Whether it’s grabbing a quick breakfast on your way to work, picking up lunch in between meetings, or getting a nutritious snack on your way to the gym, Panera Bread can help you eat clean and avoid artificial preservatives, sweeteners, colors and flavors. Last month, Panera introduced a “No No†List outlining the artificial preservatives, colors, sweeteners, and flavors it would remove from its menus by the end of 2016. Follow these simple tips for eating clean even when you’re pressed for time.
Look for Transparency on Menus
Every minute counts in your hectic schedule, but so does every calorie you eat. Make sure you’re not making bad judgment calls just to save time and eat at a place you trust. In 2015, Panera Bread was the first national restaurant company to share its list of unacceptable ingredients. When you’re in a rush, you can still get a nutritious meal or snack at Panera that isn’t laden with artificial preservatives, colors, sweeteners, and flavors—and save additional time by ordering online and using Rapid Pick-Up.
Make Positive Changes
Eating clean is about rethinking your habits; choosing the most nutritious and fresh options, like vegetables, fruits, whole grains, and lean proteins, instead of items and products filled with artificial flavors, preservatives, colors, and sweeteners. Likewise, Panera is simplifying its pantry and getting back to basics with ingredients and “cleaned-up†versions of its menu staples, like cafe salad dressings for its Strawberry Poppyseed Chicken Salad and a new Power Kale Caesar Salad with Chicken that is made entirely without artificial flavors, colors, sweeteners, and preservatives.
Grab “Clean†Ingredients and Go
Amping up your veggie intake and eating whole grains doesn’t have to slow you down—in fact, those changes can leave you feeling more energetic and able to get more done. Right now, Panera has clean food options for every meal. Staying informed and knowing what you’re eating are the first steps to eating clean. You can also go online at panerabread.com to access complete nutritional information.
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