Healthier restaurant suggestions

A server is presenting a dish to a group of diners at a table, where several people are enjoying a meal together in a bright and inviting restaurant setting.

Below are menu options from some of the most common sit-down and fast-food restaurants. Each restaurant list contains suggested items to order, to help you in selecting healthful choices, while creating a balanced plate — 50% non-starchy vegetables, 25% protein, and 25% carbohydrates.

Each person’s nutritional needs are different, so adjustments may be necessary to meet your specific needs. If you limit the amount of sodium in your diet, be sure to inquire how much salt is in your meal options. Please reach out to your coach for more individualized support.

Applebees menu suggestions, with items to order and skip for meals and sides, including soups, salads, and various entrees like chicken and burgers.
Arbys menu with meals and sides divided into suggested items to order and to skip.
A menu suggestion list from Carrabba's Italian Grill, detailing items to order and skip under categories of meals and sides.
Chilis menu options with meals, sides, and lunch specials, including chicken enchilada soup, steak fajitas, and quesadilla explosion salad.
Chipotle menu with suggested items to order and skip for meals, including tacos, burrito bowls, salad, and lifestyle bowl options.
Five Guys menu guide showing items to order and skip, with toppings listed.
Suggested items to order or skip at Jamba Juice including smoothies, wraps, and bowls, grouped under meals.
Subway menu with suggestions: Order items like chicken or turkey subs on wheat, and egg breakfast; skip bacon melt, spicy Italian, and BBQ rib.

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