Many people have heard it said that breakfast is the most important meal of the day, but some still don't treat it as such. In fact, most people don't seem to make time for breakfast at all, simply preferring to grab something like a bagel, donut or granola bar while heading out the door. However, Read More >>
Cater to patient satisfaction with smoothies and drinkable desserts
Savvy clinical nutrition management personnel know that hospital patient satisfaction is an important factor in their operations. That's why it's crucial to stay up to date on the latest food trends and work to incorporate them into your menu plan. One popular food trend that's sweeping the nation Read More >>
How to take advantage of whole grains in hospital food service
Whole grains have been in the healthy food spotlight for years, but many Americans still don't get enough. According to the United States Department of Agriculture, U.S. residents should be getting anywhere between three to eight ounce equivalents of grains per day depending on their sex, age and Read More >>
Tips for crafting a healthier burger
Patient satisfaction scores are important to food service management workers, which is why you probably strive to provide patients with food that is both delicious and healthy. So how do hamburgers play into this? Well, unfortunately the traditional burger made with red meat can be high in saturated Read More >>
Sneak fruits and veggies into meals for kids
It's important for people who work in food service management to remember that their hospital menu doesn't just cater to adult patients and their families, but children as well. Some adults have a hard enough time eating their fruits and vegetables, but it can be nearly impossible for kids to enjoy Read More >>
Tips for cooking with healthier oils
Are you looking for ways to make your hospital menu healthier without sacrificing taste? If you work in hospital food service management, chances are the answer to that question is "yes." One of the simplest ways to do this is to cook with healthier oils and skip the unhealthier varieties - as well Read More >>
Simple ways to cut calories from hospital menu items
It's often understood amongst those in hospital food service management, that it can sometimes be difficult to balance clinical nutrition and patient satisfaction. The reason? You want to serve patients tasty food that they enjoy, but it also has to be healthy to help them stay fit while they're in Read More >>
Diabetic-friendly foods to add to your hospital menu
Working in hospital food service, you likely know how important it is to provide patients dealing with certain dietary restrictions with a number of options on your hospital menu. It's also especially important to feature meals that cater to diabetic patients, since a growing number of Americans may Read More >>
Consider adding some Mediterranean items to your hospital menu
Working in hospital food service, you know how hard it can be sometimes to get patients to eat healthy. However, you have to keep clinical nutrition in mind when planning your hospital menu, since patients need to be consuming nutritious products, rather than ones filled with fat, sugar and Read More >>
What should you know about foodborne illness?
You've probably heard news stories before about large groups of people getting sick from contaminated foods they ate at a fast food restaurant or even purchased at their local supermarket. While these stories can certainly be shocking, you may have thought that it was unlikely that this could happen Read More >>