In honor of February being American Heart Month, the Union County Health Department has partnered with local restaurants to promote heart healthy dining out! Look for heart healthy dining out tips in you menus. Some our local restaurants have agreed to provide a heart healthy menu option. If you presnt the Heart Healthy Restaurant Coupon when you order the special "heart-y" meal, you will also receive 10% of your bill. Heart Health and a little extra cash!
Participating restaurants include (indicates date that the coupon will be honored):
Carlyles (Feb 15 and 22)
Cue Stick (Feb 13-16 and 20-23)
Lucky's (Feb 12 through 26)
Old Town Inn (Feb 12 through 26)
Tips for eating healthier at restaurants:
Try grilled or steamed- Avoid foods that are fried.
Ask for less or no cheese, cream, sour cream, salad dressing, or mayonaise- These ingredients are usually high in fat.
Share- Split a large meal and healthy dessert with a friend or family member.
Try a salad- Salads can be filling and delicious. Just make sure to ask for low-fat dressing on the side or no dressing at all.
Drink more water- Drinking more water with meals can make you feel full.
Try a slice of lemon or lime- Drink water or diet soda with lemon or lime instead of sugary sodas.
Substitute you side- Try getting fruit or vegetables for a side item.
* Ask you server anout healthy menu items or substitutions for foods if you don't see them listed on your menu.*
