America is in the midst of a cultural shift in eating. More and more consumers are thinking about nutrition and health when considering their options for dining out, and trends such as local and sustainably sourced ingredients are starting to solidify. Previously, it seemed the missing link was a way for consumers to find the healthy meals they knew they wanted to eat. In yet another example of how technology is changing the relationship between consumers and restaurants, there is now a mobile website dedicated to helping consumers find nearby restaurants with healthy menu options, as well as dishes that cater to different allergies.
Healthydiningfinder.com, previously a published book of diet-concious restaurant entrés and appetizers, has now launched a mobile web page to complement their extensive desktop site. In the 20 years since the organization's establishment, they have compiled a listing of over 4,000 different menu items from 60,000 restaurants around the country. Healthy Dining Finder works directly with restaurants in order to help them analyze and verify the nutritional content of their food, as well as identify any allergens. HDF then selects menu items that meet their USDA based criteria for healthfulness, and helps consumers find those meals on the go.
With programs such as Michelle Obama's "Let's Move" initiative setting their sights on the restaurant industry, HDF seems to provide a great solution for restauranteurs who need help trimming the fat (pun intended) from their menus. Consumers obviously benefit as well, from having a single resource, accessible by smartphone on the go, to which they can refer for nutrition advice when eating out. Check out Healthydiningfinder.com's website, in the source link below. If you are a restaurant owner and manager, consider contacting them so they can help refer health conscious customers to your nutritious menu items.
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Healthy Dining Finder
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