4 Tips for a Healthy School Year
During the summer months, schedules are often less structured. School is out and parents take time off work for vacation and other fun activities, so more meals are eaten on-the-go. When back to school season arrives, it can be difficult to transition back into a routine. Between getting everyone ready for the bus, after school…
Best Breakfast to Eat Before a Workout
Eating before a workout is critical to keep your blood sugar and energy steady. Skipping the snack or meal before a workout can result in dizziness, lightheadedness and lethargy. For best performance, be sure to eat a good breakfast before your morning routine! Experts say to bulk up on protein and healthy fats before a…
What Is the Flexitarian Diet?
Did you know Americans consume more meat than anyone else in the world? While red meat does have some benefits, it’s consumption can also lead to serious health complications. If you’re not willing to give up steak and burgers but want to decrease the amount of meat you eat, consider the flexitarian diet. Created by…
6 Healthy Foods for Summer
After months of cold weather, many of us look forward to being outside in the warm sunshine. Yet when summer arrives, some of us are quick to worry about our diets. This season brings many beach days and pool parties, but also some unhealthy foods. We believe we shouldn’t have to deprive ourselves of the…
8 Foods with Surprising Health Benefits
Healthy eating can be a challenge for many people. One of the common reasons we may struggle to maintain a healthy diet? There is a misunderstanding of which foods are good and bad. It may seem obvious that processed foods like potato chips can hinder a well-balanced diet, but there are some surprisingly healthy foods…
Is Breakfast the Most Important Meal?
We’ve all heard the saying that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. The athletes we look up to as role models always have a “breakfast of champions” before a big game. While breakfast is the first meal we eat after a night’s sleep, what’s on the plate matters most. We explore the…
What Are The Benefits Of a Vegan Diet?
We understand the importance of having a diverse menu to accommodate dietary needs. Recently, we updated our menus to include gluten-free and vegan options. Veganism is a strictly plant-based lifestyle that abstains from any cruelty to animals. Although only three percent of Americans identify as vegan, there are many benefits. Why should you consider veganism?…
What’s On the Menu: Healthy Vegan Options
Colony Diner has recently added new vegan options to our extensive breakfast, lunch and dinner menu! Whether you practice veganism for ethical, health reasons or environmental reasons, we offer a variety of new and delicious vegan-approved meals. What Is Veganism? While vegetarians abstain from meat, veganism takes it a step further – absolutely no animal…
What’s the Best Way to Eat Healthy in 2019?
Year after year, the most common New Year’s resolutions revolve around health. Whether it’s getting in shape, eating better or both, many Americans have the intention of being healthier when the calendar turns. However, unrealistic expectations and the curveballs of life result in only about 8 percent of people sticking to their goals. Rather than…
5 Food Trends to Try This Fall
Autumn has arrived in New England and with it comes sugar, spice and everything nice! As the weather grows colder and leaves start to fall, what foods are on the rise? The trends of this season highlight sustainability and responsibility. More consumers are looking to buy fresh from the farm and reduce waste. We explore…