San Antonio's Healthy Menu Initiative
A Better Choice For Life!

¡Por Vida! is a restaurant recognition program that helps adults and children make healthier food choices by identifying those menu items that meet nutritional guidelines developed by the Healthy Restaurants Coalition.

When you choose "¡Por Vida!", you make a better choice "For Life"!


¡Por Vida! Nutritional Criteria Includes:

• Calories
• Total Fat
• Saturated Fat
• Trans-fat
• Sodium
• No Fried Food

The Healthy Restaurants Coalition-What is it?

• In January 2009, the San Antonio Metropolitan Health District, San Antonio Restaurant Association (SARA), and the San Antonio Dietetic Association (SADA) joined forces to develop the Healthy Restaurants Coalition (HRC), a partnership of local organizations and individuals interested in promoting healthy food choices in restaurants and good nutrition within the community.

• The HRC is open to all organizations that have a stake in the local food industry and maintains a special focus on restaurants.

• The coalition is dedicated to building productive and positive relationships between public health and the restaurant industry.

• The coalition has been successful in collaborating on projects to increase nutritious options within restaurants, while keeping the restaurants’ business interest in mind.

• The coalition includes experienced business leaders, restaurant owners, food industry professionals, registered dietitians, and public health professionals.