Wednesday, September 23, 2015

Breakfast options beyond oatmeal, Panera's

I like oatmeal, but not all the time.  Cooking quinoa (1 part quinoa, rinsed, to 3 parts water - boil for 10? minutes.)  As a grain-tasting, savory dish I like it with cheddar cheese and a bit of salt.
     (Update:  see next post.  3/4 c cooked quinoa with 2 T shredded sharp cheddar cheese, 6 g fiber, 4.5 g fat)

Double fiber bread by Partridge Farms has 6 g of fiber per slice.  I will plan to get that soon.  That with honey sounds homey.

For lunch options, here is
     http://www.everydayhealth.com/pictures/nutritionists-reveal-panera-bread-orders/#04


9 Things Nutritionists Order at Panera Bread

  • 1 / 10   Make the Healthy Choice

    Panera Bread is a popular destination because it’s quick and provides lots of tasty and seemingly healthy options. While there are a lot of lean meats, whole grains, and veggies on the menu, it definitely takes a bit of skill to uncover the healthiest dishes that won't break the calorie (and sodium!) bank. We quizzed nine nutritionists on what they order at Panera Bread — take notes for your next visit!
  • 2 / 10   Classic with Chicken Salad

    “One of my biggest gripes about these types of restaurants is the sodium in the dishes,” says Bonnie Taub-Dix, MA, RDN, CDN, Everyday Health Columnist. “The Classic with Chicken Salad is a decent pick because the calories are low (300), the fat is reasonable (13 grams), the protein is good (27 grams), and the sodium is a decent number (310 milligrams), unlike some of their other salads clocking in at over 1000 milligrams of sodium per serving!”
  • 3 / 10   Half Greek Salad with Black Bean Soup

    One of Panera Bread’s selling points is the “You Pick Two” combo, where you can choose two of the following: cup of soup, half sandwich, half salad, or one flatbread. Robyn Coale, RD and author of The Real Life RD blog, went for a “You Pick Two” option for her order.
    “The Greek Salad is full of fresh vegetables instead of lots of meat and cheese. You’ll get more fiber and antioxidants! I would order the dressing on the side so I could control how much I use,” says Coale. “I’d pair the salad with the Black Bean Soup since it’s full of fiber and phytochemical-rich, plant-based protein – which is great for preventing chronic disease and keeping you full! Plus, by choosing a vegetarian soup, you’ll avoid the unnecessary saturated fats that come with meat or cream-based soups.”
  • 4 / 10   Power Chicken Hummus Bowl

    “Whenever I am ordering from a restaurant menu, my strategy is to look for a meal with the most whole food ingredients along with portion sizes that most closely mimic a ‘balanced plate’,” reveals Alicia Anskis, MS, RD, LDN, and nutritionist at the Dana Farber Cancer Institute. “This means that ¼ of the plate contains lean protein, paired with ¼ starch, and the rest should be low-calorie, nutrient-rich vegetables and fruit.”
    “At Panera Bread, the Power Chicken Hummus Bowl fits this model. It’s low in saturated fat and has less sodium than most of the other items,” continues Anskis. “It is full of veggies like spinach, tomatoes, and cucumber which are rich in fiber, potassium, vitamins A and C, and health-protective phytonutrients like flavonoids and carotenoids, which provide anti-inflammatory and anti-cancer benefits. Plus, the fresh cilantro and lemon add extra flavor without extra calories!”




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