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…
Healthy Holiday Eating Tips for Families
The holiday season is here, which means plenty of celebratory eating through the New Year. Different studies show that the average person can gain anywhere between one and ten pounds during the holidays – and many fail to lose it. At Colony Diner, we love food but also understand the importance of proper nutrition. When…
6 Reasons to Go Gluten-Free
Many years ago, the average person might not have known the definition of Celiac Disease. After all, this immune reaction to eating gluten affects about one percent of our population. Yet in recent years, more celebrities and nutritionists have come out in support of a gluten-free diet regardless of having the illness. We list 6…
Prepare Healthy Meals for Back to School
Back-to-school is a busy season. After months of casually crafting meals whenever the kids were hungry, they’ll once again need a balanced breakfast before school, lunch to take to school and dinner when they get home. Between work, bringing the kids to extracurricular activities and running errands, it can be difficult to make healthy meals…
How to Make a Filling Spring Salad
When it comes to eating healthy, many of us struggle to find nutritious foods that keep us full. Dieting should not be about deprivation, but putting our own spin on foods that are good for us so that we enjoy them. The chefs at Colony Diner offer three quick tips to help liven up your…