Restaurants can be one of the greatest challenges of trying to eat healthy.  New labeling requirements have made us more aware of just how unhealthy some of our favorite dishes can be.  But eating out is part of our culture and it is a fun social event to go out to eat with our friends. …

With increasingly busy schedules and less time for meal preparation, ordering takeout is a growing trend.  A recent survey conducted by Seamless, a popular website and Smartphone app, shows that close to 50% of adult men and women order out at least once a week.  The startling data showed that the orders people make tend…

Myth #1 Chicken and fish dishes are always good choices for those watching their weight. Chicken (specifically white meat) and fish are lower in calories, fat, and saturated fat than red meat, but other factors play a role.  Portion size, preparation method, sauces and other added ingredients, like oil and cheese, can add hundreds of…

Over the past two years we have seen several major chain restaurants posting calories on their menus.  Legislation on posting calories on menus was passed with the hopes that seeing the calories of certain menu items would hopefully encourage people to make healthier choices when dining out.  A recent US study took this idea one…