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…
How to Host a Memorial Day BBQ
The unofficial start of summer is right around the corner! If you are hosting a party for the long weekend, nothing says “summer” quite like a backyard barbeque. We have some great tips to throw an unforgettable Memorial Day gathering with food, fun and friends. Crowd-Pleasing Drinks As the host of a party, it is…
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…
Tips for Entertaining on Easter
Now that spring has arrived, everyone is excited about warmer weather and more daylight. After a long winter, we always look forward to welcoming a new season. Plus, Easter is right around the corner! Whether you are a first-time or annual host, there can be a lot of pressure to have the perfect gathering. These…
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?…
Celebrate Valentine’s Day at Colony Diner
February is the month of love and we’re celebrating with a special Valentine’s Day menu! Exceed their expectations with great homecooked food at affordable prices. This Valentine’s Day, spend quality time with your significant other enjoying a delicious meal at Colony Diner. We will be open Thursday, February 14th from 6am – 11pm, serving Valentine’s…
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…