Specific Diet Choices

We offer a delicious variety of foods, buffet-style, that provide you with the choice to eat what you want. Therefore, you can tailor your meal to meet your individual dietary needs. At our buffets, your health is in your hands.

Carbohydrate-Conscious Guidelines

Generally, the foods lowest in carbohydrates include fats, eggs, fish, meat and poultry prepared without breading or sweet sauces. Leafy greens and other fresh vegetables, as well as steamed vegetables (with some exceptions) are also fairly low in carbohydrates.

The following foods served on our buffets contain five grams or less of carbohydrates per serving:

Meats (a serving is 3 oz., or about the size of a deck of cards)
Carved Roast Beef, Baked Chicken, Taco Meat, Hot Wings, Carved Ham, Beef Patties, Hamburger Patties, Carved Salmon, Baked Fish, Carved Roast Turkey, Turkey Hot Dogs
Gravies and Sauces (a serving is one 2 fl. oz. ladle)
Chicken Gravy, Beef Gravy, Au Jus, Turkey Gravy
Salads (a serving is one cup)
Tossed Green Salad, Spring Greens, Caesar Salad
Salad Dressings and Condiments
(a serving is one 1 fl. oz. ladle)
Blue Cheese Dressing, Italian Dressing, Salsa, Creamy Italian Dressing, Ranch Dressing, Reduced-Fat Ranch Dressing, Low-Fat Italian Dressing, Raspberry Vinaigrette
Vegetables (a serving is one spoon)
German Boiled Cabbage, Green Cabbage, Montreal Vegetable Medley, Sauerkraut, Joe’s Cracked Pepper Beans, Turnip Greens, Italian Green Beans, Collard Greens, Sauteed Zucchini, Green Beans El Greco, Steamed Broccoli

Reduced-Fat-Conscious Guidelines

Trimming the fat from your diet? We can help with so many great choices!

First, think salad bar with a few caveats. Help yourself to an abundance of:
Tossed Green Salad, Spring Greens, Pickled Beets, Fresh Carrots, Red Onions, Fresh Mushrooms, Broccoli Florets, Fresh Tomatoes, Sliced Fresh Cucumbers, Fresh Fruits — all are naturally fat free!
Avoid or limit creamy salads and cheeses. Choose your favorite dressing from our selection of fat-restricted salad dressings:
Fat-Free Creamy Italian, Reduced-Calorie Italian, No-Fat French, Reduced-Fat Ranch, Raspberry Vinaigrette
Try one of our homestyle broth-based soups. The following suggestions provide 2 grams of fat or less per 4 oz. serving (1 ladle):
Chicken Noodle Soup, Chicken Rice Soup, Navy Bean Soup, Vegetable Beef Soup
Salad Dressings and Condiments (a serving is 1 fl. oz. ladle)
Bleu Cheese Dressing, Italian Dressing, Salsa, Creamy Italian Dressing, Ranch Dressing, Tartar Sauce, Reduced Fat Ranch Dressing, Low-Fat Italian Dressing, Thousand Island Dressing, Raspberry Vinaigrette — all contain 6 grams of fat or less per serving (30 grams, 1 ladle).
Choose one serving (3 oz., about the size of a deck of cards) of:
Carved Roast Beef, Carved Ham, Baked Chicken Breast (remove the skin), Carved Roast Turkey, Baked Fish — all provide 15 grams of fat or less per serving
Choose one or more portions from our delicious variety of cooked vegetables. May we suggest:
Steamed Corn, Steamed Carrots, Green Beans, Turnip or Collard Greens, Brussel Sprouts, Vegetable Stir-Fry — all provide 3 grams of fat or less per 3 oz. (1 spoon) serving
Add a spoon of:
Candied Yams, White Rice, Red Beans and Rice, Red Potatoes, Lima Beans, Baked Beans, Pinto Beans, Red Beans; or a Baked Sweet Potato or Baked Potato — all provide less than 2 grams of fat per 3 oz. (1 spoon or 1 potato) serving
For a low-fat sauce or gravy, try a ladle of:
Chicken Gravy, Beef Gravy, Turkey Gravy — all provide 2 grams of fat or less per 2 fl. oz. ladle
Enjoy a serving of non-fat dessert:
Fresh Fruit choices, Fruit Flavored Gelatin, Non-Fat Frozen Yogurt (Vanilla or Strawberry)


Protein-Conscious Guidelines

It’s easy to find protein-rich foods at our buffets.

Any of the meats, fish, eggs, chicken or turkey is a great choice. May we suggest:
Carved Roast Beef, Carved Ham, Baked Fish, Carved Roast Turkey, Beef Patties, Baked Chicken, Carved Salmon, Meatloaf, Pot Roast
Also, try dishes that feature beans, such as:
Baked Beans, Lima Beans, Pinto Beans, Navy Bean Soup, Chili, Red Beans, Red Beans & Rice
On the salad bar, try:
Cottage Cheese, Chicken and Pasta Salad, Seafood Salad, Creamy Pea Salad
Milk is also an excellent source of protein.

Eating Healthy

You can eat healthier at our restaurants. There’s no better place to put good nutritional knowledge into practice than at our buffets. Whether your focus is on eating more vegetables, salads and fruit, or more protein or fewer carbohydrates, we have great choices for adults and children alike.

From fresh salad greens to piping hot vegetables, from savory baked chicken to carved salmon or roast beef, you can find delicious foods that work for your nutrition plan. And with our vast array of homestyle favorites, you can enjoy a different meal every day.

Begin with reviewing the menu for nutrition information. We provide calorie, carbohydrate, protein, fat, fiber and other important nutrient information so you can make informed choices. Note that the menu is subject to change. Some items are served daily, while others rotate throughout the week.

Reduced Sugar Desserts

We offer a number of reduced sugar and sugar-free desserts, including:

  • Nonfat, Sweetened with NutraSweet® Frozen Vanilla Yogurt
  • Reduced Sugar/Calorie Chocolate Pudding
  • Reduced Sugar/Calorie Vanilla Pudding
  • Reduced Sugar Pies (assorted flavors)
  • Sugar-Free Ranger Cookies (freshly baked)

Sometimes our guests may become confused with the "reduced sugar" label instead of a "sugar-free" label. According to federal regulations for labeling, we cannot refer to items as "sugar-free" if they are made with milk because milk contains lactose, a sugar found naturally in milk.

Diabetes

Diabetes experts say that the best food plan for someone with diabetes is similar to a healthy food plan for just about anyone. Making good food choices is the key! For your individualized food plan, consult with your physician who can recommend a registered dietitian. A registered dietitian will work with you in developing a food plan that works for your lifestyle. Typically, food plans include a serving of:

  • Meat or fish
  • Potato or rice
  • Vegetables
  • Fruit or approved dessert

Food plans for people with diabetes now focus on counting carbohydrate choices. At our buffets, we make it even easier to implement your plan by providing the carbohydrate content of many of our foods. You can plan your meal ahead of time, or bring your food plan with you to our restaurants. Then help yourself to the myriad of great choices from leafy salad greens to fresh fruits, to lean meats, fish and beans, to rice pilaf or potatoes, to savory steamed vegetables and desserts made without added sugar. So many choices to enjoy!

Food Allergies

We understand how important it is to know what you are eating when dealing with a food allergy. Given our many made-from-scratch foods, various ingredient suppliers, regional recipes and special promotion menus, the challenge of providing detailed information regarding allergies is extremely difficult. Our chefs are responsible for preparing a delicious array of food offerings which regularly utilize ingredients that can contain some of the more common allergens such as peanuts, shellfish and gluten-containing items. Consequently, we regret that we currently do not have specific allergen information available on our website. We recommend checking with your health care provider or the Food Allergy and Anaphylaxis Network (www.foodallergy.org) for information regarding your individual needs.

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