Silvergreens and Nutricate have teamed up to give you the personalized nutritional information you need to make the choices that are right for you.

Customize:

"No mayo", "Add avocado", No problem.
Your personalized Nutricate Receipt takes into account customization.

Meal Totals & % Daily Value:

Nutricate does the math for you, which can help you track your daily consmption and plan your meals. The %DV can be used as an educational tool to keep track of recommended daily intake of important nutrients.

Did You Know? Facts:

At times your Nutricate Receipt will have fun facts or wellness tips on the receipt that inform you about nutrition and healthy lifestyles. Our goal is to educate and empower you to make the best choices.

Silvergreens wanted to provide its nutritional information to their customers, but found too many costly operational and logistical issues associated with providing such information via posting on menu boards or printed menus. Additionally, with the majority of the customers customizing their menu choices, Silvergreens found that providing nutritional content for all items in a fixed format was impossible.

Realizing the need to find a new method to disseminate information to the customer, the owner of Silvergreens patented and developed a nutritional reporting system that allowed for customized nutritional information to be printed directly on the receipts. He then founded Nutricate Corporation, and implemented the Nutricate Receipt into Silvergreens in April, 2006.

Since its inception, Nutricate has been dedicated to researching and developing a nutritional reporting system for foodservice providers that are not only easily adaptable for foodservice providers, but of the greatest benefit to consumers. Today, the Nutricate system has evolved to meet the demands and recommendations of the FDA for nutritional reporting for foodservice providers.

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Tips for Healthy Dining!

CUSTOMIZE! Small changes to the items you already enjoy can make all the difference. Examples: "Hold the mayo", "Dressing on the side", "Substitute grilled chicken for crispy chicken", "No cheese."

FOCUS ON MODERATION! Silvergreens portion sizes can be large. Don't be afraid to ask for a take out container or try ordering a half size portion next time.

LEARN FROM PREVIOUS CHOICES! Use the Nutricate Receipt to your advantage. The knowledge gained from the receipt and this nutrition guide can help you learn how to eat healthier not only at Silvergreens, but it applies to your other meal choices as well.

Why should I care about...?

Calories

Technically, a calorie is a unit of energy, and our bodies "burn" and store these calories as energy is needed. To stay fit, the goal is to burn as many calories as you eat. The best way to do this is by limiting your daily caloric intake and exercising.

Fat

Purpose: Fats are a principal form of energy storage & act as carriers for important vitamins.
- "Good" Fats: Monounsaturated & Polyunsaturated Sources: Avocados, nuts, olive & canola oils
- "Bad" Fats: Saturated & Trans Sources: Fried foods, cheese, butter, margarine, some oils
Fun fact: More than 70% of your brain is made of fat! Believe it or not, "good" fat is a very important part of your diet.

Carbohydrates

The main purpose of carbohydrates is to provide energy to our body cells. Carbs are mostly derived from sugars, starches and dietary fibers and found in foods such as breads, grains, fruits and sweets.

Protein

Protein is the main structural component of the body, with our muscles, organs and immune system all made of protein. The individual units are called amino acids and are found in meats, poultry, fish, dairy and eggs.

Sodium

Sodium (aka "salt") is an essential mineral which along with potassium helps regulate the body's fluid balance. Excess sodium intake is linked with high blood pressure and heart disease. (1 tsp salt = 2300mg sodium)
- Not So Fun Fact: According to experts, the average American diet contains 5 times more sodium than is recommended.

Cholesterol

Cholesterol is a waxy, fat-like substance that is made in the body. High levels of cholesterol in the blood can clog blood vessels & increase the risk for heart disease and stroke. "Bad" Fats & lack of exercise contribute to high cholesterol, while fruits, vegetables, grains & being active do not.

Percentage Daily Value (%DV)

The %DV is a very useful tool to keep track of daily food consumption based on established standards. For example, 30% DV of protein means you ate 30% of the daily recommended amount of protein and still need another 70% to meet the recommended goal.
- Fun Fact: 2,000 calories has been established as the reference for calculating %DV. However, this is the average energy needs for a child that is 7-10 years old, so everyone's caloric needs differ.

Nutrition Analysis: Silvergreens Restaurant has chosen to provide nutritional information on its products that is as complete and accurate as possible. While the nutrition information is based on standard product recipes, variations may occur depending on the local supplier, the region of the country, the season of the year and employee error while making the menu item(s). Serving sizes may vary from quantity upon which the analysis was conducted. Nutritional information is subject to change without notice.

The Nutrition Guide does not include recent modifications to our menu that affect some nutritional information. Please email info@silvergreens.com with any questions.