BROOMFIELD, CO, Jun 25 (MARKET WIRE) --
Every parent has heard the phrase from their child, "but I don't want to
eat my vegetables," and deep down we can all relate. Noodles & Company,
the quick-casual, globally inspired noodle restaurant, believes you can
have your cake and eat it too -- or in this case, yes you can have a
delicious and nourishing meal when dining at home or dining out. To
spread the word and ease the plight of vegetable-resistant,
balance-challenged people of all ages, the company has launched its new
"You Are What You Eat" campaign. The program demonstrates how eating
healthy without compromising flavor is easier than you think.
"Four years ago we began posting our nutritional information at
www.noodles.com because helping our guests make informed choices is one of
our greatest priorities," said Ross Kamens, executive chef at Noodles &
Company. Since then, Noodles & Company has remained committed to
nutritional transparency as well as serving fresh veggies.
Noodles & Company's "You Are What You Eat" campaign furthers this mission
by providing guests with recommendations on what to order if you are
watching calories, fat, sodium or carbs. The campaign is being
supported by in-restaurant materials and online information including
surprising facts such as:
-- Noodles & Company serves 19 fresh veggies on its menu
-- Noodles & Company will customize your dish just the way you like it by
adding a protein or adding, subtracting or substituting veggies, cheeses or
noodles
-- Noodles & Company has 17 dishes with 400 calories or less
-- Noodles & Company has 11 choices with 10g of fat or less
-- There are 0g of artificial trans fat at Noodles & Company
-- You can substitute Noodles & Company's regular whole grain linguine
and add 20g of fiber to any dish
-- Sixteen of Noodles & Company dishes are vegetarian friendly
Most people know that the USDA recommends adults and children should
have three to five servings of vegetables every day. Executive Chef Ross
Kamens and Registered Dietitian Rebekah Spetnagel with On The Menu, LLC,
a nutrition consulting firm for the food industry, believe you don't have
to reach this quota by choosing bland, repetitive meals with the same
steamed vegetable side dish. Instead, they recommend a number of simple
yet high-impact tips to convert your entire family into vegetable lovers
-- or at least vegetable likers -- such as:
-- Ideally, veggie education should begin at an early age, but it's never
too late to convert. So get everyone involved in creating a family garden.
The transformation from seed to vegetable is fascinating to children in
particular, but the whole family will take pride in the outcome.
-- Start with foods kids and adults are already familiar with like
noodles, pasta and soup -- you can sneak in veggies far more easily. This
also works well with pizza or quesadillas.
-- Allow children to participate in meal preparation. Kids love to help
in the kitchen, by associating vegetables with fun, family time, you will
increase their interest in the end product.
-- Adults must set the example. Include veggies in every meal -- whether
at home or dining out.
In recognition of Noodles & Company's commitment to health and
nutrition, Health magazine, one of the country's foremost publications on
improving health, recently honored Noodles & Company with the number-one
spot on its new list, "America's Healthiest Fast-Food Restaurants."
To keep abreast of all of the happenings in Noodleville, visit
www.noodles.com and sign up for eClub or visit the company's Facebook
page.
About Noodles & Company
Colorado-based Noodles & Company was founded in 1995 and is the world's
first quick-casual, globally inspired noodle restaurant. From healthy to
indulgent and spicy to comforting, Noodles & Company's menu features
Asian, Mediterranean and American inspired noodle dishes, soups and
salads.
At Noodles & Company, there are no freezers, no microwaves, and no can
openers. Instead, we seek to nourish and inspire our guests with a
balanced and craveable menu made with fresh and wholesome ingredients.
Every bowl is prepared to order with only the best noodles and pasta,
fresh vegetables, authentic herbs and spices, artisan sauces and grilled
chicken, beef, shrimp or organic tofu.
Noodles & Company is a tip-free zone and is open seven days a week in more
than 180 locations in 17 states. To view a menu and nutritional
information, find a location or see what else is going on in Noodleville,
visit www.noodles.com.
CONTACTS:
Jill Preston
Office: 720.214.1929
Cell: 720-514-3223
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