Discover what healthy food can do for you

Serious Summer Heat: Hydration and Safety Tips

A dietitian (and Arizona resident!) offers advice for staying cool and hydrated in the summer heat.

Gluten: Myths and Facts

A dietitian breaks down the misconceptions around gluten and offers facts on what it is and what it does.

The Sugar Question: What’s a Parent to Do?

Our registered dietitian talks about sugar and how to handle kids’ constant requests for sweets.

7 Weight Loss Myths Debunked

With all the weight loss fads and “tips” online, it’s harder than ever to separate fact from fiction. A dietitian debunks several dieting myths.

5 Super Stretches from a Fitness Professional

A fitness expert offers 5 favorite stretches to keep you flexible and healthy.

Cardio and Strength Are for Every Body

Cardio and strength training offer many benefits—and both forms of exercise are important for lifelong fitness.

Snack Time Questions: What’s a Parent to Do?

How often should kids snack? And what should they be snacking on? A dietitian answers these and other questions and offers ideas for healthy snacking.

Humor and Your Health

What does a sense of humor—and laughing—have to do with health? A lot, it turns out! We sift through the research and offer a compelling case for chuckling more.

Supplement Savvy: What You Need to Know About Nutritional Supplements

There are tons of nutritional supplements on the market. A dietitian separates fact from myth to help make informed choices.

Choosing the Right Carbs to Fuel Your Life

Carbohydrates are found in a variety of foods, from whole grains and vegetables to pastries. While all carbs give you energy, only some benefit your health. Find out how to choose wisely.

Shining a Spotlight on Carbs

Confused by carbs? You’re not alone! A registered dietitian separates carbohydrate facts from myths.

9 Ways to Lighten Up Your Favorite Comfort Foods

Nothing hits the spot like comfort foods, but they could use a little help in the nutrition department. A chef offers tips, tricks, and swaps to lighten them up.

Breakfast Struggles: What’s a Parent to Do?

A well-balanced breakfast can give kids more energy and better focus at school, among other benefits. But a balanced breakfast is so often a struggle for kids and parents! Get tips and tricks from a dietitian.

Cholesterol 101: Ask the Expert

Think cholesterol is yesterday’s news? Think again! Research shows that cholesterol is something everyone needs to care about–regardless of age.

The Many Benefits of Social Connection

Do you believe in the power of connection? Learn about the benefits of staying socially connected, along with some ideas to help you get there.

Talking Nutrition with Kids: What’s a Parent to Do?

A dietitian helps parents better understand how to talk to kids about nutrition along with some helpful dos and don’ts.

Protein Basics: What’s a Parent to Do?

Protein is an essential part of every person’s diet—and especially growing kids. But how much do kids really need? And where should they get it? Our dietitian answers your questions!

School Lunch Basics: What’s a Parent to Do?

A dietitian and school foodservice manager helps parents better understand what goes into school lunches today and why these meals are a healthy option for kids.

Picky Eaters: What’s a Parent to Do?

Does the word “picky” come to mind about your child’s eating habits? We talked to a school-focused registered dietitian for tips to encourage kids toward healthier eating.

Kids and Veggies: What’s a Parent to Do?

A mom, chef, dietitian, and K-12 school food service director answers questions and shares tips to get kids to eat (and like!) veggies.

Stretch Yourself (No, Really!)

An exercise physiologist offers tips to stretch yourself the right ways at the right times.

12 Things to Know About Pets and Your Health

In addition to the joy they bring us, pets can help us lead healthier lives. Take a look at some scientific research and things to consider.

Delicious, Climate-Friendly Coolfood

We know food can be delicious and good for our bodies. But did you know that food can also be good for the planet? Learn about Coolfood meals and find out ways you can reduce your carbon footprint at home.

Get Scrappy! Creative and Delicious Ways to Reduce Food Waste.

A chef offers tips and techniques to give food scraps a new life in healthy and delicious ways while reducing waste.

Nuts and Seeds: Tiny But Mighty!

Good things come in small packages: A registered dietitian’s take on nuts and seeds as an important part of a healthy, balanced diet.

Sweet Stuff: Striking a Balance with Sugar

Love sugar? You’re not alone! But it’s important to create a healthy relationship with sugar and sweets. An expert shares advice for finding a healthy balance.

Kindness and Your Health

Every act of kindness offers benefits that go beyond a momentary mood boost. We talked with the Random Acts of Kindness Foundation to learn more.

Life’s Essential 8: Steps to Better Heart Health

Find out about the latest guidance from the American Heart Association to help pave the way to a lifetime of good health.

Dr. G’s Insights on Tackling Burnout

We talked with an occupational and organizational psychiatrist who specializes in mental wellbeing in the workplace to find out more about burnout and what can be done about it.

Cooking 101: 6 Ways to Build Confidence in the Kitchen

Cooking at home doesn’t have to be hard! Set yourself up for cooking confidence and success with these tips from our chef.

9 Nutrition Myths, Busted!

Not everything you hear or read about food and nutrition is true or provides all the facts. An expert busts popular nutrition myths.

10 Common Cooking Challenges, Solved!

We tapped two chefs for their expert advice on handling the most common kitchen woes.

How to Picnic Like a Pro

Our chefs and experts offer their favorite tips and recipes for healthy, safe, delicious picnics.

8 Ways to Simplify Your Life

A licensed counselor explains the benefits of living a simpler life and offers realistic ways to achieve it.

Your Go-To Gardening Guide

Get ready to dig in! We provide solutions to your most common garden challenges to help you get growing.

Nutrition News: Who (and What) Can You Trust?

Nutrition info and health claims come at us 24/7/365. Learn ways to determine which advice is trustworthy.

7 Tips for Better Work-Life Balance

We spoke with an expert to learn why work-life balance is so important and to find some realistic ways to achieve it.

Dieting For Now or For Life? A Dietitian’s Perspective

A dietitian provides advice on navigating the world of dieting, and demystifies those popular diets you keep hearing about.

Heart Healthy News You Can Use

Learn about the American Heart Association’s 10 key features of a heart healthy eating pattern.

Your Go-To Grocery List: 20 Super Staples for Every Pantry

A well-stocked pantry is the key to healthy home cooking. Our chefs and dietitians put together their list of must-have staples.

8 Habits to Support a Healthy Immune System

We got expert advice to better understand how the immune system works, and what you can do to keep yours in tip-top shape.

TAKE15 for Your Emotional Wellbeing

A little self-care can ease stress and support your mental and emotional wellbeing. Take a 15-minute break to relax, rejuvenate, and reset with these ideas!

Palate Pleasers: Get Children to Try (and Love!) New Foods

When you have a so-called picky eater in the house, the dinner table can be a challenge! Get advice from our expert to make mealtimes less stressful.

11 Ways to Elevate Your Grilling Game

Our chef shares his best grilling tips and tricks to make every cookout a success.

Orange Balsamic Grilled Eggplant

7 Tips for a Safe Summer

Our safety experts offer smart ways to help keep the outdoor fun going all summer long.

Black Bean and Corn Salad

10 Ways to Deal with High-Pressure Situations

An expert from the AHA offers effective strategies to manage stressful situations.

Greek Quinoa Salad

Zesty Spinach Pasta Toss

Pitching in to Tackle Food Waste

Our sustainability experts offer 9 ways to minimize food waste at home.

3 Pea Pesto Pasta Salad

Good Health from the Inside Out

Good nutrition starts inside your body! Our dietitian talks about ways to improve digestive health.

Cauliflower Parmesan

Mixed Berry Cobbler

Chicken Pot Pie

Power Your Meals with Pulses

A dietitian explains the power of eating dried beans, peas, lentils, chickpeas and other legumes.

PB&Q Energy Bites

Got Goals? Tips for Staying Motivated.

Making goals can be easy; sticking to them, not so much. We offer 7 ways to stay motivated and on-track.

Apple Pie Overnight Oats

Broccoli Soup

The Power of Practicing Gratitude

Experts help us learn about the health benefits of gratitude and how to practice it daily.

A Chef’s Guide to Healthy Holiday Cooking

Our chef offers surefire ways to pull off a holiday menu that’s both delicious and better for you.

Cranberry-Pecan Mixed Grains

Parsnip and Cauliflower Puree

Balsamic Glazed Roasted Carrots

5 Ways to Boost Brain Power

We asked a neurology expert with the American Heart Association for his tips.

Lemon Sage Cornbread Dressing

Green Beans Gremolata

Cranberry-Apple-Raisin Compote

Peanut Butter Chia Overnight Oats

9 Expert Tips to Get You Through Stressful Times

Stress. It’s inevitable. But we asked two experts how to watch for warning signs and better handle stress.

Cilantro Pumpkin Seed Pesto

Grilled Spiced Sweet Potatoes

Take Your Comfort Foods Plant-Forward

We tapped a trio of experts from Aramark and partner Nestlé to help take our favorite dishes plant-forward.

Balsamic Roasted Vegetables

Portobello Mushroom Banh Mi

Multi-Grain Waffles

Bran Flax Muffins

Whole Wheat Banana Bread

Ways to Enjoy Greek Yogurt Beyond Breakfast

A chef from partner Chobani teaches us the finer points of using Greek yogurt.

Black Bean Brownies

With Whole Grains, Nutrition Is Baked Right In

Baked goods are “bad,” right? Not so fast! We talk with our partner Rich’s for this post about better baked goods.

Indian Buddha Bowl

Fresh Tomato and Basil Penne

Cooking with Oil: The Golden Secrets

We talked with experts at our partner Cargill for their advice on what kind of oil to use and when.

Chimichurri Potato Salad

Greek White Bean Ciabatta

Spicy Watermelon Salsa

Confetti Corn Salad

Kale Pineapple Smoothie

Carrot Ginger Smoothie

Blueberry Banana Smoothie

3 Ways to Make the Most of a Small Kitchen

Is your cook space feeling a little cramped? Get organization tips from a chef and dietitian.

Jackfruit Carnitas

Turkey Strawberry Farro Salad

California Taco Salad

Harissa Avocado Toast

3 Reasons to Love Chicken

A chef from partner Tyson offers great recipes and a crash course in Chicken 101.

Breakfast, Your Best Fuel for School

How important is breakfast to student achievement? We talked with an expert from the School Nutrition Association.

Chickpea Panchmael

8 Foods for Better Heart Health

Our nutrition experts list their favorite foods (and recipes!) to support healthier hearts.

7 Meal Planning Tips for Busy Families

That old question, “What’s for dinner?” gets answered! Get tips and recipe ideas from our school chef.

Mediterranean Quinoa Salad

Portobello Mozzarella Sandwich

Beans and Greens Ciabatta Sandwich

White Bean Spread

Stirring Up the Facts on Tea

We talk with experts from partner Unilever that provides Lipton, TAZO, Pure Leaf and other tea brands.

Spicy Sweet Potato and Black Bean Tacos

Chipotle Chicken Tortilla Soup

Our Chefs Dish on 2020 Food Trends

Our culinary experts predict the 4 healthy food trends consumers should expect in the new year.

Diabetes 101: Ask the Expert

Our registered dietitian nutritionist provides information about diabetes and ways to prevent or manage it.

Cranberry Agua Fresca

Chef-Inspired Recipe Swaps

We asked an Aramark chef for her favorite healthy cooking substitutions.

Southwest Sauteed Shrimp

Spanakopita Mushrooms

Turkey, Sweet Potato and Kale Hash

Eggplant and White Bean Casserole

School Germs, Meet Your Match

Our school dietitian offers tricks and tips to help kids guard against the inevitable coughs and colds that may come from the classroom.

Autumn Fruit Salad with Maple Cinnamon Yogurt

Cauliflower and Beet Tagine

Moroccan Chickpea Soup

Turkey Kale Soup

Curried Cauliflower Soup

Trail Mix Cookies

Warm Up and Fuel Up: Cooking with Whole Grains

We tapped a research chef from Quaker for whole grain inspiration, cooking techniques and recipes.

Grilled Salmon Sandwich with Spicy Remoulade

Cranberry-Apple Couscous Salad

Pumpkin Spice Blondies

Plant-Forward Game-Changers for Athletes

How vegetarians, vegans and others on plant-based diets can best fuel their workout potential.

Cinnamon Pumpkin Seeds

Success Starts with Breakfast

Make the most out of mornings with a healthy breakfast. Our dietitian offers tips and a five-day breakfast menu perfect for kids.

Harvest Avocado Toast

4 Foods for School Fuel

What kids eat has a big impact on how well they do in the classroom and beyond. Get tips and recipes from our dietitian to feed your student’s potential.

Hold the Salt, Keep the Flavor

Our chef-nutritionist offers tips and tricks to get max flavor without all the sodium.

7 Tips to Make This Their Best School Year Yet

Our school food and nutrition expert offers ways to fuel students’ potential.

Portobello Mushroom and Corn Tacos

Vegan Chorizo Rice Bowl

9 Healthy Hacks for Dining Out

Our dietitian nutritionist offers practical advice for eating away from home.

Spinach Meatball Zoodle Plate

Grilled Parmesan Polenta Plate

Your Guidebook to Healthy Travel

Get ready to get your show on the road! Healthy travel tips from our dietitian.

Grilled Curry Chicken

Flex Your Protein Know-How

Protein is an important macronutrient, but should you go all-in on protein? Get tips from our dietitian.

Tangy Cucumber Salad

Strawberry Coconut Chia Pudding

6 Fruit-Vegetable-Spice Pairings for the Grill (Yes, Grill!)

Make summer sizzle with chef-tested tips and spice-forward recipes featuring fruits and vegetables.

Walnut Tacos

5 Steps to Build a Better Salad

Make your salads sing with these tips from our chef and dietitian.

Peach Agua Fresca

Cucumber Lime Spritzer

Eat Local, Eat Well. Our Chefs Show You How.

Eating local can support your area economy, help the environment and spark culinary creativity. Just ask our chefs!

Chicken Ramen

Ginger Salmon Bowl

Peanut Butter Flax Energy Bites

Cholula® Cucumber & Pineapple Shrimp Tacos

Sweet Potato Falafel with Tahini Yogurt

Take a Step (Plant) Forward

You probably know what it means to be vegetarian or vegan, but are you familiar with plant-forward? Our chef offers simple strategies, ideas and recipes.

Blended Burger

Chimichurri Salmon Burger

Spicy Mediterranean Turkey Burger

Plant-Forward Cooking that Can’t Be ‘Beet’

Get inspired to move plant-forward! Two chefs give tips and recipes from Aramark’s restaurant concept, The Twisted Beet.

Japanese Fried Rice

Super Seed Carrot Apple Muffin

Seared Artichoke Cakes with Roasted Garlic & Mustard Aioli

A Dietitian’s Guide to Fad-Free Nutrition

Say “no” to fad diets and “yes” to a truly healthy lifestyle with our dietitian’s nutrition tips.

Carrot Ginger Soup

Crabbyless Crab Cake Sandwich

Coffee and Caffeine: Tips to Sip By

Is coffee a friend or foe? How much is too much? Are all coffee drinks created equal? Our dietitian breaks it down.

Mini-Pepper Vegetarian “Nachos”

Tik Tok “Guac”

Workout-Worthy Eats to Fuel Your Potential

Getting the most from your workout starts with the right fuel—and a few tips from our sports nutrition expert!

Summer Vegetable Couscous Plate

Black Bean Stuffed Peppers

Spinach Lentil Fritters

Thai Chicken Lettuce Wraps

Greek Style Baked Cod with Orzo

Calories and Weight Loss 101

Our RD gets back to calorie basics, sorts through common myths, offers tips for weight loss and management, and even explains “volumetrics.”

Peanut Butter Banana Bowl

Make the Food-Mood Connection

Sometimes we’re so hungry that we become irritable and “hangry!” Get tips to bridge the food-mood connection.

A Dietitian’s Guide to Portions and Serving Sizes

What’s a portion? What’s a serving? Our RD dishes the facts about portions, nutrition labels, and her favorite hacks for measuring servings.

Minestrone Verde Soup

Flax Seed Crunch

Roasted Mojo Turkey Breast

Chicken & Cauliflower Salad Wrap

Asian Teriyaki Noodles

Joaquin’s Texas Chili

Grandma’s Nut Cake

Wojapi

Cranberry Citrus Crush

One Chef’s Advice on Cooking for a Crowd

While it’s one thing to cook for yourself, it’s quite another to keep it healthy for a large group. That’s where our chefs come in!

Sweet Potato Cake

Smoky Sweet Pepper & Garlic Collard Greens

Corn Mush

The Whole Story on Whole Grains

People talk about ditching carbs to shed pounds. But if you’re treating all carbs as equal, you’re not getting the whole story—the whole grain story, that is.

Heart-Healthy Ways for Every Age

When should you start thinking about heart health? It turns out this is something of a trick question.

Knife Skills 101: Tips from Our Chef

Knowing how to cut fresh vegetables, fruit, herbs, and more will make it easier to prepare healthy meals in your own kitchen.

Southwest Black Bean Cake

Avocado & Corn Quinoa Salad

Facts on Fats

Our experts are here to break down the different types of fat and give us tips for including more of the good stuff into our meals.

Blueberry Banana Açaí Bowl

Fig, Pear and Caramelized Onion Flatbread

White Bean Chicken Chili

Southwest Chicken Grain Bowl

Tofu Pho

Loaded Fish Tacos

Banana Pumpkin Mousse

Lemon-Basil Barley Salad

Hearty Macaroni Bake

Whole Wheat Banana Pancakes

Baked Stuffed Eggplant

Pozole Rojo

A-Game On! How to Fuel Up for Energy and Focus

If you’re searching for inspiration, take a look at how our chefs, dietitians and employees are fueling their own A-Games.

Power Up to Live Your Best College Life

These campus practices will serve you well for a lifetime—just like a good education.

Sesame Ponzu Dipping Sauce

Spiced Salmon with Wasabi Snap Pea Puree

3 Steps to Getting Your Kids in the Kitchen

If you have kids around, consider turning those little fingers into helping hands.

Bringing the Mediterranean Straight to Your Plate

While some people view the Mediterranean diet as just that—a diet—it’s actually more a melting pot of the eating patterns and coastal cuisines.

Chocolate Zucchini & Carrot Muffin

4 Smoothie Recipes to Bust Out of Blender Boredom

We’re here to help bust you of out blender boredom with unexpected ingredients like mint, ginger, cinnamon and more.

Juicy Fruits: Why We’re Eating Orange This Summer

Plenty of orange foods are ripe for the picking (or just as delicious!) in July and August.

Ryder’s Salad

Herbed Orange Chicken

Watermelon Popsicles

Chilled Cucumber Avocado Soup

Peach Salsa

Grilled Peach Arugula Salad

Things to Know About H2O

Dehydration may seem harmless, but can quickly cause decreases in both physical and mental performance.

Greek Salad Pita Sandwich

Wholesome Fruit and Nut Salad

Summer Zucchini Slaw

Green Tea Smoothie

Strawberry Basil Iced Tea

It’s Slaw Good: 3 Must-Make Recipes

Here are three Aramark chef recipes that fit the bill, making good use of classic cabbage, its veggie cousins, and other unexpected additions.

Red Quinoa & Orange Salad

Grilled Garlic-Herb Salmon

Get Hooked on Seafood

Fish and other seafood are among the healthiest foods on the planet, in part because they’re a rich source of heart-healthy omega-3 fatty acids.

Thai Peanut Noodle Salad

Spicy Black Bean Cakes

Make the Flip! Plant Forward Burgers to Try Today

Exciting recipes for protein-packed veggie burgers to lighten up your summer grilling.

Haymaker Punch

Roasted Squash with Frizzled Onions

Mango Honey Basil Sparkler

Raspberry Agua Fresca

Sparkling Lemongrass Ginger Mint Iced Tea

Get Inspired: Healthy Eating Runs in the Family

We asked Aramark employees to share how their parents impacted their healthy habits

6 Tips to Get You Through Finals

Maintain a healthy lifestyle to minimize stress and achieve your best results when you’re cramming for a big exam.

Ask Our Dietitian: Top 10 Performance Tips

You need a balanced diet with the right blend of carb, protein, and fat – all key to maximizing your performance.

Caprese Avocado Toast

Middle Eastern Chickpea Toast

Spicy Avocado Egg Toast

7 Reasons to Eat More Mindfully

Mindful eating means listening to your body for direction on what to eat.

Strawberry-Mango Salsa

4 Salad Recipes That Are Anything But Boring (Seriously)

With the right ingredients, healthy salads can be colorful, creative, delicious, and packed with nutrients.

Ramen Noodle & Vegetable Bowl with Chicken

Healthy People, Healthy Planet—Going Plant Forward

Eating plant forward has been shown to lower the risk of heart disease, diabetes, and certain cancers.

Walk This Way (with the AHA)

Put your best foot forward with one of the easiest and most tried-and-true forms of exercise: walking!

Smart Snacking 101

With a bit of planning and attention to some basic knowledge, you can be a smarter snacker.

7 Steps to a Healthier Kitchen (and Diet!) This Spring

Taking time to stock your kitchen full of nutritious foods—and to organize cabinets and drawers full of all the right tools—makes it easier to feed your potential and lay the foundation for optimal health.

Sautéed Swiss Chard

Baked Cauliflower Bites

Chef Alahya’s Vegan Mac & Cheese

Q+A with the AHA: Sodium and Your Health

Almost everyone can benefit from cutting back on salt. Learn more about where we can find sodium in our diet and the impact it has on our health.

3 Ways to Love Your Ugly Food this National Nutrition Month

In the U.S. each year, an estimated 63 million tons of food is wasted and never eaten. Wasted food squanders the resources that it took to grow, harvest, and transport the food in the first place.

Why We’re Rooting for Winter Veggies

Roots are some of the most nutrient-dense vegetables around. While each has its own characteristics, they are almost universally a good source of several vitamins, iron, and fiber.

Get to the ♥ of Health with Life’s Simple 7

Whether you need to eat better, exercise more, or improve your blood pressure, our friends at the American Heart Association offer practical ideas for your next move.

Portobello & Brussels Sprouts Sauté

Romesco Sauce

Ranchero Sauce

Garden Vegetable Pasta Skillet

Discover the Lighter Side of Comfort Food

You don’t have to abandon your quest for wholesome food the next time you want to warm up with something hot, hearty and delicious.

Strawberry Johnny Cakes

Southwest-Style Oat Bowl

Roasted Asparagus and Mushroom Polenta Bowl

Dried Apricot, Almond and Chia Oatmeal

5-Minute Mug Cake

Avocado Chickpea Salad

Baked Lemon Mediterranean Pasta Salad

Lentil Salsa

Split Pea Avocado Mash Tostadas

A Big Game Menu Without the Big Calories

Check out these lighter game day snack ideas that will keep both fans and foodies happy.

Chocolate Chia Energy Bites

Chocolate Chip Blondie

Mint Chocolate Chip Smoothie

6 Ways to Make Healthy Food Fun for the Kids

Our nutrition experts share tricks to inspire your budding chefs and tap into children’s natural creativity and craving for fun.

6 Ways to Winterize Your Health

Our dietitians share simple ideas to keep you on the path to winter wellness.

Go Oats! A New Look for Your Morning MVP

If you think oats are bland, we have some ideas for you to bring an end to your oatmeal monotony.

Veggie Nachos

Crispy Spiced Chickpeas

5 Ideas for Setting—and Sticking to—Your Healthy New Year’s Resolutions

Our dietitians share tips to help you think about your resolutions in a whole new way.

Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Honey Sriracha Glaze

Mojito Lime Chickpea & Grilled Corn Burger

Chicken Tagine

Sheet Pan Chicken Fajitas

Clam Dip

Healthy Baking Swaps to Sweeten Your Holidays

With smart ingredient swaps, it’s possible to slash saturated fat, sugar, and calories in many baked goods without sacrificing flavor or texture.

Winter Cobb Salad

Gingerbread Cake with Light Cream Cheese Frosting

Za’atar Roasted Cauliflower

Ask the Experts: Cold Weather Cooking 101

Our chefs share winter-friendly cooking techniques that let you pile on flavor without piling on unnecessary calories.

10 Stay-Healthy Holiday Tips: Our Dietitians Weigh In

Tried-and-true tips to get you through the holidays as healthy as you started them.

10 Tips for a Safe & Delicious Holiday

Simple food safety and storage strategies that can help you prepare a safe and delicious holiday meal.

A Turkey Day Menu That Won’t Weigh You Down

Our dietitians share ideas to make your home healthier for the holidays.

Spicy Sweet Potato Corn Hash

Mediterranean Cranberry Couscous

Vegetable Soup with Brown Rice

Avocado Tzatziki

Roasted Beet, Orange & Arugula Salad

Curried Vegetable Lentil Stew

Roasted Root Vegetables

Carrot Cake Overnight Oats Parfait

Curry Roasted Cauliflower Wrap

Steel Cut Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal

The Benefits of Eating Orange

Orange seasonal vegetables like sweet potatoes, butternut squash, and pumpkin offer a unique set of nutrients.

4 Healthier Ways to Satisfy Food Cravings

With a little creativity in the kitchen, foods like French fries, ice cream and chicken wings can become less “indulgent” and actually offer some nutritious benefits.

Caramel Apple Pecan Parfait

Whole Wheat Pumpkin White Chocolate Chip Cookies

Pumpkin, Sweet Potato & Apple Bisque

Pumpkin Chocolate Brownies

4 Dessert Inspired Breakfast Smoothies to Start Your Day Off Right

They’re delicious and easy to make and most importantly, you won’t have to save room for dessert.

Cinnamon Pumpkin Oatmeal

Eat More Plant-Forward with Plant Proteins

Read on to kick start your plant forward recipe planning with tips from Aramark chef George Drakulich.

Roasted Corn Chowder

Cranberry Fig Jam

Surprising Ways to Get in An Apple-A-Day

From appetizers to entrees, apples can fit into any meal. Choose from many varieties including Honeycrisp, Braeburn, Red Delicious and more.

Seasonal Produce to Fall For this Autumn

Aramark chefs share their favorite ways to prepare this autumn’s harvest including pears, figs, Brussels sprouts, pomegranates, and parsnips.

How to Eat Well on Your Meal Plan

Top healthy eating tips from our dietitians in higher education so that you can eat well on your meal plan.

Snacks are Back: Ideas for Your Back-to-School Needs

Dietitian Deirdre McManus shares her favorite ideas for healthy and easy after-school snacks.

Employees Share Their “Feed Your Potential” Stories

The success stories of two of our employees who are living their best life through eating well and exercise.

Enroll Your Family in Healthy Habits with the AHA

6 simple strategies to help your child build habits that will help them succeed both in and out of the classroom.

Fresh Bruschetta

Ginger Miso Sauce

Artichoke Potato Salad

Grilled Coconut Shrimp

Make the Most of Summer’s Finest Fruits and Vegetables

The abundance of fresh produce this summer makes it easy to eat your way to better health.

Q+A with the AHA: Tips for Swapping Out Added Sugars in Our Diets

Rachel K. Johnson, PhD, RD with the American Heart Association helps us find healthy ways to cut out added sugars.

Soft Pretzel Twists

Whole Wheat Cranberry Walnut Bread

Sundried Tomato Asiago Dinner Knots

Roasted Carrot, Ginger and Almond Soup

Cauliflower Buffalo Dip

Whole Wheat Cranberry Pistachio Biscotti

Chewy Whole Wheat Oatmeal Cookies

Burgers’ Best Friend: Side Dishes for Your Backyard BBQ

Try something new with these easy-to-make, colorful sides that are delicious and nutritious.

Zucchini Bread

4 Easy Ways to Save Your Summer Produce Without Canning

It’s easy to preserve the summer bounty and its many nutrients, which our bodies need to fuel our busy days.

Healthy Hacks While Dining Out

Aramark RD Danielle Gehrke-Spering shares her eat well tips to help you navigate through popular dining out choices.

Mango Jicama Chili Lime Snack

Q+A with Chef George Drakulich

We interviewed Chef George to learn about his Feed Your Potential discovery experience.

Maple Thyme Roasted Sweet Potatoes

Chicken Satay Skewers

7 Ways to Practice Mindful Eating

If you often find yourself distracted during a meal, you might want to try mindful eating.

Confetti Yogurt Pops

3 Chefs Take Everyday Grilling Above and Beyond

We asked three of our chefs to have some fun with ideas you can use to #GrillBetter with flair.

10 Chef-Approved #GrillBetter Flavor Secrets

Chef-approved methods that you can use before, during, and after putting your main course on the grill.

10 #GrillBetter Foods for the Summer

#GrillBetter foods that go beyond your basic hot dogs and hamburgers.

Love Your National Parks This June

June is Great Outdoors Month, a terrific time to get out and get active.

How to Build the Perfect Salad Every Time

Try these 6 simple steps to create a delicious and satisfying salad.

Q+A with the AHA: How Not to Stress About Stress

Too much stress can overwhelm our health and well-being or clear thinking.

Turmeric Ginger Vinaigrette

Pico de Gallo

Spicy Lime Marinade

Watermelon Tomato Salad

Make Healthy Hydration a Habit

Being hydrated has real advantages for your overall well-being.

June is National Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Month

Enjoy summer’s produce all season long with our quick tips and easy recipes.

Road Trip Tips for Your Summer Travel

Healthy, travel-friendly snacks and ideas from Aramark K-12 dietitian Lauren Hickman.

Watermelon Agua Fresca

School’s (Almost) Out: Time to Enroll Kids Into Healthy Habits

Don’t let your kids take a vacation from healthy habits this summer.

How to Build a Better Burger

Aramark registered dietitians give top tips to build a healthier burger.

Q+A With the American Heart Association: Move More

The AHA helps us understand why getting regular exercise is so important.

Building Strong Bones for a Lifetime

Important tips about bone health so that you and your family can build strong bones.

Sweet Reasons to Enjoy Strawberries This Season

There’s no denying that these naturally-sweet, good-for-you berries make everything taste better.

You (Don’t) Snooze, You Lose

We might not always get enough sleep but here are tips to improve our snooze quality.

The Mighty Mushroom

Mushrooms are low in calories, fat and sodium, yet bursting with a deep, rich, savory flavor.

Growing Healthy Food and Healthy Kids

Growing food helps kids and parents connect to the earth.

Fresh, Garden-Grown Gazpacho

Enjoy this chilled, veggie- and fiber-filled soup — perfect for warmer weather.

A Chef Shares Ways to Use Spring Greens

Spring is one of the best times of year for fresh and healthy greens.

A Kitchen Where Every Day is Earth Day

Tips for minimizing the food we waste at home and maximizing our nutrient intake and grocery dollars:

Q&A With the AHA: Adding Color to Our Diet

We asked the American Heart Association to help us understand why colorful fruits and vegetables are so healthy.

When It Comes To Healthy Food, Color Can Be Powerful

Colorful foods like fruit and vegetables are a win because they’re packed with nutrients

Prepping for Healthy, Affordable Meals on a Budget

Tried and true tricks to make your next grocery shopping trip a success.

Lunch Goals: Grain Bowls

Looking for a delicious lunch option that’s more exciting and functional? Grain bowls are the answer!

Power Up with Greens

Leafy greens and green veggies are filled with nutrients and power our health.

5 Study Snacks to Help Feed Your Brain

The right snack may give your brain the boost it needs to help you focus and prepare to ace your finals.

4 Surprisingly Healthy Foods

With so much news about foods to avoid if you’re trying to eat healthy, here’s some great news about foods that you can happily include on your good list.

Apple Pecan Salad

Zhug Sauce

2 Super Easy, Overnight Breakfast Ideas

Prep these super easy breakfast ideas the night before—just grab and go in the morning.

Carrot Sesame Hummus

Baba Ghanoush

Tyson® Quick Chicken Pinwheels

Tyson® Skillet Chicken Tacos

Tyson® Garlic Lime Chicken

Strawberry Chia Shortcake

Asparagus & Goat Cheese Panini

7 Simple Swaps for a Healthier Spring

Spring is almost here. As we gear up in preparation for spring cleaning, our closets are usually the first order of business.

Chicken & Tomato Balti

Make Vegetables a Healthy Habit in Your Home

We know incorporating vegetables into our diets can be challenging.

Fish Tacos

Tyson® Balsamic Chicken & Pears

Q&A with Tim Zintz

Pro chef shares healthy shopping techniques and recipe ideas that will please you and the whole family.

A strong breakfast gives you fuel to burn

Breakfast is your chance to set your day on the right path before it even begins.

Vanilla Chia Pudding

Garlic Shrimp & Zoodle Bowl

Grilled Lime Chili Cod

Easy, Jazzy Jambalaya

Jumpstart your week with this super simple jambalaya recipe, packed with vitamins, minerals and flavor.

Q&A with Ila Fennie

Ila Fennie, a dietitian at Aramark, shares her expert tips to feeding your potential through healthier options.

Easy Breakfast Bran Muffins

Foods that are a good source of fiber also help you feel satisfied for longer, keeping you powering through your day with a focused mind.

Cinnamon is a versatile spice

Watch this short video to see how cinnamon can spice up your routine.

Get Your Day Going Greek Omelet

This Mediterranean-inspired omelet recipe uses fat-free egg whites but doesn’t skimp on flavor.

Snacking smart can keep you hydrated

Staying hydrated is vital to feeling energized and staying focused throughout your day.

Zesty Garlic Crunch Snack Mix

Enjoy this healthy snack recipe to help stave off afternoon cravings.

Not Your Typical Tropical Chicken with Citrus Sauce

This chicken breast recipe has a splash of citrus to give it a burst of flavor and is rich in antioxidants and vitamin C.

Breezy Banana Strawberry Smoothie

This easy banana strawberry smoothie is a great way to enjoy fresh fruit with a dose of vitamin C and potassium.

Perfect Lunch Tuna Wrap

This tuna wrap recipe is a slight twist on an old classic that’s light enough to not weigh you down but filling enough to keep you satisfied.

Stir-fry for a quick, simple meal

Watch this short video to see how you can get dinner on the table in no time.

A lean lunch can energize your day

When you’re planning a light-but-filling lunch, salads are the popular option.

Staying on track with spices

Add cloves to everyday foods for added flavor, aroma and antioxidants without added fats or salt.

Harissa Yogurt Chicken

Enjoy this yogurt-based marinade that’ll keep your meat juice and tender when cooking.

Healthy Vegetarian Pizza

A crispy crust topped with mushrooms, peppers and melted cheese that kids will love.

Apple-Cucumber Chilled Green Tea

Spice Blend (No Added Salt)

A versatile spice blend that is perfect for grilling.

Quinoa Crunch Salad Bowl

Quaker® Best Banana Bread

Beet Hummus

Quaker® Savory Breakfast Bowl

Spring Slaw with Brussels Sprouts & Apricots

Try this delicious, fast and easy coleslaw for a unique and healthy spring side dish.

Quick Egg & Avocado Salad

Try this twist on a classic egg salad for a delicious and quick way to use hardboiled eggs and avocado.

Roasted Pepper & Mozzarella Ciabatta

A healthy and delicious twist on an Italian ciabatta sandwich.

Chicken, Avocado Salad Wrap

Delicious and healthy chicken and avocado salad made into a wrap.

Winter Kale Salad

Butternut & Black Bean Chili with Quinoa

Moroccan Vegetable Stew

Kung Pao Cauliflower

The Benefits of Breakfast

For peak performance, start every day right with a healthy breakfast — an important part of a balanced diet and healthy lifestyle.

Sesame-Crusted Tilapia with Garlic Vegetables

Wheat Berry Salad with Roasted Carrots

Baked Pollock with Spring Vegetables

Spicy Vegetarian Chili With Quaker® Oats

Quaker® Pumpkin Oat Energy Bites

Avocado Smash Bowl

Quaker® Dilled Salmon Cakes

Quaker® ABC Meatball Soup

Strawberry Chia Toast

Avocado Berry Breakfast Smoothie

Avocado and Grilled Veggie Torta

Vietnamese Avocado Zoodle Salad Bowl

Peach Mint Iced Tea

Sheet Pan Breakfast with Avocados

Kale Chips

Blueberry Overnight Chia Oats

Grilled Corn with Smokehouse Maple Chipotle Butter

Grilled Fruit Tart with Spiced Honey Drizzle

OLD BAY Grilled Corn Pico de Gallo

Spicy Shrimp and Pineapple Skewers

Grilled Watermelon Steaks with Walnut Gremolata

Grilled Salmon & Panzanella Salad

Fresh, Garden-Grown Gazpacho

Grilled Vegetable Pizza

Fresh Berry Salad

Blueberry Cottage Cheese Pancakes

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Cumin-Spiced Grilled Carrots

Yogurt Herb Ranch Dressing

Beet Slaw

Chicken & Chickpea Shawarma

Beet Ketchup

Eggplant Meatball Marinara

Nutty Banana Berry Smoothie

Key Lime Pie Smoothie

Herbed Halibut & Spring Vegetables en Papillote

Black Bean & Kale Taco

Egg White Flatbread with Spinach-Feta Spread

Cauliflower Tabbouleh

Mexican Street Corn Salad

Chicken with Lemon Artichoke Sauce

Spinach-Feta Spread

Jalapeño Pea Mash

Tandoori Chicken Wrap

Asparagus Mushroom Risotto

Vegan Parmesan

Zesty Avocado & Blueberry Smoothie Bowl

Beets & Bulgur Salad

Barley & Vegetable Ragout

Tropical Chicken with Citrus Sauce

Edamame Avocado Hummus

Pumpkin Pie Smoothie

Peanut Butter Chili

Gingerbread Thimble Cake

Vegan Aquafaba Chocolate Mousse

Vegan Cranberry Oatmeal Cookie

Spicy Pear Plum Sauce

Hearty Chicken Gumbo

Peanut Butter Power Toast

Roasted Butternut Tartine

Black Bean Soup

Vegetable Orzo Soup

Butternut Squash Bisque

Harvest Kale Salad

Fall Vegetable Salad

Pumpkin-Curry Vegetable Sauté

Sweet Potato Smash

Vegan Mac & Cheese

Cumin-Spiced Roasted Butternut Squash

Cauliflower Potato Mash

Bistro Beet Burger Patty

Overnight Apple N’ Oats

Sweet Potato Poblano Salad

Spicy Hummus Ciabatta

Turkey Meatloaf with Tomato Ginger Chutney

Baked Tofu with Toasted Coconut Rice

Grilled Portobello Mushroom Burger with BBQ Onions

Roasted Asparagus, Mushroom & Farro Caesar Salad

Turkey Spinach Meatballs

Garlic Grilled Salmon

Spiced Breakfast Quinoa

Spicy Carrot Ginger Dressing

Roasted Sweet Potato And Red Pepper Hummus

Sesame Tofu and Soba Noodle Salad

Corn & Quinoa Salad

Sweet Apple Coleslaw

Apricot Brussels Sprouts Slaw

Tangy Kale Slaw with Cilantro and Honey

Quick Egg & Avocado Salad

Chicken, Avocado Salad Wrap

Roasted Pepper & Mozzarella Ciabatta

Spicy Shrimp and Penne

Grilled Eggplant “Steaks”

Breakfast Berries and Chia Seed Parfait

Chicken & Melon Salad with Mustard-Poppy Vinaigrette

Vegan Aquafaba Mayonnaise

Grilled Pineapple Salsa

Tropical Green Smoothie

Strawberry Overnight Chia Oats

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Turkey Meatloaf With Tomato Ginger Chutney

Ground turkey pairs with veggies, herbs, and spices to amp up the flavor, and bring a healthier twist on this comfort food classic. The chutney is a definite wow—add it to sandwiches, burgers, and other dishes any time of the year.

Chipotle Vinaigrette