Food Tips
Getting Vocal about Locally Grown Foods
Sure, it would be nice if everything were locally grown. But it’s much harder than it seems...
Organizing the Organics
“Organic” always seems to sound good. But there is a lot more to the definition of the word than you might think.
These Shots Don't Hurt (in fact, they're kind of nice)
ne of the best-selling categories of wellness products at Sprouts is known as "shots" — not the poke-in-the-arm kind, but the slurp-it-down-in-one-gulp kind.
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Waive the Amber Grain
All this fuss about “gluten-free….” What are glutens, and why have they become such a big deal? Here are the basics.
Want Not Waist
Calculate your Body Mass Index, take the Portion Distortion Quiz, and learn why expanded meal sizes may be responsible for our expanded waistlines.
Cute 'n Gluten-Free: the New Cupcakes
Here are some cupcakeries that are offering celiac-friendly options... and a gluten-free cupcake recipe you can make.
Pick a Pepper
Peppers come in all colors, shapes and sizes and range from sweet to hot in flavor. Learn more about the different kinds of peppers and how to use them.
The Head of the Game: Cabbage
Learn more about the leafy layers of a cabbage and what you can do with it – from coleslaw to kraut to colcannon to "corned beef with," and beyond.
Our Sodium Primer: Take it with a Grain of Salt
Excess salt simply isn't good for you. But how much is too much? And how does table salt differ from sea salt or Kosher salt? Get all the granular details here.
Grocery Glamour
Read about surprising yet effective food items that can help get you looking your very best!
The Art of 'Chokes
No doubt about it, artichokes are delicious and nutritious. But don't be frightened by their tough exterior – read more about this vegetable with a heart.
Culture Club
Come on along as we taste-test some of the newer yogurts – including those made with almonds, soy and coconut.
Cyber Sandwich
What sandwich personality are you? Take our interactive sandwich building tool for a spin and find out.
Milk Masquerade
We taste-tested lots of non-dairy beverages, and herein milk the topic for all it is worth.
EGG-cellent Colors
Who needs artificial colors? You'll find everything you need to give your Easter eggs vibrant hues in the produce section.
5 Must-Try Items from our Vitamin and Body Care Department
Find out what our vitamin and body care buyers recommend.
Unidentified Food Object (UFO) Sightings
Think there's something peculiar about sauerkraut juice? Take a peek at some of the more unusual products we carry.
The Other Sprouts
Just what in the heck are sprouted grain products... and could they possibly taste as good as they sound?
How To Cut a Pineapple
Cutting a pineapple can be a challenge — but not when you learn the core secret.
Winter Citrus: Fruits with a Peel
We're crazy about citrus, especially this time of year. Learn about all the varieties available at Sprouts.
Comparing Apples to Apples
17 apples a day keeps the boredom away! Learn more about some of our many apple varieties.
Onion Prep: 10 Tips to Skip the Tears
Say so long to waterworks in the kitchen with these clever onion cutting tricks.
