Short on time or not in the mood to cook? Here are 10 Columbus restaurants with menu options packing a nutritious punch!
As a general rule of thumb, remember these tips when dining or ordering out and wanting to keep your nutrition goals a priority:
- Choose high-protein dishes with grilled, broiled, roasted or baked lean meats:
- Chicken
- Turkey
- Pork
- Fish
- Seafood
- Bison
- Look for high-fiber options, whether the source is vegetables or whole grains
- Consider portion sizes and make lower-calorie substitutions when possible
- Replace high-carb/fat options with a side of vegetables or a side salad
- Avoid high-fat dressings (such as ranch or French) and ask for them on the side
- Choose low- or zero-calorie drink options to have with your meal and stay hydrated throughout your meal to reduce your chances of over-eating
- Plan ahead, pick your dish in advance, and look at the nutrition facts when possible
- Brassica
- Choose a salad with chicken or vegetables and load it up with your favorite high-fiber extras
- Roots Natural Kitchen
- Fusian
- Choose a bowl or salad
- Avoid the tempura shrimp
- Load up on veggies
- Go light on the tempura crunch and spicy mayo
- BIBIBOP Asian Grill
- Customize your own bowl and opt for the small size as needed
- Choose chicken or tofu as your protein
- Select the supergreen salad as your base and ask for a very small serving of rice, noodles, or potatoes if wanting to add some extra carbs (emphasis on small, they're usually very generous with these portions)
- Load up on veggies
- Light on the cheese and Yum Yum sauce
- Order your sauce on the side
- Northstar Cafe
- Any of their salads
- Northstar Burger
- Fish Sandwich
- Chicken & Avocado Sandwich
- Buddha Bowl
- Opt for a side salad or veggies over fries
- SOW Plated & SOW To Go
- Many great options! Use the tips above as your menu guide
- Chop5 Salad Kitchen
- Townhall
- Many great options! Use the tips above as your menu guide
- CusterTruck
- Chipotle Shrimp or Mahi-Mahi Tacos
- Spiced Chickpea Bowl
- Mediterranean Wrap
- Blackened Mahi Sandwich + Side Salad
- Salmon & Roasted Veggies
- FitFresh
- The BEST option if you dread weekly meal prep!
- Verve members get an extra 20% off your first order