Nutrition Resources
The focus is no longer on calories or grams of carbohydrates and fats, but on high-quality whole foods that have been minimally processed and simply prepared to maximize natural beauty, flavor and health benefits. You'll find fabulous food tips and easy-to-prepare recipes on this website (updated monthly), and in the outstanding cookbooks created by destination spa chefs and nutritionists (see our nutrition resources). Even beginning home chefs will find these recipes a breeze and a treat.

• Promotes optimal health and well being through a sensible strategy for life long healthy eating habits.
• Exemplifies variety, moderation, and balance through the entire menu.
• Features seasonally fresh, clean, whole foods with high nutritive value and minimal processing such as:
  • Whole grains, legumes, and beans.
  • Brightly colored fresh fruits & vegetables.
  • Lean protein sources.
  • Lean dairy or calcium-rich non-dairy sources.
  • Fresh herbs, minimize added salt.
  • Clean water.
  • Monounsaturated fats, omega-3 source, minimize saturated and trans-fats.
  • Limit sugar and artificial sweeteners.
     
• Uses natural and innovative substitutions to create healthier food options.
• Emphasizes mindful portion sizes and regularly patterned eating.
• Utilizes preparation and cooking methods that maximizes and enhances the beauty, flavor, texture and nutrition of the food.
• Exemplifies self sufficiency in the kitchen through practical cooking methods that can be replicated at home.
• Fulfills individual nutrition parameters and preferences.
• Pleasurable and satisfying to all senses.
• Embraces and incorporates credible nutrition.
• Incorporates and promotes the sustainability of agricultural resources.