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…
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…