Hamiltons
Hamiltons
SPECIAL HOURS
- Breakfast Jun 1 - Aug 14, 8:00 am - 9:30 am
- summer hours
- Dinner Jun 1 - Aug 14, 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
- summer hours
- Brunch Jun 1 - Aug 16, 10:30 am - 1:00 pm
- summer hours
- Lunch Jun 1 - Aug 14, 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
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- Breakfast Served from 8:00 am - 9:30 am
- Brunch 10:30 am - 1:00 pm
- Lunch 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
- Dinner 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Weekly Schedule
- Breakfast Mon-Fri, 7:15 am - 9:30 am
- Brunch Sat-Sun, 10:30 am - 2:00 pm
- Lunch Mon-Fri, 11:00 am - 1:30 pm
- Dinner Sat-Sun, 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Breakfast
wood & stone
Brunch
grate & griddle
Lunch
grate & griddle
leaf & greens
ladle & kettle
butter & sugar
Dinner
grate & griddle
leaf & greens
ladle & kettle
butter & sugar
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FOOD ALLERGIES
Serving Students with Food Allergies and Celiac Disease
The dining services team is well-trained in food allergy awareness and offer a number of options for students with food allergies and celiac disease. This includes communication about and modification to existing menu items, special preparation of menu items, and access to special products as agreed upon with students.
Daily menus for each café can be accessed at beloit-college.cafebonappetit.com. Menu items that are appropriate options for most students with celiac disease are labeled as “made without gluten-containing ingredients” and can be filtered to streamline searching using the dietary preferences filter. Top-9 allergens are included in menu names and/or descriptions whenever possible and ingredient questions can be answered by our trained managers/chefs on-site.
Dining Without the Top-9
We understand that our guests with special dietary needs, albeit food allergies, celiac disease, lactose intolerance, or any other medically necessary diet simply want a safe place to make food choices, quickly. To allow guests to have readily available options that meet their needs, we offer SimplyOASIS — a destination in the café where all meals are prepared without the use of top-9 allergens plus gluten through the sole use of whole foods.
AVOIDING GLUTEN?
The Commons offers a station dedicated to providing meals made without gluten-containing ingredients. The Avoiding Gluten station provides menu choices that are based on ingredients that are naturally gluten-free or are gluten-free alternatives to traditional options. At this station, food is prepared by a trained culinarian, in a separate area of the kitchen, and following specific procedures to minimize risk of cross-contact.
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
For more on eating with a food allergy in our café, visit this page and view the guide on Food Allergies and Celiac Disease at Beloit College below.
For questions about these services or to request food allergy accommodations, students should contact:
Scott Zoellick, General Manager
scott.zoellick@cafebonappetit.com
(608) 363-2927
Learning Enrichment and Disability Services
learning@beloit.edu
(608) 363-2572
Healthy Athletes in the Bon Appétit Kitchen
Pressure is high for competitive collegiate athletes — and it’s no secret that an athlete’s food choices affect their performance on and off the field. Bon Appétit’s Healthy Athletes in the Kitchen provides education to help student athletes bridge the gap between food choices and how to optimize sports performance and post-exercise recovery.
Click here to read more about eating for sports performance — both in and away from the café — with the ultimate goal of improving their athletic performance.
Stay Fresh
Amplifying Queer Voices in Food with Vanessa Parish
QFF Executive Director on their mission to ensure queer food professionals are supported, represented, and connected
Cooking with the Queer Food Foundation
Celebrating community and resilience through two joyful recipes shared by LGBTQ+ chefs
Introducing our 2026 LGBTQ+ Pride Partner
We are proud to support the Queer Food Foundation in building a more inclusive, equitable food industry
Cognitive Crunch: 10 Brain-Boosting Bites
Incorporating these brain-boosting foods can be a delicious way to support cognitive health.
Homemade Blueberry Pepita Granola Bars
These granola bars whip up quickly and will help nourish you for whatever your day might bring.
5 Tips to Build Nourishing Snacks
With a little strategy, snacks can be functional fuel that powers your body and brain.
Baked Falafel with Cucumber Yogurt Tzatziki Dip
Protein and fiber found in garbanzo beans, paired with the probiotics in yogurt, make this meal a win for your gut and your skin.
The Science of Edible Skincare
What you eat can help support skin integrity, hydration, and anti-aging.
10 Stunning Street Foods Across Asia and the Pacific
We’re offering a small taste of the dynamic street foods enjoyed in the vast region
Three Appetizing Street-Style Recipes
Enjoy this collection of recipes inspired by classic street-style bites in India, Vietnam, and Korea
Celebrating Street Food Culture for AAPI Heritage Month
Appreciating the breadth of street foods that prioritize portability, convenience, and accessibility
Celebrating Powerful Food Recovery Partnerships
Highlighting three successful food recovery initiatives across the country
Guiding Our Food Recovery Mission
Sharing best practices for maintaining impactful food donation programs
Stopping Food Waste Today and Everyday
Raising awareness and driving action to reduce food waste in our cafés and beyond
PACK-OUTS, TREATS, & SUBMIT RECIPES
STUDENT GROUP PACK-OUT
Don’t have time to dine in the cafe? Do you have an offsite tournament or activity? We’ve got you covered! Place your order in advance for pack-out meals!
FROM ME TO YOU
Share it! Not sure what to gift your roommate, coworker, or student? We’ve got you covered with easy ordering of these house-made sweet treats. | 48 house in advance notice is appreciated. Thank you!
RECIPES FROM HOME
Whether you’re a student with a favorite recipe you hope to see in the cafe, or a parent wanting to have your student’s favorite home-cooked recipe featured – send it in!
Who knows…YOUR recipe may be featured in the café!
Eat Right — For You
Wellness
When it comes to wellness, Bon Appétit’s focus is on simple, delicious food — that happens to be good for you. To support long-term health, we are bringing more plants to menus every day in a craveable way, while emphasizing healthy cooking techniques. When healthy food tastes good, nourishing your body and mind becomes the easy choice.
Food Allergies
We serve thousands of guests with food allergies and sensitivities safely in our cafés every day. Our chefs, managers, and dietitians work closely with our food-allergic guests to create reasonable solutions to help them eat what they love. If you have questions about eating for your dietary needs in our cafés, reach out to us: we’ll gladly meet with you.
Sustainability
Wellness also includes the health of the animals, the workers, the community, and the Earth. They’re all connected. Bon Appétit has been committed to “food service for a sustainable future” for decades, and we’ve led the food service industry in tackling many important issues, such as cage-free eggs, antibiotics in animal production, and farmworker rights.
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Common Questions
- I’ve been trying to eat a healthier diet. Will I be able to find a healthy food choice in my café?
- Can you tell me how many calories are in the foods in my café?
- How will you handle my concerns about a food allergy?
In honor of our partnership for LGBTQ+ Pride Month, the Queer Food Foundation (QFF) team shared recipes to uplift LGBTQIA+ chefs and build community through food.
Executive Director Vanessa Parish shares, “At QFF, we believe recipes are more than instructions; they’re stories of care and connection. By sharing dishes created by chefs within our community, we celebrate queer creativity, resilience, and the joy of cooking for and with one another.”
Learn more about the stories behind the recipes contributed by the QFF:
1️⃣ Jae Camino`s (he/him) Tamarind Kelp Noodle Salad marries a bright and tangy tamarind dressing with kelp noodles and crisp asparagus. Jae is a plant-based chef and business owner who currently splits his time between Miami and NYC, working in the food industry for over a decade. Although he started in desserts with his award-winning bakery, "Jae`s Sinful Delights," he transitioned to a 100% plant-based lifestyle and now owns PLANTATUDE.
2️⃣ Vanessa Parish (she/her) is a Black, Indigenous, lesbian chef, advocate, and social media producer who has made a significant impact in the culinary world and beyond. She is the Executive Director and Co-Founder of QFF, and her commitment to community empowerment and education extends to other mutual aid initiatives she founded. She shared her recipe for a Chocolate Banana Nut Bread, which is the ultimate comfort bake!
Get these recipes at the link in our bio!
This LGBTQ+ Pride Month, Bon Appétit Management Company is proud to partner with the Queer Food Foundation (QFF)! 🏳️🌈
QFF is committed to working across the food system to build a more inclusive, equitable food industry. Here`s just some of what they do:
➡️ Create a platform for LGBTQIA+ people in food — from farmworkers and gardeners to
sommeliers and waitstaff — to promote, protect, and fund queer food spaces.
➡️ Offer direct aid to Black queer and trans individuals experiencing food insecurity through the QFF’s Queer Food Fund.
➡️ Maintain their Queer Food Directory, which is a resource for industry professionals to connect, create opportunities, and build community.
➡️ Partner with organizations to host collaborative, engaging events, such as the Queer All Year initiative with the James Beard Foundation, which encourages ongoing partnerships rather than short-term collabs.
➡️ Support LGBTQ+ folks through financial aid initiatives and nationwide donation drives, e.g., establishing emergency funds for food spaces that have experienced hate crimes and stocking community fridges.
Bon Appétit is honored to partner with the Queer Food Foundation to amplify queer voices and support their mission in building a more inclusive food future.
These are the best foods to snack on for maximum brain power (from avid snack lovers & dietitians).
🥑 Call us boring but avocado toast and adding avocados to smoothies is still delicious and nourishing.
🔵 Snack on blueberries as is or and add them to yogurt or oatmeal.
🥜 Try adding walnuts to your trail mix for extra crunch (and better cognitive function).
🌱 Crisp up some cooked lentils and toss them in your fave spices for a fun, crunchy snack.
🟣 Make a roasted beet hummus and munch away with whole wheat crackers or vegetables
🟡 Add turmeric to your smoothies or eggs for a dose of curcurmin, an anti-inflammatory.
☕ Drink a cup of coffee with a milk of your choice for caffeine and antioxidants.
🍫 Enjoy a chunk from a dark chocolate bar (70% or more cacao content) to improve attentiveness.
We think pickles make everything better, and it isn`t just because they are good for your gut! 🥒 (You have to believe us. Please.) Here`s why:
1️⃣ They`re delicious on a sandwich. And it doesn`t just have to be pickled cucumbers! A pickled onion is honestly the best move here.
2️⃣ They`re a perfect midnight snack, whether or not you choose to use a fork.
3️⃣ Add them to your next girl dinner. ✅
4️⃣ They help with your gut health (we had to include this for the dietitians to be happy).
5️⃣ Plus, if you have produce that might go bad soon, you can always pickle it to prevent it from going to a landfill! (Look at you go, you food waste fighter!)
Spring is the perfect time to get outside and do things again. 🌻 Here`s what`s on our bucket list:
✔️ Go for a walk a few times a week
✔️ Plant a small garden (or even just a single herb!)
✔️ Take a fitness class
✔️ Read under your favorite tree 🌳
✔️ Stop scrolling and go outside (let this post be your sign!)
✔️ Eat breakfast every morning
✔️ Skip on meat once a week
✔️ Maximize sun exposure (but you should still use sunscreen in the spring) ☀️
✔️ Have a picnic with friends (be the one who brings a big jar of pickles)
✔️ Eat more fruits and vegetables... for fibermaxxing reasons.
Is your gut health key to glowing skin?
Your skin is your body`s largest organ, acting as a frontline defense for your immune system while maintaining your body temperature and helping you sense potential dangers like sharp objects or hot surfaces.
Your gut and skin are deeply intertwined through metabolic, immune, and hormonal pathways, meaning that if your gut health is off, your skin`s equilibrium can be disrupted leading to everything from acne to eczema.
A diverse and balanced gut microbiome can help you regulate inflammation (ahem, acne), strengthen your skin barrier, and support healthy immune responses. Here are key foods to help you support your gut health:
➡️ Onions, asparagus, barley, and oats are rich in prebiotics
➡️ Yogurt, sauerkraut, kimchi, and pickle boast a lot of probiotics
Enjoy more of these foods and your body will do the rest! Holistic gut support may be an effective way to get that glow others pay hundreds of dollars for. 🌟
Did you know that what you eat has a huge impact on your skin? Explore the science of edible skincare (and, no, we don`t mean edible lip gloss 👄) to keep your skin firm, hydrated, and glowing. 🌟
1️⃣ Befriend your collagen by adding more bell peppers, strawberries, citrus, broccoli, and kiwi to your day-to-day meals. These foods contain a key antioxidant (Vitamin C) to synthesize collagen and protect you from UV-damage.
2️⃣ Protect your lipid layer with almonds, sunflower seeds, spinach, and avocados (Vitamin E). These foods help neutralize free radicals and support your natural oil barrier.
3️⃣ Moisturize. Hydrate your skin with water- and electrolyte-rich foods like cucumbers, watermelon, oranges, coconut water, and leafy greens.
4️⃣ Soften your skin with fatty acids found in salmon, chia seeds, flaxseeds, and walnuts (omega-3s). These may also help protect against acne!
5️⃣ Repair your skin with pumpkin seeds, lentils, chickpeas, cashews, and oysters. These foods are rich in a mineral (Zinc) that helps control inflammation and boost skin barrier function.
6️⃣ Hyaluronic acid isn`t just in pricey serums — your body can produce it with the right "precursors." Include more bone broth, soy, root vegetables, citrus, and leafy greens to produce your own elasticity boosting hydration!
7️⃣ Prevent skin aging with polyphenols found in berries, green tea, dark chocolate, olive oil, and red grapes! These antioxidants help protect the skin from sun damage and support your gut microbiome, which plays an important role in skin health.
Be skin savvy at snack time with these ideas:
🍓 Chia pudding with berries and walnuts
🫑 Hummus with bell pepper strips
🍌 Spinach, banana, avocado, and green tea smoothie
Get another taste of street foods for AAPI Heritage Month! This broad cross section of cultural foods ranges from the street stalls of Seoul to the islands of Hawai`i:
🇰🇷 Tteokbokki are chewy rice cakes in a gochujang-based sauce, a well-known Korean fermented chili paste. The comforting snack is often topped with boiled eggs, fish cakes, and scallions.
🌺 Spam musubi is a simple yet iconic handheld bite made with a slice of grilled Spam on top of sticky rice, which is held together with a strip of nori. It was invented in Hawai’i following World War II, representing the lasting legacy of American wartime rations and the influence of Japanese culinary traditions on local Hawaiian foods.
🇵🇭 Banana cue, a popular afternoon snack in the Philippines, features starchy yet sweet Saba bananas deep-fried and coated in caramelized brown sugar, served on skewers.
🇹🇭 Thailand`s Som tam is a vibrant and fresh green papaya salad with a balanced flavor of spicy, sour, sweet, and salty.
🇲🇾 Roti canai is a flaky, layered flatbread often served with lentils or curry for dipping. The flatbread reflects the history of Muslim communities from India migrating to Malaysia in the late 1800s and is now a staple of Malaysian cuisine.
Looking to try your hand making street food at home? Check out street food recipes inspired by our Bon Appétit chefs at the link in our bio!
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In honor of our partnership for LGBTQ+ Pride Month, the Queer Food Foundation (QFF) team shared recipes to uplift LGBTQIA+ chefs and build community through food.
Executive Director Vanessa Parish shares, “At QFF, we believe recipes are more than instructions; they’re stories of care and connection. By sharing dishes created by chefs within our community, we celebrate queer creativity, resilience, and the joy of cooking for and with one another.”
Learn more about the stories behind the recipes contributed by the QFF:
1️⃣ Jae Camino`s (he/him) Tamarind Kelp Noodle Salad marries a bright and tangy tamarind dressing with kelp noodles and crisp asparagus. Jae is a plant-based chef and business owner who currently splits his time between Miami and NYC, working in the food industry for over a decade. Although he started in desserts with his award-winning bakery, "Jae`s Sinful Delights," he transitioned to a 100% plant-based lifestyle and now owns PLANTATUDE.
2️⃣ Vanessa Parish (she/her) is a Black, Indigenous, lesbian chef, advocate, and social media producer who has made a significant impact in the culinary world and beyond. She is the Executive Director and Co-Founder of QFF, and her commitment to community empowerment and education extends to other mutual aid initiatives she founded. She shared her recipe for a Chocolate Banana Nut Bread, which is the ultimate comfort bake!
Get these recipes at the link in our bio!
In honor of our partnership for LGBTQ+ Pride Month, the Queer Food Foundation (QFF) team shared recipes to uplift LGBTQIA+ chefs and build community through food.
Executive Director Vanessa Parish shares, “At QFF, we believe recipes are more than instructions; they’re stories of care and connection. By sharing dishes created by chefs within our community, we celebrate queer creativity, resilience, and the joy of cooking for and with one another.”
Learn more about the stories behind the recipes contributed by the QFF:
1️⃣ Jae Camino`s (he/him) Tamarind Kelp Noodle Salad marries a bright and tangy tamarind dressing with kelp noodles and crisp asparagus. Jae is a plant-based chef and business owner who currently splits his time between Miami and NYC, working in the food industry for over a decade. Although he started in desserts with his award-winning bakery, "Jae`s Sinful Delights," he transitioned to a 100% plant-based lifestyle and now owns PLANTATUDE.
2️⃣ Vanessa Parish (she/her) is a Black, Indigenous, lesbian chef, advocate, and social media producer who has made a significant impact in the culinary world and beyond. She is the Executive Director and Co-Founder of QFF, and her commitment to community empowerment and education extends to other mutual aid initiatives she founded. She shared her recipe for a Chocolate Banana Nut Bread, which is the ultimate comfort bake!
Get these recipes at the link in our bio! ...
This LGBTQ+ Pride Month, Bon Appétit Management Company is proud to partner with the Queer Food Foundation (QFF)! 🏳️🌈
QFF is committed to working across the food system to build a more inclusive, equitable food industry. Here`s just some of what they do:
➡️ Create a platform for LGBTQIA+ people in food — from farmworkers and gardeners to
sommeliers and waitstaff — to promote, protect, and fund queer food spaces.
➡️ Offer direct aid to Black queer and trans individuals experiencing food insecurity through the QFF’s Queer Food Fund.
➡️ Maintain their Queer Food Directory, which is a resource for industry professionals to connect, create opportunities, and build community.
➡️ Partner with organizations to host collaborative, engaging events, such as the Queer All Year initiative with the James Beard Foundation, which encourages ongoing partnerships rather than short-term collabs.
➡️ Support LGBTQ+ folks through financial aid initiatives and nationwide donation drives, e.g., establishing emergency funds for food spaces that have experienced hate crimes and stocking community fridges.
Bon Appétit is honored to partner with the Queer Food Foundation to amplify queer voices and support their mission in building a more inclusive food future.
This LGBTQ+ Pride Month, Bon Appétit Management Company is proud to partner with the Queer Food Foundation (QFF)! 🏳️🌈
QFF is committed to working across the food system to build a more inclusive, equitable food industry. Here`s just some of what they do:
➡️ Create a platform for LGBTQIA+ people in food — from farmworkers and gardeners to
sommeliers and waitstaff — to promote, protect, and fund queer food spaces.
➡️ Offer direct aid to Black queer and trans individuals experiencing food insecurity through the QFF’s Queer Food Fund.
➡️ Maintain their Queer Food Directory, which is a resource for industry professionals to connect, create opportunities, and build community.
➡️ Partner with organizations to host collaborative, engaging events, such as the Queer All Year initiative with the James Beard Foundation, which encourages ongoing partnerships rather than short-term collabs.
➡️ Support LGBTQ+ folks through financial aid initiatives and nationwide donation drives, e.g., establishing emergency funds for food spaces that have experienced hate crimes and stocking community fridges.
Bon Appétit is honored to partner with the Queer Food Foundation to amplify queer voices and support their mission in building a more inclusive food future. ...
These are the best foods to snack on for maximum brain power (from avid snack lovers & dietitians).
🥑 Call us boring but avocado toast and adding avocados to smoothies is still delicious and nourishing.
🔵 Snack on blueberries as is or and add them to yogurt or oatmeal.
🥜 Try adding walnuts to your trail mix for extra crunch (and better cognitive function).
🌱 Crisp up some cooked lentils and toss them in your fave spices for a fun, crunchy snack.
🟣 Make a roasted beet hummus and munch away with whole wheat crackers or vegetables
🟡 Add turmeric to your smoothies or eggs for a dose of curcurmin, an anti-inflammatory.
☕ Drink a cup of coffee with a milk of your choice for caffeine and antioxidants.
🍫 Enjoy a chunk from a dark chocolate bar (70% or more cacao content) to improve attentiveness.
These are the best foods to snack on for maximum brain power (from avid snack lovers & dietitians).
🥑 Call us boring but avocado toast and adding avocados to smoothies is still delicious and nourishing.
🔵 Snack on blueberries as is or and add them to yogurt or oatmeal.
🥜 Try adding walnuts to your trail mix for extra crunch (and better cognitive function).
🌱 Crisp up some cooked lentils and toss them in your fave spices for a fun, crunchy snack.
🟣 Make a roasted beet hummus and munch away with whole wheat crackers or vegetables
🟡 Add turmeric to your smoothies or eggs for a dose of curcurmin, an anti-inflammatory.
☕ Drink a cup of coffee with a milk of your choice for caffeine and antioxidants.
🍫 Enjoy a chunk from a dark chocolate bar (70% or more cacao content) to improve attentiveness. ...
We think pickles make everything better, and it isn`t just because they are good for your gut! 🥒 (You have to believe us. Please.) Here`s why:
1️⃣ They`re delicious on a sandwich. And it doesn`t just have to be pickled cucumbers! A pickled onion is honestly the best move here.
2️⃣ They`re a perfect midnight snack, whether or not you choose to use a fork.
3️⃣ Add them to your next girl dinner. ✅
4️⃣ They help with your gut health (we had to include this for the dietitians to be happy).
5️⃣ Plus, if you have produce that might go bad soon, you can always pickle it to prevent it from going to a landfill! (Look at you go, you food waste fighter!)
We think pickles make everything better, and it isn`t just because they are good for your gut! 🥒 (You have to believe us. Please.) Here`s why:
1️⃣ They`re delicious on a sandwich. And it doesn`t just have to be pickled cucumbers! A pickled onion is honestly the best move here.
2️⃣ They`re a perfect midnight snack, whether or not you choose to use a fork.
3️⃣ Add them to your next girl dinner. ✅
4️⃣ They help with your gut health (we had to include this for the dietitians to be happy).
5️⃣ Plus, if you have produce that might go bad soon, you can always pickle it to prevent it from going to a landfill! (Look at you go, you food waste fighter!) ...
Spring is the perfect time to get outside and do things again. 🌻 Here`s what`s on our bucket list:
✔️ Go for a walk a few times a week
✔️ Plant a small garden (or even just a single herb!)
✔️ Take a fitness class
✔️ Read under your favorite tree 🌳
✔️ Stop scrolling and go outside (let this post be your sign!)
✔️ Eat breakfast every morning
✔️ Skip on meat once a week
✔️ Maximize sun exposure (but you should still use sunscreen in the spring) ☀️
✔️ Have a picnic with friends (be the one who brings a big jar of pickles)
✔️ Eat more fruits and vegetables... for fibermaxxing reasons.
Spring is the perfect time to get outside and do things again. 🌻 Here`s what`s on our bucket list:
✔️ Go for a walk a few times a week
✔️ Plant a small garden (or even just a single herb!)
✔️ Take a fitness class
✔️ Read under your favorite tree 🌳
✔️ Stop scrolling and go outside (let this post be your sign!)
✔️ Eat breakfast every morning
✔️ Skip on meat once a week
✔️ Maximize sun exposure (but you should still use sunscreen in the spring) ☀️
✔️ Have a picnic with friends (be the one who brings a big jar of pickles)
✔️ Eat more fruits and vegetables... for fibermaxxing reasons. ...
Is your gut health key to glowing skin?
Your skin is your body`s largest organ, acting as a frontline defense for your immune system while maintaining your body temperature and helping you sense potential dangers like sharp objects or hot surfaces.
Your gut and skin are deeply intertwined through metabolic, immune, and hormonal pathways, meaning that if your gut health is off, your skin`s equilibrium can be disrupted leading to everything from acne to eczema.
A diverse and balanced gut microbiome can help you regulate inflammation (ahem, acne), strengthen your skin barrier, and support healthy immune responses. Here are key foods to help you support your gut health:
➡️ Onions, asparagus, barley, and oats are rich in prebiotics
➡️ Yogurt, sauerkraut, kimchi, and pickle boast a lot of probiotics
Enjoy more of these foods and your body will do the rest! Holistic gut support may be an effective way to get that glow others pay hundreds of dollars for. 🌟
Is your gut health key to glowing skin?
Your skin is your body`s largest organ, acting as a frontline defense for your immune system while maintaining your body temperature and helping you sense potential dangers like sharp objects or hot surfaces.
Your gut and skin are deeply intertwined through metabolic, immune, and hormonal pathways, meaning that if your gut health is off, your skin`s equilibrium can be disrupted leading to everything from acne to eczema.
A diverse and balanced gut microbiome can help you regulate inflammation (ahem, acne), strengthen your skin barrier, and support healthy immune responses. Here are key foods to help you support your gut health:
➡️ Onions, asparagus, barley, and oats are rich in prebiotics
➡️ Yogurt, sauerkraut, kimchi, and pickle boast a lot of probiotics
Enjoy more of these foods and your body will do the rest! Holistic gut support may be an effective way to get that glow others pay hundreds of dollars for. 🌟 ...
Did you know that what you eat has a huge impact on your skin? Explore the science of edible skincare (and, no, we don`t mean edible lip gloss 👄) to keep your skin firm, hydrated, and glowing. 🌟
1️⃣ Befriend your collagen by adding more bell peppers, strawberries, citrus, broccoli, and kiwi to your day-to-day meals. These foods contain a key antioxidant (Vitamin C) to synthesize collagen and protect you from UV-damage.
2️⃣ Protect your lipid layer with almonds, sunflower seeds, spinach, and avocados (Vitamin E). These foods help neutralize free radicals and support your natural oil barrier.
3️⃣ Moisturize. Hydrate your skin with water- and electrolyte-rich foods like cucumbers, watermelon, oranges, coconut water, and leafy greens.
4️⃣ Soften your skin with fatty acids found in salmon, chia seeds, flaxseeds, and walnuts (omega-3s). These may also help protect against acne!
5️⃣ Repair your skin with pumpkin seeds, lentils, chickpeas, cashews, and oysters. These foods are rich in a mineral (Zinc) that helps control inflammation and boost skin barrier function.
6️⃣ Hyaluronic acid isn`t just in pricey serums — your body can produce it with the right "precursors." Include more bone broth, soy, root vegetables, citrus, and leafy greens to produce your own elasticity boosting hydration!
7️⃣ Prevent skin aging with polyphenols found in berries, green tea, dark chocolate, olive oil, and red grapes! These antioxidants help protect the skin from sun damage and support your gut microbiome, which plays an important role in skin health.
Be skin savvy at snack time with these ideas:
🍓 Chia pudding with berries and walnuts
🫑 Hummus with bell pepper strips
🍌 Spinach, banana, avocado, and green tea smoothie
Did you know that what you eat has a huge impact on your skin? Explore the science of edible skincare (and, no, we don`t mean edible lip gloss 👄) to keep your skin firm, hydrated, and glowing. 🌟
1️⃣ Befriend your collagen by adding more bell peppers, strawberries, citrus, broccoli, and kiwi to your day-to-day meals. These foods contain a key antioxidant (Vitamin C) to synthesize collagen and protect you from UV-damage.
2️⃣ Protect your lipid layer with almonds, sunflower seeds, spinach, and avocados (Vitamin E). These foods help neutralize free radicals and support your natural oil barrier.
3️⃣ Moisturize. Hydrate your skin with water- and electrolyte-rich foods like cucumbers, watermelon, oranges, coconut water, and leafy greens.
4️⃣ Soften your skin with fatty acids found in salmon, chia seeds, flaxseeds, and walnuts (omega-3s). These may also help protect against acne!
5️⃣ Repair your skin with pumpkin seeds, lentils, chickpeas, cashews, and oysters. These foods are rich in a mineral (Zinc) that helps control inflammation and boost skin barrier function.
6️⃣ Hyaluronic acid isn`t just in pricey serums — your body can produce it with the right "precursors." Include more bone broth, soy, root vegetables, citrus, and leafy greens to produce your own elasticity boosting hydration!
7️⃣ Prevent skin aging with polyphenols found in berries, green tea, dark chocolate, olive oil, and red grapes! These antioxidants help protect the skin from sun damage and support your gut microbiome, which plays an important role in skin health.
Be skin savvy at snack time with these ideas:
🍓 Chia pudding with berries and walnuts
🫑 Hummus with bell pepper strips
🍌 Spinach, banana, avocado, and green tea smoothie ...
Get another taste of street foods for AAPI Heritage Month! This broad cross section of cultural foods ranges from the street stalls of Seoul to the islands of Hawai`i:
🇰🇷 Tteokbokki are chewy rice cakes in a gochujang-based sauce, a well-known Korean fermented chili paste. The comforting snack is often topped with boiled eggs, fish cakes, and scallions.
🌺 Spam musubi is a simple yet iconic handheld bite made with a slice of grilled Spam on top of sticky rice, which is held together with a strip of nori. It was invented in Hawai’i following World War II, representing the lasting legacy of American wartime rations and the influence of Japanese culinary traditions on local Hawaiian foods.
🇵🇭 Banana cue, a popular afternoon snack in the Philippines, features starchy yet sweet Saba bananas deep-fried and coated in caramelized brown sugar, served on skewers.
🇹🇭 Thailand`s Som tam is a vibrant and fresh green papaya salad with a balanced flavor of spicy, sour, sweet, and salty.
🇲🇾 Roti canai is a flaky, layered flatbread often served with lentils or curry for dipping. The flatbread reflects the history of Muslim communities from India migrating to Malaysia in the late 1800s and is now a staple of Malaysian cuisine.
Looking to try your hand making street food at home? Check out street food recipes inspired by our Bon Appétit chefs at the link in our bio!
Get another taste of street foods for AAPI Heritage Month! This broad cross section of cultural foods ranges from the street stalls of Seoul to the islands of Hawai`i:
🇰🇷 Tteokbokki are chewy rice cakes in a gochujang-based sauce, a well-known Korean fermented chili paste. The comforting snack is often topped with boiled eggs, fish cakes, and scallions.
🌺 Spam musubi is a simple yet iconic handheld bite made with a slice of grilled Spam on top of sticky rice, which is held together with a strip of nori. It was invented in Hawai’i following World War II, representing the lasting legacy of American wartime rations and the influence of Japanese culinary traditions on local Hawaiian foods.
🇵🇭 Banana cue, a popular afternoon snack in the Philippines, features starchy yet sweet Saba bananas deep-fried and coated in caramelized brown sugar, served on skewers.
🇹🇭 Thailand`s Som tam is a vibrant and fresh green papaya salad with a balanced flavor of spicy, sour, sweet, and salty.
🇲🇾 Roti canai is a flaky, layered flatbread often served with lentils or curry for dipping. The flatbread reflects the history of Muslim communities from India migrating to Malaysia in the late 1800s and is now a staple of Malaysian cuisine.
Looking to try your hand making street food at home? Check out street food recipes inspired by our Bon Appétit chefs at the link in our bio! ...