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Salad Creations debuts diabetes-friendly meals

November 6, 2008

HOLLYWOOD, Fla. — In recognition of National Diabetes Month, Salad Creations, VitaZest Water and the Diabetes Research Institute Foundation have teamed up to create a diabetes-friendly, create-your-own-salad meal available in Salad Creations restaurants around the country.

The new diabetes-friendly menu identifies the food options that are lower in carbs, sugar, sodium, fat and calories. Featured menu items were selected and approved by dietitians at the Diabetes Research Institute at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine.

Customers can top off their meal with a vitamin- and fruit-enriched water by VitaZest. Flavor choices include Kiwi Strawberry, Passion Fruit and Pomegranate.

Nearly 24 million children and adults in the United States have diabetes, and an additional 57 million have pre-diabetes. Studies show that a combination of exercising and eating right leads to good health, and small changes in diet can make a big impact.

The new menu will be available throughout the year at most Salad Creations locations.