Plates with Purpose: Dishes that de-stress, delight, and deliver

Written By Amy Byxbe

             We expect a lot out of our food. We look to it to fuel our day, help us celebrate special occasions, and renew our spirits after a long day. Somehow, food always delivers. Today’s customers want even more: dishes that ramp up productivity, dial down stress, and fit their dietary needs. Serving up multitasking menus lets your dining program hit refresh on customer expectations to help them go big without going home.

  • Mind Over Menu – Forget supplements promising sharper minds and better focus—your dining locations can deliver brainpower in delicious form. Offering Bento Box-inspired meal options like omega-3-rich fish for mental sharpness (1) and quinoa salad and blueberries for sustained energy. These flexible, brain-friendly foods are easy to swap in—no chemistry degree required.

  • Hakuna Frittata – The pandemic inspired many of us toward personal improvement – whether that looked like learning to bake or discovering new ways to reduce stress. There’s no reason to ditch those healthy habits now that the pandemic is over. Keep customers happy and healthy by featuring foods that support immunity and tame stress. Citrus, turmeric, and spinach aren’t just tasty—they actively align your offerings with customer wellness priorities.(2)

  • Keep Calm and Custom On - The dietary needs landscape is constantly evolving, and customers increasingly expect menus that are tailored like a bespoke suit. Becoming the Savile Row of dietary plan options can include offering DIY functional food bars that have clearly labeled, nutrient-rich choices to empower customers to effortlessly ditch dairy, go gluten-free, or meet other dietary needs.

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1.      Dighriri, I. M., Alsubaie, A. M., Hakami, F. M., Hamithi, D. M., Alshekh, M. M., Khobrani, F. A., Dalak, F., Hakami, A. A., Alsueaadi, E. H., Alsaawi, L. S., Alshammari, S. F., Alqahtani, A. S., Alawi, I. A., Aljuaid, A. A., & Tawhari, M. Q. (2022). Effects of omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids on Brain Functions: A systematic review. Cureus, 14(10). https://doi.org/10.7759/cureus.30091

 2.      Jagetia, G. C., & Aggarwal, B. B. (2007). "Spicing up" of the immune system by curcumin. Journal of Clinical Immunology, 27(1), 19–35. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10875-006-9066-7

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