Eating out has become a major part of the busy American lifestyle. Remember that improving your health is not the concern of the restaurant industry. Their biggest concern is making money! That's the bottom line. What sells food is fat, sugar and salt, so that's what they're going to serve! You know what else sells? A bargain! For some reason we all think that the more food we get for our buck, the better deal we are getting. Think about that for a minute... is it a good deal if … [Read more...]

It used to be that eating out was a special occasion. Now, the average American eats out 6 times a week. If you eat out frequently (more than 3 times a week), then restaurants are providing you with a significant source of nutrients!Unfortunately, restaurant foods are typically high in calories, fat and sodium and low in beneficial nutrients like vitamins, phytochemicals and fiber. This article will help you make choices when you eat out to minimize the amount of damage to your … [Read more...]