Dr. Fitness’s Top 10 Healthy Fast Food Spots in Jacksonville
By Dr. Fitness
December 28, 2023
I was in the studio recording another episode of Therapeutic Thursday on 93.3 The Beat Jams with host T-Roy and co-host Dr. Royce McGowan when we were discussing the December Fast Food Challenge. I was sharing feedback from participants on the challenge and we were all surprised by how many people had setbacks during this month compared to other previous monthly wellness challenges.
Participants shared that they didn’t have time to prepare lunch or, if prepared, they would forget to bring it. These were two of the most common reasons for the slip ups.
In the spirit of making it easier to eat healthy, we decided to share our List of the Top 10 Healthiest Fast Food Spots in Jacksonville.
The criteria we used to determine our top 10 were:
1. All Natural Ingredients
2. Affordability
3. Convenience
4. Deliciousness
5. Vegetable Entrees
I invite you to try each of these 10 fantastic healthy fast food restaurants when you get the cravings for fast food. Let me know what you think about my choices… thumbs up or thumbs down.
1 - Kathy's Table Jacksonville
2356 W Beaver Street
Jacksonville, FL 32202
(904) 240-0437
Kathy’s Table is the best Jacksonville meal plan service for healthy, gluten-free, and dairy-free meals and the menu changes every two weeks! Have your food delivered to your door or choose from more than 20 convenient locations throughout Duval and St. Johns counties.
2 - Kravegan
1520 Hendricks Avenue
Jacksonville, FL 32207
(904) 579-4382
With over 30 years of cooking skills applied to homemade plant based/vegan food, Kravegan has produced bold and flavorful vegan food with flare. Their “meat-like” meatless meals fill the menu with creative and delicious meals to choose from.
3 - Flame Broiler
1539 San Marco Blvd
Jacksonville, FL 32207
(904) 900-1614
https://flamebroilerusa.com/locations/florida/
The Flame Broiler is a Korean fast food restaurant that offers a healthy choice menu of food made to order, with no transfat, dairy, frying, or skin on meat, offering varieties to include chicken, beef, tofu, and veggies over white or brown rice, with four convenient locations in Jacksonville to choose from.
4 - Vale Food Co
90 Riverside Avenue Suite 603
Jacksonville, FL 32202
(904) 329-2371
https://www.valefoodco.com/location/vale-food-co-located-in-riverside-jacksonville/
Vale Food Co is a Florida-based fast casual restaurant offering meals packed with nutrients and fresh choices to build your own poke bowl.
5 - CAVA Mediterranean Restaurant
90 Riverside Avenue
Jacksonville, FL 32202
(904) 902-5533
CAVA serves thoughtful Mediterranean food with customizable greens and grain bowls, pitas, and salads with three different locations in Jacksonville.
6 - The French Pantry
6301-1 Powers Avenue
Jacksonville, FL 32217
(904) 454-8719
https://www.thefrenchpantryfl.com/
The French Pantry is an artisan bakery and café that has had its iconic Northeast Florida roots for more than 20 years. It is one of the most popular culinary institutes in the area.
7 - Juice Tap
7643 Gate Parkway #108
Jacksonville, FL 32256
(904) 634-7961
Juice Tap is in the business of perfecting fresh juices and smoothies with varieties including Spicy Citric, Recovery, Morning Boost, Fruitopia, Energy, Pain Killer, and a whole lot more.
8 - Bowl of Pho
9902 Old Baymeadows Rd
Jacksonville, FL 32256
(904) 646-4455
https://www.pho.com/Jacksonville-fl/bowl-of-pho
Bowl of Pho is a Vietnamese restaurant with extensive healthy options served amid dark woods and Asian accents.
9 - Juice Box
1962 San Marco Blvd.
Jacksonville, FL 32207
(904)
Juice Box offers thick, healthy, and refreshing smoothies made from blended raw fruit and/or vegetables, with other ingredients such as coconut water and nut milk.
10 - 3Natives
11362 San Jose Blvd. #4
Jacksonville, FL 32223
(904) 337-0018
3Natives is a healthy restaurant serving up fresh acai bowls, super smoothies, cold-pressed juices and more.
I invite you to try each one of these 10 fantastic healthy fast food restaurants when you get the cravings for fast food. Let me know what you think of my choices… thumbs up or thumbs down.
Text me if you have any questions about the December Fast Food Challenge 904.236.5858
I am Dr. Fitness
Your Trusted Wellness Advisor