TooJay’s Gourmet Deli is dishing up a few flavorful and lighter sandwiches, salads and wraps incorporating lean proteins and vegetables on HealthyDiningFinder.com.
Since opening in Palm Beach in 1981, TooJay’s has differentiated itself from competitors with a distinct emphasis on food quality, portion size and service. Today, the New York style delicatessen’s 25 restaurants throughout the Sunshine State are proud to feature menu choices that meet nutrition criteria emphasizing lean protein, vegetables, fruits, whole grains and unsaturated fats – hand-picked by Healthy Dining’s registered dietitians.
“TooJay’s Gourmet Deli boasts a menu of traditional delicatessen foods with a healthy twist,” said Rachael Derr, R.D., culinary dietitian for Healthy Dining. “From their Portobello Mushroom stack to their Roasted Vegetable Salad, TooJay’s offers high quality, nutritious food for all!”
Here is a sample of TooJay’s dietitian-recommended menu options featured on HealthyDiningFinder.com:
Citrus Chicken Platter – A plump chicken breast marinated in tangy teriyaki sauce, served with steamed broccoli and fresh fruit salad. (450 calories, 32 grams carbohydrates, 45 grams protein)
Lite Albacore Tuna – Albacore tuna, vine ripe tomatoes, cucumbers, black olives and red onions piled high on a Romaine salad blend with light citrus vinaigrette. (420 calories, 23 grams carbohydrates, 44 grams protein)
Mediterranean Veggie Wrap – Hummus and tabouleh combined with fresh greens and garden vegetables in a soft tortilla, served with fresh fruit. (710 calories, 109 grams carbohydrates, 15 grams protein)
Portobello Mushroom Stack – Marinated Portobello mushroom, roasted red peppers and sliced red onion topped with melted Provolone cheese on a fresh kaiser roll, served with fresh fruit. (510 calories, 78 grams carbohydrates, 19 grams protein)
Roasted Vegetable Salad – A fresh medley of oven-roasted asparagus, mushrooms, broccoli, red peppers, carrots, red onions and tomatoes, atop a bed of salad greens sprinkled with toasted almonds and served with olive oil vinaigrette on the side. (310 calories, 23 grams carbohydrates, 9 grams protein)
“In an effort to honor the trending popularity of a healthy lifestyle, TooJay’s strives to take an interesting and flavorful approach to its lighter side,” said Annie Catz, VP of Marketing for TooJay’s. “Thanks to the help from our partnership with Healthy Dining, we plan to continue to evolve this healthy and tasty initiative.”
For a complete list of participating restaurants nationwide, visit HealthyDiningFinder.com.
Healthy Dining provides Americans with digital tools and resources to find the best restaurant choices for their dietary goals and healthy lifestyles. President and founder Anita Jones-Mueller, MPH, launched Healthy Dining by combining the brainpower and creativity of chefs, restaurateurs, health experts, registered dietitians and communication strategists. In collaboration with the National Restaurant Association, the Healthy Dining Program has grown to become the most powerful restaurant industry nutrition initiative in the nation. Healthy Dining’s signature website, HealthyDiningFinder.com, enables millions of nutrition-conscious restaurant diners, as well as those dealing with diabetes, high blood pressure, obesity and other nutrition-related conditions, to easily find dietitian-recommended Healthy Dining choices served at restaurants coast to coast. The site is publicized by influential partners including the American Heart Association, Produce for Better Health, the Whole Grains Council and many others dedicated to supporting healthier eating. Additionally, Healthy Dining has been selected by the National Institutes of Health and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to implement a variety of restaurant nutrition-related research projects. For more information, please contact Deborah Lawrence, deb@HealthyDiningFinder.com, 760.809.2622.
Famous for its New York-style delicatessen specialties, TooJays’ features a variety of eclectic and original dishes sure to please any palate. In addition to the traditional overstuffed deli sandwiches piled high on thick slices of freshly baked breads, TooJay’s features a host of home-style comfort food dinner entrees sure to Wisk you back to the warmth of Mom’s kitchen. And for those with an eye toward clean and healthy eating, the lighter and vegetarian selections offer a tempting array of options. Open daily for breakfast lunch and dinner- stop in today for a little taste of home. For more information, please visit TooJays.com.
