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…
5 Summer Foods That Don’t Cause Bloating
Summer is beach and bathing suit season! When snacking at the beach or a pool party, the last thing you want to experience is bloating. Abdominal bloating occurs when excess air gets trapped in the intestines. It can be the result of the foods we eat, overeating or an underlying medical condition. Rather than feeling…
4 Reasons to Eat Breakfast for Every Meal
As the saying goes, breakfast is the most important meal of the day. So, why not eat it for every meal? The occasional plate of pancakes for dinner can feel like an indulgent secret. We’re here to tell you that eating breakfast for other meals of the day has more benefits than great taste! The…
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…
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…