By Rafael Moraes Gaino
Hey, Yellow Jackets! I’m here to tell you guys about the best restaurants in town, along with the best prices so that you can eat healthy and still enjoy good food. I based my research on the restaurants that give the best options of vegetables, protein, and balanced meals—without spending too much money.
One of the best options is Cosmos restaurant. It has some healthy meals for a good price. For example, the slimmer special De-lite costs about $9.99 and includes grilled chicken breast or chopped sirloin, fruit, cottage cheese, and a hard-boiled egg. This is a good meal because it has a lot of protein and different foods for a relatively cheap price.
Another good choice is La Pita Mediterranean Grill. Mediterranean food usually has many healthy and high-fiber foods, such as grilled chicken, shawarma, Kabobs, salads, and vegetables. A meal usually costs around $12 to $20. Even though it can be a little more expensive than Cosmos, it is a good choice if you want a meal with protein and vegetables.
Chipotle is also a great option for students. The most special thing about it in my opinion is that you can choose what you want in your bowl, you can eat a lot of different proteins, and you can get a lot of rice and vegetables, with that you can have a high-protein meal. The most interesting thing for me that makes the restaurant a better option, is that it is near the college campus, which makes it a great option for the students that don’t have a car or that don’t have a lot of time to eat. Meals at Chipotle can cost between $10-15.
In my personal opinion, though, I think that Panda Express is one of the best choices when considering price. Panda Express may not always be the healthiest, but they have great protein and vegetable options. Plus, as a bonus, it is very near DC’s campus!
With so many great options, there are plenty of places for Yellow Jackets to get a good, healthy meal for a decent price.