Content about Healthy Dining

December 8, 2011
2010-2011: The biggest nutrition news stories
Anita-Jones Mueller breaks down the biggest nutrition stories
November 17, 2011
Sodium reduction: What restaurants can do
Restaurants can use several techniques to reduce sodium
October 13, 2011
A look at The Palm’s new, healthful menu
Anita Jones-Mueller talks to chef of The Palm about healthy menu items
August 25, 2011
How restaurants can build KIDS LIVEWELL choices
The unveiling of the new KIDS LIVEWELL program made big news
July 28, 2011
Q&A: Dan Barash of Moe’s Southwest Grill
Anita Jones-Mueller talks to Dan Barash about healthy, family-friendly food
June 9, 2011
Q&A: More with Paul Antico, founder of AllergyEats.com
Anita Jones-Mueller continues her discussion with Paul Antico of AllergyEats.com
May 12, 2011
Q&A: Charlie Cocotas of UFood Grill

Anita Jones-Mueller, M.P.H., president and founder of Healthy Dining, a nutrition-related marketing and consulting firm, interviews Charlie Cocotas, President and COO of UFood Grill. The 75-year-old came out of retirement to spread his passion for healthy dining.

The interview has been edited for length, and the full story can be seen at Healthy Dining’s Restaurant Nutrition News & Insights.

May 5, 2011
Q&A: Paul Antico, AllergyEats.com

Anita Jones-Mueller, M.P.H., president and founder of Healthy Dining, a nutrition-related marketing and consulting firm, interviews Paul Antico, Founder of AllergyEats.com. The father of five was a former mutual fund manager who now spends time as a full-time advocate for the food allergy community.

April 14, 2011
Q&A: Lowell Petrie of Real Mex Restaurants
Petrie talks about Real Mex’s efforts to reduce calories, fat and sodium on the menu
March 31, 2011
Q&A: Thomas John of Au Bon Pain

Anita Jones-Mueller, M.P.H., president and founder of Healthy Dining, a nutrition-related marketing and consulting firm, interviews Thomas John, executive chef of the more than 200-unit Au Bon Pain. The fast-casual chain was among the first restaurant concepts to disclose nutrition data ahead of menu-labeling laws and to offer more healthful options to guests, from whole-grain bread to small plates.

March 3, 2011
Q&A: Antonio Ellek, Pasha's Healthy Mediterreanean
An interview with Antonio Ellek, founder and CEO of Pasha’s Healthy Mediterranean Cuisine
December 15, 2010
Q&A: Cliff Pleau of Seasons 52
Chef describes how he keeps the menu full of flavor but light on calories
November 11, 2010
Q&A: Dr. Cindy Goody, McDonald’s USA director of nutrition
Anita Jones-Mueller, MPH, of Healthy Dining interviews Dr. Cindy Goody of McDonald's USA.
November 4, 2010
Q&A: The NRA’s Dawn Sweeney on the industry and nutrition
Anita Jones-Mueller, MPH, of Healthy Dining interviews Dawn Sweeney of the National Restaurant Association on the industry and nutrition.
September 20, 2010
What federal menu-labeling rules mean for your restaurant, part 2
Anita Jones-Mueller of Healthy Dining continues look at the FDA's guidance on menu labeling.
July 22, 2010
Childhood obesity: 10 ways your restaurant can make a difference
Healthy Dining's Anita Jones-Mueller shares tips on creating healthful options.
June 17, 2010
What sodium reduction recommendations mean for your restaurant
A recent report by the Institute of Medicine's outlines a long-term, collaborative solution to reducing sodium intake in America. Learn what implications. Learn what implications the report is likely to have on the restaurant industry.
April 5, 2010
McDonald's added to Healthy Dining site
SAN DIEGO McDonald's is the latest restaurant chain to join HealthyDiningFinder.com, a website that helps...
March 28, 2010
How to tackle menu labeling
Healthy Dining's Anita Jones-Mueller offers tips for restaurant operators about how to get ready for national menu-labeling rules.
April 1, 2007
Public, private collaborations yield healthful benefits for all
Consumers are demanding more nutrition information. Legislators are mandating that operators provide it. And restaurants...
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