The Breakfast Nook
Lets Talk Plastic: Where We're At, Where We're Going
Posted by Brady Barnstable onWe have long been unsatisfied with the end use of our plastic pouches, and many of you have shared the same thoughts and opinions. Our current bags are technically a #7, which is a catch-all for plastics not fitting into any other category. Because of the multiple layers and oxygen transfer barriers required to...
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Digging Out: It Starts With Soil
Posted by Brady Barnstable onLast Year on Earth Day, we introduced our newest oat farmer, Scott Weidemeijer of Grassway Organic Farms and his family, to inspire hope in the role regenerative agriculture can play in helping keep this Earth of ours healthy for future generations. Now more than ever, I am looking for signs of hope, so...
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Our Part.
Posted by Hannah Barnstable onAs parents and small family business owners, we have spent the last few days processing the flood of information and rollercoaster of emotions. At Seven Sundays, parts of our business have been paused, and we are taking care of our employees, our first responsibility. Mostly, we are working as hard...
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Rise & Shine, Costco LA + Hawaii!
Posted by Hannah Barnstable onBig news comes in a big bag! We are happy to announce that our Grain Free Rise & Shine Strawberry Banana Nut Mix is now available in select Costco stores in California and Hawaii! Check below to see if your store carries it.If you name a cereal Rise & Shine, it...
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#buyBcorp
Posted by Hannah Barnstable onDo you ever think about how you have a voice and power beyond the ballet box? You do by buying from, working for, and doing business with companies that align with your values! We became a Certified B Corporation in 2019 because we believe businesses can be a force for...
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Run Don't Walk... Early Riser is Now in Select Costco Stores!
Posted by Hannah Barnstable onAll of our muesli mixes have a story. The Early Riser is named after…me! I cherish the dark and early morning hours before anyone else is awake, enjoying a quiet cup of coffee, a peaceful run in the dark - it feels indulgent and good for me. The Early Riser mix, with...
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Seven Sundays is Now in Whole Foods Nationwide!
Posted by Hannah Barnstable onYES, that is right. Seven Sundays is now available at all Whole Foods stores in the U.S. For the very first time, our muesli, including our top selling oat-based flavors and our paleo Rise & Shine mix, can be found in most major cities around the country, and we are...
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6 Tips from a Dietitian for Choosing a Healthier Breakfast
Posted by Hannah Barnstable onPhoto Credit: Christie Caputo for Rettlers Midwest Last fall, Registered Dietitian Jenna helped us answer the question: Is muesli healthy? Now, at the start of a new year, Jenna, founder of Gorham Consulting Group, is helping us learn how to choose a healthier breakfast! Read on for Jenna's 6 tips for a holistic...
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Glyphosate (aka Roundup) in Oats - 2019 Update
Posted by Brady Barnstable onIn 2018, the non-profit Environmental Working Group (EWG) released a report stating they had tested and found the pesticide glyphosate (brand name, "Roundup") residues in dozens of oat-based products. The brands referenced in the EWG article ranged from non-detect up to 1,300 parts per billion (ppb), including 20-30 ppb in a few organic oat products. For reference,...
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Is Muesli Healthy? Tips from a Dietitian
Posted by Hannah Barnstable onToday we're excited to hand over the reigns to Jenna, Registered Dietitian and founder of Gorham Consulting Group, so she can share nutrition wisdom that can help us all make better breakfast choices! Without further ado... Jenna Gorham RD, LN, founder of Gorham Consulting Group, is a registered dietitian, licensed...
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