but don’t know what to make? Check out these delightful Easter menu suggestions. APPETIZER #1: Easter Eggs These Easter-themed hardboiled eggs are sure to delight! More info here. APPETIZER #2: Carrots, Pita Chips, and Hummus This...
Learn moreJack Johnson and GrowingGreat team up again to promote sustainable and local food systems We are happy to announce that once again, Jack Johnson has selected GrowingGreat to have a booth at his Los Angeles tour stop, this time at the Greek Theatre on August 27th and 28th, 2014. For the 3rd...
Learn moreRead what Shaun Dry, Executive Chef at Rock’n Fish, Manhattan Beach has to say about healthy eating. GG: What does healthy eating mean to you? Shaun: It means that that you have to eat different types of food that give you the nutrition that your body needs to survive, thus giving you the energy...
Learn moreWe are pleased to present our Healthy Eating Month Interview with Sylvie Gabriele, Owner of Farm Stand Eatery in El Segundo. GG: What does Healthy Eating mean to you? Sylvie: To me, healthy eating is a lifestyle made from a personal commitment to oneself to care about what he or she eats and...
Learn moreIn our second installment of Healthy Eating Month interviews, we chatted with Missy Keltner, Manager at Rock & Brews, El Segundo, about her ideas on healthy eating. GG: What does healthy eating mean to you? Missy: Healthy eating does not mean you have to deprive yourself of the food you love...
Learn moreWe are excited to present our first of several to come Healthy Eating Month Interviews! In our first installment, we interviewed Chris Garasic, Executive Chef at Shade Hotel, Manhattan Beach. GG: What does healthy eating mean to you? Chris: To me eating healthy means eating the right foods that...
Learn moreGrowingGreat has partnered with several South Bay restaurants to celebrate and encourage healthy eating in the month of March. Each restaurant has agreed to denote healthy options on their menus, with portions of the proceeds benefitting GrowingGreat. Visit the below restaurants in the...
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Show your loved ones just how much you care with these homemade, healthy and sweet Valentine’s Day treats. Love Potion Float ice cubes made from pomegranate juice in a fruit smoothie (like the Cabbage Berry one below) for a special “love potion” your sweetie is sure to enjoy. Recipe here...
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It is important for children and adults to refuel their “engines” after exercise in order to replenish the nutrients lost. As soon as possible post-workout, eat a snack with carbs and protein. Carbs replenish the glycogen lost through exercise and protein helps muscles rebuild and repair...
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