Nutrition Info & News
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Spring Nutrition Newsletter!
We are pleased to introduce our registered dietitian, Carole Harris
Carole's Food Philosophy:
Some people have become overwhelmed and disenchanted by all the nutrition information shared in the media. And rightly so! I have spent the past 25 years using my nutrition background and my love of food to help people navigate through all the conflicting research and headlines. My philosophy is about balance and getting back to realistic, life-long and attainable goals. And more importantly, re-establishing a healthy relationship with food. I believe eating is one of life’s great pleasures that should be enjoyed while still being a part of a healthy lifestyle. I’d be happy to share how!
Eat Well,
Carole
Carole earned her undergraduate degree
in Food and Nutrition at the University of New Hampshire and her
Master’s in Clinical Nutrition at Boston University, where she
was also Director of Catering.
From there she has gained experience and insight into
various aspects of nutrition by working or consulting in a
variety of settings including the Department of Public Health,
WIC, health centers, private detox hospitals, medical offices,
homeless shelters and long-term care facilities.
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Special Dietary Needs
(gluten-free, low sodium, high fiber…)
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Portions
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Weight Loss/Gain
· Understanding the Nutrition Facts Label
Nutritional Information
for the McCormack Café
To view the nutritional information that is
currently available for items offered at the café, click the links below.
Don't see what you were looking for?
Email nutrition@gometro.com, and if we're not able to provide the item's details immediately we will make it a priority item on our list of menu options to be analyzed.
Whenever you see a W next to one of our
menu items, that means that it has been approved by our staff nutritionist to meet the guidelines for healthy eating that we've developed with her help.
Items that are 'Well Way Approved' meet the
following standards per serving:
Less than 35% Total Fat
Less than 10% Saturated Fat
150 mg or less of Cholesterol
800 mg or less of Sodium
Pair our 'Well Way' items with fruits and vegetables
for a balanced and delicious meal!
What is 'The Well Way?'
Put Your In Our Hands
We know that many of you take your health, and heart health in particular, very seriously. We do too, and that's why we do our best to provide heart-healthy options for you on a daily basis. Whenever possible we try to provide entrees and soups that meet the guidelines set forth by the American Heart Association and our staff nutritionist. In addition to the daily specials, we have lots of heart-smart options that are available everyday! Many our deli, grill and salad bar options make fantastic choices for heart-healthy choices, and since our display cooking items are customizable you can make many of them as healthy as you'd like! Here are a few of our suggestions for great heart-healthy choices that are not only nutritious but delicious as well!
From the Deli: Turkey & Boursin Cheese with Lettuce & Tomato on Whole Wheat Bread
From the Grab & Go: Chef's Salad paired with 1tsp Oil & 1 tsp Vinegar for Dressing
From our 'Oodles of Noodles:' Chicken & Soba Noodles tossed with your choice of Fresh Veggies and Low-Sodium Soy Sauce
From the Grill: Grilled Chicken Breast Sandwich topped with Lettuce, Tomato, Onion & Honey Mustard on a Whole Wheat Roll
From the Salad Bar: Spinach & Romaine Salad topped with your choice of Fresh Veggies, Diced Turkey or Chicken and Low-Fat Zinfandel Dressing
The options for healthy eating are limitless, so be creative! If you're ever unsure as to whether an item meets heart-healthy or 'well way' guidelines, just ask! Our nutritionist is only an email away!
nutrition@gometro.com