Culver’s | Detailed
Overview
Culver’s has our usual suspects for practical, healthy options (e.g. grilled chicken). However, if you’re up for it, we get to play with our food while making the meal healthier by significantly reducing empty calories.
Recommendations
Option #1 — Grilled Chicken Sandwich + Side Salad
Remove the bun from the grilled chicken sandwich and add the contents to a side salad to increase the protein intake along with nutritious carbohydrates.
Grilled Chicken Breast — this chicken is grilled instead of fried, which means you’ll have less intake of bad fats, avoid losing nutrients in the cooking process, and reduce butter intake
Lettuce — rich in antioxidants, prevents bone loss and improves heart health
Tomato — improves heart health, fights cancer, and improves skin health
Remove dill pickle to reduce sodium intake
Side Salad
If you really want the bun, it’s not the end of the world. I would still recommend the side salad alongside the sandwich to improve the nutritional intake and help keep you full.
The side salad has the following contents:
Mixed Greens — high in antioxidants, low in cholesterol, and high in fiber which is good for digestion
Cucumbers — anti-inflammatory, keeps you hydrated and helps skin
Tomato — improves heart health, fights cancer, and improves skin health
Skip the shredded cheddar cheese due to high saturated fat and moderate sodium
Skip the croutons because of their empty calories
Option #2 — Garden Fresco Salad with Grilled Chicken
Grilled Chicken Breast — this chicken is grilled instead of fried, which means you’ll have less intake of bad fats, avoid losing nutrients in the cooking process, and reduce butter intake
Tomato — improves heart health, fights cancer, and improves skin health
Heritage Salad Blend
Cucumbers — anti-inflammatory, keeps you hydrated and helps skin
Skip the croutons and cheese to reduce sodium, fat, and empty calories
Option #3 — Chicken Cashew Salad
Grilled Chicken Breast — this chicken is grilled instead of fried, which means you’ll have less intake of bad fats, avoid losing nutrients in the cooking process, and reduce butter intake
Mixed Greens — high in antioxidants, low in cholesterol, and high in fiber which is good for digestion
Tomato — improves heart health, fights cancer, and improves skin health
Heritage Salad Blend
Cucumbers — anti-inflammatory, keeps you hydrated and helps skin
Cashews — prevents heart disease, promotes healthy muscles & nerves, and reduces the risk of diabetes
Skip the croutons and cheese to reduce sodium, fat, and empty calories
More Useful Tools
Quick Guide — for when you’re on the go and/or need to know what the suggestions are without all the detail
Detailed Notes — consolidated notes for each fast-food establishment