the goods
We’re totally bananas for fruit and vegetables. Here’s where we nerd out about nutrition, spill the latest healthy living secrets and obsess over our favorite flavors.
healthy habits | nutrition
The Way We Eat Now
Our shopping and eating habits are always evolving. Ordinarily the process is slow - but in 2020, things changed really fast. Here’s a snapshot of how the global coronavirus outbreak has affected the way we eat, shop for groceries, and think about food today.
sustainability | nutrition
Which plant milk should you choose?
Over the last decade, plant-based milks have grown from a niche ingredient to a global market worth $12 billion. That’s great for consumer choice - but navigating the crowded non-dairy shelf can be daunting. Soy, almond, oat, coconut, rice, pea, hemp: which plant milk is right for you?
healthy habits | sustainability | nutrition
Why coffee is good for you (and when it’s not)
To coincide with the launch of our first coffee smoothie, limited edition mochas, we explore the pros and cons of our morning caffeine fix.
healthy habits | nutrition
How food can boost your mood
Finding ways to cope with stress and anxiety is an urgent priority for many of us. To mark Mental Health Awareness Month, we’re diving into the myriad ways food and nutrition can play a role in keeping you balanced.
kencko kitchen
Best breakfasts for gut health
Start your day with one of these delicious recipes to treat your digestive system to a prebiotic feast.
kencko kitchen | nutrition
Sports nutrition: choosing foods for active bodies
We all know that staying active has massive health benefits. But what’s the best way to nourish your body while you exercise? Our Head of Nutrition, Mallory Gonzales RD, has some advice for you.
sustainability
No more guilt trips: shipping is now carbon-neu...
A quick update from kencko HQ: as of August 2020, our smoothies now come with carbon neutral shipping. Read on to find out more.
nutrition
Five incredible facts about your gut
Looking for cute conversation starters for a first date? Don’t come to us - we’ll just give you weird and wonderful facts about the human digestive system.
healthy habits | nutrition
Fiber is back in fashion
Gut health supplements may be big business, but what your microbiome craves most of all is good, old-fashioned fiber. It's time to give it the attention it deserves.
nutrition
How to read scientific research – and understan...
Want to dig deeper into the science behind nutrition and health? With these five simple tools, you’ll be able to navigate the most daunting research reports with ease.
sustainability | nutrition
Can shelf-stable fruits and vegetables compete ...
If your access to fresh fruits and veggies has been reduced recently, don’t sweat it. There’s enough to worry about without adding fresh veggie FOMO to the list - and you can easily round out your nutritional needs with shelf-stable alternatives.
kencko kitchen | nutrition
What can a registered dietitian do for me?
The team behind kencko’s Nutrition Program answers some common questions about getting professional help with healthy eating.
