Build a Balanced Plate with Our Dietitian

Posted on Friday, October 6th, 2023

Are you tired of the same menu selections? Are you looking to switch things up and taste new things?

In this article, I will share some combinations that will help provide some change and add some fresh options.

Not every day needs to be a balanced day, however, if you are looking to switch things up and try new things, below are some of the options available:

Marketplace:

  • Add a side cup of in-house prepared soup or salad to your other choices.
  • Select some vegetables from the salad bar or build your own salad to add to any hot entrée.
  • Try a noodle bowl, ramen, or pho and pack it full of vegetables at the Taste of Asia station.
  • Grab a sandwich/wrap from It’s a Wrap and load it up with a variety of vegetables.
  • Pair a refreshing fruit smoothie with your meal of choice.
  • Try our pasta station and add some vegetables with the protein to your pasta.

Bits N Bytes: Did you know we have a food location in the T building?

  • Build your own grain bowl with a variety of vegetable options.
  • Add fresh fruit with your coffee and pastry combination.
  • Try a gyro with your protein of choice and multiple vegetables of choice.
  • Try our in-house prepared paninis. Some of the most popular are the grilled chicken and the new veggie panini.

Portable Feast: Have you been to our location in the B building?

  • Build your own burrito, nacho, or taco of choice, and add lots of fresh vegetables and toppings.
  • Build your own salad burrito bowl.

35th Street Market Café:

  • Use the salad bar for some fresh vegetable options to add to your meal choice.
  • Try our Chef’s choice hot bar for a daily rotating menu selection.
  • Check out the frozen/grocery sections for more convenience options.

The Fix:

  • Have you tried our stir fry station at the Fix? This is a great way to increase your vegetable intake with your rice or noodle bowl selection.
  • Add a side of in-house chili or soup to your grill selection.

Fresh Express at all locations:

  • Grab a vegetable or fruit box from our Fresh Express station.
  • Add some fresh fruit with your coffee and pastry combination.
  • Add a side of raw vegetables to any of your choices.
  • Grab a yogurt cup and cheese stick for a snack or side addition to a hot line entrée.

**Disclaimer: blog posts are not meant to replace medical advice. If you have a personal medical condition, please consult with the appropriate provider**


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