Fast Food Chains are Making Healthier Menus

Recently Subway has taken over the Number One spot for the most popular fast food chain in the World. People are making wiser choices in the food they consume. Fast food chains are becoming more aware that Americans are looking for healthy choices in their food. Healthier alternatives are becoming more popular on menus; salad instead of fries, low fat yogurt for dessert versus the apple pies or ice cream. As the whole "Going Green" and preserving the environment is becoming popular, people are also wanting to live healthier lifestyles to preserve themselves!

A recent study by the CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) states "Approximately 17% (or 12.5 million) of children and adolescents aged 2—19 years are obese." Fast food restaurants are offering better choices for kids meals too. They are offering fresh fruit instead of fries with the burgers, and juice boxes or 1% milk instead of soft drinks. Not only are Fast food restaurants trying to benefit childrens health they are also trying to improve their minds offering small books instead of useless toys.

A few tips to making healthier choices while eating out:
Look over your item selections carefully!

Any item reading "Breaded", "Fried", "Hand Battered", "Crispy", or "Creamy" is high in calories and unhealthy fats or sodium. Order more vegetables and choose leaner meats.

Drink more water!

Choose to have bottled water with your meal instead of Soda. Sodas contain a large amount of hidden calories. Try adding lemon to your water for taste, or choosing unsweetened Iced Tea.

Have your food "Undressed"

When ordering a salad, ask for your dressing on the side and spoon small amounts of dressing on at one time. Or try ordering lemon wedges and juicing the lemons over your salad for a citrus flavor.

Pay attention to what you eat.

Chew your food slow to enjoy the taste. Stop before you are full. You mind take a minute to process when your stomach is full so don't eat until you "feel" full.

Jean's Restaurant Supply can help your restaurant in feeding the people what they want! We have a large selection of Cooking Equipment to help prepare fresh meals. If your customers are looking for healthier alternatives try Baking sweet potatoes for a side item. Also try Preparing Sandwiches fresh and made to order rather than preparing the food ahead of time. Your customers will be surprised and happy to see health conscious items on your menu!