Monthly Archives: January 2015

Power Supply Becomes the First REAL Certified Prepared Meal Company

Power Supply Becomes the First REAL Certified Prepared Meal Company Network of aligned chefs helps set new standard for sustainability and health Alexandria, VA (January 20, 2015) -… Read More →

The Tennessean - Taziki’s becomes first REAL Certified national restaurant chain

Original article posted in The Tennessean Written by: Lizzy Alfs A fast-casual restaurant chain with five locations in the Nashville area has been recognized for its commitment to… Read More →

Taziki’s Becomes the First REAL Certified National Franchise

Original article posted at Restaurant News Washington, DC - The United States Healthful Food Council (USHFC) announced today that Taziki’s Mediterranean Cafe’ has become the first national franchise… Read More →

Food Facts
Up to ⅔ of people on diets regain more weight than they initially lost.
50% of the antibiotics administered in the United States go to animals.
7 out of 10 American adults and 3 out of 10 children are overweight.
1 billion people in the world are chronically hungry; 1 billion are overweight.
Organic farming can yield up to three times as much food as conventional farming on the same amount of land.
Children prefer the taste of carrots and milk if they think these items are from McDonald’s.
The average American consumes 1 cup of sugar per day, or approximately 180 lbs per year.
A typical fast food meal has fewer calories than the average sit-down restaurant meal.
Since 1980, the rate of obesity among U.S. children has tripled.
Organic fruits and vegetables show higher levels of antioxidants than conventionally grown foods.
The average American consumes ⅓ of their calories at a restaurant.