"healthy" er food joints in the NFTW/keller area?

[Randy]

Hey guys, anyone know of a place that serves or has healthier options as far as meals since me and my wife like to go out to eat from time to time, but are tired of subway, and Zoe's kitchen... i know places have like a "healthy choice" section, but we were looking for a place tailored specifically for that. Any suggestions?

[Steve]

The healthiest place to eat that you can guarntee what you are eating is good for you is right in your own kitchen. Make it a fun thing, find some recipes together that you both like and spend some time together cooking it. It's fun, healthy and usually cheaper too.

[Silverback]

I read one of Jack Lalane's books, and he put it like this.

While he preferred to eat at home 90% of the time because he could control his food options, he still felt it was important for him and his wife to go out, be social, and enjoy life. When we was out, he was very specific on how he liked his food prepared and cooked. If the restaurant wasn't willing to do just that, then he'd go somewhere else.

His typical meal while out for dinner included one piece of fish, baked, no butter or oil, and steamed fresh veggies, no butter or oil, and a glass of wine.

His take was as the diner, you should be able to have your food how you want it, and be able to "eat healthy" anywhere you go. He also stated that when we went out around his house, he went to the same place everyweek, because he knew they knew exactly how he liked his food, and he never had to ask for anything special.

[hotrod66stang]

His take was as the diner, you should be able to have your food how you want it, and be able to "eat healthy" anywhere you go.

Great input. Not sure of anywhere in the area that offers healthy food. BJ's and Jason's Deli are the only thing that come to mind that will probably have a decent selection...but I don't know that for sure. Steve is probably right about cooking at home. Your wife would probably light up if you were to stop at the store and go home and cook a nice, healthy meal for her.

[Randy]

Great input. Not sure of anywhere in the area that offers healthy food. BJ's and Jason's Deli are the only thing that come to mind that will probably have a decent selection...but I don't know that for sure. Steve is probably right about cooking at home. Your wife would probably light up if you were to stop at the store and go home and cook a nice, healthy meal for her.

lol... nah I'm a pretty good cook so i cook a lot, authentic mexican food mainly, but i smoke, and bbq like a mofo too...... i might have to look into making a fancy dish.... something ive never made, thanks for the suggestions guys.

[Geor!]

I read one of Jack Lalane's books, and he put it like this.

While he preferred to eat at home 90% of the time because he could control his food options, he still felt it was important for him and his wife to go out, be social, and enjoy life. When we was out, he was very specific on how he liked his food prepared and cooked. If the restaurant wasn't willing to do just that, then he'd go somewhere else.

His typical meal while out for dinner included one piece of fish, baked, no butter or oil, and steamed fresh veggies, no butter or oil, and a glass of wine.

His take was as the diner, you should be able to have your food how you want it, and be able to "eat healthy" anywhere you go. He also stated that when we went out around his house, he went to the same place everyweek, because he knew they knew exactly how he liked his food, and he never had to ask for anything special.

Often times, he would even bring in his own power juicer!

[jnobles06]

chipotle. i get a double meat (chicken/steak) bowl that comes in at 750-800 calories with 84g of protein. their food quality is a lot better than any fast food joint.

[Silverback]

chipotle. i get a double meat (chicken/steak) bowl that comes in at 750-800 calories with 84g of protein. their food quality is a lot better than any fast food joint.

What all do you get on your bowl? no rice, no beans, just meat and veggies?

Trying to figure out how exactly you came to those numbers. And the sodium there is crazy.

[jnobles06]

What all do you get on your bowl? no rice, no beans, just meat and veggies?

Trying to figure out how exactly you came to those numbers. And the sodium there is crazy.

I get a bowl with chicken, steak, half serving of black beans, half serving of rice, lettuce, cheese, corn relish, and red sauce. I think it ends up being like 80% dv for sodium. I know the sodium is high, but it's still better than the burger joint alternative IMO.

[Silverback]

Cool, just wondering, because I've seen people say they had a 500ish calorie bowl, until you really looked at it, and it was almost 1000 calories

Most bowls come with 2 servings of beans and 2 servings of rice, at least in terms of the servings on their website. The meat they are stingy with so typically it's an exact spoonful

[jnobles06]

Cool, just wondering, because I've seen people say they had a 500ish calorie bowl, until you really looked at it, and it was almost 1000 calories

Most bowls come with 2 servings of beans and 2 servings of rice, at least in terms of the servings on their website. The meat they are stingy with so typically it's an exact spoonful

yeah I know. my girl gets a veggie bowl. she was telling me it had like 500 calories, but I looked into it and it had almost 1k because of all the toppings. lol.

[stangin4lyfe]

80-90% of the time I cook for myself, but...

As for healthy places that I eat:
1) Lots of Mongolian food places(Bataar and Genghis are my personal favs)
2) San Diego Taco(I get their grilled chicken burritos with chicken and cilantro for $4 each...I eat 4-5)
3) Freebirds and Chipotle(I get chicken w/extra chicken, pinto beans, small scoop of rice, and lots of lettuce)
4) KFC(Grilled chicken breasts, I used to eat this a lot, but not so much anymore)
5) BBQ(Main Street BBQ and Springcreek BBQ, I only get about a pound of lean brisket with all the fat cut off and a few pounds of smoked chicken or turkey)
6) BJ's Brewhouse(Angel Hair Toscana w/double extra grilled chicken)
7) Jason's Deli or Subway(I used to eat these places, but not really much anymore)

That is all that I can think of off the top of my head.