If it hasn't hit your city or area, it just might very soon. Or maybe your restaurant can start it. I am talking about the drive to serve healthy foods in restaurants and all the ads about "zero trans fat".
No mater what kind of menu you have, it is very possible to modify it, even slightly or on a few menu items only, to make eating out healthier for your diners.
If you are lost as to your "score" on the health food scale, you may consult a nutritionist or a dietician to let you know caloric and nutritional content of the dishes you serve.
You will know your menu is not very healthy, if you have the following:
- deep-fried food in non-vegetable oils
- sweet dishes or desserts that contain a lot of calories
- foods rich in uric acid, cholesterol and carbohydrates
- alcoholic beverages
Let me tell you of course that most diners dine out to get all the 'calories' and the 'sinful' foods. But there is a way for you to slightly turn into a restaurant serving healthy food while not turning off guests.
First, use vegetable oils. This lessens the probability of illnesses brought about by using non-vegetable oils.
Second, try natural. Natural and fresh foods are healthier than processed or preservative-laden ingredients. Try adding two or three salads and soups into your menu that are great for people who are reducing weight. You never know!
Third, go easy on fatty, sweet and carbo-laden foods. Nutrition books can guide you on the proper or daily servings needed by a person. Base it on those figures and help your customers be healthy.
At the end of the day, if your customers get sick out of unhealthy eating , you might end up one customer less.
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