LKN Wellness w/ Karen Anthony – Your Guide to Healthy Eats Around LKN
Karen Anthony
Being busy doesn’t mean you have to be limited to drive-through options. Many fast food choices can often leave us feeling sluggish and in need of an afternoon nap. Try fueling your body with healthier eats to keep energy up and blood sugar stable. The following restaurants in the Lake Norman area offer well balanced options that will help keep you alert throughout the day.
Cornelius – Exit 28/Catawba Ave
Fresh Chef Kitchen 20609 Torrence Chapel Rd Offers many healthy, fresh, high quality food choices Karen’s Fave: Kale salad with Blackened Salmon
Fresh Market 20623 Torrence Chapel Rd Offers grab-and-go health food options, and easy prepared dinner options
McAlister’s Deli 19930 W Catawba Ave, #150 Counter-service chain with many salad and soup offerings
Davidson – Exit 30
Clean Juice 605 D Jetton St Wraps and avocado toast available
Famous Toastery 101 N Main St Breakfast, brunch and lunch Karen’s Fave: The California Cobb Salad with avocado and strawberries. Order with oil and balsamic vinegar dressing.
Sabi Asian Bistro 130 Harbour Pl Dr Sushi, sashimi, plus diverse Chinese, Thai & Japanese entrees Karen’s Fave: Sabi Burrito, with shrimp and wrapped in rice paper
Sabor Latin Street Grill 624 Jetton St, #160 Counter-service with many customizable bowl options
The Pickled Peach 202 S Main St Farm-to-table fresh food choices Karen’s Fave: Ama’s Ceasar with Kale and Chopped Chicken
Denver Area
Fresh Chef 179 Cross Center Rd Offers many healthy, fresh, high quality food choices Karen’s Fave: Kale salad with Blackened Salmon
Panera 7377 NC-73 Offers numerous salads, or build your own, with protein options What Looks Good?: The Strawberry Poppyseed Chicken Salad caught my eye!
Tropical Smoothie Café 7266 NC-73 Suite 103 Offers many sandwich, salads and wrap options
Huntersville Area
Jersey Mike’s 14132 Statesville Rd Offers lettuce wrapped sandwiches as a lighter option
Poke Bros. 9818 Gilead Rd, Suite B-104 Offers Hawaiian Style Fresh Fish Poke Bowls
Project Lean Nation 11129 Harris Rd Suite C Offers ready to eat grab-and-go meals plus expert coaching
Sabor Latin Street Grill 14230 Reese Blvd Offers bowls and salads as lighter options
Saladworks 9911 Rose Commons Dr Offering build-your-own salads, wraps, and soups
The Neighborhood Café 100 Huntersville-Concord Rd What Looks Good?: The Mediterranean Chicken Wrap
Huntersville – Exit 25
CAVA 16845 Birkdale Commons Pkwy D Mediterranean restaurant with customizable greens and grain bowls Karen’s Fave: The pre-defined Ceasar Tahini bowl, order on the app and pickup
Chipotle 8830 Lindholm Dr Mexican grill with design your own bowls What Looks Good?: Offers 8 Lifestyle Bowls, macro balanced for different needs
Chopt Creative Salad Co. 8908 Lindholm Dr Counter-serve chain where guests create their own salads and wraps
Clean Eatz 17111 Kenton Dr Unit 101B Offers nutritious meal prep bowls plus a hot menu with café seating
First Watch Huntersville 16641 Birkdale Commons Pkwy Café chain for health-minded breakfast, brunch, and lunch options Nutrition information on menu
Jason’s Deli 16639 Birkdale Commons Pkwy Offers sandwiches, salads, and other health-conscious fare Karen’s Fave: Turkey Wrap with fruit, order on the app and pickup
Mooresville – Exit 31, 33 & 36
Alino’s Pizzeria 500 S Main St #401 Counter serve pizzeria with salads Enjoy the Roman salad before having a large slice of the authentic thin crust Italian pizza made with high quality ingredients. Go easy on the dressing (and omit or reduce the cheese), and by eating the salad first, it will help stabilize your blood sugar. Afterward, enjoy a walk around the antique market next door. This strategy avoided a blood sugar spike for me, my continuous glucose monitor confirmed it!
Chipotle 643 River Hwy Mexican grill with design your own bowls What Looks Good?: Offers 8 Lifestyle Bowls, macro balanced for different needs
Famous Toastery 134 Mooresville Commons Way, Suite H Breakfast, brunch and lunch Karen’s Fave: The California Cobb Salad with avocado and strawberries. Order with oil and balsamic vinegar dressing.
First Watch 171 Williamson Rd Café chain for health-minded breakfast, brunch, and lunch options Nutrition information on menu
Fresh Chef 645 Brawley School Rd Offers many healthy, fresh, high quality food choices Karen’s Fave: Kale salad with Blackened Salmon
Scratch Kitchen 138 Village View Dr #107 Gastropub offering made-to-order eats Karen’s Fave: The Arugula Salad with fresh local arugula, goat cheese, cranberries, toasted almonds, avocado, and local microgreens. Ask for oil and vinegar dressing.
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Karen Anthony – Certified Coach
Creator of the Ten Pound Toolkit: Done-For-You Tools for Losing Your First 10 Pounds
Karen Anthony is a certified weight loss coach who works with women in midlife. Her holistic approach focuses on diabetes prevention, improving metabolic health, and lifestyle changes that lead to better health.
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