San Antonio's Healthy Menu Initiative
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A Better Choice For Life!
¡Por Vida! is a restaurant recognition program that helps you make healthier food choices by identifying menu items that meet nutritional guidelines developed by the Healthy Restaurants Coalition. When you choose "¡Por Vida!", you make a better choice "For Life"!
The ¡Por Vida! Nutrition Meal Standards Include:
| Entire Meal
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Single Entree Item
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Side Item
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| ≤ 700 Total Calories
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≤ 300 Calories
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≤ 200 Calories
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| ≤ 8 g saturated fat
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≤ 3.5 g saturated fat
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≤ 3.5 grams added sugar
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| Zero grams trans-fat
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Zero grams trans-fat
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Zero grams trans-fat
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| ≤ 12 grams added sugar
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≤ 5 grams added sugar
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≤ 3.5 grams added sugar
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| ≤ 750 mg Sodium
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≤ 325 mg Sodium
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≤ 215 mg sodium
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| No Fried Foods
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No Fried Foods
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No Fried Foods
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| No Hydrogenated or partially-hydrogenated oils
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No Hydrogenated or partially-hydrogenated oils
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No Hydrogenated or partially-hydrogenated oils
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The ¡Por Vida! Healthy Standard
Healthy menu criteria are based on the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, which suggests a balanced diet consisting of fruits, vegetables, whole grains, low fat dairy and lean protein.
¡Por Vida! registered dietitians look for nutrient dense foods with minimal saturated fats, trans-fats, and sodium that meet the ¡Por Vida! standards.
Just for Kids
Children come in all shapes and sizes, and calorie and nutrient needs vary drastically by age and size. Consider these healthy suggestions.
- Offer one or more servings of fruits and vegetables
- Serve a variety of non-fried entrée items
- Offer a variety of No Sugar Sweetened beverages
- Portion sizes should be child-appropriate
Beverages
Water is the most natural, healthiest beverage adults and children can drink. Treat other fluids like dessert - an occasional treat, but not the main course.
Nutritional Criteria developed and supported by the South Texas Academy of Nutrition & Dietetics.