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FOOD Program
The European program FOOD aims to support the public health with its unique network of restaurants united under the Ticket Restaurant® solution. The goal of the project is to improve diatery habits of employees by educating them about nutritionally balanced food as well as improving the overall nutritional value of meals offered in restaurants.
FOOD restaurants are marked by a green sticker and highlighted in our search engine with a green color.
FOOD associates with restaurants that offer their customers meals of quality nutritional value
FOOD restaurants respect the principles of a healthy lifestyle
You can suggest your favourite restaurant that meets the criteria to be added to the FOOD program
Involve the whole company
If you wish to educate your team in the principles of a healthy lifestyle, send us a workshop request. Together with a nutrition specialist we visit companies and teach people to eat responsibly.
We can help you raise your profits
Thanks to the Ticket Restaurant® solution we can effectively help you connect with your employees
We will bring in new customers that are interested in a healthy lifestyle
Proven by experience and numbers
Are you interested in customers’ opinion about healthy meals and their demand for it? Look at our annual barometer with filled out questionnaires.
FOOD restaurants criteria
FOOD restaurant owners oblige to abide by at least 5 out of 9 FOOD program criteria of a healthy lifestyle. The criteria were designed in collaboration with an STOB (Stop obesity) specialist.
Vegetables
Offer non-fried vegetables as part of the main dish in the menu: a small salad, salad buffet or plain vegetables
Nutritional value
Show nutritional values of each meal in the menu (you can count them here)
Portions
Offer half-sized meals for both children and adults
Side dishes
Offer whole grain cereals, leguminous plants or pseudo-cereals (such as buckwheat and quinoa) as side dishes
Flavouring
Use less fat and salt
Fish
Offer meals with fish or leguminous plants at least twice a week
Vegetarians
Offer a non-fried vegetarian/vegan main dish every day
Preparation
Prefer cooking methods such as steaming, cooking, steam/vacuum cooking or baking
