Have you ever had one of those days when you need an energy boost to make it through the day? If you have, you're not alone. Even athletes such as elite marathoners sometimes need an energy boost while training and competing. Marathoners have traditionally used...
Winter is coming. Holidays are coming. Desserts are coming. It’s the season of your grandma’s irresistible sugar cookies, piled mashed potatoes, and a plethora of holiday parties. In addition, this is the season of spending with Christmas approaching. How do you keep your mind and...
You’ve heard the famous saying: “Breakfast is the healthiest meal of the day.” But is that really true? Is it really that bad if you skip breakfast? You might be telling yourself, “who has the time to make eggs and toast with avocado on top?”...
Want to pick coffee flavors and brands that your Greenville, Spartanburg, and Anderson, South Carolina employees actually care about? Why not tap into the data that independent restaurants and small chains use to make such decisions? Technomic, a research company that is dedicated to supplying data,...
As of September 22nd, fall is officially here in Greenville, Spartanburg, and Anderson, South Carolina. The chill is setting in, decorations are in stores, and everything pumpkin has made its way into stores. Pumpkin spice lattes, pumpkin pies, pumpkin bread, and a slew of other pumpkin...
Do you wonder why major supermarket chains and national restaurant operators are adopting more “better for you,” natural and organic foods? Because consumers are demanding it. Earth Balance, a company that produces a line of plant-based foods, surveyed 2,000 consumers recently to find out what they are...
Years ago, the common business office was a simpler place. This was certainly evident with office coffee. If it was available at all, there were two choices of flavors: regular black and decaf black. It was brewed in an old percolator, probably a can of...
Most Americans know the benefits of eating healthy, even if it’s just losing some weight. In addition, many Americans want to eat healthier, but lack the motivation. In fact, according to Mintel, the top reason for not eating healthy is lack of availability. The other...
Everyone knows that drinking more water in Greenville, Spartanburg, and Anderson, South Carolina and less soda or sugar-sweetened beverages is a good idea for supporting a healthy lifestyle, but now a recent study published in the peer-reviewed journal, Nutrients, tells us just how beneficial this swap...
For years vending machines have been loved by break rooms everywhere. They offer convenience, provide delicious, healthy snacks and allow a snack/meal break when restaurants and stores may be closed or too far away to access during an allotted break time. However, in these same...