Restaurants may not always be aware of the regulations and requirements related to use of these and other health-related terms. Sometimes, restaurants create terms and special menus to promote certain menu items. Full Question: My husband has been put on a low sodium diet due to congestive heart failure. He’s only 53 years old, and this …
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Today’s top choice is the Tastes of the Mediterranean: Tilapia Piccata (Dinner) at Olive Garden. Grilled Tilapia is topped with a tantilizing lemon garlic butter sauce, richly-flavored sun-dried tomatoes and capers. Request Parmesan Garlic Broccoli instead of zucchini served on the side to make this a Healthy Dining choice with lean protein and fiber-packed veggies. Olive …
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These Salmon Burgers with a side of Sweet Potato Oven Fries from MyPlate can turn any night into something special and are a great lean protein choice to help fuel your fitness. The MyPlate website makes it easy to get just the right mix of nutrition with this as well as all their recipes and …
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The importance and benefits of achieving a healthy weight for heart health. The headlines may be all about swim suits and skinny jeans, but did you know there are a lot more benefits to losing weight than just what shows up on the scale? Heart Health Month is the perfect time to talk about the …
Functional foods are one of the biggest trends right now, but chances are you’re already incorporating these foods into your daily diet for flavor and health. Q: What is a functional food? Functional foods are one of the biggest trends right now, but chances are you’re already incorporating these foods into your daily diet for …
If it seems like the words healthy and dessert don’t go together, think again. By: Kristen Castillo Who says you can’t have a sweet treat after dinner or as a snack? If you want that goodie, here’s some good-for-you guidance from Healthy Dining’s team of dietitians: Fresh and FruityThe essence of dessert is something sweet, …
Breakfast and lunch are covered at the Broken Yolk Café! Find dietitian-recommended Healthy Dining choices like these to satisfy your taste buds without side tracking your health goals. Getting the day started right is easy at the Broken Yolk Cafe. With locations in AZ, FL, IL and across Southern California, Broken Yolk Cafe serves …
It can be hard to find the time in the morning to prepare a lunch that’s not only tasty but also healthy. When I am preparing a lunch at home, I look for foods that will keep me full, energized and satisfied to get me through the day- and of course, that are nutritious. Here …
Dietitian menu choices at Johnny’s Pizza House Pizza can be part of a healthy diet! Sure, headlines talk about the downside of America’s favorite food, but what they don’t mention is that, like so many other foods, it’s all about how you enjoy it! Participating Healthy Dining restaurants like Johnny’s Pizza House, located in Louisiana, Texas …
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In honor of American Heart Month, we’d like to introduce you to 10 foods that, when combined with healthy habits like regular exercise, reducing stress and maintaining a healthy weight, can help you treat your heart well. For 50 years now, February has been recognized as American Heart Month. Each year, the American Heart Association and …
