I'm so excited! By the end of 2010 Panera Bread will be one of the first restaurant chains to post calories on their menus. I'm not sure how all of the nutrition information will be monitored but this is great for those of us who like to see what we're eating from a healthy standpoint.
I for one believe in making choices based on fat content, calories etc. I also like to plan before I go anywhere so that I don't lose control. To maintain I know how much I can consume based on calories and how much exercise I choose to put into my day.
The best part about all of this is that you can now take a peek at the nutritional information via their Nutritional calculator. Type in the item and other pertinent information that the calculator asks for and a chart will pop up. I love Panera’s You Pick Two menu where I order 1/2 an Asian Sesame Salad and a Fat Free Vegetable Soup.
Being able to make wise choices wherever I go is a great feeling and helps me maintain what I’ve been trying to do for the past 7 years. I want to be able to go out to dinner and enjoy myself and stay healthy. I feel so much better when I know I'm staying within my calorie intake for the day. I can enjoy my favorites when I'm out with friends or family.
Even before Panera decided to make their choice to help America get on track I was searching for ways to do this myself. Calorie King.com is an excellent resource to look up other restaurants and food information. I use it regularly. Before I head out to eat I use Calorie King to make my choices and I get to the restaurant knowing I have a plan.
This site is useful when whipping up my own meals at home. I now have a calorie reference for recipes. I can make family favorites and maintain my weight. The organization also has a pocket-size reference book to carry in your purse if you can’t get to a computer.
If Calorie King doesn't have the information you're seeking then try the restaurant's website. Many of my favorite sites have nutritional information listed. I also research via the web if the restaurant doesn't have information. Many people, organizations, blogs etc. have taken it upon themselves to get the calorie counts and are nice enough to share them with readers. Just by doing a little research, typing in your restaurant name, and adding the words nutritional information or calorie counts you will most likely discover what you’re looking for. However, it will be a relief once other restaurants follow suit and calories are listed on their menus.
Having these tools helped keep me on track and are useful in losing weight as well. Kudos to Panera Bread for helping me watch my weight.
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