A fresh year is upon us and as tradition would have it, many of us resolve to change our undesired behaviors in the hopes of improving our quality of life in some capacity. Often times, this comes in the form of “New Year’s Resolutions” to lead a “healthier” or “fitter” lifestyle. January 1 st arrives, the diets and cleanses ensue and so do invites to a luncheon or dinner at your favorite restaurant, but a once joyous occasion has now become stress filled. You intend to uphold the promise you made to yourself but are fearful that any outing may derail and halt your progress. Invitations get declined, get-togethers missed and you realize your social life is diminishing at the cost of
a diet. Luckily for our members we don’t want you to choose between having a social life or achieving your goals. We take pleasure in creating a menu that is consistently stocked with healthy and delicious meal options! From locally sourced and seasonally fresh salads and vegetables to quality lean meats and proteins. Our kitchen ensures that you won’t have to sacrifice your social life or deviate from plan!
Although our menu options vary from Season to Season, here are a few healthy staples you can always count on:
Starters:
Colossal Shrimp & Crab Cocktail
Steamed Littleneck Clams (Opt for lemon instead of butter)
Seasonal Oysters on the HalfShell*gf (opt for Raw)
Salads:
Romaine Hearts – Grape tomatoes, red onion, pine nuts, herbed croutons, gorgonzola-sherry vinaigrette.
(Opt for Dressing on the side and no croutons)
Classic Caesar – Romaine hearts, herbed croutons, pecorino fresco.
(Opt for Dressing on the side)
*Don’t forget to add the protein!
In Addition, here are Some Helpful Tips to Stay Aligned with your Goals and Keep Your Dining Experience an Enjoyable One!
Pre-Plan your meals – look ahead of time at the menu so you can plan what you’re going to have and configure the rest of your meals for the day accordingly.
Portion Size Awareness – Even a healthy meal with too large a portion can be just as fattening as an “unhealthy” alternative. Be open to sharing a plate with your significant other/friend or box the remaining half for the next day.
Be Creative – Appetizers and a side salad can be great alternatives to one large meal.
Fruits & Veggies – Ensure you are consuming enough fruits and vegetables throughout the day by opting for a meal with fresh steamed veggies or side of fruit instead of French Fries or Chips.
Dressings and Sauces – When possible ask for these to be served on the side. Many times, these can be highly fattening and contain hidden calories. A healthy meal can often become unhealthy with just the addition of a sauce or dressing.
Protein – Whether you’re plant-based or carnivorous, consuming a sufficient amount of protein in your daily diet is vital to replenishing cells and aiding your body in growth and repair.
Adequate protein consumption can also promote a leaner body composition. Therefore, when choosing a healthy meal, aim for one that contains a substantial protein source suitable to your
diet.
Carbs – Remember that carbs are not the enemy! Vegetables are carbs and they are always highly encouraged in one’s diet. However, starchy carbs are usually the ones to get a bad rap and are immediately removed from most diets, this doesn’t need to be the case. With that said, being mindful of when and the amount of carbs derived from starch are important principles to keep in mind when ‘fat loss’ is the goal but that does not mean you need to rule them out completely. Often the best times of day to consume these are in the morning or before and
after a workout.
-Chloe Nawrocki
Precision Nutrition Certified
The Health-Minded Pursuit 