Healthy, fast, and family friendly, Noodles & Company fits the bill when you and your dining companions can’t quite agree on the kind of cuisine you want.

That’s because this new face on the fast-food strip lets you choose from Asian, Mediterranean (Italian), and American noodle-based classics that can be “customized” or made to order with your choice of chicken, shrimp, beef, or tofu, along with a variety of veggies. Not surprisingly, the dishes with the lowest calories and fat are on the Asian section of the menu.

Lower-calorie, lower-fat main courses include Japanese Pan Noodles, Pad Thai, Bangkok Curry, and Indonesian Peanut Sauté. These can be paired with healthy sides that include a tossed green salad, Thai Curry, or Chicken Noodle Soup, as well as a Caesar or Cucumber Tomato Side Salad.

Higher calorie and fat dishes include Wisconsin Mac & Cheese, Mushroom Stroganoff, Buttered Noodles, Penne Rosa, Pesto Cavatappi, and Tomato Basil Bisque.

Opt for the fresh-brewed organic iced tea for a zero-calorie beverage choice.

Best Bets Japanese Pan Noodles Pad Thai Bangkok Curry Indonesian Peanut Sauté Med Salad Caesar Salad

Worst Bets Wisconsin Mac & Cheese Mushroom Stroganoff Buttered Noodles Penne Rosa Pesto Cavatappi Tomato Basil Bisque

vitality suggests

Healthy	Pad Thai Trio with Chicken Cucumber Tomato Side Salad
Healthier	Japanese Pan Noodles Trio with Shrimp Tossed Green Side Salad Fat-Free Asian Dressing
Healthiest	Bangkok Curry Trio with Shrimp Tossed Green Side Salad Fat-free Asian Dressing

Nutrition information at www.noodles.com

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