Wise Choice at the Fall Festival
Healthier options are now easier for you to find, thanks to the 13 booths participating in the Wise Choice program. There are 15 Wise Choice items that are lower in calories, sodium, and saturated fat. These booths/items are featured in the special 2025 Wise Choice Munchie Menu below.
Click here for a printable PDF of the menu
Why Wise Choice?
Deaconess and the West Side Nut Club have teamed up to recognize lower calorie, lower fat and lower sodium Wise Choices at the Fall Festival.
The Wise Choice program features 13 booths, offering 15 food and drink items that are healthier options for people who want or need them.
Because of the Wise Choice program, individuals who may have health issues (such as diabetes or heart disease), or who simply want some healthier choices will be able to find those options more easily.
All recipes were analyzed by a team of Deaconess dietitians and certified to meet the following Wise Choice criteria:
Snacks and Sides
Calories: 500 or less
Saturated fat: 5 grams or less
Sodium: 500 mg or less
No fried foods
Entrees
Calories: 500 or less
Saturated fat: 5 grams or less
Sodium: 750 mg or less
No fried foods
Also, all desserts and sweets must be made with fruit and also meet the other criteria.
Many items previously offered at the Fall Festival already met our Wise Choice criteria. Some are brand new “culinary creations,” and others are alternate versions of existing recipes (such as offering a sugar-free option).
Think About
Enjoy your Fall Festival favorites in moderation. Perhaps split an item or two with a friend or family member. That way you get to sample a variety!
- The length of the Fall Festival - from St. Joe Avenue to Wabash Avenue - is a third of a mile. Walking the length of the Fall Festival and back, a 150 pound adult would burn 50 calories
- Save calories and hydrate yourself by drinking bottled water instead of sodas. Many booths sell bottled water, so it's a great way to support a variety of organizations.
Thank You
