Tips to deliver healthier menu options

Offering healthier alternatives to your customers can be a winning strategy when done right.

Nestlé Professional's team?of nutritionists have some great tips on how to unlock the full potential without compromising taste:

• Use “better for you” ingredients:?Offer healthier food items like whole grains, brown rice, fresh fruits and?vegetables, lean proteins or plant-based options. Try to use herbs, flavors, or even?umami?to boost taste, while?reducing the usage of salt.
• Rethink Portion Sizes: Minimize calories by making portions more nutritionally balanced:?50% fruits and?vegetables, lean or plant-based proteins.
• Offer more sizes on the menu:??Give your customers more options to self-select the right amount of food with their?hunger. Offer half sandwiches, smaller main dishes with healthy sides, and mini desserts to help customers choose?the menu to fit their preferences.
• Offer Appealing Presentations:?Use your creative plating techniques.?When serving meat, cut it into smaller pieces?and fanning as it gives the impression of?more abundance.
• Lighten Up on Oils:?Find alternatives to frying by roasting, grilling, or baking your menu items. Avoid heavy salad?dressings and, instead, use healthier oil options like avocado oil, which is currently trending and highly sought-after.
• Change Habits Gradually:?Make your menu a little healthier every year by gradually reducing your ingredient use?and portion sizes. Consider making the change gradual, with a 10-15% reduction the first year, choosing lighter?ingredients in the second, and further reducing the portions in the third.

At Nestlé Professional, we understand the importance of menu innovation. Join us in taking the first step to Make More?Possible with your foodservice business while promoting healthier options.?Learn more at?www.nestleprofessional.com