It’s official- the first month of the semester is behind us, fall has begun, and the excitement of this year’s “improvements” at Seasons (lemon water, anyone?) has completely worn off.
At this point, your go-to healthy food options are probably becoming less appetizing by the minute. Let’s be honest, how many ways can you “spice up” a salad with grilled chicken? After drooling over pumpkin-themed indulgences on Pinterest, your motivation to stick to your regular rotation of nutritious foods is most likely dwindling.
However, don’t forget, a healthy lifestyle can include everything in moderation. It is possible to treat yourself without completely sabotaging your nutrition goals. Come on ladies, we all deserve a little splurge after a tough week of midterms!
After doing some recon on the Sodexo Website, we’ve put together a Collegiette-approved guide to dining at Seasons. By using these healthy swaps, you can eat a balanced diet without feeling deprived!
Breakfast
Pick it:
Oatmeal, 1 sliced banana & 1 tablespoon of Peanut Butter (310 calories)
2 hard-boiled eggs, 1 scoop of home-fried potatoes, and 1 scoop of melon (330 calories)
Egg white veggie omelet with 1 slice of American cheese and 1 slice wheat toast (355 calories)
1 scoop scrambled eggs, 2 links of turkey sausage, 1 scoop of melon (330 calories)
2 Buttermilk Whole Wheat Pancakes & 1 banana (400 calories)
Skip it:
Belgian Waffle, without Syrup (800 calories)
5 French Toast Sticks with Syrup (690 calories)
Egg and Cheese Biscuit with Sausage (510 calories)
French Fried Tater Tots, 1 cup (680 calories)
Lunch and Dinner
Pick it:
Turkey Sandwich with Provolone Cheese on Wheat Bread (340 calories)
2 slices Tomato Bruschetta Flatbread & tossed salad w/ balsamic vinegar (360 calories)
Turkey Burger & tossed salad w/ balsamic vinegar (310 calories)
2 vegetarian soft tacos (360 calories)
6 Chicken Nuggets and Fresh Broccoli (480 calories)
2 pieces of Grilled Chicken, Roasted Sweet Potatoes, and Green Beans (330 calories)
Skip it:
Fettuccine Alfredo with Chicken (560 calories)
Cheeseburger (570 calories)
1 cup of French Fries (520 calories)
2 slices of pepperoni pizza (580 calories)
1 cup Macaroni and Cheese (400 calories)
2 Cheese Quesadillas (880 calories)
Dessert
Pick it:
2 Chewy Chocolate Rice Crispy Bars (100 calories)
Peanut Butter, Sugar, or Chocolate Chip Cookie (120 calories each)
Carrot Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting (150 calories)
Cheesecake (150 calories)
Apple or Peach Crisp (150 calories)
Skip it:
Dulce de Leche Pudding Cup (220 calories)
Pinapple Upside Down Cake (230 calories)
Oreo Cookie Blondies (270 calories)
Rocky Road Cupcakes (320 calories)
Sources:
http://bentleydining.com/index.html
http://organicglory.wordpress.com/2011/11/08/breakfast-of-poor-new-homeowners/
http://www.butterball.com/recipe_search/recipe_type_name/Sandwich+Wrap/cuisine_type_name/American