Grab & Goat

Hey Hilltoppers! We`re uncovering the fin-tastic truths of your favorite seafood! 🎣

Seafood isn`t just a feast for your taste buds. It’s a treasure chest of nutrients, brimming with options to suit every palate. Here are the key differences between what fish and shellfish bring to the table. 👇

1️⃣ Omega-3 all stars like salmon, mackerel, sardines, and herring proudly boast EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid) and DHA (docosahexaenoic acid), which are essential for heart, brain, and overall cellular health.
2️⃣ The subtle sidekick? White fish! Cod, tilapia, and haddock have a delicate taste with lower fat content and high-quality protein and nutrients.
3️⃣ Shellfish are unsung heroes. From shrimp to clams to oysters, shellfish contain essential nutrients like iodine, zinc, selenium, and vitamin B12.

Time for an omega-3 showdown! 🤼‍♂️ Here`s how much omega-3 is in a 3.5 ounce serving:

Salmon: ~2,200 mg
Mackerel: ~4,100 mg
Sardines: ~1,500mg
Shrimp: ~300 mg
Oysters: ~500 mg
Cod: ~150 mg
Tilapia: ~100 mg

How can you sustainably source seafood? Overfishing and its environmental impacts are real, but choosing sustainable seafood can be easy with the Monterey Bay Aquarium`s Seafood Watch tool. Plus, look for certifications like Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) or Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC).

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Featuring a Nutella latte and a chocolate-covered strawberry crème Frappuccino 💕❤️ - available now!
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Plus, stop by on Friday and pair a drink with one of our sweet treats from our bakery! We’re offering chocolate covered strawberries 🍓 and red velvet cupcakes! 🧁
Treat yourself!
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Listen up, Hilltoppers! Looking for a fresh, satisfying meal? Try out this shrimp, grapefruit, and avocado salad! 🍤

INGREDIENTS (Makes 4 servings)

For the salad:
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined*
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
2 heads butter lettuce, washed and chopped
3 grapefruits, seeds removed and sectioned
1 avocado, sliced
1/2 red onion, thinly sliced

For the vinaigrette:
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon honey

DIRECTIONS
- Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil over medium. Season shrimp with salt and pepper, and cook until pink on each side, about 2 minutes per side. Cool in refrigerator (can be made a day in advance).
- Whisk to combine 3 tablespoons olive oil, red wine vinegar, mustard, and honey. Set aside.
- Assemble salad with lettuce, shrimp, grapefruit, avocado, and onion. Toss with vinaigrette and serve immediately.

* Check out the Monterey Bay Aquarium Seafood Watch program for recommendations on sustainably sourced shrimp.
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Looking for just the fa(c)ts, Hilltoppers? We`ve got `em! 😌

Fats have consistently been treated like villains in food stories, so we understand the confusion many feel. But fats aren`t the enemy — they’re the unsung heroes of the culinary world! Here`s why:

❤️ Some types are rich in unsaturated fats. Reducing foods high in saturated fat while eating more foods with monounsaturated fats and omega-3 fatty acids helps your heart stay happy, reduces inflammation, and keeps you feeling satisfied after meals and snacks.

😋 These fats are flavor rock stars! From sautéing, roasting, and adding a flaky, crispy texture to making spices pop and vitamins more effective, fats make food more vibrant.

Here are four ways to incorporate more nourishing fats into your diet:

1️⃣ Olive oil over butter. Olive oil has a delicate, rich flavor that can be drizzled over, well, anything!

2️⃣ Crunch time. Add nuts and seeds to your next dish for a serious texture boost.

3️⃣ Cheesacado anyone? Use avocado instead of cheese (sometimes!) to add a fresh taste and creamy texture to everything from sandwiches to salads.

4️⃣ Aim to eat oily fish. Fish like sardines, salmon, and mackerel are swimming in omega-3s and bring a hearty, savory flavor to any dish.


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