Be wary of nutrition facts

In 2008, fast food restaurants in New York City and other major cities nationwide were required to list nutrition facts along with their food items. However, it is important to use your own knowledge as well to make healthy choices when eating out. There may be many reasons why the menu labeling is not totally accurate:

Check out the corrective actions Starbucks and Dunkin Donuts had to take after their numbers were proven wrong as written in Restaurant News!

Our Dining Out section aims to teach you how to navigate a menu. The basics are to stay away from foods that are overly processed, fried, or contain added cheese and sauces while choosing items which consist of fresh ingredients and are prepared without excess fat or sugar.

Stick with us to keep getting the info you need to make educated decisions for yourself!