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Eating healthy costly choice for some Americans

Tuesday, August 9th, 2011
Diane Alter – AHN News Trivia Writer

Seattle, WA, United States (AHN) – In trying to eat healthy, making wise choices is not the only obstacle for many. Expense is another. New research shows that eating healthy can cost an extra $7.28 a week, or about $380 a year.

A recent update of U.S. nutritional guidelines, once known as the Food Pyramid and now called My Plate, calls on Americans to eat more fresh foods containing potassium, dietary fiber, vitamin D and calcium. But according to a study published Thursday in the journal Health Affair, for the typical consumer adding foods containing these vitamins and nutrients can add hundreds to a yearly grocery bill.

Researchers of the study note that 15 percent of America say they don’t have enough money to eat the way they want to eat. And, recent estimates show 49 million Americans make food choices based on cost.

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Frontier Airlines cuts some fees ahead of Summer

Friday, April 15th, 2011
Matthew Borghese – AHN News Contributor

Denver, CO, United States (AHN) – Frontier Airlines has announced new, lower fees for passengers, which is good news ahead of the busy summer travel season. Changes include removing fees for changing your itinerary prior to travel and a discount on the checked baggage fee when booking online.

“Many of the changes we’re making are really geared towards those who value choice and clarity in their travel experience,” Frontier Airlines Vice President of Marketing Ian Arthur said. “With the Classic fare, a guest can now enjoy the flexibility of no change fees, in addition to two complimentary checked bags, same-day standby, bonus EarlyReturns miles and more – making the Classic fare by far the best bang for your buck.”

“The beauty of our Classic and Classic Plus fares is the freedom they provide our guests to select the option that best meets their unique travel needs and bundles those features into an affordable package, rather than paying for them a la carte,” Arthur added.

According to the airline, fees for same-day confirmed flight changes on Classic tickets will be reduced to $25 and the excess bag fee will be standardized at $50 per bag.

Frontier Airlines currently operates a fleet of 90 planes, operating out of hubs in Denver, Milwaukee, Kansas City and Omaha.

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Know about American style dining restaurants

Tuesday, October 27th, 2009

American style dining has come up with various types of restaurants and bars. Restaurants and bars fall into several categories based upon menu style, preparation methods and cost. In addition, the way food is served to the customer decides up on the classifications. Traditionally, restaurant simply refers to places that provided tables where one sits down to eat the food or meal, normally served by wait-staffs. Following the rise of fast food and take-out restaurants, or an older “standard” restaurant was created, and that is called sit-down restaurant. This sit-down restaurant refers to a casual dining restaurant with table service rather than a fast-food restaurant where one orders food at a counter. Sit-down restaurants are sometimes categorized as “family-style” or “formal” style restaurants. American Fusion cuisine, suggest dining with a large wine bar.

There are different kinds of food restaurants available with bars that will well portray the real style of Americans. The American Style Dining Restaurants have come with different types that includes

1. Fast-food restaurants

2. Fast casual dining restaurants

3. Family style restaurants

4. Casual or bar dining restaurant

5. Fine dining restaurants

Most people are fond of different foods. It would be better when you happen to be dining together in restaurants or bars. Outdoor patio dining creates very much pleasurable experience to have fun and dine together to talk. Variety is the spice of life. A good American affordable restaurants got dishes like, Prosciutto, Manchego, Basil Flat Bread, Dungeness Crab, Artichoke Hot Pot, Hot and Spicy Chicken, Guava Glazed Sticky Ribs, Braised Spanish Pork Roast, Chilean Seabass with Lemon-Curry Yogurt, Cornbread Cheddar Skillet simply to name a few.

Other types of restaurants includes

1. Cafés and Coffee shops are informal food restaurants.

2. Cafeteria food restaurant serving mostly ready-cooked food that is well arranged behind a food-serving counter.

3. Coffeehouses are casual restaurants without table service that note coffee and other beverages; typically a limited choice of cold foods like pastries and perhaps sandwiches etc.

4. Historically, pubs were mainly drinking establishments with food in an obviously secondary position, in contrast, the modern pub business relies on food also to the point where gastropubs are basically the fine-dining establishments, noted for their high-quality pub food and at the same time for high prices. A typical pub has a large choice of Beers and Ales on tap.

4. In US, Buffet popularized the “scatter buffet”, which refers to the layout of different food pavilions. Other American restaurant chains well noted for their buffets include Golden Corral, which features food products presented in pans, Souplantation/Sweet Tomatoes, Cici’s or Gatti’s Pizza, Fresh Choice, Ryan’s and Ponderosa Steakhouse, Pancho’s Mexican Buffet etc.

Maxsworld restaurants have flavors for all palettes. Set in the historic south bay, the restaurant is a brick and timber building with a large island bar serving different cocktails. Maxsworld dining experience comprises of delicious food, cheerful service and a great ambiance that gives a great place for after work, pre-game festivities, and dates to name a few. American style dining south bay restaurant is the great place for Girls night out, Buffet Brunch and Mom’s night out etc.

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Disney World Dining – The Kona Cafe

Wednesday, October 21st, 2009

This contemporary restaurant is located on the second floor of the Great Ceremonial Hall. The Kona Café is open and lively, and has menu items of Asian influences.

Breakfast includes: blueberry pancakes, French toast, ham and cheese omelet’s, eggs Benedict, fruit plates, steak and eggs, home fried potatoes, sausage, bacon, ham, macadamia pineapple pancakes, eggs your way, fresh fruit cups, seasonal melon, and grapefruit.

Beverages include: juices, take home coffee beans or ground, a selection of hot
beverages, Kona cocktails and vodka.

Lunch appetizers include: pot stickers, lump crab cakes, Caesar salad, Kona salad, chicken noodle soup, creamy Kona seafood chowder, and sticky wings.

Entrées include: open-faced salmon blt, beef teriyaki salad, angus chuck
cheeseburgers, stir-fried Asian noodles, Kona club sandwiches, chicken or shrimp
Caesar salad, bbq pork sandwiches, beef teriyaki salad, Asian noodle bowls, and the Polynesian plate lunch which is your choice of one of the following: chicken with peanut sauce, grilled mahi mahi, with ponzu sauce or teriyaki fried steak with spicy tomato salsa, served with sticky rice and macaroni salad.

Dinner appetizers include: pot stickers, braised pork belly salad, lump crab cakes, Kona salad, chicken noodle soup, shrimp and coconut curry soup, and sticky wings.

Entrées include: macadamia nut & chive-crusted mahi-mahi, shrimp and scallops,
coconut almond chicken, shrimp and scallops, coconut almond chicken, beef teriyaki, slow-roasted prime rib, and Tuna Oscar.

All desserts include: banana-chocolate crème brûlée, white chocolate cheesecake,
kona kones, kilauea torte, chocolate fondue, no sugar added apple stacks, and
chocolate macadamia nut tarts.

All beverages include: smoothies, punch, and a selection of specialty beers, 19 different wines, and alcoholic beverages.

For breakfast children can enjoy: Minnie’s French toast, Mickey’s buttermilk pancakes, Goofy toast, and Donald’s choice which is one egg, quacked and scrambled, with sweet cinnamon toast, and a choice of bacon, fruit cup or sausage. Beverages are not included.

For lunch and dinner children can enjoy: Grilled Chicken Strips – Served with
macaroni topped with marinara sauce and mozzarella served with veggies and fruit
salad. Entrées include a choice of beverage: 1% milk, bottled water, or juice. French fries and soft drinks are available upon request. Grilled Fish of the Day – Served with whole-grain pilaf, veggies, and yogurt parfait. Entrée includes a choice of beverage: 1% milk, bottled water or juice. French fries and soft drinks are available upon request.

Kids’ Picks: Choice of 1 Appetizer, 1 Entree, and 1 Dessert – Selection of
appetizers: garden salad or chicken noodle soup. Selection of entrees: Macaroni &
cheese, Hamburger, or Hot Dog. Selection of desserts: fruit salad or ice-cream sundae. Entrée includes a choice of Kids’ juice, 1% milk, or bottled water. Soft drinks and French fries are available upon request.

Breakfast is available from 7:30am-11:30am. Lunch is from 12pm-3pm and dinner is from 5pm-10pm. Menu items are under $30.00 per person.

The Kona Café is another popular dining location and an ADR is highly recommended.

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