It looks like restaurants are finally trying to take care of their customers.  In recent years, there have been a whole slew of new product announcements plus changes to menus to better inform consumers.  The latest to join in the trend is BurgerKing, which is unveiling a healthier kids menu.

From an article postd to Yahoo Health News…

“Burger King Holdings Inc., the world’s second largest hamburger chain, said it has set nutritional guidelines to follow when targeting children under 12 in advertising, including limiting ads to Kids Meals that contain no more than 560 calories, less than 30 percent of calories from fat and no more than 10 percent of calories from added sugars.”

One neat idea I liked was the introduction of “Apple Fries” — they are not fried, but resemble french fries; hopefully for easier adoption by children.

The article goes on to say…

“The 2.4-ounce serving of Apple Fries will have 35 calories, the company said. A small serving of Burger King french fries has 230 calories and 13 grams of fat, according to Burger King’s Web site.”

Also interesting to note, from the same article…

“Miriam Pappo, a registered dietitian and nutritionist, said the move is part of a trend to offer healthier products at restaurants as people become more aware of nutrition and take interest in exactly what they are eating.

“It’s a good trend. The actual ultimate solution is still to eat less fast food,” said Pappo, clinical nutrition manager at Montefiore Medical Center in New York. “It will only be successful if it tastes good and it will only be successful if it fills the child up.”

Long criticized for a lack of healthier options, several quick-service food chains in recent years have developed items for those seeking fast access to a less-expensive meal that has fewer calories and less fat than a burger, french fries and a soda.”

And finally, the Pappo noted that ultimately it is still up to the parents to teach their children to eat healthier.  But with the right tools hopefully parents can make better informed choices.

Here is to your health,

Regards,

Mohamed

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