(WAKEFIELD, MA) JULY 7, 2014....Mass in Motion-Melrose/Wakefield is proud to announce that Boston Yogurt, located at 963 Main Street, Greenwood Plaza in Wakefield, has joined the Mass in Motion Healthy Dining Program and will be offering “Healthy Dining Approved” frozen yogurt options. The Mass in Motion Healthy Dining Program is an initiative of the City of Melrose and Town of Wakefield Health Departments and the Massachusetts Department of Public Health (MDPH).
Restaurant foods tend to be higher in calories, fat and sodium, and portions are bigger than food prepared at home. But more and more customers are looking for healthier options while dining out. The Mass in Motion Healthy Dining Program works with local restaurants to make healthy food and drink options available to customers. Boston Yogurt is the first Wakefield eatery to enter this next phase of the Healthy Dining Program.
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“We are extremely excited to showcase our Healthy Dining Approved menu options. Our yogurts are a great source of calcium and protein, are low in cholesterol and saturated fat and they contain live and active cultures that promote a healthy immune and digestive system. All varieties are certified OU-D Kosher and taste great,” said Lisa Urbaczewski of Boston Yogurt.
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Pair a ½ cup (4 ounces) of your favorite nonfat, no-sugar-added frozen yogurt flavor, with ½ cup (4 ounces) of any fresh fruit topping (strawberries, blueberries, blackberries, pineapple, raspberries) and you have a “Healthy Dining Approved” snack for 130 calories. Add up to 1 tablespoon of sliced almonds, pecans, or peanuts to that and you have “Healthy Dining Approved” snack for 185 calories.
Now that summer is here, it is a perfect time to bring your family and friends in for a taste!
The Mass in Motion Dining Program lists Boston Yogurt, Dockside, Laurie’s 9:09 Gastro-Diner and Phuket as Wakefield participants on their website. For a full statewide participant list, visit www.mass.gov/massinmotion and search Healthy Dining.
If you are interested in joining the Healthy Dining Program in Melrose or Wakefield, please contact Kara Showers at 781-979-4123 or kshowers@cityofmelrose.org.
About Mass in Motion-Melrose/Wakefield, a Program of the City of Melrose and Town of Wakefield Health Department
Mass in Motion-Melrose/Wakefield works locally to increase opportunities for Melrose and Wakefield residents to eat better and move more in the places they live, learn, work, and play. Melrose and Wakefield are among 52 cities and towns throughout the Commonwealth that are part of the Massachusetts Department of Public Health’s Mass in Motion Municipal Wellness and Leadership Program. Mass in Motion-Melrose/Wakefield is working to support the implementation of Safe Routes to School, Healthy Market Program, Access to Farmers Markets, Healthy Dining Program, and improving school nutrition initiatives that will make the healthy choice the easy choice for residents. www.MiMmelrosewakefield.com
