10 Fruits & Vegetables to Grill This Spring
Warmer weather is on its way and that means it’s time to bring out the grill for backyard barbeques! In New England, springtime is a breath of fresh air after a chilly winter season. With it also comes some delicious seasonal fruits and vegetables we cannot wait to cook. If you are hesitant to grill…
Celebrate Mother’s Day with Colony Diner!
Mother’s Day is right around the corner! This holiday is dedicated to the women who care for us throughout our lives. To show your appreciation for mom, treat her to something truly special: a delicious meal! Colony Diner is a family-friendly restaurant with an extensive breakfast, lunch and dinner menu of dishes everyone will love….
3 Key Health Benefits of Eggs
What’s the breakfast of champions? You’ll likely get different answers from different people, but one thing is for sure: Eggs have impressive benefits. If you’re looking for a healthy way to start the day, eggs are a good source of vitamins and quality protein. One large egg has about 70 calories, 6 grams of protein…
What’s the Difference Between Bake & Broil?
During the winter months in New England, many people store their grills away and cook indoors. When you tire of cooking dinner on the stovetop or baking in the oven, there is another option: Broiling. A similar method to outdoor cooking, broiling meat and seafood can give you the same great taste as the grill….
St. Patrick’s Day Recipes for the Perfect Party
St. Patrick’s Day may be weeks away, but many of the ingredients that represent the luck of the Irish will sell out early. For instance, the infamous corned beef and cabbage dinner. Even if you have no trace of Irish in your ancestry, many people love to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day. We share 7 festive…
3 Healthy Eating Myths Debunked
When a new year starts, many of us have great intentions to get healthy and lose weight. But are you jumping on the bandwagon of the next fad diet? Following some of these plans, you are often faced with irrational restrictions that can do your body more harm than good. Attempting to eat healthier is…
Tips to Eat Healthy While Dining Out
Many people believe it’s impossible to eat healthy when dining out at a restaurant, but is this always true? Oftentimes, it depends on the style of restaurant and what you choose to order. When you have fried clam strips at a seafood restaurant, you have likely overlooked the healthier options, such as grilled salmon or…
Tips to Keep Your Resolution to Be Healthy
When the past year fades into a fresh calendar, many of us get a sudden surge of determination. This year, you will accomplish goals you have put off. However, many New Year’s resolutions fail to stick – the most common ones concerning health and wellness. According to the American Psychological Association, anxiety can increase when…
3 Benefits of Eating a Big Breakfast
If you lead a busy life, you may be wondering, “who has time for breakfast?” It can be enough of a challenge to arrive at the office on time when you have to get yourself and the kids ready in the morning, without adding a square meal to that routine. However, a full schedule is…
How an Irregular Diet Can Impact Health
Many of us have heard it’s bad to eat more calories later in the day. Does this common belief really hold true? Studies indicate it may: An irregular diet can lead to health conditions like obesity, high blood pressure and diabetes. What should you know? Drawbacks of Skipping Meals According to scholarly papers published in…