KG Food Company

01/01/2026

New podcast with the great Thor Hanson is here! Thor is an award winning author and conservation biologist who has traveled across the globe, featured in PBS and NPR, and he shares exploration and discoveries of the world, starting from our own backyards! Must listen episode!

Listen on Apple, Spotify, Youtube, or any of your favorite podcast apps!

Key Topics
* Curiosity is the key to nature connection—start by taking down mental “filters” and observing like a child.
* Sitting still in any green space (even a park or backyard) reveals surprising wildlife and patterns.
* Nighttime exploration with a narrow-beam flashlight focuses attention and uncovers hidden worlds.
* Naming what you see (via apps like iNaturalist or Merlin) helps categorize “normal” so unusual things stand out.
* Backyard observations contribute to real science—citizen data helps track birds, blooms, pollinators, and more.
* Each season offers unique discoveries: spring migration, winter tracks in snow, crepuscular “changing of the guard.”
* Tool use and culture exist in animals (e.g., cockatoos learning garbage-can tricks with regional styles).
* Nature exposure has proven health benefits—you can even get a “nature prescription” in many states.

12/29/2025

New podcast with is up on all podcast platforms including Apple, Spotify, YouTube and more!

Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/energy-pod-cast/id1858747281?i=1000742602299

YouTube: https://youtu.be/CTNAb__sgrc?si=rJlS73NQ1iQSDeOH

12/29/2025

Now that the holidays are up, here’s the latest podcast episode with on our Energy Pod Cast. You can check out the new episode on Spotify, Apple, YouTube or any podcast platform you have.

Topics covered:
• Sitting is the new ‘smoking’: 10–16+ hours daily shortens hip flexors/abs, weakens glutes/hamstrings, causing poor posture and chronic pain.
• The body remodels: Prolonged sitting makes imbalances “normal,” misaligning joints.
• Fix imbalances: Stretch tight muscles (hip flexors, quads, chest) and strengthen weak ones (glutes, hamstrings, upper back).
• Exercise boosts brain: 11–20 minutes primes faster processing, memory recall, and learning (per 2018 CDC guidelines).
• Complex moves enhance cognition: Multi-joint exercises like squats/deadlifts/presses build neuroplasticity and hippocampal cells under stress.
• Desk fixes: Try sit-to-stands, push-ups, and 2–4 minute stretch/strengthen breaks daily.
• Red flags: Chronic low back/knee pain, poor squatting, or easy fatigue signal action needed.
• Kids need it: Skipping recess/PE reduces focus; movement preps brains for complex learning.

12/19/2025

Energy Pods featured in holiday gift guide on MSN. Great stocking stuffer for anyone looking to up their chocolate game:

Celebrate every gathering with thoughtful gifts that bring warmth, ease, and a touch of holiday magic. This curated collection highlights crowd-pleasing hosting essentials, cozy home upgrades, and little luxuries that make every space feel special. Whether you're thanking a gracious host or brighten...

12/17/2025

It was inspirational to have Justin from .your.couch join us on the Energy Pod Cast to talk about how the iconic Mare Island Marathon brings history, family, and community to Vallejo and surrounding San Francisco Bay Area, California. Listen on Apple, Spotify, YouTube or any of your favorite podcast app!

Topics Covered:
• From lifeguard events to marathons: Started in 2014 as triathlons, now an annual half marathon drawing nearly 1,000 runners.
• Mare Island’s WWII naval legacy adds epic scenery—oldest West Coast base, historic ships, Tiffany glass chapel, and more.
• Inclusive for all: Walk the 5K, join kids’ runs, or aim for PRs—no swimming/biking required anymore.
• Community first: Strong family involvement, local partners like Mare Island Brewing Co., and groups like Vallejo Run Club.
• Challenges: Adapting to island changes (roadwork, art installs), but reputation eases permits.
• Inspiring tale: 80s woman in a bathing suit outpacing 20-30s in Olympic triathlons—zero hesitation in cold water. • “Burn Your Couch”: Ditch lazy habits, get active—rooted in college antics and health mindset.
• Drive: Giving back to Vallejo through fun, safe events that boost reputation and unite people.

12/10/2025

First episode of our new Energy Pod Cast with is now live on Apple , Spotify, YouTube and other podcasting platforms.

Topics covered:
* Happiness is fleeting; aim for contentment instead.
* Simplify everything – food, message, life. Complexity kills long-term success.
* Keto/low-carb doesn’t have to be fancy ingredients or hours in the kitchen (hamburger patties, eggs, and frozen thighs still win).
* Meat prices are insane everywhere, but ground beef, chicken thighs, turkey, Costco rotisserie chickens, and buying direct from farmers or splitting a cow are current lifesavers.
* The CocoZen jar exists because Dustin literally asked for “a bigger Energy Pod” years ago.
* True freedom today isn’t just money – it’s controlling your own time and being able to help the people you love.
* Get to know yourself deeply (your triggers, your strengths) so you can design the simplest system that actually works for YOU forever.
* Community > perfection. None of us are perfect, and that’s exactly why we need each other.
* A raw, real, brotherly conversation full of hard-earned wisdom.

12/05/2025

Episode 0 of our new podcast called “Energy Pod Cast” is now up! Subscribe on

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dY23b-GwJSM&list=PLzRshvkYrCS3NB4qaNuAGe98qxYLxE-rf
Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/energy-pod-cast/id1858747281
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/70HELEDbmkrTEBFQgRRfwH?si=-h5gV4SvSgy3v4ioU21H1Q

Available on all other major podcasting platforms.

Podcast · Fahad Ahmad · THE show for busy and productive people who want to successfully traverse, adapt to, and pioneer the modern landscape. Hosted by Fahad from Napa’s KG Food Co. and fueled by our very own Energy Pods, an innovative 2 oz. cup snack we manufacture, we explore narratives, wisd...

11/30/2025

This happened. 1700+ runners doing what they do best on Thanksgiving! Proud to have as a sponsor and vendor at the event!

11/21/2025

Staying lean and fueling long work days while focusing on productivity and entreprenuership? That’s the theme of this podcast. Check out the interview with Fahad Ahmad on the Peale Appeal Podcast by Athlete in the Game of Life:

Being an entrepreneur is tough sledding! To be a product of your product in owning a health food company, work 12 hours a day, AND stay lean and fit has got to be impossible! I'm tired typing about it... In this episode I speak with KG Food Co founder, Fahad Ahmad, about his journey from a bucket an...

11/15/2025

Much thanks to Mysterious Ramblings for putting the Energy Pods in the food and drink guide:

The Lil’ Ones Variety Pack by Harkin Sweets – New to the brand and want to try all our flavors? Or love the brand and just can’t pick a favorite flavor? Meet The Lil’ Ones V…

10/14/2025

New pallets of jars for CocoZen have arrived for manufacturing. These are made in USA, locally in California. It’s rainy here in Napa but the grind goes on! 🤘

07/13/2025

Great time at Taste of Napa by Festival Napa Valley sharing Energy Pods and CocoZen produced using the newer grinder. Coffee Energy Pod surprisingly was a huge hit compared to the Chocolate Energy Pod!

Blessed to be among other such wonderful food and beverage vendors at the The Meritage Resort and Spa in Napa alongside nearly 1200 amazing attendees! The event is growing every year and they now have a waitlist to attend it! The weather, the vibes, the energy… was an experience to be cherished!