Here are the best Panera Bread options if you're focused on healthy choices within the limits of the menu. For kids, the all-natural turkey chili with kids' classic salad and squeezable yogurt delivers protein, fiber, calcium and vegetables in general.
For kids —
Here are the best Panera Bread options if you're focused on healthy choices within the limits of the menu. For kids, the all-natural turkey chili with kids' classic salad and squeezable yogurt delivers protein, fiber, calcium and vegetables in general.
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For vegetarians, the tomato mozzarella flatbread and classic salad combo is lower in sodium compared with other meals with tomatoes, such a slice of pizza, and has a satisfying amount of fiber and protein.
For vegetarians —
For vegetarians, the tomato mozzarella flatbread and classic salad combo is lower in sodium compared with other meals with tomatoes, such a slice of pizza, and has a satisfying amount of fiber and protein.
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For vegans, the modern Greek salad with quinoa but without feta is nutrient-rich and pleases the palate. The low-fat vegetarian garden vegetable soup without pesto (1 cup) adds variety but also sodium.
For vegans —
For vegans, the modern Greek salad with quinoa but without feta is nutrient-rich and pleases the palate. The low-fat vegetarian garden vegetable soup without pesto (1 cup) adds variety but also sodium.
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For those counting their calories, the seasonal salad with chicken (half) and low-fat vegetarian garden vegetable soup with pesto (1 cup) goes a long way toward keeping you full on fewer calories.
For calorie-counters —
For those counting their calories, the seasonal salad with chicken (half) and low-fat vegetarian garden vegetable soup with pesto (1 cup) goes a long way toward keeping you full on fewer calories.
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For those who need to keep a close eye on their sugar intake, the roasted turkey and avocado BLT on sourdough (half) and Caesar salad (half) has only 2 grams of sugar; that's just half a teaspoon's worth.
For the sugar-sensitive —
For those who need to keep a close eye on their sugar intake, the roasted turkey and avocado BLT on sourdough (half) and Caesar salad (half) has only 2 grams of sugar; that's just half a teaspoon's worth.
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For those who need to keep a close eye on their salt intake, a seasonal green salad with chicken is one of the lowest-sodium items on Panera's menu, at 320 milligrams. Adding an apple gives a potassium boost, which helps to lessen sodium's effects on blood pressure.
For the salt-sensitive —
For those who need to keep a close eye on their salt intake, a seasonal green salad with chicken is one of the lowest-sodium items on Panera's menu, at 320 milligrams. Adding an apple gives a potassium boost, which helps to lessen sodium's effects on blood pressure.
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For those looking for something low in gluten, the Fuji apple chicken salad is tasty.
For the gluten-sensitive —
For those looking for something low in gluten, the Fuji apple chicken salad is tasty.
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On your way to or from the gym? The steak and arugula sandwich (half) and a superfruit power smoothie is a healthy combination of performance-boosting nutrients including iron, protein and carbs.
For the athlete —
On your way to or from the gym? The steak and arugula sandwich (half) and a superfruit power smoothie is a healthy combination of performance-boosting nutrients including iron, protein and carbs.
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Healthy food that's easy to eat while driving is found in the tuna salad sandwich on honey wheat with apple and baked crisps.
For the road warrior —
Healthy food that's easy to eat while driving is found in the tuna salad sandwich on honey wheat with apple and baked crisps.
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Low carbs at Panera Bread is maintained by ordering the romaine and kale Caesar salad with chicken (half), which has only 5 grams of carbs but plenty of protein.
For the carb-conscious —
Low carbs at Panera Bread is maintained by ordering the romaine and kale Caesar salad with chicken (half), which has only 5 grams of carbs but plenty of protein.
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