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If you’ve ever strolled into Union Square, you might have thought that you landed in some kind of mall food court. And you wouldn’t be too far off. Union Square has its assortment of well-known vendors- Taco Bell, Panda Express etc- as well as their own self-branded stores- Bricks Pizza, 360 Grill, and In the Mix. In a sea of unhealthy fast food, are there even any healthy options available?? Well, yes. Yes, there are.
You can make healthy options at Union Square if you know how to navigate and customize your meals. Fortunately, many vendors allow customers to customize, helping YOU to make healthier choices (if you do choose them.) So no excuses, people! Let me take you by the hand and show you the way, vendor by vendor... 360 Grill AKA The Mongolian Grill It’s awesome that we have a Mongolian grill. And what’s even better about it is that the rice bowls are totally customizable. Here are some healthier selections you can get at 360:
In the Mix AKA The Salad Bar Not all salads are made equal. Equally healthy, I mean. With toppings and creamy dressings, you could be looking at as many calories as getting a burger at Mojos (although, calories from greens is always better than a burger). Here are some ways to customize your salads to be healthier:
Ahh, Jamba.... Smoothie heaven can work against you unless you know what to order! Here are some tips when ordering at Jamba:
Le Bou primarily serves sandwiches so I will focus on that. Here are some ways to make your sandwiches healthier:
Panda Express Although Panda is no substitute for a real home-cooked Chinese meal, there are (surprisingly) some healthier choices you can select if you happen to be craving some Chinese food.
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