R E S T A U R A N T S Dining out can be healthy and delicious
BY BAILEE WILLIAMS SWUPHD Health Educator
ameron Payne, owner of Twisted Noodle Café in St. George, Utah, is showing his community that dining out can include delicious healthy options. After working for the Biggest Loser reality show for eight years, Cameron realized that St. George was a hub for active lifestyles but there weren’t a lot of options for healthy eating. He wanted to create a place where people could enjoy good food that would be delicious, nutritious, and wouldn’t leave them with that full, weighed down feeling. Five years later, Twisted Noodle Café is a prime example of
that vision, and now many others are showing that dining out does not mean unhealthy eating. That is why the Southwest Utah Public Health Department created the Healthy Habits Restaurant Recognition Program. This program rates restaurants in the St. George area on the health value of their menu options, including calories, fat content, preparation, whole grain options, and allergy-friendly alternatives. In 2019, seven winners were awarded the gold, silver, or bronze level out of 22 applicants, with Twisted Noodle
HEALTH MAGAZINE | FALL 2020
