Just because you’re choosing to take advantage of food delivery services like DoorDash doesn’t mean you can’t eat healthy! When we think about getting take out food for ourselves or our children living in dorms, we think about the greasiness of fast food burgers and fries. But, that isn’t all that’s available on food delivery services. There are actually a number of national chains out there supporting healthier eating options with the convenience of door to door delivery. So the next time you want to treat yourself or a loved one, look out for these brands rather than resorting to the usual McDonald’s or Wendy’s.
Healthy Food Delivery Options
Nourishing stir-frys and salads take over the menu at Honeygrow. While you can choose one of their special recipes, you can also create your own bowl to fulfill your needs. Maybe you’re vegetarian and would prefer a different type of protein. Or you just simply don’t like one of the ingredients in a preset recipe. It’s not a problem, Honeygrow can easily put substitutions in place.
Juices, smoothies, salads, toasts, sandwiches, Clean Juice truly has it all. Start your day with their Avocado Toast and a smoothie. Or, send your child lunch for the day with one of their packed Acai Bowls. They even have a list of dietary restrictions on their site that allow you to choose a menu item that suits your needs.
In the past few years it seems like Tropical Smoothie Cafes are popping up everywhere and that’s not a bad thing if you’re looking to splurge on DoorDash. While it’s obvious this business is known for their smoothies, they actually carry a number of wraps, flatbreads, salads, bowls, and breakfast options. Plus you can always check out their dessert options for a much needed and healthy sweet treat.
While Panera Bread may sound like an obvious option on this list, it’s easy to get caught up in their not-so-healthy options like the Charged Lemonade full of caffeine. So, when looking for food at Panera Bread, we recommend sticking to their salads and vegetarian options. But, if you are going to go for something like the Spicy Fiesta Chicken Sandwich, stick with an apple or fruit cup as your side.
Craving something international? Choolaah provides you with Indian, natural eats like Cauliflower and Chickpea Wraps, Bowls with tofu, and much more. You can even customize each bowl or wrap with a protein such as chicken, lamb, salmon, paneer, tofu, roasted veggies, or veggie croquettes. You could even try vegetarian and gluten free Malai ice-cream lightly infused with imported green cardamom.
Who doesn’t love pasta? Noodles and Company specializes in all things noodles including mac and cheese, pasta, stir-fry, and even their house made zoodles (zucchini noodles). The key at this restaurant is to keep an eye out for their fresher ingredient pasta that include loads of veggies and light sauce options. We suggest the Zucchini Pesto with Grilled Chicken for a burst of greens and to assist your daily intake of protein.
Plant-forward is the motto of national chain Sweetgreen. Menu items include salads, protein bowls, and protein plates but each covers a wide variety of ingredients. For instance, the Shroomami bowl includes Roasted tofu, warm portobello mix, cucumbers, basil, shredded cabbage, roasted almonds, wild rice, shredded kale, and a miso sesame ginger dressing. Each store even carries Health-Ade Kombucha to ensure a nutritious meal all around.
Much like Panera Bread, Subway and other sandwich shops are another place where you can get a bit carried away by the options available. It’s important to remember to choose a whole grain bread or tortilla for your sandwich and then to skip dressings with high-fat contents. Maybe instead of a big sub, you choose to make a salad or bowl instead using the same ingredients you would get otherwise.
Story by Kylie Thomas / Photo Courtesy of Grab
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