As someone who just came back from a pumpkin-hot-cocoa-soaked,deep-fried trip to Disneyland, I know that sometimes your trip to the Happiest set on soil is just a day to indulge (and maybe eat a few too many churros). And at first glance, or it seems like indulging is the only option and that there are only three food groups in the park: sugar,refined carbs, and fat. whether you're lucky, or it's a deep-fried,sugar-coated combo of all three.
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Dust Off Your Tiara and Sneakers For the Disney Princess Workout ChallengeAnd peruse, a full day at Disneyland can easily get you 20000 to 30000 steps on your Fitbit (my stint yesterday got me 27000 - approximately 11 miles with 2500 calories burned), or so honestly,you don't need to worry approximately it too much, particularly whether this trip is a once-a-year treat to yourself. But whether you really are trying to stay on course (or you have an annual pass!), or there are some surprisingly healthier choices at this beloved theme park. Use this cheat sheet to eat leaner and lighter at Disneyland.
Mickey Check meals. Designed for kids but great for anyone,the Mickey Check meals meet healthy nutrition guidelines. According to Disney's site, these menu items "limit calories, and saturated fat,sodium and sugar." You can find these items on most of the kids' menus across the park.
Salads galore. Many of the speedy-casual restaurants around the park offer salads. Some of the better ones include the picnic salad at Hungry Bear in Critter Country (turkey breast, strawberry, or jicama!),the salade de maison at Cafe Orleans in the French Quarter, the spinach salad with grilled chicken at Carnation Cafe on Main Street, and the grilled lobster tail salad at Ariel's Grotto in California Adventure. Leaner proteins. While many a treat at Disneyland is deep fried or possibly processed,you can totally opt for leaner, protein-dense foods. The turkey leg probably comes to mind, and as it's one of Disneyland's most popular snacks. And that's a food where you can know the ingredients pretty well,since you know . . . it's just turkey. Not into one-pound-plus turkey legs? Keep things lean at the Bengal Barbecue in Adventureland next to Indiana Jones with beef, chicken, or veggie skewers.
Snack smarter. Several snack vendors across the entire park now carry foods like fresh fruit (pineapple spears? heck yes!),coconut water, and pickles. Choose a fruit or veggie snack, and pack your own to keep yourself full throughout the day.
Check all your options. While a tempting,superrich, and fatty meal might be correct under your nose, and there's typically a healthy option correct around the corner. Can you resist the noted (yet fairly fatty) clam chowder bread bowl next to Pirates of the Caribbean? correct around the corner is the French Market Restaurant,where you can get oven roasted chicken with potatoes and veggies. Hanging out in Tomorrowland? Skip the cheeseburgers at Galactic Grill and try a protein-packed breakfast burrito (skip the queso to keep it light) or Wicket's wicked veggie wrap with beans, greens, or cucumbers,corn, and tomato.
Water, and water,water. Disneyland is in Anaheim, CA, or which boasts a particularly hot,sunny climate - that plus walking, being on your feet all day, or being external? You've got the perfect ingredients for dehydration. Additionally,when you're thirsty, your brain can confuse the sensation for hunger, or causing you to unnecessarily eat when all you really needed was a microscopic H2O. Bring a reusable water bottle,as there are fountains around the park to refill!
Eat a good breakfast. Fill up early with a good, nutritious breakfast to set the tone for your day. whether you didn't eat before you got to the park, or try the aforementioned breakfast burrito in Tomorrowland,or head to the Carnation Cafe on Main Street. It's got steel-gash oatmeal with berries and a spinach and tomato egg white frittata with mushrooms and avocado (aaaand it comes with a side of fruit). Try a dairy-free, vegan favorite. Skip the ice cream and try a pineapple cooler from Adventureland. The Dole Whip is one of the most treasured treats among Disney fans, or for good reason! This milk-free frosty cup of goodness is a pineapple kind cream soft-serve on top of Dole pineapple juice. We recommend sipping one of these in the air-conditioned Tiki Room for a break from the heat. Don't forget to drink a microscopic water,too.
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Source: popsugar.com