Nutrition at Phoenix Restaurant

Nutrition is the study of food at work in our bodies, our source for energy, and the medium through which our nutrients can function. There are six main categories of nutrients: carbohydrates, fats, minerals, protein, vitamins and water. Independently and cooperatively nutrients play a key role in the creating a stable and healthy environment for our bodies.

The Phoenix Restaurant at The National University of Maynooth, owned by Compass Group Ireland has incorporated more promotions and schemes to help consumers and staff alike become more aware of their calorie intake and the elements of the meals on offer. The restaurant offers a fantastic menu that supports all of your dietary needs. Catering for all, Phoenix has delicious pastas, succulent meats (chicken, beef, ham, pork), and fresh fruit and veg. Along with the healthy salad bar the restaurant offers students some tasty treats such as daily pizzas, burgers, chips, baguettes.

“The Phoenix is a nice place to chill and to get some great food. The Phoenix has a great selection and the food is always freshly cooked and well-priced. As a student it’s hard to cook to the same high standard as Phoenix. Our trainer recommends us to eat there to get the necessary nutrients for maximum potential in training” says Gary Hurley (Paddy Harrington Golf Scholar & Irish International).

Eating at Phoenix Restaurant – a Chinese perspective

Phoenix Restaurant provides very different food from where I come from in Suzhou, Jiangsu, China.  First they have a global kitchen which has a fast-food style menu. They serve fresh roast chicken and spicy chicken burger; spicy bean burger with hot spicy chicken wings, which I found to be very nice indeed. I did not have to spend much money to buy this food which will help me with my expenses. The average price for these food types are 2 to 3 euro.

If you like pizza you can have that as well. You can also have very tasty side food to match your main dish. These side foods include buttered corn on the cob and spicy wedges, coleslaw and spicy mayo and so on. These side orders are not expensive and for a spend of just 1-2 euro you can have one to add to your lunch.

Some people might not like fast food. They might want a more substantial meal and so Phoenix Restaurant can also satisfy their request. Firstly, they offer very nutritious soup, tomato and basil soup and healthy vegetable herb soup. You can also have chilli con carne or sundried tomato and basil pasta bake for your main dish. It will just cost you 5 euro. They also provide a “special of the day” such as baked potato; baked beans and chilli beef.  If you buy some rice and spend an extra 50 cents you can have some curry as well.

Phoenix Restaurant provides very different food from my home college but it does cater for majority of students needs. They might wish to include more Asian food in future, which would make me very happy. To be a Chinese student in Maynooth is a great experience for me and I am enjoying this change in diet thanks to the Phoenix Restaurant.