RCI's big announcement slated for 1/3/08 about Trans Fat...

[FitzLA]

Good for them.....

 

 

Royal Caribbean International Charts A Course Toward Trans-Fat-Free Cruise Vacations

New Era at Sea Begins March 1

 

Miami - January 3, 2007 - Royal Caribbean International will become the first cruise line to make the move toward removing trans fat from its menus beginning March 1, 2007, culminating in a fully trans-fat-free menu fleetwide by the end of this year. Effective immediately, trans-fat-free frying oil will replace the old pour-and-fry oil originally used in food preparation, and entirely-new, trans-fat-free menu options will be introduced to Royal Caribbean's menus.

 

Royal Caribbean has long accommodated requests from guests with special dietary requirements, from those looking to maintain a low-fat intake to others who face serious allergies. The cruise line's devotion to its guests, and their health, is rising to an entirely new level with menus featuring foods prepared with healthier oils throughout all restaurants on every ship.

 

"Vegetable oils that have undergone hydrogenation result in a type of fat that doctors have linked to serious health risks including diabetes, high blood pressure and increased cholesterol levels," said Michael Bayley, senior vice president, Total Guest Satisfaction. "If we can offer guests a healthier serving of the foods they love by switching to trans-fat-free oils, while maintaining the same level of satisfaction, why wouldn't we make the switch?"

 

The trans-fat-free oil was put to the test onboard Navigator of the Seas last November. The conclusion was that, not only is the trans-fat-free oil healthier for guests, but it provides a better tasting product.

 

Royal Caribbean is working jointly with all onboard food and beverage partners as well as suppliers to ensure that a full transition to a trans-fat-free menu will take place fleetwide by the end of this year.

 

"We've seen a shift in the lifestyle choices of Royal Caribbean guests. Our guests are more active, health-conscious cruisers," said Bayley. "Making this investment to upgrade to a healthier option in terms of food preparation is yet another way we can connect with our guests to ensure the best overall cruise experience."

[Brad1185]

I remember reading this a year ago.

 

So whats the point? Jan 3, 2008? Has it not happend yet?

[JP46]

Well I don't remember reading this a year ago. It's good news to me. Thanks for posting FitzLA!

 

Judy

[Mydnite]

Good for RCI!

[steve20832]

I live in Montgomery County, MD which just passed a trans fat-free law. I have noticed no difference in taste in the food. Good for RCL for doing this.

[Bakincakes]

As long as people don't get fooled into believing that foods are really trans fat free and then eat more of them thinking they are "healthy".

 

http://newsok.com/article/3184890/1198669487

 

http://www.americanheart.org/presenter.jhtml?identifier=3046437

[Don Pedro]

Well I don't remember reading this a year ago. It's good news to me. Thanks for posting FitzLA!

 

Judy

 

We didn't see it either and thank FritzLA for posting it. The date on the article however is January 3, 2007 so it is apparently old news to some folks.

[FitzLA]

Sorry, it was a year ago. I read the date wrong but it was at the top of the page on rccl.com so I thought it was new.

[FitzLA]

I remember reading this a year ago.

 

So whats the point? Jan 3, 2008? Has it not happend yet?

 

Nice attitude jerk. Keep your nasty remarks to yourself in the future.

[MakinGold]

Nice attitude jerk. Keep your nasty remarks to yourself in the future.

 

To be honest, Fitz, I didn't think the remark was all that nasty and find your sniping back a bit nastier than the question of "What's the point? . . . Has it not happened yet?"

 

But, removing trans fat from food is definitely a good thing. :)

[Brad1185]

Yes getting the trans fats out is a good thing. Also appologize I did not mean for my comments to offend.