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Family atmosphere<\/strong> Healthy bodies and a healthy environment We make a variety of healthy choices available, including a full salad bar with lunch and dinner, and fresh fruit is available at all times.<\/span><\/p>\n Vegetarian diets<\/strong> Providing for special dietary needs<\/strong> (Refer to this chart for more information.)<\/a> The following is a list of things that we CANNOT do at this time. <\/span><\/p>\n Our food service team needs the following information for any guest with allergies or other dietary needs.<\/span><\/p>\n
\nThe kitchen staff at Tremont wants to make everyone feel welcome at our family\u2019s dinner table. As a residential center, we are more like a family home than a hotel. Where do people congregate during gatherings at your home? The kitchen. The dining hall is that central gathering place for us at Tremont, too. Meals bring us together physically and emotionally to share meals and stories. For this reason, we serve meals <\/span>Family Style<\/b>, where serving trays come to the tables and guests pass them around to each person. In this manner, everyone is responsible for putting food on his or her own plate. And like grandma\u2019s house, adult guests will be glad that the coffee pot is always on and a selection of herbal and black teas are available as well.<\/span><\/p>\n
\n<\/strong>As an environmental education organization, we recognize that food is a valuable natural resource with far-reaching implications with regard to both healthy people and a healthy environment. Diets that are rich in fruits, vegetables, lean meats, and whole grains; as well as low in hydrogenated oils, sugars, and chemical additives and preservatives; contribute to healthy bodies. Foods that are procured locally with minimal processing, pesticides, and herbicides contribute to more healthy environments and economies.<\/span><\/p>\n
\nMany of our participants and some staff members are vegetarians. We recognize the value of a meat-free diet \u2013 it can be better both for healthy bodies (lower saturated fats and more fiber) and a healthy environment (less resource intensive to produce). To support those who choose a vegetarian diet, we always provide a meatless alternative.<\/span><\/p>\n
\nWe want our guests, especially those with food allergies and special dietary needs, to feel safe as they sit down to eat in our dining hall. We cook nutritious meals in a safe manner to ensure our guests are comfortable and well-fed. However, we cannot accommodate every situation and need.<\/strong> The following is a brief list of what we CAN do to help. <\/span><\/p>\n\n
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