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Chain Restaurants Out Do Menu Labeling Requirement...
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Menu Labeling for Convenience Stores?...
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Menu Labeling: The Green Light Special A recent study by Oklahoma State University (OSU) on menu labeling may have some insight into the most effective way to reach customers and reduce their calorie intake. Many recent studies have indicated that there ...
Date: 05.16.2012 By: bird Category: Birds the Word
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The Center for Science in the Public Interest is urging citizens to support President Obama's final menu labeling regulations. Many lobbyists are trying to prevent establishments like movie theaters and convenience stores from providing menu labeling to the public. If ...
Date: 03.27.2012 By: bird Category: Birds the Word
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Some Restaurant Customers May Prefer Smaller Portions on Menu With the new menu labeling laws in effect, some people are questioning whether it will really make an impact on obesity. Obviously, this is not "the answer" but one of many efforts ...
Date: 02.16.2012 By: bird Category: Birds the Word
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A Penny for a Calorie Now this is a great promotion for your restaurant if you're going to incorporate menu labeling! A restaurant in Portland, Oregon, placed all of its menu items on sale for a penny per calorie. What a ...
Date: 01.20.2012 By: bird Category: Bird's Appetite
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Sandwiches: Convenience, Comfort, & Health Customers are making some contradictory demands lately. With busy lifestyles, customers are asking for convenience foods that are also comfort foods and/or healthy. Seems impossible to meet, right? Well, not with the lowly sandwich! Well, I'm ...
Date: 01.17.2012 By: bird Category: Bird's Appetite
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Happy New Year! Here at Evaluate the Plate, we've have a very busy December. We moved office spaces, and the last box is now unpacked. So it's time to get to work. Hopefully you've made your new years resolutions and maybe ...
Date: 01.02.2012 By: bird Category: Bird's Appetite
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In November, Frito-Lay's Casa Grande Plant was named the sustainable plant of the year. While chips and bean dip may come to mind, Frito Lay has more to offer than just high calorie snacks. Frito-Lay is making strides to reduce ...
Date: 12.06.2011 By: bird Category: Birds the Word
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The Mercury News reported on a Los Angeles home baker who sell his fresh baked bread to a local specialty foods shop. He (and the specialty food store) was busted by local food inspectors for not complying to California standards. ...
Date: 12.02.2011 By: bird Category: Birds the Word
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Last week, Carter and I attended Your Health Source's Whole Grain Demo. Monica showed us how to make whole grain bread from scratch - literally, she even milled her own grain! As a dietitian, I make sure we eat our ...
Date: 11.28.2011 By: bird Category: Birds the Word
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My favorite First Lady does it again! She has inspired many White House staff to make healthier eating habits and increase exercise. We've all heard the old saying "never trust a skinny chef", but Mrs. Obama is changing that too! ...
Date: 11.15.2011 By: bird Category: Birds the Word
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The Italian fast food restaurant is changing it's menu to attract some of the health conscious consumers. Fazoli's is adding several menu items under 400 calories! In addition, they are also providing whole-grain pasta for some of their dishes. Fazoli's ...
Date: 11.11.2011 By: bird Category: Birds the Word
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The Huffington Post released an article in late October stating that Democrats are protesting proposed food stamp reduction. I thought this was an interesting debate issue because I'm not exactly sure how I feel about it. Republicans are claiming that ...
Date: 11.08.2011 By: bird Category: Birds the Word
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Philadelphia will be the first city to file for exemption from restaurant menu labeling. I found an article from Wolters Kluwer stating their case. Philadelphia already has strict restaurant menu labeling legislation in place. It's actually more strict that the ...
Date: 11.01.2011 By: bird Category: Birds the Word
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An article in the LA Times reported that some large chain restaurants are going above and beyond when it comes to menu labeling. These restaurants are including additional information on their menus, like allergen statements or warnings, and even whether ...
Date: 10.28.2011 By: bird Category: Birds the Word
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The Smart Meal program, created by the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, has established nutrition requirements for restaurants who wish to participate in the program. They also provide nutrition analysis for these restaurants. They are already boasting some ...
Date: 10.26.2011 By: bird Category: Birds the Word
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An article in the Chicago Tribune was release today about Michelle Obama's efforts to reduce food deserts. If you can't tell, I'm a big supporter of the First Lady. Her efforts to reduce obesity (especially in children) and make nutritious ...
Date: 10.20.2011 By: bird Category: Birds the Word
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Local food co-ops have started popping up around the nation to support farmers, bring organic food to your doorstep, and reduce everyone's carbon footprint. But is there one local to you? If you're living in the Dallas Fort Worth area, ...
Date: 10.06.2011 By: bird Category: Birds the Word
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Menu labeling for chain restaurants will be mandatory in the near future, but what about other food establishments like convenience food stores? Many convenience stores are part of a larger chain like 7-11, Quick Trip, Allsup's, or Race Trac. This ...
Date: 10.04.2011 By: bird Category: Birds the Word
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Hannah's Off the Square is a gem among terrible restaurants in Denton, TX. If you live in Denton, you know that finding a decent, non-chain restaurant can be a major challenge. I lived there for two years during grad school, ...
Date: 09.26.2011 By: bird Category: Bird's Appetite
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If you're looking for a fairly inexpensive wine that will please most, then try Ménage à Trois by Folie À Deux Winery. It had been a couple of years since I had tried Ménage à Trois, but my website designer, ...
Date: 09.23.2011 By: bird Category: Thirsty Bird
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Today marks the restaurant industry's first big step towards a healthier nation. First Lady Michelle Obama joined Darden Restaurants (owners of Olive Garden and Red Lobster) and the Partnership for a Healthier America to announce Darden's plans to reduce calories ...
Date: 09.15.2011 By: bird Category: Birds the Word
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Bread Winners Cafe located in Dallas (Uptown & Inwood Village) and Plano, TX was a thrill to work with! With a unique atmosphere, great outdoor seating, and scrumptious food, they have become a Dallas household name. Because they are known ...
Date: 09.02.2011 By: admin Category: Birds the Word, blog
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With the slow economy, everyone's budgets are tight - especially for those splurge items like wine. If you're anything like me, finding a drinkable wine on a budget can be difficult. Yosemite Road, Cabernet Sauvignon, found at your local 7-11, ...
Date: 09.01.2011 By: bird Category: Thirsty Bird
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