{"id":19087,"date":"2024-07-09T19:28:13","date_gmt":"2024-07-09T19:28:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bestratefinders.com\/blog\/?p=19087"},"modified":"2024-07-09T20:05:28","modified_gmt":"2024-07-09T20:05:28","slug":"what-an-rd-would-order-at-cava","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bestratefinders.com\/blog\/everything-else\/what-an-rd-would-order-at-cava\/","title":{"rendered":"What an RD would order at Cava"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" src=\"https:\/\/bestratefinders.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/what-an-rd-would-order-at-cava-1024x683-1.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-post-image\" alt=\"The exterior of a CAVA restaurant\" decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bestratefinders.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/what-an-rd-would-order-at-cava-1024x683-1.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blog.myfitnesspal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/what-an-rd-would-order-at-cava-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.myfitnesspal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/what-an-rd-would-order-at-cava-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.myfitnesspal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/what-an-rd-would-order-at-cava.jpg 1416w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re always on the hunt for healthy fast-casual restaurants, or you\u2019re just a Mediterranean food lover, chances are you\u2019ve heard of <a href=\"https:\/\/cava.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Cava<\/a>. The chain opened their doors in 2006, and had a <a href=\"https:\/\/investor.cava.com\/news\/news-details\/2024\/CAVA-Group-Reports-Fourth-Quarter-and-Full-Year-Fiscal-2023-Results\/default.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">massive surge in popularity in 2023<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Offering a variety of salads, grain bowls, and pita wraps as well as build-your-own salads and bowls and a plethora of sides and snacks (including their delicious dips), Cava has no shortage of options.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s normal to be a little overwhelmed with all the good Cava has to offer. Trust us: you\u2019re not alone! Whether you\u2019re looking to spice up your regular order, try something new, or find something that fits your nutrition needs, MyFitnessPal registered dietitian Denise Hernandez has the scoop on what healthy options at Cava an RD would order.\u00a0<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-some-of-the-healthy-options-at-cava-according-to-an-rd\">Some of the healthy options at Cava, according to an RD<\/h2>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-1-steak-mezze-salad\">1. Steak Mezze Salad<\/h3>\n<p>This <a href=\"https:\/\/cava.com\/menu\/steak-mezze-salad-bowl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">new option<\/a> is fresh off the grill (literally): Cava debuted steak in stores on June 3rd. It\u2019s tender and perfectly seared, paired with leafy greens, feta, red pepper hummus, and more.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>While it\u2019s bold in taste, it\u2019s low in calories. \u201cThis is a great option, if you\u2019re keeping an eye on calories,\u201d Hernandez says. \u201cIt\u2019s only 495 calories, with about 30g of protein.\u201d&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><em>Additional nutrition information: Carbs: 22g, Fat: 33g, Sugar: 9g<\/em><\/p>\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"643\" src=\"https:\/\/bestratefinders.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/healthy-subway-options-1024x643-1.jpg\" alt=\"5 Healthy Ways to Order at Subway, According to Dietitians | MyFitnessPal\" class=\"wp-image-54694 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bestratefinders.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/healthy-subway-options-1024x643-1.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blog.myfitnesspal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/healthy-subway-options-300x188.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.myfitnesspal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/healthy-subway-options-768x482.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.myfitnesspal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/healthy-subway-options-500x315.jpg 500w, https:\/\/blog.myfitnesspal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/healthy-subway-options-752x472.jpg 752w, https:\/\/blog.myfitnesspal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/healthy-subway-options-269x169.jpg 269w, https:\/\/blog.myfitnesspal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/healthy-subway-options-444x280.jpg 444w, https:\/\/blog.myfitnesspal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/healthy-subway-options-299x188.jpg 299w, https:\/\/blog.myfitnesspal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/healthy-subway-options.jpg 1504w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">You might also like<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.myfitnesspal.com\/subway-healthy-options\/\"><strong>How A Dietitian Orders At Subway ><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-2-tahini-caesar-bowl\">2. Tahini Caesar Bowl<\/h3>\n<p>It\u2019s exactly what it sounds like: <a href=\"https:\/\/cava.com\/menu\/tahini-caesar-bowl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">a caesar salad<\/a>, but with a tahini twist. It\u2019s also rich with hummus, pita crisps, and grilled chicken, making it a fun take on a classic lunch.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Hernandez likes this option for the 37g of protein. It\u2019s simple, but delicious!<\/p>\n<p><em>Additional nutrition information: Calories: 550, Carbs: 28g, Fat: 31g, Sugar: 6g<\/em><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-3-build-your-own-salad-bowl\">3. Build Your Own Salad Bowl<\/h3>\n<p>When building your <a href=\"https:\/\/cava.com\/builder\/byo-salad-bowl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">salad bowl<\/a>, there\u2019s a few pro tips to keep in mind.\u00a0<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Keep your own unique nutritional needs at the front of your mind.<\/li>\n<li>Building your bowl\/selecting your options before you order to see the breakdown of macros and make adjustments, if needed.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>But if Hernandez was building her own bowl, here\u2019s how she would break it down:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Splendid Greens<\/li>\n<li>Red pepper hummus<\/li>\n<li>Grilled steak<\/li>\n<li>Pickled onions<\/li>\n<li>Tomato &amp; onions<\/li>\n<li>Cabbage slaw<\/li>\n<li>Persian cucumbers<\/li>\n<li>Yogurt dill dressing<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The best part? \u201c330 calories, and 40g of protein.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n<p class=\"blue-box\">Fun fact: MyFitnessPal is the #1 food tracking and nutrition app. It&#8217;s easy to track these meals and more &#8212; try t<a href=\"https:\/\/myfitnesspal.app.link\/vvuFG8tD4Kb\">he app<\/a> for free today!<\/p>\n<p>Hernandez\u2019s option is a great starting point if you\u2019re looking for new ideas on what to order, or if you\u2019re eating at Cava for the first time. But feel free to make changes, add on new ingredients, or substitute foods based on your nutrition goals and needs.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Check out our favorite tips for ordering at Cava:<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-cava-ordering-tips-based-on-health-goals\">Cava Ordering Tips (Based On Health Goals)<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>If you\u2019re looking for nutritious options on the go: \u201cAny entree here works!\u201d<\/li>\n<li>If you\u2019re eating low-carb: \u201cChoose a salad bowl with no pita crisps, or side of pita.\u201d<\/li>\n<li>If you\u2019re eating high-protein: \u201cSelect any entree with either beef, chicken, lamb or falafel.\u201d<\/li>\n<li>If you\u2019re eating low-fat: \u201cGet dressing on the side or ask for light dressing; the lowest fat dressing is the yogurt dill!\u201d<\/li>\n<li>If you\u2019re eating for weight loss: \u201cIt depends on individual calorie allowances for deficit, but generally any meal under 600 calories is a good rule of thumb.\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Dig in!<\/p>\n<p>The post <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.myfitnesspal.com\/healthy-options-cava\/\">What an RD would order at Cava<\/a> appeared first on <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.myfitnesspal.com\">MyFitnessPal Blog<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A registered dietitian explains how to find the healthiest menu options at Cava restaurant.<br \/>\nThe post What an RD would order at Cava appeared first on MyFitnessPal Blog.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":19089,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"wprm-recipe-roundup-name":"","wprm-recipe-roundup-description":""},"categories":[20,1,21,22,19],"tags":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/bestratefinders.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/19087"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/bestratefinders.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/bestratefinders.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/bestratefinders.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/bestratefinders.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=19087"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/bestratefinders.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/19087\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":19092,"href":"https:\/\/bestratefinders.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/19087\/revisions\/19092"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/bestratefinders.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/19089"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/bestratefinders.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=19087"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/bestratefinders.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=19087"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/bestratefinders.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=19087"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}