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All Blooming Grove Listings
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Blooming Hill Restaurant | 845-782-7310 | |
Blooming Hill Farm, serving Farm-To-Table cuisine, is located at 1251 State Route 208, Blooming Grove, NY 10914 in Orange County.
From Blooming Hill: "Blooming Hill Farm is a small, family owned and operated farm. We're located in an area that was once the breadbasket of the American Revolution and are now one of the few remaining farms in the region. Our farm stand is located in Blooming Grove, NY, about 60 miles north of Manhattan. restaurant review, website and more . . . |
All Central Valley Listings
Central Valley Healthy Food Options |
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Applebee's - Central Valley | 845-928-1817 | |
Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill & Bar, serving Traditional American food, is located at 448 Evergreen Court, Central Valley, NY 10917 in Orange County. Each Applebee’s restaurant reflects its local neighborhood. The decor conveys local themes with photographs and memorabilia highlighting hometown heroes, local schools, and area history.
From Applebee’s: "Applebee's menu features beef, chicken and pork items, as well as burgers, pasta and seafood, with a selection of signature menu items found only at Applebee's. The Pick 'N Pair Lunch Combos are especially popular for the busy lunchtime crowd, offering more than 60 different combinations. The Weight Watchers International, Inc. menu, launched in May of 2004 in nearly all Applebee's restaurants nationwide, continues to be successful today with a number of smart and tasty menu items listing their Weight Watcher's PointsPlus™ values." restaurant review, website and more . . . | ||
Chipotle Mexican Grill - Central Valley | 845-928-1836 | |
Chipotle Mexican Grill is located at 498 Red Apple Court, Central Valley, NY 10917 in Orange County.
From Chipotle: What is food with integrity ? "Food With Integrity is a journey that started more than a decade ago and one that will never end. Through our ongoing commitment to finding better, more sustainable sources for all of the ingredients we serve, Chipotle is changing the way people think about and eat fast food. We call this effort "Food with Integrity" and it has us working with suppliers who share our commitment to raising food in ways that demonstrate respect for people, the environment and farm animals. We have always maintained a belief in being transparent about our supply chain practices." restaurant review, website and more . . . |
All Chester Village Listings
Chester Village Healthy Food Options |
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Christopher's Bistro | 845-610-5400 | |
Christopher's Bistro, serving Eclectic American cuisine, is located at the Quickway Plaza at 69 Brookside Ave., Chester NY 10918, Orange County in the Hudson Valley.
From Christopher's: "Christopher's Bistro opened on January 5th, 2011. We are located in the Quickway Plaza in Chester NY. Our fare is American eclectic with everything from fine appetizers to fresh salads, seafood, pasta, steaks and sandwiches. Our goal is to offer high quality food, wine, spirits and craft beer." restaurant review, website and more . . . |
All City of Middletown Listings
City of Middletown Healthy Food Options |
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Applebee's - Middletown | 845-928-1817 | |
Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill & Bar, serving Traditional American food, is located at 12 Orange Plaza Lane, Middletown, NY 10940 in Orange County. Each Applebee’s restaurant reflects its local neighborhood. The decor conveys local themes with photographs and memorabilia highlighting hometown heroes, local schools, and area history.
From Applebee’s: "Applebee's menu features beef, chicken and pork items, as well as burgers, pasta and seafood, with a selection of signature menu items found only at Applebee's. The Pick 'N Pair Lunch Combos are especially popular for the busy lunchtime crowd, offering more than 60 different combinations. The Weight Watchers International, Inc. menu, launched in May of 2004 in nearly all Applebee's restaurants nationwide, continues to be successful today with a number of smart and tasty menu items listing their Weight Watcher's PointsPlus™ values." restaurant review, website and more . . . | ||
Chipotle Mexican Grill - Middletown | 845-344-4149 | |
Chipotle Mexican Grill is located at 444 Route 211 East, Middletown, NY 10940 in Orange County.
From Chipotle: What is food with integrity ? "Food With Integrity is a journey that started more than a decade ago and one that will never end. Through our ongoing commitment to finding better, more sustainable sources for all of the ingredients we serve, Chipotle is changing the way people think about and eat fast food. We call this effort "Food with Integrity" and it has us working with suppliers who share our commitment to raising food in ways that demonstrate respect for people, the environment and farm animals. We have always maintained a belief in being transparent about our supply chain practices." restaurant review, website and more . . . | ||
Panera Bread - Middletown | 845-344-5900 | |
Panera Bread and Bakery Cafe is located at Orange Plaza, 444 Route 211 East, Middletown, NY 10940, Ulster County in the Hudson Valley.
Panera Bread Food Policy: "We are bakers of bread. We are fresh from the oven. We are a symbol of warmth and welcome. We are a simple pleasure, honest and genuine. We are a life story told over dinner. We are a long lunch with an old friend. We are your weekday morning ritual. We are the kindest gesture of neighbors. We are home. We are family. We are friends. Every day, at every location, trained bakers craft and bake each loaf from scratch, using the best ingredients to ensure the highest quality breads." restaurant review, website and more . . . |
All Monroe Listings
Monroe Healthy Food Options |
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Tre Angelina - Monroe | 845-238-5721 | |
Tre Angelina, serving Northern Italian cuisine, is located at 355 Route 17M, Monroe, NY 10950 in Orange County.
From Tre Angelina: "On behalf of our staff, welcome to Tre Angelina. Whether this is your first visit or if you have dined with us before, you will find that we do everything possible to make your experience a truly memorable one. The food at Tre Angelina is an interesting blend of both traditional and innovative Italian cuisine. All of our pasta's and desserts are made daily in the back of the house. You are invited to explore our list of fine wines, carefully selected to provide the ultimate accompaniment to a fine meal. From our bar we offer a wide variety of cognacs, vintage ports as well as imported beer and premium cocktails." restaurant review, website and more . . . |
All Montgomery Listings
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Iron Café | 845-457-4766 | |
The Iron Café, serving brunch and lunch, is located at 59 Clinton Street, Montgomery NY 12549 in Orange County.
From Iron Cafe: "Located in historic downtown Montgomery, Iron Cafe is open daily. We serve Breakfast, Brunch, Lunch, Sandwiches, Salads and any variations thereof. We can accommodate orders for customers with special diets including Vegans, Vegetarians, and other requests. Please see or sample Breakfast, Lunch, Drink and Daily Specials Menus for examples of our fine cuisine. We accept special orders for both meals and drinks. We are family & child-friendly and conveniently located right near the Veteran's Memorial Park/Playground/Baseball Fields. Our establishment is suitable for good food and drinks on the go as well as a nice sit-down breakfast, brunch or lunch at one of our comfy, cozy tables. restaurant review, website and more . . . |
All City of Newburgh Listings
City of Newburgh Healthy Food Options |
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Hudson Street Cafe | 845-534-2450 | |
Hudson Street Cafe, serving New American cuisine, is located at 190 South Plank Road, Newburgh, NY 12550, Orange County in the Hudson Valley.
From Hudson Street Café: "Welcome to Hudson Street Café now located at 190 South Plank Road in the Town of Newburgh. We've discovered a beautiful new venue that is like the old Cafe, only grown up! Our customers, friends and fans have always been local - Orange County, Hudson Valley and world travelers. It's still Donna's to all, as Chef/Owner Donna Hammond and our staff offer the finest food and service in a casual setting. restaurant review, website and more . . . | ||
Panera Bread - Newburgh | 845-567-0999 | |
Panera Bread and Bakery Cafe is located at 1278 Route 300, Newburgh NY 12550, Orange County in the Hudson Valley.
Panera Bread Food Policy: "We are bakers of bread. We are fresh from the oven. We are a symbol of warmth and welcome. We are a simple pleasure, honest and genuine. We are a life story told over dinner. We are a long lunch with an old friend. We are your weekday morning ritual. We are the kindest gesture of neighbors. We are home. We are family. We are friends. Every day, at every location, trained bakers craft and bake each loaf from scratch, using the best ingredients to ensure the highest quality breads." restaurant review, website and more . . . |
All Warwick Listings
Warwick Healthy Food Options |
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Conscious Fork | 845-988-5253 | |
Conscious Fork, a Vegan Café and Juice Bar with a sustainable lifestyle market, is located at 14 Railroad Ave., Warwick, NY 10990 in Orange County.
From Conscious Fork: "A plant-based diet can yield huge benefits for the environment, our health, and our animal friends. We strive to make delicious vegan fare that is highly nourishing, affordable, and accessible to our community. restaurant review, website and more . . . |
More Hudson Valley Healthy Food Options |
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Albany County [10 listings over 5 locations]
Columbia County [4 listings over 2 locations]
Dutchess County [17 listings over 10 locations]
Greene County [1 listing over 1 location]
Putnam County [7 listings over 4 locations]
Rensselaer County [2 listings over 1 location]
Rockland County [13 listings over 6 locations]
Ulster County [19 listings over 9 locations]
Westchester County [76 listings over 35 locations]
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Restaurants serving Local, Organic, and Natural Ingredients
Restaurants serving Natural Food
Many restaurants in the Hudson Valley of New York offer food prepared with local ingredients supplied by local farms in Putnam, Dutchess, Ulster, and Columbia County. Taste the difference. A meal prepared with natural and local ingredients tastes fresh and delicious. Natural foods taste good and are good for you. Restaurants serving natural and healthy food options include:
Restaurants in Columbia County Restaurants in Dutchess County Restaurants in Orange County, NY Restaurants in Putnam County, NY Restaurants in Rockland County, NY Restaurants in Ulster County, NY Restaurants in Westchester County
Trans-Fats and Hydrogenated Oils
FDA Labeling Requirements
FDA has required that saturated fat and dietary cholesterol be listed on the food label since 1993. By adding Trans Fat on the Nutrition Facts panel (required by January 1, 2006), consumers now know for the first time how much of all three: saturated fat, Trans Fat, and cholesterol, are in the foods they choose. Identifying saturated fat, Trans Fat, and cholesterol on the food label gives consumers information to make heart-healthy food choices that help them reduce their risk of coronary heart disease. This revised label, which includes information on Trans Fat as well as saturated fat and cholesterol, will be of particular interest to people concerned about high blood cholesterol and heart disease. However, all Americans should be aware of the risk posed by consuming too much saturated fat, Trans Fat, and cholesterol.
What is Trans Fat?
Why are Trans-Fats bad for you? Trans Fat is made when manufacturers add hydrogen to vegetable oil, a process called hydrogenation. Hydrogenation increases the shelf life and flavor stability of foods containing these fats.
The stiffer and harder fats are, the more they clog up your arteries. Over time, they can "clog the pipes" that feed the heart and brain, which can lead to heart attack or stroke risk. Trans-Fats increase your risk of heart disease. Trans-Fats cause significant and serious lowering of HDL (good) cholesterol and a significant and serious increase in LDL (bad) cholesterol; make the arteries more rigid; cause major clogging of arteries; cause insulin resistance; cause or contribute to type 2 diabetes; and cause or contribute to other serious health problems.
Why are Trans Fatty Acids put into so many food products?
Are Trans-Fats bad for kids?
How can I keep my family healthy?
If you do not bring junk food into your kitchen, your children will not eat it! Don't buy products that will harm your family's health. Although you cannot control what older kids eat outside, you can create a "healthy" kitchen in your own home as a basis for good "healthful" eating in and out of the home.
Healthy Foods to Eat
Vegetables - dark green leafy, cabbage, broccoli, kale . . . Fresh Fruit - apples, berries, melon . . . Whole and cracked grains Pasta made from wheat Beans and Legumes Healthy Fats
Nuts (walnuts) Seeds (pumpkin) Flaxseeds (sprinkle over oatmeal, yogurt, or a healthy cereal)
Wild Alaskan Salmon canned (great on a sandwich) Wild Alaskan Salmon (whole) Lean Turkey (organic) Lean Chicken (organic) Eggs Ice pops (Kids love ice pops made from "real" juice.) Water
Basic Food Pyramids
Although many variations of the food pyramid exist, most emphasize the following advice:
Mayoclinic, Nutrition and Healthy Eating Article on Trans-Fats and Hydrogenated Oils by Andy Spano, Westchester County Executive, 2008 |