How to Eat Healthy at Universal Studios Orlando

If you're committed to sticking with healthy eating plans during your travels to Universal Studios, you'll need a strategy for eating out at the parks. Universal Studios is home to over a dozen great themed restaurants, but only a few have menus that won't compromise your diet. Here's how to eat healthy at Universal Studios in Orlando.

Instructions

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Things You’ll Need:

• Map of Universal Studios
• Calorie counter or nutritional guide

1. Order the Chicken Caeser Salad at Louie's. This salad is made with fresh lettuce and grilled chicken, and you can order the dressing on the side, or request a substitution for a lighter dressing to make it healthier. Enjoy the Minestrone Soup to make it a complete meal.
2. Enjoy the Richter Scale Salad at Richter's Burgers. It's made with grilled chicken and fresh greens with your choice of dressing. Another healthy option here is The Fault Line, a garden burger served with cheese; just hold the fries and substitute a side salad to make it extra healthy.
3. Order the Chinese Chicken Salad from Lombard's Seafood Grille. It's a healthy mix of grilled chicken, shredded Napa cabbage, snow peas, carrots and an Asian vinaigrette.
4. Order the Chicken Tortilla Wrap at Thunder Falls Terrace. It's a grilled chipotle tortilla with BBQ sauce, vegetables, and cheese. Hold off on the cheese to lower the fat, and enjoy your meal with a side of fresh roasted corn.
5. Enjoy the Mixed Baby Greens salad with shrimp at Mythos Restaurant. It's made with marinated feta cheese and a light citrus dressing. You have a choice of chicken, shrimp, scallops or salmon if you want to add some healthy protein.
6. Order the Explorer's Vegetable Pizza from the Confisco Grille. This pizza is made in a hot brick oven, and features fresh tomatoes, onions, and red and green peppers with mozzarella cheese. If you're craving pizza, this is your healthiest choice.

Tips & Warnings

• Pack some healthy snacks for the day so you don't overeat at mealtime.
• Eat a healthy breakfast early in the morning to start your day on the right track.
• Skip dessert and focus on making the most of your main entree.
• Many salad dressings and sandwich fillings contain a lot of mayonnaise; ask about the ingredients whenever possible, or call ahead to find out more.

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