How to Make a Nutritious Fall Salad
During the cooler months, we tend to gravitate toward soups and casseroles but salads can still have a place on your fall menu! Seasonal ingredients like roasted vegetables, nuts and hearty greens are nutritious, filling and celebrate the warm flavors of the season. Here’s how to make a fall salad that combines taste, texture and…
6 Healthy Alternatives to Classic Diner Foods
Diners are known for their hearty, comforting dishes that evoke the nostalgia of home cooking. We offer a variety of meal choices at Colony Diner, from veggie-packed salads to protein-forward vegan specialties and decadent desserts. Whether you’re dieting or embarking on a plant-based lifestyle, a few smart substitutions can make a big difference. Consider these…
How to Fuel Your Workout at Colony Diner
Delicious food can also be fuel for your body, especially when it comes to supporting your workouts. Our extensive menu offers plenty of options to help you gear up for a morning run or wind down after an evening gym session. Explore some of our nutritious pre and post-workout options for breakfast, lunch or dinner,…
How to Eat Healthy When Dining Out
Perhaps you’re looking to consume fewer calories, manage portions or follow a doctor’s dietary plan. Yet for convenience, socializing or trying a new place, you like to eat out. Rather than derail your efforts, understand how to eat mindfully when dining out. Read the Menu Ahead of Time Get an idea of what’s in line…
Tips for Making Breakfast Healthier
Breakfast is often called the most important meal of the day. While this belief may stem from marketing, what you consume in the morning does get your metabolism going, helps you start burning calories and energizes your body. Eating breakfast also helps reduce weight gain and lowers the risk for type 2 diabetes, stroke and…
Benefits of Beans as a Protein Source
Much of the conversation around plant-based foods involves replicating the texture and taste of popular meats like chicken and beef. Yet the variety of existing plant-based protein sources get sidelined, including beans! While not a complete protein, beans provide a high amount per serving and are also a good source of fiber, vitamins, phytochemicals and…
Guide to Different Meat Substitutes
In 2022, consuming less meat is more than a dietary choice. Many people abstain from meat products to help move us toward more sustainable food production. At the same time, these products are a protein source, typically with less calories and cholesterol. As such, the options have diversified in recent years. Tofu and soy protein…
How to Identify & Treat an Electrolyte Imbalance
According to Medical News Today, an electrolyte imbalance can occur if your body has too much or not enough water. Electrolytes help maintain the balance between fluids in and out of our cells. Many electrolyte deficiencies occur when trying diets that cause rapid weight and water loss. The hot summer sun can also cause an…
How to Build the Perfect Breakfast
What’s the most important meal of the day? That’s right – breakfast! A nutritious, fulfilling meal in the morning can help replenish the glucose your body lost during sleep, while also giving you energy for the day. However, not every breakfast staple is the best choice for your morning meal. Here’s how to build the…
3 Steps to Start Eating Clean
Are you ready to adopt healthier habits? Following a clean, well-balanced diet can help improve your overall wellbeing! Clean eating is the consumption of real foods that provide your body the most nutritional value. Although it may seem challenging to eat foods in their natural state – not processed – there are many benefits for…