If you are planning a lunch meeting with friends or dinner with your spouse you don’t have to compromise your meal plan, instead simply select a healthy restaurant from this list and apply your same nutritional guidelines to the meals on their menu. I’ve comprised a list of healthy restaurants that use fresh organic ingredients and have delicious menus full of healthy food options to keep you on track to reach your fitness goals. Each place has vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options.
Picazzos (Italian inspired)
Tokyo Joes meal plan menu
Pita Jungle (the Mediterranean inspired)
Ahi Poke bowl (Hawaiian inspired)
*Remember to stay away from pork, soups, and sauces because of the sodium and fat content of each.*
If you’re in between meals and need something quick, how about getting a nutritious cold-pressed juice to hold you over? I’ve put together a list of places to get real healthy juices.
*Remember ingredients should be all fresh, no juices from concentrates, and no added sugar.*
If you’re in a rush and do not have time to sit down at a restaurant don’t worry, here’s a list of healthy fast food/to-go restaurants that you can either drive-thru or grab and go for convenience.
Salad and Go (drive-thru available)
True Food Kitchen (To go available)
Original Chopshop (To go available)
D’lite healthy on the go (drive-thru available)
Grabbagreen (To go available)
*Remember even though there are healthy options for you when eating out, Meal prepping your food most days is ideal to ensure you meet your daily macro and micronutrient recommendations without exceeding them.*
We are super moms yes but that doesn’t mean our kids always do what we want, but since we know this we can plan for that too. You can prevent unnecessary stress by being better prepared.
Some restaurants have healthy-ish options available and you just have to speak up and substitute some unhealthy ingredients with some healthier alternatives. Below is a list of common ingredients you can swap.
Bacon -> Turkey bacon
Eggs -> Eggwhites
Bread-> Whole grain or rye
Pasta -> Whole grain pasta
Pickled jalepeños -> Fresh jalepeños
Cheese -> Low fat cheese (extra sharp cheddar cheese)
Steak -> Sirloin
Salad dressing -> Balsalmic vinegarette or extra virgin olive oil
Sauces -> Extra virgin olive oil & lemon
Candied nuts -> Plain or roasted unsalted nuts
Soda -> Naturally flavored waters, teas
Creamer -> Non-fat milk, unsweetened almond, soy, or coconut milk.
Guacamole -> Avocados
Salsas -> Grilled fresh jalepeños, grilled onions, and tomatoes
Sausage (any type) -> Chicken breast, ground turkey
As I said previously, you really want to stay away from soups, especially Miso soup and Chili. They contain more sodium than your recommended daily allowance IN ONE SERVING. If you're choosing it on your cheat day have at it but otherwise, pass on those. You can request “NO SALT” and the chef will be happy to accommodate.