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EXPERIENCE
Healthy Dining – designated a preferred provider for nutrition analysis by the National Restaurant Association – offers a comprehensive suite of nutrition services, including nutrient analysis, allergen/gluten identification, menu/recipe consultation, and restaurant promotion through the consumer-facing Healthy Dining Program.
Our culinary nutrition experts ensure high quality, confidential support for all your nutrition needs. Staff includes registered dietitians, master’s level health and nutrition professionals, and a Ph.D. level researcher.
Healthy Dining has been evaluating the nutrition content of restaurant meals since 1990, analyzing more than 15,000 menu items comprised of more than 100,000 recipes from hundreds of restaurants nationwide. This specialized training and long-standing experience are unmatched. Most analysis clients are featured on HealthyDiningFinder.com.
ACCURACY
Accurate nutrition information helps protect your brand’s image. Healthy Dining's nutrition analysis is guaranteed accurate in accordance with the recipes submitted. The nutrition analysis is conducted by registered dietitians who are extensively trained, and accuracy is further ensured through our multi-step quality control review process.
EFFICIENCY
Nutrition will continue to grow as an important component of your operations and marketing. Healthy Dining will provide you with the expertise and services you need so that you can focus on everything else your restaurant requires – now and in the coming years.
CONFIDENTIALITY
Healthy Dining agrees to keep confidential your restaurant’s proprietary information, including recipes (i.e., ingredients, quantities and preparation methods, etc.), payment terms and conditions, and other materials deemed proprietary or confidential. Additionally, your data is maintained in a secure database.
ABOUT OUR CLIENTS
Healthy Dining's clients – hundreds of restaurant brands – span every size, type, cuisine, and region of the country, from large chains to family-owned businesses.
PUBLICITY AND PROMOTION
Your restaurant can be included in the Healthy Dining Program and featured on www.HealthyDiningFinder.com. This program/website introduces health- and weight-conscious consumers to your restaurant through health professionals, health insurance companies, employers, and many other publicity venues, enabling your restaurant to capitalize on its nutrition efforts.
Comprehensive Recipe Nutrition Analysis
Includes a comprehensive nutrition report, with breakdowns of calories, total fat, saturated fat, artificial trans fat, cholesterol, sodium, carbohydrates, fiber, sugar and protein.
Nutrition Facts Declaration for Single Ingredients
Includes the nutrition fact information (calories, total fat, etc., as above) for single ingredients, such as pizza toppings, salad bar ingredients, and hot pot ingredients.
Allergen and Gluten Identification
Identification of the eight major food allergens (milk, eggs, soy, wheat, tree nuts, peanuts, fish, shellfish), as well as gluten, in your recipes. Includes a thorough assessment of all products and preparation methods.
Guidance in Modifying Recipes to Enhance Healthfulness of your Menu Items.
Suggestions for simple recipe modifications that lower the amount of calories, fat, sodium, etc.
Identification of Vegetarian Menu Items
Identification of items on your menu that are appropriate for vegans, ovo-lacto vegetarians, etc. Includes a thorough assessment of all products and preparation methods.
Coordination of Laboratory Analysis for Fried Foods
Includes a nutrition report with values for calories, total fat, saturated fat, trans fat, cholesterol, sodium, carbohydrates, fiber, sugar and protein.
Promotion of Your Restaurant and Your Healthy Dining Menu Items
Visibility on HealthyDiningFinder.com, along with an array of tools, resources, and opportunities to attract and retain guests, generate visibility, and demonstrate leadership and good corporate citizenship in the communities in which your restaurant operates.
Other Customized Services as Needed
For more information about our Nutrition Services, please Contact Us or call at (858) 541-2049.