Winning Strategies for a Healthier World
Most diners say they'd like to eat more healthfully but they don't want to sacrifice taste. It's the old "have your cake and eat it, too" syndrome. But for operators, these two desires may seem impossible to reconcile. Can you possibly make healthy menu changes that don't compromise flavor?
The answer is a resounding "yes" if you change strategically and incrementally. Remember that small changes are the essence of evolution. Take one step at a time and keep your eyes on what's ahead. Getting to a healthier menu is a journey, not a destination.
To get you launched, we've assembled a dozen real-world strategies for healthy menu intitiatives. Your guests will embrace these changes if you make it clear that you're expanding choices, not limiting them.
- Replace Unhealthy Fats with Better Fats
- Replace Refined Starches with Whole Grains
- Bring on the Nuts
- Create Enticing Beverage Alternatives to Soda
- Reposition Fruits and Vegetables. Supersize Them.
- Make Room for Omega-3 Fish
- Layer with Techniques, Not Ingredients
- Design Menus Seasonally
- Look to Other Cultures' Time-Honored Traditions
- Offer a Variety of Portion Sizes
- Consider Salad Dressings as an Opportunity to Innovate
- Showcase Fruit and Make the Indulgence a Garnish