Health

May 25, 2013

Health

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Winning the Blame Game Critics say fast food is partly to blame for the growing obesity epidemic. Here’s how the industry can start to prove critics wrong.	Child’s Play Restaurants are focused on developing more better-for-kids meal options.
Let the Games Begin Both official and unofficial sponsors are looking to capture marketing gold with the Olympics.	A Stamp of Good Health Third-party certifications, like Subway’s new Heart-Check mark, help extend brands’ health halos.
Fate is In Our Hands The restaurant industry must act against the obesity epidemic, or have the government act for us.	A Bright Idea Citrus adds a fresh, sweet, and sour complexity across the menu.
New Soy Oil: Delivering Health, Taste High oleic soybean oil should help restaurants offer customers menu items that meet the demand for better nutrition and more taste.	Sloco, Jeremy Barlow & Food Fast QSR's columnist and self-labeled “determined capitalist” is convinced sustainability and local sourcing are the future of foodservice.
Top 7 Quick Serve Trends for 2012 Experts predict what consumers will want most in the New Year.	Salt Shakers Restaurants are working to cut back sodium without spooking customers.

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Canola, High-Oleic Canola Oils Reduce Belly Fat in Adults

2013-03-25

Canola and high-oleic canola oils can lower abdominal fat when used in place of other selected oil blends in a heart-healthy diet for weight...

NRA Wants Level Playing Field For Brands, Grocery Stores

2013-03-22

In a letter to lawmakers, the National Restaurant Association (NRA) and several restaurant companies said that H.R. 1249 would create an unlevel...

NRA Calls to Eliminate Auto-Enrollment Mandate

2013-03-21

The National Restaurant Association commends U.S. House of Representatives members Richard Hudson (NC-08) and Robert Pittenger (NC-09) for...

Menus of Change Summit Explores Health, Flavor Trends

2013-03-06

Menus of Change, a new initiative co-presented by The Culinary Institute of America (CIA) and Harvard School of Public Health (HSPH), will...

Newk’s Express Café Highlights Lent-Friendly Menu Items

2013-03-06

Newk’s Express Café is highlighting its Lent-friendly menu items. As Catholics abstain from meat on Fridays during Lent, their meal options...

Del Monte Takes on Spring Break with 'Beach Bash Dash'

2013-03-04

As part of its initiative to raise awareness among college students of the benefits of eating healthful, fresh, and fresh-cut produce, Del Monte...

Purell Offers One Operator a Trip to the NRA Show

2013-02-22

An independent restaurant owner will attend the National Restaurant Association Show 2013 free as the grand-prize winner of the Purell Out Front...

Qdoba Introduces Brown Rice to its Menu Nationwide

2013-02-20

Qdoba Mexican Grill is proud to introduce brown rice at all participating Qdoba locations. Qdoba’s brown rice is prepared daily with a...

AllergyEats Reveals the Most Allergy-Friendly Restaurants

2013-02-15

AllergyEats, the leading guide to allergy-friendly restaurants nationwide, has just revealed the most accommodating restaurant chains, based on...

The Roster Is In: McDonald's Announces All-Americans

2013-02-15

The McDonald’s All American Games unveiled the official rosters for the 36th Annual McDonald’s All American Boys Game and 12th Annual...

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