The Truth About Seed Oils and How to Prioritize Protein with Nicolas Jammet

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Jan 31, 2024

Nicolas Jammet, Co-Founder of Sweetgreen, talks about their decision to remove seed oils from their meals and the importance of transparency in the food industry. They discuss the benefits of extra virgin olive oil and avocado oil compared to seed oils, as well as the evolution of Sweetgreen's menu and the introduction of protein plates. They also emphasize the significance of prioritizing protein, their partnerships with regenerative farming practices, and the importance of personalizing one's diet for overall well-being.

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Introduction

00:00 • 3min

The Nuanced Debate on Seed Oils and Health

03:15 • 2min

Shift to Extra Virgin Olive Oil and Avocado Oil, and the Importance of Transparency in Food

05:01 • 5min

The Importance of Oils in Food Preparation

10:04 • 17min

The Evolution of Sweetgreen's Menu and the Introduction of Protein Plates

26:59 • 5min

Prioritizing Protein at Sweetgreen

32:15 • 25min

Partnerships and Core Principles in Eating

57:04 • 2min

Personalized Diet and Overall Well-being

58:54 • 10min

Exploring Automation and Optimizing the Restaurant Experience

01:09:09 • 19min

This episode is brought to you by Bioptimizers, Cozy Earth, and Sweetgreen.

When we hear "fast food," we often picture highly processed, questionably sourced ingredients. But in our hectic lives, we crave quick, wholesome options that boost longevity instead of fueling disease. Meet Nicolas Jammet, one of the masterminds behind Sweetgreen—a game-changing solution now thriving in countless locations nationwide.

Today on The Dhru Purohit Podcast, Dhru sits down with Nicolas Jammet, Co-Founder and Chief Concept Officer of Sweetgreen, a healthy fast food restaurant that prides itself on creating quality food. Nicolas shares how and why Sweetgreen came about and why it was Sweetgreen’s mission to focus on creating with transparency. He also shares why Sweetgreen decided to shift away from seed oils and focus on quality fats and how Sweetgreen continues to be an innovator in the restaurant space.

Nicolas is the Co-Founder & Chief Concept Officer of Sweetgreen, the mission-driven restaurant brand that serves healthy food at scale. Sweetgreen’s vision is to be as ubiquitous as traditional fast food but far more transparent and honest. Nicolas has been recognized as a key innovator in food and business and was named Fast Company’s “Most Creative People in Business.”

In this episode, Dhru and Nicolas dive into (audio version / Apple Subscriber version):

The shocking decision behind removing seed oils from Sweetgreen’s meals (2:24 / 2:24)
Are seed oils harmful (3:52 / 3:52)
Innovation in the fast food industry space (19:20 / 16:43)
The customer response from an innovative decision (23:30 / 21:08)
The importance of high-quality protein and the benefits of eating protein (25:50 / 23:15)
Working with regenerative growers (47:46 / 43:08)
Collaboration with farmers (51:30 / 47:02)
Avoiding sugar in dressings (54:35 / 50:05)
Choosing the appropriate grains for Sweetgreen’s menu (56:52 / 52:00)
Core health principles (58:40 / 53:54)
The why behind building Sweetgreen (1:03:35 / 58:00)
The future of Sweetgreen (1:09:00 / 1:04:32)
Advice for entrepreneurs ( 1:14:38 / 1:09:55)

For more on Nicolas, follow him on Instagram and @nicolasjammet on Twitter/X.

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