In keeping with The Heartland's philosophy of attractive, healthy food, eclectic cuisine is predominantly vegetarian but supplemented with fish and chicken. I don't put the emphasis on low-calorie diets here. No one is weighed when they enter the spa, as the emphasis is not on dropping five pounds in a weekend but starting healthy habits that can last a lifetime. Meals are kept to a slimming but reasonable 1,200 calories per day, except on Saturdays, when meals are slightly more indulgent. Between meals, fresh fruit, vegetables and a variety of teas are always available in the dining room.
Caffeinated coffee is served only at breakfast, with decaf for other meals.
No alcohol is served, though it is permitted in the guest rooms. In other words, second helpings are allowed. And thankfully, Heartland doesn't forbid desserts. Every once in a while it's nice to have a luscious dessert. McGarrigle's cookbook, The Heartland Recipe Collection, helps guests continue their positive nutritional adjustments once they return home.