PrintBy Pamela Ofstein
Director of Nutrition Services
We know you won’t always have time to prepare a proper lunch or cook up a healthy dinner, so we’re going to make eating right anywhere much easier. eDiets has teamed up with Healthy Dining Finder to bring you the best meals at your favorite restaurants each month.
Are you craving a big, cheesy slice of pizza but thinking there is no way it can fit in your meal plan? Think again, pizza lovers! zpizza not only has a great selection of low-calorie pizzas, but also offers up some fresh, unique salads and sandwiches that are just right for a healthy diet. You’ll be surprised how much you can enjoy your “pizza” and eat it, too!
Napoli Pizza on Wheat Dough: 1 slice
This delicious slice of heaven can be consumed with little guilt. Made with fresh rounds of tomato, homemade roasted garlic sauce, Parmesan cheese, fresh basil, and wheat flour crust — it’s a dietitian’s delight! With only 325 calories per slice — half the calories of most normal slices of pizza out there — it is also pretty low in sodium (595mg per slice). Did I mention the wheat flour crust? Of course I did, but another mention is necessary! I love those unrefined whole grains!
Pollo Latino Sandwich
Right off the bat, the Pollo Latino Sandwich has a great start with wheat bread! Wheat bread provides more vitamins, minerals and fiber than white. With great-tasting marinated lime chicken breast on a bed of lettuce, topped with fresh salsa and avocado, you can’t go wrong! Not only is the sandwich low in calories and fat (215 calories and 2g of fat), but you are also getting 2.5 cups of veggies per serving! For those of you looking for something a little lower in carbs, this sandwich can help you do just that (plus, it’s high in protein).
California Salad
For those of you who want to eat something a bit lighter than a pizza or a sandwich, salads are always a great choice. You’ll enjoy ripe avocado, red onions, crisp cucumbers, fresh tomatoes and savory black olives atop a bed of mixed greens. This meal is cool, perfect for summer, and will definitely hit the spot. Not only is this salad delectable and healthy, it also contains 36 grams of protein and 7 grams of fiber to help you stay satisfied. With only 6 grams of fat, you can feel guilt-free the rest of the day!
Check out previous picks: Chili’s, El Pollo Loco.
To see the full menu of zpizza’s Healthy Dining fare, visit Healthy Dining Finder and pick your own favorite. Enjoy!
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