Doc Green’s
After reading NYT’s Fat Pack article, I’m inclined to post something more on the healthy side. I’ve never worried about my weight and I feel sad that a lot of people here do. Call it good genes, but I attribute it to eating wise. I eat what I want when I’m hungry and I never snack on junk. Growing up, a snack was a sandwich, never chips. And a meal was eaten family-style with everyone at the table present. I’m also not big on sweets and I’m known to forgo dessert all together for a warm, yeasty, fresh-from-the oven bread instead. I went to Harry’s Whole Foods yesterday and before I could even get to the register, I’ve finished half (ok, more than half) of their freshly baked baguette. That was snack. No butter. No chips. No soda. I’m also big on Asian food. Okay, make that huge. The notion that there are hardly fat Asian people is actually quite true. And that’s because burgers and fries are not on their daily diet. But as a foodie, I eat all kinds of food. Burgers and fries are always included. But remember, I eat wisely. If I have that yummy 5Guys burger and fries for lunch, I’ll eat Korean for dinner. If I have that Tuesday Lasagna at Verra Zanno for dinner, it means I’ve had sashimi for lunch. Basically, it’s all about balance. I don’t think it’s right for anyone to restrict themselves when it comes to food. That would be sad. Really sad. Limit is more appropriate. Not restrict. Portion control and balance are key. If you really love those greasy tater chips while planted on the couch, then by all means go ahead and indulge. But don’t eat the whole bag. And skip dessert on the next meal. Now, let’s eat!
Doc Green’s has what I call guiltless food. I discovered this place when I was at the Ponce’s Atlanta City Hall a lot. They have fresh-made salads and amazing paninis. What impressed me the most was the roasted turkey breast carved on premises. You’re not getting those laden-with-nitrates-and-salt processed meats here. This is fresh roasted turkey. The real thing!
They have great salads, too. A favorite is the fried chicken salad. It’s this mountain of greens topped with crispy fried chicken cubes. It makes for a hearty lunch. And the hot entrees are worth trying as well (they have steak, salmon, turkey, ham, chicken). Two sides is the norm and they have a great selection. My favorite is the corn casserole made with real corn. And it’s not too sweet either. The mashed potatoes with real gravy is very good. Meals top at $12 so not only do they offer healthy food, they’re very affordable.
Insider tip:
No table service. Order, pay, then sit and wait for your food. By the way, the peach ice tea is amazing.
The scoop:
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