Celebrate National Nutrition Month
Tips for Wellness When Dining Out
March is National Nutrition Month, and as such, we’re celebrating creative ways to access the nutrition you need while dining out. Admittedly, it matters where you choose to dine, as that’s the starting point for accessing healthy selections. When you dine with us, the most satisfying part of our day is making your breakfast or lunch a worry-free experience with access to foods that address your particular nutritional needs. Each Monday in March, we’ll go over some dining hacks that our nutritionists and chefs want you to know while joining us for breakfast, lunch, or breaks in-between.
Three Quick Wellness Tips
Selecting where you dine is the first step to determining how your dining experience will go. Make sure to choose a dining provider who cooks from scratch with whole ingredients; this allows for better nutrition, more customizable meals, and greater flavor – an aspect that you won’t have to worry about when dining at a Thomas Cuisine café, since scratch cooking is at our core.
We’ve all heard the reminder to “eat the rainbow.” This common nutritional phrase is to encourage us to vary the color of foods on our plates to gain access to unique and vital nutrients offered by different fruits and vegetables. When we order in a café, especially a Thomas Cuisine establishment, there’s always the option to let your server know you’d like a side of vegetables, a salad, or fresh fruit in addition to the main entrées offered throughout the day.
If you’re looking to cut back on starches and up your protein, consider adding non-traditional sides or protein-rich toppings to your entrée. Based on rotating menus, our cafes typically offer avocado, nuts, legumes, and whole muscle meats throughout the week to easily flex your daily selections in ways that serve your nutritional needs. Choosing non-traditional sides or adding protein-rich toppings to your entrées can lead to more balanced blood sugar levels, sustained energy, feeling fuller for longer, and provides more beneficial nutrients compared to sides like bread, French fries, or tater tots.
