Foodservice Solutions for Healthy Eating Resolutions
It’s no surprise that losing weight and improving diet top the list of New Year’s resolutions for so many people. Most of us could do better, and after the indulgence of the holiday season, we’re ready to try. Increasing intake of vegetables or plant-based foods is usually the goal when it comes to improving our diets. Outside of taste preferences, one of the reasons adults don’t eat more vegetables is that they take more time to prepare than less-healthy alternatives. Often times, we’re more likely to choose healthier options dining out than we are at the grocery store. If someone outside the home does the cooking—someone with the right tools, time, and talents to make plant-based foods look and taste good—it’s a lot easier to stick with our healthy eating resolutions. Preparing fresh produce can be labor intensive in any kitchen, home or professional, but it is possible to meet the need for healthy menu items with commercial-grade tools for your kitchen staff. The following ...