Working closely with a nutrition educator, Executive Chef Stephen Viggiano helps his club continue to excel in providing healthier options for all meal occasions at all of its dining venues.
For the second year in a row, St. Andrews Country Club, Boca Raton, Fla., has been recognized as one of the Top Ten Healthiest Clubs of America by Prevo Health Solutions. This distinction is awarded to a select percentage of private clubs who must excel in specific criteria such as providing healthy menu items to members and staff, accommodating health-related needs, and providing an array of activities that leverage the amenities and facility.
Prevo Health Systems conducted the evaluation that focused evenly on fitness, nutrition, staff, members and facilities. Private clubs must earn a score above 800 to qualify as one of America’s Healthiest Clubs, and St. Andrews CC achieved one of the Top Ten highest scores in the country.
St. Andrews CC excels in providing healthier options during breakfast, lunch and dinner at any one of its dining venues. Executive Chef Stephen Viggiano works closely with Maureen Buchbinder, NuYou Nutrition Educator, to provide a variety of daily tasty salads that feature red quinoa, wild rice, barley, couscous, tabbouleh and hummus. For club members and guests who avoid wheat products, Ezekiel®, gluten-free white and “whole wheat” bread are offered as substitutes.
At the salad station, there are many heart-healthy options, including nuts, avocado, grilled chicken and roasted turkey. The menus offer veggie burgers made from edamame, quinoa and egg whites, and an omelet station where regular eggs, egg whites or Egg Beaters® are always available.
“We are proud to once again be named one of the Top Ten Healthiest Clubs in America and to be recognized for our health-conscious efforts,” says St. Andrews’ General Manager/COO, Craig Martin, CCM. “Our commitment to offering our members the wellness programs, food choices and planned lectures they need to live a healthy lifestyle is just part of our brand promise to provide outstanding facilities, amenities, recreation and dining. We also offer a Wellness Program to our 350 professional team members as a collaborative effort from the Chef, Human Resources and Maureen.”
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