Healthy Dining In Austin

American / Continental Cuisine

 

Snack Bar Austin

 

1224 S. Congress Avenue

http://www.snackbaraustin.com/pdf/menu.pdf#zoom=100

 

 

Casa de Luz

1701 Toomey Road

 

http://www.casadeluz.org/

 

 

Wholly Cow Burgers

3010 S. Lamar Blvd.

 

http://whollycowburgers.com/

 

 

 

 

Asian Cuisine

 

Zen

Locations throughout Austin

 

http://www.eatzen.com/

 

 

Koriente

621 E 7th Street

 

http://www.koriente.com/

 

 

 

Thai Fresh

909 West Mary Street

 

http://thai-fresh.com/index2.html

 

 

Café

Wild Wood Bakehouse

3016 Guadalupe Suite 200

 

http://www.wildwoodbakehouse.com/

 

 

Beets
Cafe

1611 W. 5th Street

 

http://www.beetscafe.com/index.html

 

 

Grocery

 

Whole Foods

Locations throughout Austin

 

http://www.wholefoodsmarket.com/

 

 

 

in.gredients

2610 Manor Road

 

http://in.gredients.com/

 

 

Wheatsville Co-op

3101 Guadalupe Street

http://wheatsville.coop/

Natural Grocers

Locations throughout Austin

http://www.naturalgrocers.com/

Greenling

Local Delivery

http://www.greenling.com/


Mediterranean Cuisine

Siena Ristorante Toscana

6203 N Capital of Texas

http://sienaaustin.com/

Riviera Bistro

12801 Shops Parkway, Suite 200

http://www.rivierabistro.com/


Mexican / Latin-American Cuisine

La Condesa

400 West 2nd Street

http://www.lacondesaaustin.com/


Snacks/Drinks

Daily Juice

Locations throughout Austin

http://dailyjuice.org/

Juice Land

Locations throughout Austin

http://juicelandaustin.com/

Austin Skinny Limits

Far West

http://www.skinnylimits.com/



To-Go Meals

Snap Kitchen

3 Austin locations

http://www.snapkitchen.com/

My Fit Foods

Multiple locations

https://www.myfitfoods.com/



Artisan Bistro
(Works well with First Line Therapy)
Delivery

www.artisanbistropro.com/pc801773

Hot Love Soup

Delivery

http://www.hotlovesoup.com/

Vital Choice

Delivery


http://www.vitalchoice.com/shop/pc/home.asp?idaffiliate=3198




 

Lunch ideas

Chipotle

1. Salad

 A simple salad with only lettuce, black beans, fajita veggies, tomato salsa,, and guacamole. "This meal is delicious and will leave you feeling satisfied but also energized," she says.

1. Chargrilled Chicken Sandwich
with a fruit cup

This hearty, grilled chicken sandwich is low in saturated fat, high in protein, and feels like a real meal for under 400 calories, Lynch says. The complete lunch clocks in at 355 calories, 4g fat (1g saturated fat), 58g carbohydrate, 5g fiber, 20g sugar, and 29g protein.

2. Grilled Market Salad
with roasted nut and mixed fruit blend

Resist the idea of ordering this low-cal salad solo, as you'd likely feel hungry shortly after. This salad is only 180 calories on its own (way too little for lunch), so adding the heart-healthy roasted nuts will keep you satiated longer, Lynch says. Made with nutrient-packed strawberries, blueberries, red cabbage, carrots, and lean protein (chicken), this combo is a lunchtime winner! "There's even a sprinkle of blue cheese—a great cheese that has tons of flavor so you don't need a lot of it," she adds.  The full meal delivers 260 calories, 12g fat (2g saturated fat), 16g carbohydrates, 5g fiber, 9g sugars and 27g protein.

Starbucks

1. Chicken and Hummus Bistro Box
A more sophisticated alternative to a bagged lunch, Starbucks' bistro boxes make a super portable,healthy meal option. This one contains grilled chicken strips, cucumbers, grape tomatoes, wheat pita, and hummus for 260 calories, 7g fat (1g saturated fat), 5g fiber, and 20g protein. If you want, you still have room to add a serving of fruit and iced tea or a skim latte without breaking the 400-calorie mark, Hendel says. "I really like the fact that all the ingredients are simple and recognizable."

2. Protein Bistro Box
Not in the mood for chicken? Grab a Protein Bistro box packed with a cage-free hard-boiled egg, cheddar cheese, honey peanut butter spread, multigrain bread, apples, and grapes instead. With only 380 calories, 19g fat (6g saturated fat), 5g fiber, and 13g protein, all for fewer than 500mg sodium, it's a pretty good choice, says Hendel, who suggests saving the apples and cheese for an afternoon snack and adding a skim latte to round out your meal.

Wendy's

1. Berry Almond Chicken Salad (Half-Size)
Wendy's makes it easy to order a personalized salad so it only includes what you want, Hendel says. "You can limit the high-fat ingredients like cheese and get fat-free dressing or dressing on the side," Hendel says. Order up a half-size Berry Almond ChickenSalad for only 270 calories, 12g fat (3g saturated fat), 24g carbohydrates, 16g sugars, 5g fiber, and 21g protein. Hendel recommends reducing the 600mg sodium content by asking for the dressing on the side and using only two teaspoons, and holding theAsiago cheese. If you're still hungry, she suggests adding a few baked crackers or a small Greek low-fat yogurt on the side.

2. Apple Pecan Chicken Salad (Half-Size)
Hendel's second favorite salad on Wendy's menu weighs in at 340 calories, 18g fat (4.5g saturated fat), 28g carbohydrates, 21g sugars, 4g fiber, and 19g protein. To help reduce the sodium content (770mg), ask for the dressing on the side and hold the cheese.

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Restaurant Choices

Most Restaurants will make menu substitutions...don't be afraid to go to you favorite restaurants.

Make healty choices and be creative: lean meats, veggies, salads, vinaigrette dressing, 1/2 sweet potato,beans, whole wheat breads or other grains(rice)



Mexican Food

Eat chicken fajitas
black or charo beans
fajita veggies
side salad
1-2 corn tortillas

Eat salads and order the cheese and dressing on the side. Sprinke a few pieces of cheese on the salad, if you choose.
Use a vinaigrette dressing


Manuels has a variety of menu items to choose.


Fast Food

Chick Fil A
Grilled chicken sandwich, with lettuce and tomato(1/2 of the bun)
fruit cup
side salad

Red Robin:
Choose grilled chicken or veggie burger with 1/2 of a whole wheat bun with a side salad or fruit.

salad: order the cheese and vinaigrette dressing on the side. Sprinke a few pieces of cheese on the salad, if you choose.
Omit bacon, croutons, and other high fat/calorie options.




Greek

Zoes KitchenMultiple menu items, including sandwiches, kabobs, soup, salad, hummus, etc.

Barbecue:

Turkey or chicken(without the skin)
Red potatoes(no butter)
Pinto beans
salad


More ideas to come.