dining options that are better for you

[Amby 490]

just found this website from the national restaurant association. it lists the healthier options at loads of restaurants/fast food places.

http://www.healthydiningfinder.com

[Ms. Squirrel 11]

Hmmm not so sure how that works...the first four entries for Charlotte are Subway, Quiznos, Burger King and Domino Pizza...

Edited July 30, 2008 by Ms. Squirrel

[Amby 490]

it tells you the things that are a better choice at those places

[Jenn! 918]

Great site! Thanks, Amber.

[one...two...tree 2,762]

No offense, Amber, but I'm suspicious about whether that site is just trying to steer customers to certain restaurants rather than an unbiased source for finding healthier dining.

I searched alphabetically and couldn't find any of the restaurants that I know are healthy.

For quick dining, Asian food tends to be healthier with more vegetables offered and seafood.

[Amby 490]

I wonder what they have to do to have their restaurant put on the list?

[chri'stina 190]

Steven-I didn't look at the site but if it's like a book my friend has called "eat this not that", then it basically tells you what to eat if you are already at an unhealthy place that will make it less unhealthy for you. If you go to a healthy place then you don't need this info.

[Jenn! 918]

No offense, Amber, but I'm suspicious about whether that site is just trying to steer customers to certain restaurants rather than an unbiased source for finding healthier dining.

I searched alphabetically and couldn't find any of the restaurants that I know are healthy.

For quick dining, Asian food tends to be healthier with more vegetables offered and seafood.

It's not supposed to be a collection of healthy restaurants - it's telling you the healthiest options at certain restaurants, some of which are notoriously UNhealthy. If I know I have to go out to eat at, say, Macaroni Grill, because I have a work or family function or whatever, I can check out beforehand what my best bets will be when I'm there.

I wonder what they have to do to have their restaurant put on the list?

Sounds like there's a fee. http://www.healthydiningfinder.com/site/op...ining/index.htm

[Amby 490]

Steven I think you have to have your restaurant join the site and have them do your nutrition analysis http://www.healthydiningfinder.com/site/diners/diningout/

[one...two...tree 2,762]

Ah, ok....thanks Stina, Jenn and Amber. That makes more sense.