As we all know, when it comes to optimal health, preparing our own food is an essential piece to the puzzle.  While this is possible a majority of the time, there are opportunities to make healthier choices when eating out is the only option.  I think the most important thing to consider when choosing a restaurant is the overall quality of the food, no matter what is on the menu.  Another essential ingredient is whether the restaurant is willing to accommodate special requests.  In my search for restaurants that fit these standards, I fortunately found some located right in Stuyvesant Plaza.

One of the area's most beloved restaurants is Peaches Café, a casual dining spot that's been part of Stuyvesant Plaza for over 20 years.  Although many comfort food standards are offered, like burgers and fries, what is wonderful about Peaches Café is that it also serves healthier dishes made from fresh ingredients.  Peaches Café also prides itself on preparing a dish specific to a customer's needs, so no one has to be intimidated if they want a different option than what the menu provides.  Here are some examples of healthier options at Peaches Café:
    · Multi Grain Pancakes With Blueberries Juicy Maine Blueberries in 3 Tasty Multi Grain Pancakes.
    · French Omelet  Asparagus, Mushroom, Brie Cheese Tucked into a Fluffy 3 Egg Omelet.
    · Warm Vegetable Sandwich Grilled Portobello Mushrooms, Grilled Onion, Tomato, Lettuce, Dijonnaise Dressing on 12 Grain Bread.
    · Grilled Vegetable Wrap Grilled Eggplant, Zucchini, Squash, Roasted Pepper, Hummus in a Whole Wheat Tortilla.
 
Peaches Café also offers vegetable soups, oatmeal for breakfast and portabella burgers on special.  So if you find yourself looking to go out with family or friends for a relaxed dining experience, let Peaches Café take some of the worry out of your quest for a healthier life.