Eating Out Can Pack on The Pounds – A Series
The first in a series of 3 blog post examining typical restaurant menu items and what you may not know you are eating! Information is Power! By Julie Dolce, Dietetic Technician Student, Suffolk County Community College You may already have the generalization that eating out at restaurants can be unhealthy and high in calories, but just how bad is it for us? In my recent restaurant study I’ve come to learn the importance of becoming aware... Read More
Menu labeling requirements lead to healthier options at chain restaurants
Yes, it’s making a difference. Do calorie postings help us make better choices in restaurants? There has been some debate as to whether the new regulations actually change behaviors to reduce the obesity epidemic in our country. Because most people eat at restaurants several times a week, and since many options available are too high in calories, sodium and fat, not to mention portion size- it makes sense to improve the choices available... Read More
Making better choices at restaurants
We’ve all seen the calories posted in the larger chain restaurants for our favorite dishes. Sticker shock remains, but it’s no surprise that many of the foods we’ve been eating have hugh amounts of calories. All you have to do is look around at the size of the customers eating these caloric foods. Obesity is fast becoming the number one health concern of our nation. How important is it to get this problem under control? Just look... Read More
