{"id":2240,"date":"2010-11-29T19:10:00","date_gmt":"2010-11-29T19:10:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.willclower.com\/blog\/2010\/11\/americas-healthiest-mall-food.html"},"modified":"2016-09-21T09:19:28","modified_gmt":"2016-09-21T13:19:28","slug":"americas-healthiest-mall-food","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mymedwellness.com\/blog\/?p=2240","title":{"rendered":"America’s healthiest mall food"},"content":{"rendered":"

<\/a>“Healthy mall food” isn’t an oxymoron!! There are actually a few good choices out there. Yes, you practically have to be an archeologist to find them, but you mainly just have to know where to look. <\/span>

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Please share this with anyone who will be shopping (and EATING) in the mall.<\/span> \"Bookmark<\/a>

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This article explores the FEW, the PROUD, the HEALTHY mall foods<\/b><\/i>. By the way, y<\/span>ou will be able to tell from this piece that I DIDN’T write it, because it focuses on the fats, carbs, and micromolecules, rather than on whether the product is a real food or n<\/span>ot. <\/span><\/span>

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<\/span>From CNN<\/u> <\/b><\/span><\/span>
Asian Grilled Salmon on Brown Rice (P.F. Chang’s China Bistro)<\/b><\/span>

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\"Our<\/span><\/b><\/span>The salmon-and-asparagus entr\u00e9e won top honors because it’s “a simple, wholesome dish with real foods,” says David Katz, M.D., director of the Yale Prevention Research Center.<\/span>

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<\/span>Our experts applauded P.F. Chang’s for including brown rice — a great source of fiber — on their menu. And salmon’s omega-3 fatty acids have been shown to improve memory (you don’t want to forget anyone on your list!). Omega-3s also help reduce inflammation in the body and may help lower your risk of heart disease, cancer, and arthritis.<\/span>

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<\/span>Since one order contains enough for two servings, split it with a friend — you’ll save money and calories. <\/span>Serving size: 6 ounces, or \u00bd of entr\u00e9e Calories 230; Fat 12g (sat 2.5g); Protein 17g; Carbohydrate 14g; Fiber 2g; Sodium 300mg<\/span>

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<\/span>Moroccan Chicken Salad (California Pizza Kitchen)<\/b><\/span>

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<\/b><\/span>You won’t get bored munching on this salad. Dressed with a champagne vinaigrette (ooh la la!), it contains loads of flavorful veggies (avocado, beets, red bell peppers, roasted butternut squash, romaine lettuce) and even fruit (dates and dried cranberries).<\/span>

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<\/span>“You’re eating the rainbow here,” says dietitian Ellie Krieger, R.D. “You’ll get a wide array of antioxidants like beta carotene from the squash and anthocyanins from the beets.<\/span>

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<\/span>And protein-rich chicken and egg plus 7 grams of fiber make this a super-satisfying dish. The salad may be high in total fat, but a fair amount of it comes from the avocado, which is chock-full of healthy, monounsaturated fats.<\/span>
<\/span>Serving size: 1 (\u00bd-portion) salad Calories 412; Fat 27g (sat 4g); Protein 12g; Carbohydrate 30g; Fiber 7g; Sodium 309mg<\/span>

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<\/span>Chicken on Flatbread with Hummus Artisan Snack Plate (Starbucks)<\/b><\/span>
<\/b><\/span>This snack or light lunch has a mix of veggies (grape tomatoes, carrot and cucumber sticks) and protein (chicken and hummus), which keeps you energized. Our experts commended Starbucks overall for adding healthy options like this one to their menu.<\/span>

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<\/span>Serving size: 1 snack plate Calories 250; Fat 9g (sat 0g); Protein 17g; Carbohydrate 27g; Fiber 5g; Sodium 520mg<\/span>

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<\/span>Roasted Eggplant, Spinach, and Feta Multigrain Pizza (Uno Chicago Grill)<\/b><\/span>
<\/b><\/span>This veggie pizza boasts a full roster of good-for-you ingredients and a crust made mainly with whole-wheat stone-ground flour.<\/span>

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<\/span>“Unlike other fast-food pies, this one is relatively light on sodium,” says Frances Largeman-Roth, R.D., Health magazine’s senior food and nutrition editor.<\/span>

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<\/span>But stick to just two or three slices, then take the rest home or share it with a friend.<\/span>
<\/span>Serving size: 1\/3 of (10\u00bd-inch) pizza Calories 290; Fat 11g (sat 3.5g); Protein 13g; Carbohydrate 37g; Fiber 6g; Sodium 400mg<\/span>

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<\/span>Mayan Chicken Harvest Rice Bowl with Brown Rice (Au Bon Pain)<\/b><\/span>

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<\/b><\/span>Slow-cooked chicken with spices served over brown rice and topped with a field-green salad? Not your typical mall fare. Our panel thought this was a creative mix of lean protein, veggies, and whole grains.<\/span>

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<\/span>“It’s a very complete meal,” Katz says. It has a bit more calories than some of our other picks, so make it your main meal of the day.<\/span>

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<\/span>One thing the panelists didn’t care for: the addition of partially hydrogenated oil. However, the amount is small enough that the company can still claim the dish has zero grams of trans fat.<\/span>
<\/span>Serving size: 1 bowl Calories 510; Fat 13g (sat 3g); Protein 27g; Carbohydrate 72g; Fiber 4g; Sodium 870mg<\/span>

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<\/span>Broccoli Beef with White Rice (Panda Express)<\/b><\/span>

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<\/b><\/span>Here’s a Chinese dish that won’t leave you bloated: The sodium content is decent for food-court Asian fare, which tends to be higher in salt than other cuisines.<\/span>

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<\/span>The inclusion of super-nutritious broccoli deserves special mention, Katz says. The experts just wish Panda Express offered brown rice.<\/span>

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<\/span>Serving size: 5.4 ounces broccoli beef and \u00bd serving white rice Calories 340; Fat 4g (sat 1g); Protein 14g; Carbohydrate 60g; Fiber 3g; Sodium 740mg<\/span>

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<\/span>6-Inch Veggie Delite with Swiss (Subway)<\/b><\/span>
<\/b><\/span>No need for portion control here: “You can eat a whole sandwich for not many calories or fat grams,” Krieger says. That means you can afford to top it with cheese and light mayo.<\/span>

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<\/span>The “9-grain wheat bread” is a bit deceiving, though. While our panelists praised the fact that it contains barley, flaxseed, and millet, the bread isn’t truly whole-grain (the first ingredient is enriched wheat flour).<\/span>
<\/span>Serving size: 1 (6-inch) sandwich Calories 330; Fat 12g (sat 4g); Protein 12g; Carbohydrate 45g; Fiber 5g; Sodium 540mg<\/span>

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<\/span>Asian Sesame Chicken Salad (Panera Bread)<\/b><\/span>
<\/b><\/span>Chicken, almonds, and sesame seeds make this salad a protein-rich lunch.<\/span>
<\/span>“I love that the textural crunch from the almonds makes it more satisfying,” Krieger says.<\/span>
<\/span>A few qualms: “Romaine lettuce is the only vegetable,” she says. The reduced-sugar dressing also contains high-fructose corn syrup and preservatives.<\/span>
<\/span>Serving size: 1 salad Calories 400; Fat 20g (sat 3.5g); Protein 31g; Carbohydrate 31g; Fiber 3g; Sodium 810mg<\/span>

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<\/span>Snack Size Fruit and Walnut Salad (McDonald’s)<\/b><\/span>
<\/b><\/span>This light bite will help hold you over until you get home. Our experts were impressed that you can get delicious fresh fruit (sliced apples and red grapes) and low-fat vanilla yogurt at a fast-food chain, but wondered why the walnuts have to be sweetened.<\/span>

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<\/span>Serving size: 1 salad Calories 210; Fat 8g (sat 1.5g); Protein 4g; Carbohydrate 31g; Fiber 2g; Sodium 60mg<\/span>

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<\/span>Soft Serve Chocolate Frozen Yogurt (TCBY)<\/b><\/span>
<\/b><\/span>If you’re craving something sweet, this fro yo is a better choice than a giant cookie. It’s rich in calcium and contains seven live active cultures — healthy bacteria that can help aid digestion.<\/span>Just remember, it is dessert, so don’t overdo it!<\/span>

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<\/span>Serving size: 4 ounces (about \u00bd of a small size) Calories 110; Fat 1.5g (sat 1g); Protein 4g; Carbohydrate 23g; Fiber 3g; Sodium 90mg<\/span>
See CNN Article here.
America’s healthiest mall food – CNN.com<\/a><\/p>\n

<\/a>For more information: Click here to visit Will Clower’s website. <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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