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Monday, August 22nd, 2011
Thank goodness for breakfast bars: convenient, pre-packed, pre-portioned meals that are simple, mess free and portable! Breakfast bars can be a quick and easy part of breakfast or snacks for kids, but parents and health experts alike often question the nutritional value of these bars. Many are high in sugar, don’t contain real fruit and aren’t made with whole grains as many claim to be.
With so many different brands on the supermarket shelves, grabbing one while on the run is a simple way to satisfy your child’s hunger, but… NOT SO FAST!!! Before your child bites into that bar, make sure to check out the nutrition label. Many, although marketed as “healthy” are simply glorified candy bars. Just because the wrapper says hearty, harvest, whole grain, slim and/or healthy doesn’t mean they are good for your child. Many provide little nutrition yet lots of empty calories.
Follow these simple guidelines to choose the best bar for your child to help them stay on track with their diet!
- Calories – Aim for less than 200 calories if you are eating a bar between meals and about 300 calories if you are using it as a meal replacement. These calorie ranges should keep you satisfied through your next meal.
- Fiber and Protein – Bars laden with sugar and with little fiber and protein are burned by the body more quickly, and hunger soon returns. Look for bars with at least 3 grams of fiber and 5 grams of protein per serving. This nutritional mix will help to keep you full without adding extra calories.
- Fat – A little bit of fat goes a long way. Look for bars with less than 5 grams of total fat (especially if it is a snack), less than 3 grams of saturated fat and 0 grams of trans fat per serving.
- Sugar – Look out for the hidden sources of sugar present in the following ingredients: high fructose corn syrup, dextrose, sucrose, fructose, honey, rice syrup, barley malt syrup, concentrated fruit juice and corn syrup!
* Red Light Green Light Best Bets
| Brand |
Calories |
Fat |
Fiber |
Protein |
| *Luna Bar |
180-190 |
4-5 grams |
3-5 grams |
9 grams |
| *PowerBar Harvest |
240-250 |
5 grams |
5 grams |
10 grams |
| Balance Bar |
200 |
6 grams |
< 1 gram |
15 grams |
| *Balance 100 Calorie Bars |
100 |
4.5 grams |
5 grams |
6 grams |
| *Gnu Bar |
130 – 150 |
3 grams |
12 grams |
3 grams |
| LaraBar |
190-220 |
8-13 grams |
4-5 grams |
5-6 grams |
| *Clif Bars |
240 – 250 |
5 grams |
5 grams |
10 grams |
| Pria Bar |
110 |
3.5 grams |
1 gram |
5 grams |
| Zone Bars |
210 |
7 grams |
< 1 gram |
15 grams |
| *Special K Meal Bars |
180 |
6 grams |
5 grams |
10 grams |
| Slim Fast Meal Bar |
220 |
6 grams |
2 grams |
8 grams |
| Think Thin Bars |
240 |
8 grams |
1 gram |
20 grams |
| *Fiber One |
150 |
4 grams |
9 grams |
2 grams |
| * Fiber One 90 Calorie Bar |
90 |
2 grams |
5 grams |
1 gram |
| Odwalla, Original Bar, Super Protein* |
210 |
4.5 grams |
4 grams |
14 grams |
| Kashi’s TLC Chewy, Honey Almond Flax* |
140 |
5 grams |
4 grams |
7 grams |
Remember that breakfast is the most important meal of the day, so if you do decide to give your kids breakfast bars before heading out the door in the morning make sure you check to choose a healthy one. Also, be sure to incorporate one vegetable or fruit serving with all meals and snacks.
There is nothing wrong with breakfast bars you just don’t want your children to live off of them. If you don’t have the time to fix breakfast during the week then you can always whip them up a nice hot breakfast on the weekends.
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Sunday, July 31st, 2011
When you are at the movies the aroma of popcorn hits you as soon as you walk though the door. For many people, the experience of going to the movies includes popcorn, soda, and candy. These high calorie treats could be scarier than the next blockbuster horror flick! With a little planning, you can still enjoy a yummy snack that doesn’t sabotage your diet.
You may wonder just how bad a tub of popcorn could be. On average, a large popcorn (which contains 20 cups) contains approximately 100 grams of fat- the equivalent of more than six fast food hamburgers. With about 1,300 calories, that large popcorn packs almost a full day’s supply of calories for the average dieter.
If you have more of a sweet tooth chocolate bars and boxes of candy might be your downfall. Although you may think that you are able to eat only half of a candy bar in actuality it is very difficult at the movies. Studies show that while watching television or a movie people tend to consume more calories because they are distracted. If you bring health pre-portioned snacks to the movies you will not have to worry about over eating. The best way to avoid temptation at the theater is to eat a balanced meal beforehand full of lean protein and fiber rich carbohydrates. This will keep you satisfied for several hours.
One way to enjoy a treat at the movies without destroying your waistline is to bring your own snacks from home. Here are some health alternatives you can choose:
- Bottles water, club soda, or crystal lite
- Flavor and Fiber Gnu bar or Chocolite Protein Bar
- Dry cereal: Fiber One, Kashi Go Lean or Puffins
- Low fat mozzarella string cheese
- Orville Redenbacher’s 100 calorie mini bags
- 1oz pistachios
- Baby carrots or Sliced Peppers
- Pretzels
- Fruit such as apples, strawberries, raspberries
- Emerald coco roasted almonds 100 calorie pack
- Shelled, salted edamame
- A mix of almonds, raisins, & mini marshmallows
- Jicama matchsticks, tossed with lime juice & chili powder
- Frozen red or green grapes
Going to the movies is a social experience-and that means eating for many people. But you don’t have to miss out on the fun just because you’re watching your diet. By bringing your own portion-controlled snacks from him the only things you’ll be missing are the inches you’ll lose from your waist!
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Monday, July 18th, 2011
If you are one of the many people in the battle to fight the bulge you will be pleased to learn that there are actually foods that may help you burn fat. Certain foods have a strong metabolism-boosting impact when eaten. Some of the calories in food you eat are burned off just to digest them, so the net amount of calories is less than the amount contained in the food. This process is called dietary induced thermogenesis. The following list of foods speed up the rate at which your body burns calories in different ways. These foods get a green light, so eat and enjoy!
Low-Fat Dairy: Milk, Yogurt, Cottage Cheese:
Studies show that not getting enough calcium may trigger the release of calcitrol, a hormone that causes us to store fat. Therefore, meeting your daily calcium needs through consumptions of low fat dairy products helps to burn fat more efficiently. Dairy products can boost weight loss efforts, according to a recent study in Obesity Research. People on a reduced-calorie diet who included three to four servings of dairy foods lost significantly more weight than those who ate a low-dairy diet containing the same number of calories. Low-fat yogurt is a rich source of weight-loss-friendly calcium, providing about 450 mg per 8-ounce serving, as well as 12 grams of protein.
Berries:
Berries are high in fiber and fiber keeps you full and satisfied all day on little calories. A 1 cup serving of raspberries contains 8g of fiber and only 60 calories! Strawberries, blackberries and blueberries are all high-fiber berries. Fiber also acts like a sponge and absorbs and moves fat through our digestive system faster so that less of it is absorbed.
Citrus Fruits (oranges, grapefruit, lemon, limes):
Foods that contain Vitamin C help metabolize fat faster and make losing weight less difficult. You only need 60 milligrams (mg) of vitamin C a day to meet your body’s basic needs, but raising your daily intake to 500 mg could boost your fat burning potential during exercise by 39%. Researchers at Scripps Clinic found that participants who ate half a grapefruit with each meal in a 12-week period lost an average of 3.6 pounds. The study indicates that the unique chemical properties in this vitamin C-packed citrus fruit reduce insulin levels, which promotes weight loss. NOTE: If you are taking medication, check with your doctor about any potentially adverse interactions with grapefruit.
Green Tea:
Green tea contains caffeine, which is a natural stimulant that can help you body burn more calories while at rest. Caffeine speeds up the heart rate and also frees fatty acid stored in the body, making them more readily available for energy use. Also, green tea contains a compound called ECGC that may help to boost your metabolism as well by speeding up the brain and nervous system.
Water:
Water helps to rid the body of toxins and chemicals that may be slowing down your overall metabolism. A new study seems to indicate that drinking water actually speeds up weight loss. Researchers in Germany found that subjects of the study increased their metabolic rates (the rate at which calories are burned) by 30 percent after drinking approximately 17 ounces of water. Water is also a natural appetite suppressant that banishes bloat as it flushes out sodium and toxins. Make sure that you are starting your day with a big glass of water and drink throughout the day not just all at one time.
Fish (Salmon, Tuna, Mackerel, Trout, Sardines):
These fish all contain large amounts of omega-3 fatty acids which, besides being incredibly healthy, seem to affect metabolism. Omega-3′s alter levels of leptin, a hormone in the body which directly influences metabolism and determines whether you burn calories or store them as fat. Fish that contain omega-3 fatty acids (EPA and DHA) increase the levels of fat-burning enzymes and decrease the levels of fat-storage enzymes. It’s been shown to boost metabolism by as much as 400 calories per day.
Lean Proteins (Lean Beef, Chicken and Turkey):
Eating lean protein helps to preserve muscle mass during weight loss, keeping metabolism running at full speed. Countless studies have shown that protein can help boost metabolism, lose fat and build lean muscle tissue so you burn more calories.
Spicy Peppers (Jalapenos, habaneros, chili pepper):
Studies show that the chemical compound capsacin, found in peppers, speeds up your heart rate and metabolism. Eating a very spicy meal can actually speed up the metabolism by about 25% for up to 3 hours. Keep Crushed red pepper on the table to spice up everything from scrambled eggs to soup to pasta.
Broccoli:
Study after study links calcium and weight loss. Broccoli is not only high in calcium, but also loaded with vitamin C, which boosts calcium absorption. This member of the nutritious cabbage family also has plenty of vitamin A, folate and fiber. And, at just 20-calories per cup, this weight-loss superfood not only fights fat but also contains powerful phytochemicals that boost your immunity and protect against disease. Try it chopped in your salad, or sautéed and used in an omelet or as a side dish.
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Monday, July 11th, 2011
Eating salads is a great way to curb your appetite and add nutrients to your diet. However, lurking in restaurants, the salad bar, or your fridge are salad staples that may up your fat and calorie intake more than you realize. If you want to know what to keep and what to toss, check out this advice on how to make healthy salads.
Healthy Salad Basics
Restaurants/Salad Bar: Most restaurant salads would be healthy if it weren’t for the way they were prepared. At a restaurant and/or a salad bar, take a moment to look over the selection before you start preparing your plate. First things first: When you do begin assembling or ordering your salad, ask for your vegetables and main dishes to be served without the sauces or pile up a large amount of leafy greens. For an added nutrient boost, swap iceberg lettuce for darker greens, such as, romaine lettuce or spinach, as they pack more vitamins and minerals. Try to take up about three-fourths of your plate with greens, then pile on lots of other veggies — sliced peppers, grape tomatoes, shredded carrots, sliced beets, and more. Avoid marinated veggies that look super-shiny — those are probably loaded with oil.
Fridge: Be sure to keep loads of fresh veggies on hand so that you can make healthy salads at meal times or make Ready-to-Go Salad Bags. These portable salads are made to eliminate dirty dishes, save time, keep you healthy and losing weight! Making salads every time you want to eat one can be a deterring factor, since it takes a lot of prep time.
First, prep all your veggies by washing them thoroughly, then cutting them up into bite-size pieces. Next, lay all of your veggies out on a long counter or table top so that you have your salad assembly line ready to go. Then, take a zip lock bag and start at the end of the counter that has your greens. Put greens into the bag first, then move down the line filling it with veggies. End with toppings (not dressing), then squeeze any extra air out. Zip and put into the refrigerator. Dressing can be added at meal times by pouring the dressing into the bag and shaking thoroughly.
Healthy Salad Toppings
Toppings and dressings can turn a healthy salad into a diet disaster, but not if you choose wisely.
Crunchy toppings: Skip the croutons, tortilla chips, Chinese noodles, and anything else that might be fried. Add some crunch to your salad with things like sliced water chestnuts, thinly sliced almonds (just a tablespoon or so), and crispy raw veggies.
Dressings: By now we all know that creamy salad dressings, such as ranch and blue cheese, really pump up the fat and calorie counts of our salads. Finding a reduced- or low-fat dressing isn’t always so easy. Not only do you have to taste test until you find one you like, but as with all other food choices, you will need to always check and compare the nutrition labels. It’s possible that a reduced-fat dressing could have more calories than a regular kind. Typically, when fat is removed from a reduced-fat product, something else is added to compensate, such as sugar (which accounts for the extra calories) or salt. Look for reduced-fat dressings with 100 calories or less per 2 tablespoon serving.
If you don’t find a light dressing that suits you, consider making your own. Oil and vinegar is a good choice, if used in moderation. Simply combine one part olive oil to two parts vinegar, adding additional herbs and spices to taste.
Other calorie-cutting options include adding the juice from a few lemon wedges to your salad or using picante sauce or salsa as dressing. If you really crave regular dressing, you can dilute it with either lemon juice or vinegar to cut calories and fat.
Another problem with salad dressing is that few of us use the standard 2-tablespoon serving and instead land somewhere between drizzling and dousing our salads. Dipping your fork into a small container of salad dressing before you spear your salad, rather than pouring it on, is a good way to use less. And now that spray dressings are available, automatic portion control is even easier. Try a light spray variety, such Wish Bone and Ken’s Salad Spritzers, which provide only one calorie per spray (about 10 spritzes are suggested for every cup of salad).
Give Your Salad Protein Power
Stick with lean protein to keep the calories, total fat, and saturated fat to a minimum.
Good lean protein choices include:
- egg whites
- grilled chicken
- boiled or steamed shrimp
- grilled salmon
- roasted turkey breast
- water-packed tuna
- low-fat or fat-free cheese
If you don’t eat meat, remember that you can get protein from other food sources such as:
- tofu
- lentils
- garbanzo beans
- black beans
- nuts (watch portion sizes)
- avocado (watch portion sizes)
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Tuesday, June 28th, 2011
You said you would never eat fast food again, but then came begging kids and busy schedules, and before you know it, your pulling up to the McDonald’s Drive-Thru. If this sounds familiar, you have come to the right place. Fast food restaurants are often the cheapest option when eating out, but unfortunately, not usually the healthiest. Eating just one fast food meal can pack enough calories, sodium and fat for an entire day, but the quick-and-cheap temptation can be hard to resist, especially when you are on the go. As an informed customer, you can make healthier choices and still enjoy the convenience of fast food restaurants. Whether it’s burger chains, sub sandwich chains, or fried chicken chains, these guidelines are great for you and your kids:
Make careful menu selections – pay attention to the descriptions on the menu. Dishes labeled deep-fried, pan-fried, breaded, creamy, or crispy are usually high in calories, unhealthy fats or sodium. Order items with more vegetables and choose leaner meats.
Keep it Clean. When choosing items, be aware of calorie- and fat-packed salad dressings, spreads, cheese, sour cream, etc. For example, ask for a grilled chicken sandwich without the mayonnaise. Instead, ask for a packet of ketchup or mustard and add it yourself, controlling how much you put on your sandwich.
Don’t be afraid to special order. Many menu items would be healthy if it weren’t for the way they were prepared. Ask for your vegetables and main dishes to be served without the sauces. Ask for vinegar for your salads or order the dressing “on the side” and spoon only a small amount on at a time. If your food is fried or cooked in oil or butter, ask to have it broiled or steamed.
Watch portion size – an average fast food meal can run as high as 1000 calories or more, so choose a smaller portion size, order a side salad instead of fries, and don’t supersize anything.
If you must succumb to the wrath of happy meals, here are some your best bests:
*= Red Light, Green Light Best Bets
Chick-Fil-A
Info from: http://www.chick-fil-a.com/#nutritiondata
| Type |
Serving Size (oz) |
Kcal |
Total Fat (g) |
Sat. Fat (g) |
Trans Fat (g) |
Carbs (g) |
Fiber (g) |
Sodium (mg) |
Protein (g) |
| *Chargrilled Chicken Garden Salad |
10.5 |
170 |
6 |
3.5 |
0 |
10 |
4 |
860 |
22 |
| *Chargrilled Chicken Sandwich |
7.75 |
260 |
3 |
0.5 |
0 |
33 |
7 |
1300 |
27 |
| Chicken Sandwich |
6.3 |
430 |
17 |
3.5 |
0 |
39 |
3 |
1370 |
31 |
| Chick-n-Strips |
7.59 |
470 |
23 |
4.5 |
0 |
22 |
3 |
1390 |
44 |
| Chargrilled Chicken Cool Wrap |
10.28 |
410 |
12 |
4 |
0 |
49 |
9 |
1510 |
33 |
| Chick-n-Strips Salad |
13.69 |
450 |
22 |
6 |
0 |
26 |
6 |
1160 |
39 |
| *Southwest Chargrilled Salad |
11.5oz |
240 |
9 |
4 |
0 |
17 |
5 |
750 |
25 |
KFC
Info from http://www.kfc.com/nutrition/pdf/kfc_nutrition_april09.pdf
| Type |
Serving Size (g) |
Kcal |
Total Fat (g) |
Sat. Fat (g) |
Trans Fat (g) |
Carbs (g) |
Fiber (g) |
Sodium (mg) |
Protein (g) |
| *Chicken Breast w/o skin or breading |
108 |
140 |
2 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
510 |
29 |
| *Roasted Chicken Caesar Salad w/o croutons or dressing |
251 |
190 |
6 |
3 |
0 |
5 |
2 |
530 |
29 |
| *Grilled Chicken Breast |
119 |
180 |
4 |
1.5 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
440 |
35 |
| Hot and Spicy Chicken Breast |
179 |
470 |
28 |
6 |
0 |
15 |
4 |
1310 |
38 |
| Tender Roast Sandwich w/o Sauce |
204 |
300 |
4 |
1.5 |
0 |
28 |
0 |
660 |
34 |
| Popcorn Chicken-Kids |
95 |
290 |
19 |
3.5 |
0 |
16 |
2 |
850 |
16 |
| Hot Wings Snack Box |
169 |
470 |
27 |
6 |
0 |
41 |
4 |
1190 |
16 |
| *Roasted Chicken BLT Salad w/o Dressing |
304 |
200 |
7 |
2 |
0 |
7 |
3 |
720 |
30 |
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Tuesday, June 21st, 2011
Now that the warm weather is here, many of us will be spending time at carnivals, fairs and amusement parks — spots that can be pretty scary when it comes to meals and snacks. If you are wondering what to watch out for (besides the 100 foot drop roller coaster), here are a few rules to live by:
Not So Amusing Carnival Fare
Funnel Cake and other Fried Desserts - Snacking on snickers, dough, or oreos, that have been dipped in batter and deep fried can contain one day’s worth of fat and can pack in a whopping 700+ calories each!
SNO-CONE – The problem with sno-cones is all that sugar-laden syrup the crushed ice is drowned in. If you want to keep your sno-cone calorie counts low, you need to do one of two things. You can either a. use sugar free syrup (which means your treat will likely be calorie-free), or b. carefully monitor the amount of syrup that is poured over your ice. Sno-cone syrups usually contain 80-100 calories per ounce. Therefore, a 12 oz. sno-cone with 6 oz. syrup contains a shocking 540 calories! Stick with half the amount of syrup and your sno-cone will contain half the calories.
Ice creams - Ice cream sold at carnivals is often full fat and served in sugary waffle cones. That adds up to a ton of calories –close to 1,000– for a large sized cone. Many vendors do carry individually wrapped frozen novelties. So if you absolutely must have ice cream, consider getting one of those. Otherwise, try to stick with some cold water or a diet beverage and hold off on the frozen treats until you get home.
Amusing Carnival Fare
Cotton Candy - While cotton candy isn’t exactly good for you a 1 oz. cone only contains approximately 100 calories, no fat and less sugar than one can of regular soda. This doesn’t mean you should eat cotton candy every day. However, it might be a more sensible choice in comparison to many carnival treats.
Lean protein - In general, when it comes to meals, stick with deli meats or grilled lean protein (like chicken), rather than hot dogs, pizza, or hamburgers.
Fresh fruit - Amusement parks, carnivals and fairs typically have fresh fruit or smoothie stands.
OR
BYOT (Bring your own treats) – Keep a stash of these travel friendly treats in your bag to help you avoid eating the high-calorie snacks that pop up at parks:
- Sugar-free hard candies
- Sugar-free mints
- Sugar-free gum
- Turkey jerky
- Light cheese snacks
- Trail mix (made with nuts, high fiber, low sugar cereal, and dried fruit)
- 100-calorie packs of almonds
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Monday, April 18th, 2011
Our body’s metabolism seems to favor calories from unprocessed foods — such as whole grains, fresh fruits and veggies according to a fascinating study cited in April’s Cooking Light magazine. The study done last year by a professor of nutrition at Kansas State University found that not all calories may be equal: “The body may burn calories from whole foods better than it does calories from processed foods like Twinkies.” Therefore, eating whole foods versus processed foods may actually give your metabolism a nice boost!
The researchers fed people two meals with the exact same number of calories; the only difference was how much the food was processed. Group A was given sandwiches made with real cheese on whole-grain bread; Group B made do with processed cheese on fiber-stripped white bread. The results, published in Food & Nutrition Research, found that the processed meal decreased the rate of diet-induced thermogenesis—the number of calories you burn when eating and digesting—by nearly 50% compared to the meal made with whole foods.
Here’s some whole food or thought: While the calories burned from a single sandwich may be small, this rise in metabolism caused by whole foods might account for about 10% of a typical person’s daily calorie expenditure. In other words, eating whole foods versus processed foods could mean the difference between losing or gaining approximately ten pounds in one year, respectively!
Balancing energy in and energy out is critical to solving the obesity crisis, but calorie counting can be tedious and is most likely not the real answer. A better approach is the whole foods approach, because Americans also need to increase intake of a long list of nutrients, including fiber, potassium, calcium, and vitamin D, which are associated with whole foods. Eating more fruits, vegetables, and whole grains delivers those nutrients in a form that may also hold a calorie-burning advantage.
Take the lead from Red Light, Green Light, Eat Right, which encourages fruits and vegetables at every meal with an emphasis on choosing whole foods. So, put away those processed chips, and choose an apple or some strawberries instead!
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Tuesday, August 25th, 2009
As most of you know, New York City recently passed a new “calorie labeling law” which requires restaurant chains with more than a certain number of restaurants across the country to include calorie information on menus.
Houston’s restaurants refuses to comply!
WHY? It must be that the food at Houston’s restaurants is so high in calories that the company believes publishing the information will lead to fewer sales. If that’s the case, then I certainly don’t want to eat there!
What do the Houston’s Restaurant people say? “We feel rather strongly that the [legislation] does not apply to us,” says Glenn Viers, a vice president of Hillstone Restaurant Group of Los Angeles, which owns Houston’s.
Um, what? How could the legislation not apply? Any restaurant with more than 15 locations must post their calorie information. There are clearly more than 15 Houston’s restaurants in the country. In fact, I probably have eaten at most of them!
The city’s Department of Health and Mental Hygiene agrees that Houston’s must follow this important law. They have already fined the two NYC Houston’s restaurants for noncompliance. Unfortunately, the fine did nothing. I guess Houston’s makes such a large profit that they can afford to pay the fines! Houston’s is set to speak before a judge on September 1.
Houston’s is one of the few restaurant chains that refuses to cooperate. “For the most part, there is widespread compliance,” says Elliott Marcus, an associate commissioner of the city Department of Health. Since the law went into effect, only 336 chains were fined (out of a possible 2,691). Most of the fines involved technical issues (the calorie listings were printed too small or weren’t close enough to the actual food items on the menu). Most of these were also issued in the few months after the law went into effect, before the chains fully understood the law.
Houston’s is deliberately going out of its way to try to circumvent the law! The law applies to “restaurants with 15 or more outlets operating under the same name with standardized menus.”
In a ridiculous move, the company changed the name that appears on the NYC Houston’s menus to “Hillstone”., the name of the restaurant’s parent company. Yet the sign outside still says “Houston’s”. Is that supposed to trick us into thinking it’s not Houston’s? Doesn’t having a “parent company” imply being part of a chain? Are they trying to pretend the restaurants are unrelated? Also, they “slightly” changed some of the offerings at the two NYC restaurants. All the other Houston’s throughout the country have identical menus.
According to CrainsNewYork.com, “Some differences are straightforward. The Park Avenue South location offers sushi rolls, while the Citicorp Center eatery does not. Other variations are simply in the description. Both restaurants offer a $14 grilled artichoke appetizer, but one lists the dish as California Artichokes and the other describes it as Jumbo Artichokes.”
The question remains, why is Houston’s fighting so hard to circumvent this law? Why are they willing to spend all this money to pay fines and pay attorney’s fees to go to court? What are they trying to hide? In my opinion, it is a terrible PR move. It makes me think that the food at Houston’s is so fattening that they are embarrassed about it. Why else would they put in such a big effort to avoid disclosing the calorie count?
Well, I don’t know if Houston’s will succeed in avoiding this law. But they did succeed in making me never want to eat in another Houston’s restaurant ever again.
* Information obtained from CrainsNewYork.com
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