The Top Choice is… Kale Pesto Chicken Dinner at Arooga’s Grille House & Sports Bar
That’s right, we said sports bar! Catch your favorite team while you dig into marinated and grilled chicken breasts topped with diced Roma tomatoes and a flavorful kale pesto sauce and then served with a side of USDA organic quinoa and brown rice blend and grilled zucchini, peppers and eggplant. If you’re going to eat kale, this is a great way to do it!
Arooga’s Grille House & Sports Bar may be known for award-winning wings
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The Best Fruits and Veggies to Throw On the Grill
By Jennifer Tuohy
Fire Up Those Fruits
The natural sugars in fruit caramelize from all the glorious heat the grill throws off, whether you’re using gas, electric or coal. The high temperatures turn those sugars a rich golden color, bringing out some sumptuous fiery flavor without turning the flesh to mush (as long as you’re careful). Grilled fruits pair well with frozen yogurt for a treat on a hot day or as an
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The Top Choice is… La Flaca™ South Beach Omelet at Sergio's in Miami
Looking for something filling that will still keep you looking and feeling good? This omelet at Sergio’s in Florida is from their signature “La Flaca™” menu and is loaded with satisfying lean protein and fiber-rich veggies. Made with egg whites, diced tomatoes, onions, green peppers, fresh spinach, and lower sodium turkey, this omelet has all the good stuff without the extras
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The Top Choice is…"Mr. M's" Eggs Benedict at Brookfields Restaurants
This breakfast classic is made with hickory smoked ham and topped with "Mr. M's" Mornay Sauce for a decadent and diet-friendly choice. Healthy Dining’s dietitians recommend requesting half the regular amount of Mornay Sauce and opting for fruit instead of potatoes on the side. These customizations help make this a pick with less fat and fewer calories.
Originally opened by Mr. M and his son, Sam, Brookfields Restaurant has since grown to three locations
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The Top Choice is…Fire-Grilled Salmon Entrée at Fresh to Order
This choice is chock full of healthy fats like omega 3s. Omega 3s can be an important nutrient when it comes to boosting heart and brain health, and this F2O Healthy Dining choice is such a tasty way to get them! Enjoy grilled salmon with black bean and orange sauce, baby greens and roasted corn relish served with nutty wheat berry rice. Skip the ciabatta roll served on the side to keep this a Healthy Dining menu choice.
Fresh to Order is committed to serving the best
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Should You Order That Coffee?
By Sara Lucero
Are you a coffee lover? You may be wondering how that daily cup (or two or five) affects your health. It seems like the debate over coffee as a health food vs. a health vice is always raging. So, should you order that cup of coffee with breakfast or not?
The good news is that in recent years more and more experts and studies have backed coffee as a healthy part of the average person’s diet. Not that you have to run out and start drinking the
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The Top Choice is… The Fatoush Salad Entrée at Pita House
Today’s featured choice is the Fatoush Salad Entrée at Pita House located in Schaumburg and Lombard, IL. This traditional and refreshing salad is a combination of crisp lettuce, tomatoes, cucumber, parsley, onion and toasted pita bread and is served with an olive oil and vinegar dressing. It’s also a great way to get some extra servings of nutritious veggies into your day. Be sure to request
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The Top Choice is… The Veggie Burger on a Multigrain Wheat Bun at MOOYAH Burgers, Fries & Shakes
MOOYAH Burgers, Fries & Shakes is ready to fuel your healthy diet with "better burgers" you'll love! Their delicious goal is simple, to “hit America's taste buds by serving the nation with the best burgers and fries – period.” This restaurant has taken the country by storm and today’s featured choice, the Veggie Burger on a Multigrain Wheat Bun, is one of the tasty reasons.
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The Top Choice is… The Side Spinach Salad at Fiorella’s Jack Stack BBQ
Today’s top choice is a crisp and refreshing, nutritious salad that’s perfect for pairing with your favorite barbecue picks. The Side Spinach Salad at Fiorella’s Jack Stack BBQ is made with fresh iron-rich spinach tossed with strawberries, toasted pecans, feta cheese, bacon, and red onion. Healthy Dining’s registered dietitians recommend requesting vinaigrette on the side (not
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