Implementing a Calorie Count Menu

May 3, 2012 By 19 Comments

Feeling “guilty” after a meal is not healthy for the body nor the mind.

Most people are more and more health conscious nowadays. This is a good thing. There is a growth in the health and wellness industry, which uses advertising campaigns geared towards a healthy and active lifestyle.

How about a Calorie Count Menu? Our client, J.P. Morgan Chase, commissioned our in-house nutritionist to prepare a healthy choice of food selections for their cafeteria. In the Calorie Count Menu, our nutritionist computes how many calorie intake per dish is given to their employees. We prepare food that can fill them up, yet is rich in nutrients. Healthy employees means productivity and wellness.

Another client, Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas, has the same mindset in wanting to serve healthy food. In their cafeteria, you will see the name of the viand served, plus its calorie count. Bangko Sentral promotes a calorie count menu, good eating behavior and exercise activities.

I believe in the importance of serving a wide variety of nutritious food. However, portioning also matters. My suggestion is to eat ample portions of fresh fruits, non-starchy vegetables, whole grains, lean meat and low fat dairy.

The old adage is true—We are what we EAT! Let’s eat healthy and keep an active lifestyle.

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  • Mai_Flores

    *Sigh* I’ve put on some weight for the past years and I’m having a hard time getting back to my desired shape. Plus, I’m ignorant when it comes to counting the calories in every viand that I eat. :(  

  • http://thepurpledoll.net Sumi Go

    Wow, this is perfect not only for those who are wanting to lose weight, but for everyone who wants to have a healthier lifestyle. When I was at the peak of being health conscious, I worked out and actually counted my daily calorie intake. So sad that I stopped though, but I’m looking forward to restarting what I didn’t finish.

  • http://www.yedylicious.com/ YedyLicious

    I hope all restaurants should follow through in implementing calorie count on their menu. This is a great idea especially now that everyone whether they are on a diet or not should be well aware of how much calories they are taking in for their own sake.

  • http://www.tsinoyfoodies.com/ stacy

    What a great service that you are providing. Cheers to the lucky employees for a healthier life

  • papaleng

    Gandang idea naman ito if all restaurant will follow it. For sure , consumers will be serve healthy menu.

  • Mai_Flores

    I only blame myself for my weight gain.. hehe! :) But then what is the ideal calorie count for, let’s say, a late 20′s, medium-built woman? Kahit per meal muna..

  • http://twitter.com/Franckxethee Franc Ramon

    Actually, this is a good habit to make as good health/ weight loss is eating less calories than the amount we burn. In this way, we could balance our nutritional needs.

  • http://talesofapinayabroad.blogspot.co.uk/ Novie Godmalin

    Calorie count meter/menu is a nice idea but I think personally its down to the person who is planning to lose or gain weight. Discipline and determination in one that is needed. It is also good that they provide this kind of menus on restaurant for weight watchers. Fab!

  • Tess Chancellor

    don’t count the calorie.I don’t care and I actually want to add more calorie but still want a balance diet. I am too skinny even if my hubby said I am ok.

  • http://www.facebook.com/pal.raine Pal Raine

    Hehehehehe…. I don’t count calories at all. But I am into my healthy diet now. ^_^

  • lovemindanao

    i found this scheme as really disturbing . before we are not concern much about this .. this calorie counting is really absurd. everyone becomes fat because of lame lifestyle ….

  • http://www.facebook.com/marrimye Marri Bermudez

    Who is conscious about calories? Well, I am not! But I have to count money on my wallet first if the fund is enough to buy more foods… then I may learn to count calories afterwards. LOL!!

  • Teresa Martinez

    I like the idea of having a calorie count menu but the hardest part is in actually doing it.

  • RonLeyba

    Yay for healthy foods. Calorie counting is gaining fame nowadays.

  • sir rob

    The more you become conscious of the calories that you are eating the more you won’t lose anything and you could even doing the opposite.

  • http://tauyanm.com/ Mary jane Tauyan Fitzsimmons

    this is good idea! i used to count my calories as well but i get hungry. so why not all eat veggies and fruits and get so full without knowing it haha xx

  • http://twitter.com/esupermommy Jem Alvarado

    Great to see cafeteria with calorie count beside the menu. I used to limit my calorie intake before for my healthy diet and I am thankful that now I am well-discipline.

  • Maria Estrella Ledesma

    this is so great! I read that Mcdo will putting out the calories in their menu too. I hope more eating places would do this.

  • nabuagermeline

    i should really be starting on this though i do not need to lose weight but the most important thing is to still stay healthy