Here at BumbleBar, we love sesame seeds! That might seem like a no brainer but we really can’t get enough of them. Besides being a great option for a gluten free energy bar, sesame seeds are calcium-rich and help build strong bones. Sesame seeds contain three times as much calcium as an equivalent amount of milk. And studies show that sesamin, a lignan found only in sesame seeds, is a strong antioxidant that fights free radicals and helps with your cholesterol.
Inspired By More Than Honey
July 18, 2013 by
Last night, some of us at BumbleBar attended a local showing of the film, More Than Honey. We were blown away by some of the facts presented to us. Here at BumbleBar, we’ve been confusing vegans since 1995. Due to the bees on our packaging, it is a common misconception that BumbleBars contain honey. However, as our goal is to promote agricultural practices, the bee icon opens a dialogue about the positive benefits of farming. Not only do those cute Bumble Bees pollinate the plants that are responsible for many of our ingredients, especially almonds, but they are also the first animal affected by pesticides and herbicides.
Last night while watching More Than Honey, we learned that depending on the world region, 50% to 90% of all local bees have disappeared, and this epidemic is still spreading from beehive to beehive – all over the planet. It is a phenomenon scientists are calling “colony collapse disorder.”
While we’re very passionate about farming, we are by no means experts on the current bee epidemic. Instead, we’d like to provide you with resources to learn with us and continue this conversation.
There’s No Wrong Way to Eat a Vegan, Gluten Free BumbleBar
July 3, 2013 by
A big thanks to this weeks guest blogger, Abby Heugel. Abby is a magazine editor and writer by day and as the sun goes down writes one of the funniest blogs you will be lucky enough to read. Below, Abby opens a window for us into her unique relationship with food and BumbleBars. She loves vegan bars!
Hello! I’m Abby, a blogger, a vegan and a dedicated BumbleBar fan for more than a decade. Considering a) how selective I am with my food and b) I can’t even commit to a hair color for more than a year, that’s really saying something.
Live in the sunshine. Swim the sea. Drink the wild air. -Emerson
June 21, 2013 by
What is your next adventure? Share it with us and make it come true! Happy Summer Solstice! With the extra daylight you’ve been given today we want to encourage you to spend a bit of that time dreaming of your next adventure.
Give Back to The Earth with BumbleBar
March 27, 2013 by
Ethical Sourcing and sustainability are two of the driving pillars here at BumbleBar. It’s why we’re here and able to do what we love.
BumbleBar + The Northwest Yoga Conference
March 16, 2013 by
Downward Dogs and Birds of Paradise fueled through the weekend with the support of BumbleBar last weekend. We, in turn, wanted to take a moment to thank the Northwest Yoga Conference for letting us be present at such a fantastic event.
Authentic Chai Tea Recipe
February 27, 2013 by
Here’s a Chai Tea recipe from Northeast India, courtesy of our marketing manager Mary Jantsch. After spending three months in India she learned that chai is the Hindi word for tea so in English we’re really saying ‘tea tea’.
It is absolutely delicious and a perfect winter drink. Let us know if you have a different variation, we’d love to try it!
BumbleBar Sessions: Small Planet s
February 4, 2013 by
Welcome to our new monthly profile of local Northwest companies living out missions consistent to BumbleBar’s.
We’d like to introduce you to “Tofu Phil” Spiegel, Creator and Owner of Small Planet s.
Watch our interview with Tofu Phil to learn more about the history and origin of tofu, why it is important to handcraft and the meaning behind ‘you are what you eat’.
What Makes You Thrive? — A Note From Our Intern
December 6, 2012 by
As the holiday season starts to take over, Mary (our intern), encourages you to take a look at what makes you happy. What Makes You Thrive?
My family has taught me to surround myself with people who challenge me, people that make me better. People that teach you the importance of sunflower seeds on canoe trips, communication through silence on a hiking trail, the joy of drinking coffee with the sunrise, the happiness and friendship of a loyal dog, and to never forget that mountains are the playground for adults.
