Information - Catering

Healthy Eating

Happy Heart Award

In November 2010, the Nurses Restaurant received the Happy Heart at work award. This award was achieved through the School of Nursing and the Restaurant working together to achieve the criteria set down by the Irish Heart Foundation. Healthy eating is part of a wider approach to healthy living and we want you the customer to know that the cooking methods and the dishes available in the Nurses Restaurant can help you to live well.

The following are just some of examples of changes to the food offering in the restaurant:

1. Two chip free days a week.
2. Semi Skimmed milk used in cooking and in the speciality coffee machine
3. Deep fried food is minimised. Grilling, baking and steaming are favoured.
4. Smaller sizes of scones and bakery items available.
5. Fun size chocolate bars available and healthier snacks.
6. Carbonated drinks are not linked to meal deals.
7. Increased availability and options in the salad bar.

We are always looking at ways to improve the healthy food offering in the Nurses restaurant, so please do let us know of your ideas/comments by contacting Suzanne at: nursesrestaurant@dcu.ie.