The Good for You program was designed with your health in mind. Food items that offer a healthier option for meals or snacks are identified by a sticker (insert sticker) shown here. Options vary from salads, soups, sandwiches, and more... simply look for the sticker (shown below) and the choice is up to you!

In an effort to provide the healthier options for our customers, the HHSVA uses the following in the preparation of food items:

Becel Margarine (no trans fats)
Canola Oil for frying (no trans fats)
Light Cholesterol Free Mayonnaise
Light Sour Cream
Light Cream Cheese
Partly-skimmed Mozzarella Cheese
Olive Oil

Good for You Healthy Choice Options^*

Breakfast Items

Fruit Kabob with Light Cheese and Mini Muffin
Kellogg's Bran Flakes or Raisin Bran
Pita Break Breakfast Pitas
Low-fat Yogurt (all flavours)
Low Fat Yogurt Parfait

Dressings & Spreads

Low Fat House Honey Balsamic Dressing
Low Fat House Lemon Poppy Seed Dressing
Low Fat House Roasted Red Pepper Dressing
Variety of Light Salad Dressings

Entrees

Grilled Chicken Breast with Black Bean Sauce, Steamed Rice and Spicy Noodles
Lemon Oregano Chicken, Seven Grain Rice and Mixed Green Salad
Sweet and Sour Chicken, Vegetable Steamed Rice, Spicy Noodles and Egg Roll
Vegetarian Lasagna
Chicken Focaccia with Mixed Green Salad
Pasta with Tomato Sauce and Mixed Green Salad
1/2 Mediterranean Grilled Chicken Pizza with Mixed Green Salad
1/2 Vegetarian Pizza with Mixed Green Salad

Salads^*

Chef or Julienne Salad
Chicken Mandarin or Grilled Chicken Salad
Pasta Salad with Grilled Chicken
Strawberry Sensation Salad

^*when accompanied by low fat dressing

Sandwiches^*

Grilled Vegetable Wrap or Pita
Pastrami and Swiss on Pumpernickel
Vegetarian Sandwich
Grilled Chicken Breast
Veggie Burger

^*without cheese or mayonnaise

Snacks

Baked Lays Regular Potato Chips
Coconut, Soya Mix or Sunflower Honey Bar
New Sun Apple Cinnamon Cookies
Vector Berry Burst Energy Bar
Fruit Source Bar
Veggies and Dip with Light Dressing

Soups

Butternut Pumpkin Squash
Spicy Lentil Dhal
Beef, Chicken or Vegetarian Chilli
Any Campbell's Eat Smart Soup

^Please note: selection vary both daily and by location*

Good for You Criteria

The program, lauched in 2004, was developed based on the standards established by "Health Canada's: Food Guide to Healthy Eating" and nutrition recommendations for Canadians. The standards are: To promote a diet that is low in total fat, low in saturated and trans fats, low in sodium and high in fibre, and has been shown to reduce the risk of various chronic diseases

For more information about Canada's Food Guide visit http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/

Eat Smart - Workplace Cafeteria Program

In 2007, The HHS Volunteer Association was awarded the provincial Eat Smart! Award of Excellence fromthe City of Hamilton Health Department in recognition of high standards with respect to nuturition. All food service outlets received the award after satisfying the 18 criteria that are based on the key messages and concepts of eating well with Canada's Food Guide.

Locations

The Good for You program is an initiative of the Hamilton Health Sciences Volunteer Association and is implemented at all HHSVA food service locations. For a complete list of our food service and retail locations by site please click here: HHSVA Shops & Services

Attachment: Good For You Brochure (PDF)

Good For You Program

Good for You Healthy Choice Options*