Feed the Children and PepsiCo Unite to Fight Childhood Hunger in Phoenix, Arizona

Theo nguồn tin trên trang mạng của PRNewswire PHOENIX, Dec. 11, 2015 /PRNewswire/ — PepsiCo joined Feed the Children, Phoenix Rescue Mission and the Salvation Army today to lend a hand to 800 Phoenix-area families in need, providing them with food and daily essentials. The event took place at First Christian Church, 6750 N. 7th Ave., from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Together, Feed the Children and PepsiCo provided enough supplemental food and necessities to help support a family of four for up to a week: 25-lb. box of food 10-lb. box of essentials Box of AVON products Frito-Lay Snacks Pepsi Beverages Children’s Toys from JAKKS Children’s Books from Disney & First Book “PepsiCo is committed to ending hunger in the communities where we work and live. This is our third year to partner with Feed the Children in Phoenix and we’re excited to be here to support those in need of food and daily essentials,” said Nick Burge, Region Marketing Manager, Frito-Lay. The event is one of many Feed the Children has planned across the country to help families in need. In Phoenix alone, nearly 23 percent of families live below the poverty line. Often, these children are unsure of where they will find their next meal. “Feed the Children is proud to partner with PepsiCo today,” said Travis Arnold, Feed the Children Interim CEO/President and COO. “We know that when we combine our efforts, we will have a greater impact on the lives of families who need us most–right here in America.” About Feed the Children Feed the Children believes that it can create a world where no child goes to bed hungry. Since 1979, Feed the Children has grown into one of the largest U.S.-based charities. It is accredited by GuideStar Exchange and the BBB Wise Giving Alliance, maintains a 4-star rating from Charity Navigator, and is also a member of InterAction. Through its network of agencies, Feed the Children distributed more than $344 million in food, essentials, educational supplies, and medicine, impacting close to 9 million individuals in the U.S. and more than 4.9 million individuals internationally, for a total of 13.9 million individuals globally in fiscal year 2014. Visit www.feedthechildren.org for more information. About PepsiCo PepsiCo products are enjoyed by consumers one billion times a day in more than 200 countries and territories around the world. PepsiCo generated more than $66 billion in net revenue in 2014, driven by a complementary food and beverage portfolio that includes Frito-Lay, Gatorade, Pepsi-Cola, Quaker, and Tropicana. PepsiCo’s product portfolio includes a wide range of enjoyable foods and beverages, including 22 brands that generate more than $1 billion each in estimated annual retail sales. At the heart of PepsiCo is Performance with Purpose–our goal to deliver top-tier financial performance while creating sustainable growth and shareholder value. In practice, Performance with Purpose means providing a wide range of foods and beverages from treats to healthy eats; finding innovative ways to minimize our impact on the environment and reduce our operating costs; providing a safe and inclusive workplace for our employees globally; and respecting, supporting, and investing in the local communities where we operate. For more information, visit www.pepsico.com. Follow PepsiCo: Twitter (@PepsiCo) Facebook PepsiCo Press Releases PepsiCo Multimedia PepsiCo Videos SOURCE PepsiCo RELATED LINKS http://www.pepsico.com Journalists and Bloggers Visit PR Newswire for Journalists, our free resources for releases, photos and customized feeds. You can also send a free ProfNet request for experts.

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Phoenix Business Journal Xếp Paramount Equity Hạng 1 Nơi Làm Việc Tốt Nhất Tại Phoenix Trong Năm 2015

Theo nguồn tin trên trang mạng của PRNewswire Paramount Equity Named the #1 Best Place to Work by the Phoenix Business Journal

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., Dec. 10, 2015 /PRNewswire/ — Paramount Equity Mortgage LLC, a national residential mortgage lender announced today that the Phoenix Business Journal has ranked Paramount #1 in their annual list of Best Places to Work in 2015. This marks the 3rd time Paramount has been honored as the #1 Best Places to Work by The Business Journals, with the company’s Sacramento location being chosen as a 2015 Best Places to Work finalist by the Sacramento Business Journal last month. “Getting recognized as a best place to work is an amazing honor and a testament to the culture we have built at Paramount,” said Mike Berte, President of Paramount Equity. “We want to continually foster an environment where employees feel valued, are motivated and enjoy coming to work everyday. Our employees are our most important asset and will always be the driver of our success.” Paramount has experienced aggressive growth in 2015, doubling its origination volume to over $2 billion year-over-year. The company has added more than 475 employees to the team this past year and opened a major lending center in Irvine, CA. Paramount expects to match its 2015 growth rate in the coming year and originate more than $4 billion in loan volume. “Providing great experiences for our customers starts with providing a great place for our employees to work,” said Jesse Spina, Executive Vice President of Sales and Site Leader for the Scottsdale, AZ and Irvine , CA offices. “I couldn’t be prouder of the team in Scottsdale. To receive this honor in our first full year of operation is amazing feat and a testament to the drive and dedication our employees have for Paramount.” Hundreds of companies from the Phoenix area were nominated for this prestigious award. The awards are based on confidential feedback from employees in categories that include company culture, benefits, compensation, team effectiveness, trust in senior leaders, feeling valued, work engagement and alignment with goals. To learn more about the awards, visit the Phoenix Business Journal at www.bizjournals.com/phoenix/ About Paramount Equity Mortgage Founded in 2003, Paramount Equity Mortgage, LLC is a residential mortgage lender that offers a full suite of purchase and refinance products to homeowners nationwide. The company focuses on providing competitive rates, speed of transactions and superior customer service through a combination of advanced technology and customer-focused processes. The company closed more than $18 billion of mortgages and is licensed in 33 states, with a rapid growth plan to reach and serve even more homeowners. The company is an approved seller/servicer of both Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac and is approved by the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to offer both FHA and VA purchase and refinance loans. Learn more at paramountequity.com, on Twitter at @ParamountEquity, and Facebook at Facebook.com/ParamountEquity. NMLS # 30336 SOURCE Paramount Equity Mortgage LLC RELATED LINKS http://www.paramountequity.com

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4 Wheel Parts Stages Grand Reopening Celebration at Mesa, Arizona Store

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COMPTON, CALIFORNIA (PRWEB) DECEMBER 11, 2015 4 Wheel Parts, the global leader in off-road performance product sales and installation, will hold a grand reopening celebration at its Mesa, Arizona retail store this Saturday, December 12. The Mesa location has a completely renovated showroom featuring the most popular off-road aftermarket products and newly updated installation facilities will service off-road enthusiasts in the Greater Phoenix area.The Mesa and Tampa, Florida stores are holding grand reopening celebrations on Saturday and will be a part of 4 Wheel Parts’ lineup of 72 retail stores across North America. “We have two 18-wheelers, the Rubicon trailer, and vehicles from KC HiLiTES and Rigid Industries and Daystar,” says Bobby Farrell, Mesa, AZ store manager. “We’re going to have family activities and hourly raffle prizes, and our grand prize will be a $500 4 Wheel Parts gift certificate.” Local Mesa customers are responding positively to the redesign and people especially comment on the bumper and wheel walls that feature popular bumpers from brands like Rubicon Express and Poison Spyder and the wheel wall sporting MHT, Pro Comp and Fuel wheels. During the celebration, Mesa’s ASE-certified technicians are scheduled to perform installations with sales on select products purchased at the free, family-friendly event. Off-road enthusiasts will have opportunities to mingle with industry experts and see truck, Jeep and SUV products displayed by popular manufacturers like BFGoodrich, MagnaFlow Exhaust and Rockstar at the celebration. “These are our final 2015 store reopening celebrations and they have been groundbreaking for 4 Wheel Parts and for our customers,” says 4 Wheel Parts Marketing Manager Bob Thilman. “With the mountain and desert terrain surrounding the Mesa location, 4 Wheel Parts is the local resource for 4×4 enthusiasts seeking off-road-friendly truck, Jeep and SUV parts and accessories.” What: 4 Wheel Parts Grand Reopening Celebration When: Saturday, December 12 from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Location: Mesa, Arizona 420 S. Country Club Dr. Mesa, AZ 85210 480-464-8010 About 4 Wheel Parts 4 Wheel Parts is the global leader in off-road truck, Jeep and SUV aftermarket performance products. With 72 locations across the U.S. and Canada and growing, 4 Wheel Parts Service Centers install all the products they sell. Maintaining the nation’s largest inventory of tires, wheels, LED lights and Pro Comp shocks, 4 Wheel Parts serves customers across the country and around the globe. Life is Better Off-Road™. Visit them at 4wheelparts.com or call toll-free 877-474-4821.

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Thành phố Phoenix Chấp Nhận Cho Bán Khách Sạn Sheraton Grand

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Dec. 11, 2015 ​The Phoenix City Council has authorized the Downtown Phoenix Hotel Corporation to pursue opportunities to sell the Sheraton Grand Hotel. Effective immediately, the city is accepting offers to purchase the 1,000-room hotel in downtown Phoenix. The Sheraton Grand Phoenix opened in fall 2008 and is the largest hotel in Arizona. The 31-story hotel offers 1,000 rooms and approximately 112,000 square feet of indoor/outdoor meeting and event space, including a 27,000 square foot ballroom, as well as stunning mountain and downtown views. The Four Diamond hotel is the first property in North America to achieve the Sheraton Grand status for its sophisticated design, excellent guest experiences and world-class location. The hotel is one block from the Phoenix Convention Center and less than five miles from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport. The Sheraton Grand Phoenix resides in the heart of downtown Phoenix – the business, government, art, sports and entertainment capital of Arizona. The Corporation is only considering offers from qualified entities with experience owning large first-class, full-service hotels that demonstrate immediate evidence of approximately $300 million in available funds. Please direct all serious inquiries to Jeremy Legg at jeremy.legg@phoenix.gov or call 602.534.6451. Media Contact: Cynthia Weaver Phone Number: 602.568.8126

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Nhà Hàng Tukee's Sports Grille Ở Phoenix Hạng 21, Tony Sacco's Coal Oven Pizza Ở Chandler Hạng 12 Trong Danh Sách 25 Nhà Hàng Tốt Nhất Hoa Kỳ Của Restaurant.com

Theo nguồn tin trên trang mạng của PRNewswire ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill., Dec. 8, 2015 /PRNewswire/ — Restaurant.com, the nation’s largest dining deals site, reveals the ‘Top 25 Restaurants of 2015’. Since 1999, Restaurant.com has been helping millions of diners discover the perfect dining experience. Now that the holidays are here, it’s the perfect time to treat you and your loved ones to a great meal out at one of the topnotch establishments that are applauded by Verified Diners. Whether you’re watching the beautiful sunset on the west coast or hustling down the snowy streets of Manhattan or somewhere in between, Restaurant.com has your appetite is covered with more than 23,000 participating restaurants to choose from. View the Top 25 list below. Which restaurant will you dine at next? Here is our Top 25 Restaurants of 2015*: 1. Il Postale– Sunnyvale, CA 2. Pampas Churrascaria– Las Vegas, NV 3. Carrie Cerino’s Ristorante & Party Center– North Royalton, OH 4. Katella Grill– Orange, CA 5. KingFish– Jeffersonville, IN 6. Sam Snead’s Tavern– Orlando, FL 7. Sweet Baby Ray’s– Elk Grove Village, IL 8. Ice House Pub– Punta Gorda, FL 9. Jim’s Place Restaurant & Bar– Memphis, TN 10. Double Yolk Pancake House & Restaurant– Aurora, IL 11. The Spaghetti Warehouse– Toledo, OH 12. Tony Sacco’s Coal Oven Pizza– Chandler, AZ 13. Portofino Tuscan Grille– Warwick, RI 14. Atlanta Bread Company– Toms River, NJ 15. El Maguey– St Louis, MO 16. Crackpot Restaurant– Towson, MD 17. Shula’s America’s Steak House– Allentown, PA 18. The Armadillo– Northglenn, CO 19. Maria Pia– New York, NY 20. Magic Time Machine– Dallas, TX 21. Tukee’s Sports Grille– Phoenix, AZ 22. Braza Grill– Murray, UT 23. Granite Grill at 703– Braintree, MA 24. Miss Saigon Bar & Grill– Tucson, AZ 25. Harmon Brewery and Eatery– Tacoma, WA About Restaurant.com Restaurant.com is the trusted and valued source connecting restaurants and diners nationwide. The company offers savings at thousands of restaurants nationwide with more than 45,000 certificate options. Restaurant.com brings people together to relax, converse and enjoy well-prepared and served meals at affordable prices. To date, Restaurant.com customers have saved more than $1 billion through the certificate program. Restaurant.com has operated since 1999 and is based in Arlington Heights, Ill. *Editor’s Note: * Restaurant.com’s Top 25 Restaurants of 2015 list was selected based on criteria such as customer feedback, ratings, certificates sold, and tenure on the program. Media Contact: Abbey Miller Marketing Communications Manager Phone: (847) 890-4245, Email: pr@restaurant.com Logo – http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20120410/CG83764LOGO SOURCE Restaurant.com RELATED LINKS www.restaurant.com Journalists and Bloggers Visit PR Newswire for Journalists, our free resources for releases, photos and customized feeds. You can also send a free ProfNet request for experts.

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CheapOair Xếp Phoenix Hạng 8 Trong 10 Nơi Hoa Kỳ Khách Du Lịch Thích Đi Vào Mùa Lễ Giáng Sinh 2015

Theo nguồn tin trên trang mạng của prweb.com Leading online travel agency releases data showing a record-breaking 47-million passengers will be flying this year for the holidays, a 4 percent increase compared to 2014.

NEW YORK, NEW YORK (PRWEB) DECEMBER 08, 2015 CheapOair®, the first flights-focused hybrid travel agency, today announced its top ten most popular domestic and international destinations consumers are traveling to for the holiday season this year. CheapOair’s data shows many popular destinations are included on the list of top domestic travel picks, such as Orlando, Los Angeles and Las Vegas. Florida is the most popular state for domestic travel, with Orlando, Ft. Lauderdale and Tampa maintaining three positions on the list. The average round-trip domestic airfare this year is $423, with the lowest fares available to cities such as Chicago, Las Vegas, Denver and New York City area. CheapOair’s top domestic destinations for holiday travel and average airfare: Orlando, FL, $466 Los Angeles, CA, $454 Denver, CO, $407 Las Vegas, NV, $361 Ft. Lauderdale, FL , $508 San Francisco, CA, $438 Chicago, IL, $333 Phoenix, AZ, $403 Newark, NJ, $404 Tampa, FL, $458 The list of top ten international destinations also includes several cities that are favored by tourists, such as San Juan, Cancun and Montego Bay. Mexico takes the reigns as the most popular country on the list, with Cancun, Puerto Vallarta, Mexico City and San Jose Cabo maintaining four of the top ten positions. The average round-trip international airfare is $719. CheapOair’s top international destinations for holiday travel and average airfare: San Juan, Puerto Rico, $639 Cancun, Mexico, $729 Montego Bay, Jamaica, $677 St. Thomas, $906 Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, $773 Mexico City, Mexico, $576 Kingston, Jamaica, $576 Panama City, Panama, $785 San Jose Cabo, Mexico, $688 San José, Costa Rica, $842 “This year, the travel industry is expected to see an increase of 4 percent in passengers flying on U.S. airlines during the holiday travel period (December 18th-January 4th), bringing the total number of passengers to roughly 47 million,” explained Thomas Spagnola, CheapOair’s Senior Vice President of Supplier Relations. “Low fuel costs have kept ticket prices lower than last year, for the same period, which is making the 2015 holiday travel season record-breaking for the airline industry.” By consistently monitoring travel trends, CheapOair’s mission is to educate and aid consumers and travel professionals in both planning their travel accommodations and staying current on the most popular destinations. With a portfolio of products, including rate and schedule information from 450 global airlines, CheapOair is a great way to book the travel that’s right for you. The fares referenced are averages, calculated based on bookings made 30+ days in advance, leaving any time December 20th through December 31st and returning any time before January 2nd. For more information, please visit http://www.CheapOair.com, http://www.cheapoair.com/mobile, or CheapOair’s social media pages, http://www.Facebook.com/CheapOair and https://twitter.com/cheapoair. About CheapOair CheapOair is a flights-focused hybrid travel agency that enables consumers to book online, on mobile apps, by phone or live chat. CheapOair (http://www.cheapoair.com, 1-800-566-2345) bridges the gap between an online and traditional travel agency with certified travel agents available 24/7 to help find deals and offers to destinations worldwide on over 450 airlines, 150,000 hotels, and 100s of car rentals. Partner airlines benefit from access to CheapOair’s broad customer base that books high yield international travel and add-on ancillaries at above the industry average. Follow CheapOair on Facebook and Twitter to learn how to travel the world for less. # # #

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Lễ Bế Giảng Khóa I Niên Khóa 2015-2016 của Trung Tâm Việt Ngữ Tiếng Mẹ

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LỄ BẾ GIẢNG KII/14-15 END OF THE SEMESTER CEREMONY Trung Tâm Việt Ngữ Tiếng Mẹ sẽ tổ chức lễ bế giảng khóa I, niên khóa 2015-2016 vào lúc 10:00AM – 11:00AM, Chúa Nhật, ngày 13 tháng 12, năm 2015. The End of the Semester Ceremony at Tiếng Mẹ Vietnamese Language Center will be celebrated from 10:00AM to 11:00AM on Sunday, December 13, 2015. Chương trình lễ bế giảng: 🌸 chương trình văn nghệ (student performances) 🌸 trao quà giáo viên (faculty recognition) 🌸 tuyên dương học sinh danh dự (honor student recognition) 🌸 phát bài thi cuối khóa (final exam result) 🌸 phát quà cuối khóa cho tất cả học sinh (presents to all students)

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Phoenix Business Journal Xếp Hạng Quicken Loans Nơi Làm Việc Tốt Nhất Tại Phoenix Trong Năm 2015

Theo nguồn tin trên trang mạng của PRNewswire Quicken Loans Named #1 Place to Work in Phoenix for Second Time – Tech-driven mortgage lender creates culture of empowerment and creativity –

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., Dec. 4, 2015 /PRNewswire/ — Quicken Loans, the nation’s second largest retail mortgage lender, today announced its Scottsdale Web Center ranked #1 among large companies on Phoenix Business Journal’s ‘2015 Best Places to Work’ list. The award represents the second time Quicken Loans has been named the #1 place to work, also taking the top spot in 2011. “At Quicken Loans we are guided by a simple philosophy: Love your people, love your clients. It’s undeniable that there is a direct connection between empowering your team members to make a difference and the amazing client service they provide as a result,” said Matt Stoffer, Vice President and site leader of the Quicken Loans Scottsdale office. “It is this mission that draws us closer as a team, and a family. The impact one person can have is extraordinary, but when multiplied by 1,000 team members working toward a common goal, the possibilities are endless.” This philosophy is evident as Quicken Loans has ranked #1 in the country in client satisfaction among all major home loan lenders for primary mortgage origination for six consecutive years (2010-2015) by J.D. Power, as well as highest in client satisfaction among all mortgage servicers in 2014 and 2015, the only years it has been eligible for the honor. Since opening in 2007, the Scottsdale Web Center has seen explosive growth, and today employs more than 1,000 Valley-based team members serving Quicken Loans clients in all 50 states. Earlier this year, the Scottsdale office underwent a 30,000 square-foot expansion to accommodate the growing needs of the team. “Despite our rapid growth, our team has never lost sight of our culture or the impact we can have on the Valley. We are continually looking for opportunities to give back to this community which has so generously opened it arms to us,” added Stoffer. To apply to Quicken Loans, please visit www.quickenloanscareers.com. About Quicken Loans Detroit-based Quicken Loans Inc. is the nation’s second largest retail home mortgage lender. The company closed $200 billion of mortgage volume across all 50 states since 2013. Quicken Loans generates loan production from web centers located in Detroit, Cleveland and Scottsdale, Arizona. The company also operates a centralized loan processing facility in Detroit, as well as its San Diego-based One Reverse Mortgage unit. Quicken Loans ranked “Highest in Customer Satisfaction for Primary Mortgage Origination” in the United States by J.D. Power for the past six consecutive years (2010 – 2015) and highest in customer satisfaction among all mortgage servicers in 2014 and 2015. Quicken Loans was named among the top-30 companies on FORTUNE magazine’s annual “100 Best Companies to Work For” list for the last 12 consecutive years, ranking No. 12 in 2015. It has been recognized as one of Computerworld magazine’s ‘100 Best Places to Work in IT’ the past 11 years, ranking No. 1 in 2015, 2014, 2013, 2007, 2006 and 2005. The company moved its headquarters to downtown Detroit in 2010, and now more than 10,000 of its 13,000 team members work in the city’s urban core. For more information about Quicken Loans, please visit QuickenLoans.com, on Twitter at @QLnews, and on Facebook at Facebook.com/QuickenLoans. SOURCE Quicken Loans RELATED LINKS http://www.QuickenLoans.com

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Nghị Viên Michael Nowakowski Mời Dân Tới Mừng Khai Trương Desert Sky Transit Center

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Dec. 3, 2015 Councilman Michael Nowakowski invites residents to celebrate the grand opening of the Desert Sky Transit Center, 7887 W. Thomas Rd., at 10 a.m. this Saturday Dec. 5. “The Desert Sky Transit Center is going to make riding the bus in Maryvale and the West Valley safer and more convenient for more than 140,000 riders expected to use the facility each year,” Councilman Nowakowski said. “The center also is a great addition to an important shopping and entertainment center in District 7. ”The new center provides covered seating and waiting areas, bike racks and lockers, drinking fountains and assigned stalls for six bus routes that serve Maryvale and the West Valley. Additional details on the project and the grand opening are available online at: https://www.phoenix.gov/news/publictransit/1072. Media Contact: David Urbinato Phone Number: 602-495-5405

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Physicians Committee Xếp Đồ Ăn Trong Phi Trường Phoenix Sky Harbor Hạng 19 Trong Danh Sách 24 Phi Trường Nước Mỹ

Theo nguồn tin trên trang mạng của PRNewswire More than 70 Percent of Airport Eateries Serve Disease-Fighting Foods; LAX Ranks First WASHINGTON, DC (PRWEB) DECEMBER 04, 2015 Flying for the holidays? Whether you’re traveling to San Francisco or Dallas, holiday travelers will have an easy time finding heart-healthy meals, ranging from beet burgers and leafy green quinoa bowls in California to spicy black bean salads and sweet potato burritos in Texas, according to the Physician Committee’s 2015 Airport Food Review. Seventy-one percent of restaurants at the nation’s 30 busiest airports offer at least one high-fiber, plant-based, vegan meal option—a 25 percent increase from 2001. Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) ranks first this year with 90 percent of its airport eateries offering nutrient-dense vegan meal options. Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR), San Francisco International Airport (SFO), Philadelphia International Airport (PHL), and Denver International Airport (DEN) all rank in the top five, with 80 to 84 percent of their eateries offering entrées that push the healthy basics—vegetables, whole grains, fruits, and legumes—to the center of the plate. Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) and Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport (ATL) fall to the bottom of the report, with failing grades of 56 and 57 percent, respectively, due to a higher proportion of fast-food restaurant chains, including Burger King and McDonalds, clogging their airport terminals. What constitutes a healthful meal? “We’re looking for fiber-packed menu items that prevent blood sugar levels from spiking and promote fullness,” says Cameron Wells, M.P.H., R.D., associate director of clinical nutrition with the Physicians Committee. “Salads that mix a leafy green base and are topped with root vegetables, lentils or beans, whole grains, and garnished with fresh fruit, nuts, or seeds is always a great find.” The National Restaurant Association identifies nutrition in its list of top 10 culinary themes for 2016, hot on the heels of plant-based recommendations outlined in the scientific report for the 2015 Dietary Guidelines for America. Restaurants, including Real Food Daily at LAX, are catering to this demand with Mediterranean Bowls and Real Food Meals, a mix of vegetables, beans, and grains, making it easy for the most healthful choice to be the easiest choice, especially for travelers on the go. Studies show plant-based diets are an effective way to lose and maintain a healthy weight, stabilize blood sugar, lower blood pressure, alleviate anxiety, depression, and fatigue, and may even reduce the risk of certain forms of cancer and delay the early onset of Alzheimer’s disease. The scores for the 2015 Airport Food Review are as follows: Airport and Final Score 1. Los Angeles International Airport (LAX): 90% 2. Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR): 84% 3. (tie) San Francisco International Airport (SFO): 82% (tie) Philadelphia International Airport (PHL): 82% 5. Denver International Airport (DEN): 80% 6. (tie) Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA): 79% (tie) Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC): 79% 8. (tie) Dulles International Airport (IAD): 77% (tie) Baltimore/Washington International Airport (BWI): 77% 10. John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK): 76% 11. Logan International Airport (BOS): 75% 12. Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW): 74% 13. (tie) Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA): 72% (tie) Miami International Airport (MIA): 72% 15. San Diego International Airport (SAN): 70% 16. (tie) Las Vegas McCarran International Airport (LAS): 67% (tie) Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT): 67% 18. Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW): 65% 19. (tie) Houston George Bush International Airport (IAH): 64% (tie) Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX): 64% 21. Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD): 62% 22. Orlando International Airport (MCO): 61% 23. Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL): 57% 24. Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP): 56% Airport Rankings The Physicians Committee collects airport restaurant menus from the top 30 busiest airports in the United States, based on data from the Federal Aviation Administration. Inconclusive data eliminates an airport from the final rankings. An airport restaurant receives a point if its menu includes at least one cholesterol-free, plant-based, high-fiber lunch or dinner entrée. Entrées must be clearly labeled on the menu. Side dishes don’t count. Breakfast entrées and coffee kiosks are omitted from the 2015 report, creating stricter grading standards. The final percentage score for each airport divides the airport’s number of restaurants serving health-conscious fare by its total number of restaurants. Survey methods for the 1,227 menus included in the 2015 report include in-person visits, internet research, and phone calls with restaurant managers and food service teams to confirm menu items. The 2015 rankings and a healthful consumer travel guide are available at AirportFoodReview.org. For a copy of the report or to request an interview with a Physicians Committee registered clinician, please contact Jessica Frost at 202-527-7342 or jfrost(at)pcrm(dot)org.

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