// BEGIN editorial data var i = 0; var TDY_HealthyRests = new Array(); TDY_HealthyRests.ID = "TDY_HealthyRests"; TDY_HealthyRests.ID_WB = 23730732; TDY_HealthyRests.sPubDate = "3/21/2008 6:40:56 PM GMT"; TDY_HealthyRests.navsectionID = "3032071" TDY_HealthyRests.appFmt = 2; TDY_HealthyRests.itemsPerPage = 1; TDY_HealthyRests.appWidth = 520; TDY_HealthyRests.appHeader = "America's healthiest restaurants "; TDY_HealthyRests.appDeck = "Want to dine out without the calories in tow? Hit the town guilt-free with this list "; TDY_HealthyRests.appFooter = "Source: Health magazine"; TDY_HealthyRests.appNavStyle = 3; TDY_HealthyRests.bDhtml = 0; TDY_HealthyRests.appLayout = 3; TDY_HealthyRests.copyHeight = 450; TDY_HealthyRests.copyWidth = 450; TDY_HealthyRests.copyMargin = 9; TDY_HealthyRests[i++] = new Array("","Intro","","http://msnbcmedia.msn.com/j/msnbc/Sections/TVNews/Today%20show/Today%20Health/2008/03%20-%20March/images/HealthiestRestaurants/HealthApril08Cover.vmedium.jpg","","", "sub", "", "", "", "left", "", "", "262", "198", "#000000", "", "", "", ""); TDY_HealthyRests[i-1].body = "
You work out. You watch what you eat. But you don’t want to have to prepare every meal at home for the sake of your health — nor should you have to.

Health magazine surveyed chain restaurants and found 10 surprisingly healthy standouts. Hit our top 10 for whole foods, good-for-you fats, even green vegetables on — gasp! — the children’s menu. Read on for the winners, great fast-food options, plus, how to eat out without gaining a pound.

Note: Health magazine judged all the restaurants on these criteria: healthy food preparation, whole grains on the menu, limited or no trans-fats in all dishes, low-sodium options, portion control, and how easily the customer can access nutritional information. "; TDY_HealthyRests[i++] = new Array("","Top 10 sit-down chain restaurants","","","","", "sub", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", ""); TDY_HealthyRests[i++] = new Array("","Uno Chicago Grill","","","","", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", ""); TDY_HealthyRests[i-1].body = "
Though its famous deep-dish pizza is high in fat, Uno’s restaurants have plenty of healthy choices on their menu which is completely trans fat- free.

From grilled entrées (including antibiotic-free chicken), whole-grain pasta and brown rice, to flatbread pizzas with half the calories of deep-dish ones, Uno’s is taking nutrition seriously. Plus, in the lobbies of most locations there are Nutrition Information Centers.

We love: The Roasted Eggplant, Spinach and Feta Flatbread Pizza"; TDY_HealthyRests[i++] = new Array("","Souplantation & Sweet Tomatoes","","http://msnbcmedia.msn.com/j/msnbc/Sections/TVNews/Today%20show/Today%20Health/2008/03%20-%20March/images/HealthiestRestaurants/SweetTomatosinside.hmedium.jpg","","", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "273", "412", "#000000", "", "", "", ""); TDY_HealthyRests[i-1].body = "
This salad-soup-and-bakery eatery uses produce so fresh that it’s been guaranteed to have been “in the ground” 24 hours before it’s in a refrigerated truck on its way to the restaurant.

At the salad bar you’ll find seasonal veggies, great salads and a range of non-fat dressings.

We love: The Tomato Spinach Whole Wheat pasta"; TDY_HealthyRests[i++] = new Array("","Mimi’s Café ","","http://msnbcmedia.msn.com/j/msnbc/Sections/TVNews/Today%20show/Today%20Health/2008/03%20-%20March/images/HealthiestRestaurants/Mimischickenplate.hmedium.jpg","","", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "273", "364", "#000000", "", "", "", ""); TDY_HealthyRests[i-1].body = "
This cozy cafe-style restaurant transforms normally less-than-healthy foods into better (and still tasty) potions. They also keep their portions small so you can occasionally get away with having one of their more indulgent entrees.

We love: The Chicken & Fruit plate"; TDY_HealthyRests[i++] = new Array("","P.F. Chang’s China Bistro","","","","", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", ""); TDY_HealthyRests[i-1].body = "
Healthy dining here comes in the form of whole-grain brown rice, sustainable Alaskan salmon, all-natural chicken, wok-based cooking (which requires less oil), and less sodium in the sauces.

We love: Carb-free vegetarian lettuce wraps"; TDY_HealthyRests[i++] = new Array("","Bob Evans","","","","", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", ""); TDY_HealthyRests[i-1].body = "
A surprising entry on the list, Bob Evans scores on its dinner menu which has plenty of low-carb, low-fat entrees and alternatives for children and adults (chicken tenders are grilled instead of fried).

We love: Healthy options on the kid’s menu, like slow-roasted turkey with mashed potatoes and glazed baby carrots, and fruit and yogurt dippers for dessert"; TDY_HealthyRests[i++] = new Array("","Ruby Tuesday","","","","", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", ""); TDY_HealthyRests[i-1].body = "
It’s easy to find good stuff on this menu like organic greens, trans fat-free frying oil and better-for-you beverages like organic teas and all natural lemonade.

We love: The Asian Glazed Salmon"; TDY_HealthyRests[i++] = new Array("","Romano’s Macaroni Grill","","","","", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", ""); TDY_HealthyRests[i-1].body = "
What pushed Macaroni Grill onto the top 10 list is its “Sensible Fare” menu, being able to substitute whole-wheat penne in any dish and including a grilled skinless chicken breast with steamed broccoli and pasta on the kid’s menu.

We love: The Italian sorbetto and biscotti
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Chevy’s makes a big deal out of the “fresh” in its name and with good reason including: no cans in the restaurant, fresh salsa blended every hour, and fresh avocados smashed daily for guacamole. All oils are trans fat-free, and the Mexican-style fare has lots of healthy options.

We love: Fresh fish of the day, grilled and served on a skillet with homemade salsa"; TDY_HealthyRests[i++] = new Array("","Olive Garden ","","http://msnbcmedia.msn.com/j/msnbc/Sections/TVNews/Today%20show/Today%20Health/2008/03%20-%20March/images/HealthiestRestaurants/Olivegardenchicken.hmedium.jpg","","", "", "", "", "", "", "Bruce Smith", "", "273", "369", "#000000", "", "", "", ""); TDY_HealthyRests[i-1].body = "
Like Macaroni Grill, this Italian eatery has great-for-you options, as long as you keep your wits about you. Use the olive-branch icon to find low-fat garden fare. You can grab whole-grain goodness too by substituting whole-wheat linguine for any pasta.

We love: The low-fat Capellini Pomodoro "; TDY_HealthyRests[i++] = new Array("","Denny’s ","","","","", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", ""); TDY_HealthyRests[i-1].body = "
Another surprising addition to the list, Denny’s offers lots of skinny options to counter its fatty mainstays. “Fit-Fare” dishes all have less than 15 grams of fat each.

Their use of trans fats to cook its French fries kept it from landing higher on the list, but the rest of the fried food is trans fat-free.

We love: Grilled Chicken Breast Salad from the Fit Fare Menu"; TDY_HealthyRests[i++] = new Array("","Top 5 fast-food spots ","","","","", "sub", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", ""); TDY_HealthyRests[i++] = new Array("","Noodles & Company ","","","","", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", ""); TDY_HealthyRests[i-1].body = "
This restaurant combines 19 fresh vegetables with seven types of pastas in Asian, Mediterranean, or American entrees.

We love: The Trio — soup, noodles, or salad paired with your favorite protein, plus a side salad or a cup of soup"; TDY_HealthyRests[i++] = new Array("","Chipotle Mexican Grill","","http://msnbcmedia.msn.com/j/msnbc/Sections/TVNews/Today%20show/Today%20Health/2008/03%20-%20March/images/HealthiestRestaurants/ChipotleBurrito.hmedium.jpg","","", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "273", "294", "#000000", "", "", "", ""); TDY_HealthyRests[i-1].body = "
They use naturally raised, antibiotic-free meats, organic beans, and even hormone-free sour cream. The Corn tortillas give you a whole-grain option, and the tortilla-less Burrito Bowl lets you ramp up the protein and veggies.

We love: Tacos with Black Beans and Chicken"; TDY_HealthyRests[i++] = new Array("","Cosi","","","","", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", ""); TDY_HealthyRests[i-1].body = "
Cosi’s central theme - the hearth - yields tasty hearth-baked entrees like Alpine Chicken and Grilled Wild Alaskan Salmon. High marks for baby carrots as substitute for chips to go with their sandwiches.

We love: Shareable Hummus Dip with Pita "; TDY_HealthyRests[i++] = new Array("","Panera","","http://msnbcmedia.msn.com/j/msnbc/Sections/TVNews/Today%20show/Today%20Health/2008/03%20-%20March/images/HealthiestRestaurants/panerasandwich.vmedium.jpg","","", "", "", "", "", "left", "", "", "264", "198", "#000000", "", "", "", ""); TDY_HealthyRests[i-1].body = "
Look to Panera’s soups for low-calorie and low-sodium options. Fresh fruit cups and apples make for healthy sides.

We love: The Fuji Apple Salad"; TDY_HealthyRests[i++] = new Array("","Au Bon Pain","","","","", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", ""); TDY_HealthyRests[i-1].body = "
This chain boasts hormone and antibiotic-free chicken. Plus, it provides computerized kiosks, available in most locations, with nutrition information.

We love: Mediterranean Tuna Salad"; TDY_HealthyRests[i++] = new Array("","5 healthy eating tips","","","","", "sub", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", ""); TDY_HealthyRests[i-1].body = "Eat out without gaining a pound
Yes, truly. Steer clear of menu pitfalls with these tips from our experts Hope S. Warshaw and Cheryl Forberg.

  • Order it your way. You’re the customer, and most restaurants will do everything they can to keep you happy. So don’t be afraid to nicely ask to have that shrimp special grilled instead of fried.

  • Think tapas. Don’t feel compelled to order an entrée. You can put together a healthier meal out of two or three appetizers and side dishes.

  • Beware of the four Cs — crunchy, cheesy, crispy, and creamy. Those words are code for fat-dense foods.

  • Say bye-bye to bread. There’s no need to test your willpower. Take just one slice, then ask the waiter to remove that breadbasket from the table.

  • Undress your salad. Dilute your favorite salad dressing with a squeeze of lemon or a few drops of vinegar.
    Get your doggy bag up front. Wrap up half before you dig in — out of sight, out of mind ... and mouth."; TDY_HealthyRests[i++] = new Array("","Meet the experts","","","","", "sub", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", ""); TDY_HealthyRests[i-1].body = "Our expert panel
    To come up with our nutritional criteria, we turned to these food leaders:

  • Cheryl Forberg, RD, chef and nutritionist for NBC’s The Biggest Loser, and founder of Napa Valley Table, a healthy-dining program.

  • Frances Largeman-Roth, RD, Senior Food and Nutrition Editor at Health magazine.

  • Deborah Madison, author of eight cookbooks including Vegetarian Cooking for Everyone.

  • Michael Oshman, founder and executive director of the Green Restaurant Association.

  • Hope S. Warshaw, MMSc, RD, author of Eat Out, Eat Right: The Guide to Healthier Restaurant Eating.

  • Margo Wootan, DSc, director of nutrition policy at the Center for Science in the Public Interest, a health-advocacy nonprofit organization."; // END editorial data