Give It Up for America's Healthiest Airport...

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport! That's right, folks, our very own airport is the healthiest in the United States.  Now that's something to be proud of!  But who says and on what criterion, you might ask?  These are words of the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine (PCRM).  They judge based on whether a restaurant offers at least one low-fat, high fiber, cholesterol free, vegetarian entree.  If the restaurant passes this test, it receives one point.  A percentage score is derived by dividing the number of points given by the total number of restaurants in that certain airport, and guess what?  Detroit was given a 100 percent (59/59 restaurants) - there is hope for the health conscious traveler!  PCRM gave a few examples of these healthy entrees at some of DTW's restaurants: 

• Veggie Burrito (no cheese) - Diego's Mexican Cantina
• Black Bean Burger - Slapshotz
• Hummus & Veggie Platter - Heineken Bar

DTW also offers Mediterranean Grill (Middle Eastern), Musashi (Japanese), and Brioche Doree (European Deli).  Take some time before your next vacation to familiarize yourself with all of DTW's selection of restaurants and what they have to offer.

Tips for the nutrition-seeking traveler:

• Eat a filling and nutritious homemade meal before you get to the airport.
• PACK YOUR OWN SNACKS - this leaves you in complete control of what you are eating.  Think fruits, veggies, nuts, whole grain bread, reduced-fat cheese, etc.
• Search for FRESH options from restaurants/vendors - fruit/veggie cups, fresh daily made sandwiches/salads, protein (chicken, fish, fat-free yogurt, etc.)
• Drink lots of WATER - prevents dehydration (leaving you feeling more energized!)
• Chew GUM - prevents snacking out of boredom (while waiting for that delayed plane)

View PCRM's 2011 Airport Food Review to see which airports received the Top 15 scores.

Happy & Healthy Travels!

Sources: Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine Airport Food Review, MindBodyGreen, and Detroit Metro Airport