Capsaicin, the compound that gives chili peppers their tear- and sweat-inducing burn, also happens to be a powerful antioxidant. Spicy food is certainly nothing new. Fiery chili peppers of all shapes, sizes and Scoville heat units have been used to spice up cooking around the world for thousands of years. What is new is the link between …
Healthier kids’ options are a growing trend that many restaurants are startign to pay attention to. Many fast food, chain, and single unit restaurants are starting to have a lot more healthy options on kids’ menus. Healthy Dining partnered with the National Restaurant Association to launch Kids LiveWell. The restaurants seen on this link have dishes …
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For those who are looking to take their nutrition to the next level, here are three important nutrients that many of us often don’t get enough of. Q: I’d like to step up my nutrition for health reasons. What is the best place to get started to win at healthy eating? By Mary Parsons, MS, …
Q: My New Year’s resolution is to lose weight, but I love to eat out. What tips would you recommend to make diet-friendly choices? You are not alone in making weight loss resolutions for the New Year! In fact, it’s estimated that almost 40% of all resolutions are related to losing weight, and it’s no …
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Many Mexican restaurants offer Healthy Dining choices that include lean protein and fresh vegetables. Just try to limit fried foods and extras such as sour cream and cheese. Full Question: “What are some healthy food choices when eating out at a Mexican restaurant?” Some great choices at Mexican restaurants include grilled chicken or fish tacos, a …
Along with limiting screen time, encouraging healthy eating is probably one of the biggest battles parents face. These simple strategies from Healthy Dining’s team of registered dietitians can help your kids eat more nutritiously with, hopefully, less of a battle. Q: I’d like to teach my kids to make good food choices, but there’s so …
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Many people try to reduce calorie intake and keep fat, sodium and other nutrient levels in check. When eating out, you can find a wide variety of Healthy Dining picks to help you achieve your weight loss goals. By Rachel Rothman, MS, RD Question: “My weight loss program is limited to 1,200 calories a day. …
The best sources of protein for vegans are legumes, which consist of beans, peas and lentils. Many restaurants are offering more and more vegetarian and vegan options, which is great for guests eating a plant-based diet. Vegetarian options at restaurants are usually easier to identify (no meat, fish or poultry) than vegan items (no meat, …
Sodas—both regular and diet—are not considered nutritious drinks for several reasons. Regular sodas are full of sugar—about 40 grams per 12 fluid ounce can, which is equivalent to 10 teaspoons of sugar. Because sugar and sodas do not provide any nutritional value, they provide what are considered empty calories. Question: How bad are sodas for you? …
Yes, you can always ask the server if the chef can prepare a vegetarian dish for you. If not, you can always order different… Full Question: “I’m a vegetarian, is it ok to ask for something on the menu to be made without meat?” Yes, you can always ask the server if the chef can prepare …
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