Sweetgreen Founder: Switching From Seed Oils To Olive Oil, Using Grass Fed Meat & Making Healthy Food Accessible

Published: April 22, 2024, 7 a.m.

b"Ep. #92 On today\\u2019s episode of Pursuit of Wellness, I am joined by Sweetgreen\\u2019s co-founder Nicolas Jammet. He explains how a senior project transformed into a nationwide movement aimed at redefining fast food through transparent, nutritious offerings. Nicolas highlights the evolution of Sweetgreen's menu, which emphasizes protein-rich dishes and the use of wholesome ingredients like extra virgin olive oil. He also shares insights into his personal wellness journey and how significant life events like marriage and fatherhood have influenced his health perspective. Together, we discuss Sweetgreen's commitment to soil health, seasonal menus, and its mission to expand access to wholesome food, laying the groundwork for a sustainable future.\\nLeave Me a Message - click here!\\nFor Mari\\u2019s Instagram click here!\\nFor Pursuit of Wellness Podcast\\u2019s Instagram click here!\\nFor Mari\\u2019s Newsletter click here!\\nFor Nicolas Jammet\\u2019s Instagram click here!\\nFor Sweetgreen's Website click here!\\nFor Sweetgreen\\u2019s Instagram click here!\\nFor POW Brand Promo Codes click here!\\n\\nSponsored By:\\n\\nBite is offering our listeners 20% off your first order. Go to trybite.com/POW or use code POW at checkout to claim this deal\\n\\nGo to eightsleep.com/pow to save $200 off the Pod by Eight Sleep\\n\\nVisit Carawayhome.com/PURSUIT to take advantage of this limited-time offer for 10% off your next purchase\\n\\n\\nTopics Discussed:\\n\\n02:45 - The story of Sweetgreen\\n\\n05:46 - Challenges of scaling a business\\n\\n10:06 - Shift in trends with customers\\xa0\\n\\n16:35 - Customer faves\\n\\n18:13 - Removing seed oils from Sweetgreen\\n\\n22:47 - Adding steak to the menu\\xa0\\n\\n24:19 - Thoughts on diet and nutrition trends\\n\\n27:55 - Sweetgreen\\u2019s 230 locations\\xa0\\n\\n30:46 - Nicolas Jammet\\u2019s personal health journey\\xa0\\n\\n33:20 - Maintaining health while being a parent\\xa0\\n\\n34:43 - Nutrition during fertility\\xa0\\n\\n37:02 - Sweetgreen\\u2019s supply chain team\\n\\n41:06 - Focus on protein plates and opening new locations\\n\\n42:16 - Having a strong connection with your food"