Wellness has become a major factor
in lifestyle changes related to health, fitness and nutrition. Since
increasingly more meals are being consumed away from home,
we as dining service professionals must provide a well orchestrated
nutrition program.
Whitsons, in conjunction with health association
and nutrition professionals, has developed a signature wellness program
called Smart Choices™. Our program
is focused on product development, and includes both adaptations of traditional
favorites, as well as exciting new menu creations. The Smart Choices™ program
provides heart-healthy dining options that address special nutritional needs,
such as low fat, low carbohydrate and high fiber entrees and desserts. We
place an emphasis on tasty and nutritious foods that provide good value, as well
as good health choices.
Whitsons, in conjunction with health association
and nutrition professionals, has developed a signature wellness program
called Smart Choices™. Our program
is focused on product development, and includes both adaptations of traditional
favorites, as well as exciting new menu creations. The Smart Choices™ program
provides heart-healthy dining options that address special nutritional needs,
such as low fat, low carbohydrate and high fiber entrees and desserts. We
place an emphasis on tasty and nutritious foods that provide good value, as well
as good health choices. Included in our program are Smart Choices™ menu items that are low in fat and carbohydrates in addition to being heart healthy, as well as educational materials and monthly newsletters on proper diet and exercise.
Program Goals
The goals of our Smart Choices™ wellness program are to:
- Provide menu choices that help customers meet dietary guidelines for a heart-healthy approach to life.
- Provide a variety of creative, interesting and nutritious menu selections that keep customers coming back for more.
- Promote heart-healthy regional cuisine, both domestic and foreign, for our customers with varied ethnic backgrounds or eclectic palates.
- Provide nutritional information on all Smart Choices™ menu items, in addition to other marketing campaigns to encourage a healthy lifestyle.
Promotional Components
We provide promotional materials to help educate our customers about healthy eating habits, including a monthly newsletter that features many useful articles about everything from grilling methods to yoga techniques and a series of information cards which provide a unique insight into many health-related issues. Our menus include heart-healthy selections that are designated with a small heart logo, and feature detailed nutritional information.