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Where can I find healthy restaurants in Charlotte?

The Mad Greek of Charlotte’s Greek salad is one of its most popular items.
The Mad Greek of Charlotte’s Greek salad is one of its most popular items. CharlotteFive

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How to eat healthy at Charlotte restaurants in 2022

If you’re trying a new diet and don’t know how to order when you go out to eat, check out our guide:


In 2022, healthy eating is a priority for many people who are ready to swap out fried foods for vegetables, grains and lean meat.

But where can you find healthy restaurants in Charlotte?

Don’t worry, you can still go out to eat even while changing up your nutrition.

We scoured Charlotte menus for the right foods so you don’t have to. Here is our guide to Keto, Mediterranean and low fat meals:

Mediterranean diet

The Mediterranean diet doesn’t mean consuming solely Greek food. It’s a lifestyle that prioritizes nutritious fruits, vegetables, whole grains and healthy fats while cutting out processed foods, added sugar and red meat. Check out six Mediterranean meals to eat at restaurants in Charlotte.

Keto diet

The ketogenic diet prioritizes eating low-carb, moderate protein and high-fat foods in order to send the body to a state of burning fat rather than carbohydrates. Check out six keto meals to eat at restaurants in Charlotte.

Low fat

On a low-fat diet, the goal is to limit the intake of oils and fats, specifically saturated fats, often in order to improve overall health. Check out six low-fat meals to eat at restaurants in Charlotte.

Vegan

Going vegan means ditching all animal products, but you don’t have to give up your favorite savory dishes. Check out six plant-based meals to try at Charlotte restaurants.

Vegetarian

A vegetarian diet by definition means ditching meat, poultry and fish but keeping animal byproducts including milk and cheese. If you’re vegetarian in Charlotte, consider checking out these six vegetarian restaurants and dishes to please your palate.

This story was originally published January 12, 2022 at 8:32 AM.

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Maddie Ellis is a former CharlotteFive reporting intern turned journalist. Having grown up in Charlotte, she loves reporting on lifestyle and entertainment news connected to the Queen City. Find her latest work on Twitter @madelinellis.
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How to eat healthy at Charlotte restaurants in 2022

If you’re trying a new diet and don’t know how to order when you go out to eat, check out our guide: