Heart Healthy Dining Menu Today, more than ever, people are seeking to create & maintain healthy lifestyles. One of the most important factors in achieving this goal is to make good choices based on many options for healthy dining. At Cedar Creek we are committed to the mission of enhancing & improving the quality of life for our residents in every ways possible, including offering a complete dining program that serves as a resource for maintaining a healthy lifestyle. The dining program at Cedar Creek is founded on the principles of using the freshest seasonal & local ingredients, healthiest seasonings & best preparation & cooking practices in order to offer our residents the freshest, most delicious & nutritious meals possible. Today we are taking the next step in our mission to provide our residents & guests with more options healthy choice dining. Cedar Creek is proud to announce our Heart Healthy Dining Menu. This program is designed to support you in your goals to maintain a healthy lifestyle by helping you identify & select delicious & nutritious dining options every day. Selections of our Heart Healthy Dining Menu are identified using this symbol next to the item on the menu When you see this symbol next to a selection on our menu it tells you that these foods are Heart Healthy Menu Options that are made under the following nutritional standards: Made with low-sodium or salt free seasonings & stocks in place of salt based seasonings. Made with fresh herbs as primary seasonings in place of salt based seasonings. Rich in fresh fruits & vegetables as primary ingredients.
Using olive oil in cooking process or as ingredient in recipe. All ingredients used are sugar free or classified as no-added sugar foods. Made with fat-free salad dressings. Made with sugar free dessert selections such as sugar free ice creams & puddings. All cooked vegetable side dishes are seasoned with salt-free seasonings & fresh herbs in place of salt based seasonings. Offering whole grain & multi grain bread products. By choosing the Heart Healthy Menu items when you make your daily dining selections you will be able to create your own healthy diet using those dishes as staples of your daily menu selections. We are proud & very excited to offer these healthy & delicious options & we hope you will enjoy them & the healthy benefits of our Heart Healthy Menu. Bon appétit Cedar Creek Dining Services August 23, 2013 More information about our commitment to offering healthy dining choices every day
Did you know that our menus include a variety of Heart Healthy options every day? Here are some examples of the delicious & nutritious selections we offer every day for your health & enjoyment. Slow Roasted Meats Most of the meats offered on our menu, such as pork loin & beef, are slow roasted. Roasting is a method of cooking that keeps fat content to a minimum by increasing the amount of fat runoff in the cooking process. Slow roasting also helps maintain flavor & moisture of the meat by preserving its natural juices. Fresh Fruit of the Day Each day our Chefs select from a supply of fresh locally-grown seasonal fruits such as watermelon, cantaloupe, honey dew melon, mango, pineapple, grapes & berries to create a fresh fruit salad. Refreshing & bursting with delicious flavors, you will enjoy this dish as a light breakfast, side dish for any meal, afternoon snack or a light & healthy dessert. Breakfast Fruit Smoothie Enjoy our fruit of the day blended with fruit juices as a nutritious & refreshing drink at breakfast, or at any time of the day. Green Tea This natural tea can help strengthen your immune system.
Citrus Grilled Chicken Breast We offer a grilled chicken breast as one of our standard ala carte menu selections. You can order this as a Heart Healthy Option by ordering this dish made with Salt Free Lemon Pepper & fresh lemon juice at any time of the day. Steamed Vegetables All of our cooked vegetable side dishes are made with salt-free seasonings & fresh herbs as primary flavor enhancers. Also, you can order your vegetables steamed & served without seasoning upon your request. Sugar Free Puddings All of our puddings, pudding pies & pudding mousses are made with sugar free pudding mixes. These puddings are delicious & the variety, quality & texture is outstanding. Tasty & delicious, you would never suspect that these puddings are sugar free. Sugar Free Milkshakes Chose our sugar free milkshakes made with sugar free ice creams, 2% lowfat milk, & sugar free Torani syrups. These delicious milkshakes can be made in dozens of flavor combinations using sugar free or no sugar added ingredients for a healthy & delicious dessert selection. Sugar Free Desserts One of the great additions to our dining menus in 2013 has been an expanded selection of sugar free desserts. Using our creativity & a wide selection of sugar free or no sugar added ingredients we are able to offer a featured sugar free dessert option every day. Our sugar free dessert selections allow you to indulge your sweet tooth without the added calories, fat & sugar of traditional sugary desserts.
Tomatoes Tomatoes are a staple of our local produce selections & we use them in many dishes. Tomatoes contain lycopene, an antioxidant, which may lower the risk of stomach, prostate & lung cancer. Tuna & Salmon These menu staples are rich in Omega-3 fatty acids which reduce the risk of heart disease by lowering triglycerides & preventing inflammation. Salmon, Broccoli, Cauliflower, Eggs, Mushrooms, Garlic, Oranges & Blueberries These delicious foods are commonly used in our menus every day & can help boost your immune system & help ward off cold & flu. Walnuts & Almonds These are the two most commonly used nuts in our daily menus. The polyunsaturated fatty acids in nuts help control type-2 diabetes. Oranges & Bananas These delicious fresh fruits are available to our residents every day. Oranges are rich in Vitamin C & bioflavonoids that are important for eye health & may reduce the risk of cataracts. Bananas are rich in important healthy diet components such as potassium, dietary fiber & vitamin C. Beans
Used in many of our menu selections, beans are rich in protein, dietary fiber, iron, omega 3 & omega 6 fatty acids. Beans can help lower LDL or bad cholesterol & improve digestion. Beans have a low glycemic index, which can be good for diabetics & they make you feel full, which is helpful in maintaining a healthy body weight. Fresh Berries Fresh berries are rich in antioxidants & other vital nutrients that help satisfy your sweet tooth while providing a good source of vitamins & dietary fiber.