Mother’s Day is right around the corner. Special Mother’s Day bouquets fill florists’ windows, the Mother’s Day section of the card aisle is packed to capacity, and restaurants nationwide are gearing up for one of our favorite Mother’s Day traditions – brunch!
Mother’s Day is right around the corner. Special Mother’s Day bouquets fill florists’ windows, the Mother’s Day section of the card aisle is packed to capacity, and restaurants nationwide are gearing up for one of our favorite Mother’s Day traditions – brunch!
That’s right. The perfect gift for hard-working Mom is someone else doing the work. Fresh fruit already peeled and chopped, a chef at the ready to whip up her favorite omelette, maybe even some exotic delicacies and sweet samplings to finish off the relaxing meal. If Mother’s Day brunch is your plan for the big day, make your reservations now! Restaurants nationwide offer tempting brunches, but they fill up fast. These participating Healthy Dining restaurants are a great place to start:
Café Sevilla, (located in San Diego)
Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse (located nationwide)
Seasons 52 (located in AL, AZ, CA, CO, FL, GA, IL, IN, MA, MD, MO, NJ, NY, OH, PA, TX, VA)
Roy’s (located in AZ, CA, FL, IL, MD, NV, TX)
The Capital Grille (located nationwide)
*Check your local listings on sites like Open Table for Mother’s Day brunch specials at even more restaurants.
While many of the choices you’ll find at the brunch may not be Healthy Dining picks, you can still make it a healthier brunch when you follow these dietitian tips for navigating the buffet:
- Focus on fruits and veggies – make the most of the fresh fruit, green salad and variety of veggies at the omelette station
- Stick to lean protein – when possible, opt for succulent and simply prepared seafood or turkey instead of the traditional, higher calorie prime rib option.
- Go easy on the extras – cheese, dressing, sauces, dips and similar toppings can add up when it comes to calories, fat and sodium.
- Enjoy your favorites – with all of that said, if you see something you LOVE, enjoy a small serving for the occasion to get the flavor without ending up feeling stuffed (and doing in your diet).
Any restaurant can be a special treat on Mother’s Day, thanks to friendly service and plenty of delicious options. To find the best choices for your healthy diet, search HealthyDiningFinder.com for restaurants near you serving Healthy Dining menu choices.