Never fear: we have a set list to refer to every time you’re out.
What is the Mediterranean diet?
Luckily, restaurants provide a wide swathe of meal options that stick to the parameters of the Mediterranean diet.
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TGI Fridays also has a healthy salmon option perfect for the Mediterranean diet.
Their menu features a sweet and spicy glazed salmon that is rich inseleniumand high in protein.
Topped with a fresh mango pico, the salmon comes with lemon-butter broccoli on a bed of jasmine rice.
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If you want to limit your carb intake, just ask your server to hold the rice.
While the meal has a butter sauce, this can be substituted for olive oil or removed entirely.
The meal is loaded with vitamin E and healthy fats, and the olives and red onion’santioxidantshelpreduce inflammation.
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Just ensure to omit the baguette that comes as a side to stick to your diet.
Changsis navigating the inclusion of white rice with the meal, but have no fear.
Pret’s grain mix comes topped with avocado, grape tomatoes, sliced cage-free hard-boiled egg, and arugula.
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TheStarbucksmorning menu features a blend of oatmeal, quinoa, and chia seeds soaked overnight in coconut milk.
The grains then get a generous topping of shaved coconut, strawberries, and toasted almonds.
Texas Roadhouse: Grilled Shrimp
Another unlikely contender for the diet is atTexas Roadhouse.
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Among an ocean of red meat and carbs is the grilled shrimp on their dockside favorites menu.
Largeshrimpare seasoned and grilled, then served over seasoned rice with two more sides.
These are theeasy, at-home recipesthat help you lose weight.
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Hope is still there if you want to stick to your Mediterranean dietCracker Barrelhas you covered.
Their lemon pepper grilled rainbow trout is a lightly seasoned boneless spring water trout fillet grilled until fork tender.
This entree delivers protein, omega-3s, and iron to your diet.
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Served over herb rice pilaf with grilled asparagus.
Like many other options, the rice and garlic butter is optional and can be removed from the order.
Their grilled Shrimp skewers feature two skewers served over rice with steamed vegetables.
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