Light Meals for 2023
New Year’s resolutions are a big part of starting a fresh year, and for many, that means incorporating more fresh fruits and vegetables and healthier items into their diet. Eating out doesn’t mean you need to wreck your resolution to eat healthier. In fact, these light meals for 2023 from Trellis will leave you feeling energized after your meal, rather than sluggish, and encourage you to continue to pursue a healthier lifestyle if that is your goal for 2023.
Salads
Our salad offerings are a great way to enjoy a restaurant-style meal without the guilt of consuming too many heavy foods like bread and oils. Thanks to the protein option of chicken that you can add to any of our salads, you can enjoy a healthy meal that will keep you feeling full for quite some time, which will reduce the desire to eat more later. Furthermore, you can also add avocado to any of our salads to give you an extra boost of heart-healthy fats that will also keep your stomach satisfied until it’s time for your next meal. Any of our salads is a great way to enjoy a light meal as part of your 2023 new year’s resolutions.
Soup
For lighter fare, soup is also an excellent option. Typically made of pureed vegetables, think of a soup like a blended-up, warm salad. Soup can help you to feel full as well if you want to have it as an appetizer before your entree, which in turn will help you to avoid overeating during your meal. Our soup menu is always changing, so be sure to ask your server which one is being offered when you visit.
Roasted Chicken
If you are feeling hungry and know that you need a full, satisfying meal but want to stick to a healthier option, our roasted chicken is perfect for you. Chicken breast is a naturally lean cut of chicken, so this white meat is full of protein and low in fat. Served with a variety of fiber-rich vegetables like turnips and rutabagas (both root vegetables and also both in season in the winter months), this meal will be sure to satisfy but won’t leave you feeling like you ruined your diet after you’ve finished your plate.
Drinks
While alcohol can certainly hinder any diet resolution goals you’ve had for the new year, don’t feel like you need to completely avoid alcohol if you do want to have a drink. Avoid surgery mixed drinks, and instead, opt for a glass of red wine. After all, you are in the Willamette Valley where Pinot Noir is king. Red wine is known to have antioxidants that are full of polyphenols which protect blood vessels in your heart.
Don’t feel like you can’t eat out if you are trying to eat healthy as part of a 2023 new years resolution. Our light meals for 2023 can let you do both – enjoy a nice meal at a restaurant while also sticking with your healthy eating goals.