By: Tanya Jolliffe, SparkPeople Blogger
1/24/2011 5:52 AM   :  82 comments   :  16,125 Views

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It has been a while since we highlighted Bob Evans in our ongoing Diet Friendly Dining series.

A recent visit to our local Bob Evans revealed new menus. Not only did I find calories listed on the menu, there was also a focus on new Fit from the Farm items. Many items in this portion of the menu will help you meet our recommended meal guidelines. We encourage you to aim for a complete meal that is 500 calories and 15-20 grams of fat or less. For many people that will be about one third of their daily calorie allowance.

Here are the items from the Fit from the Farm portion of the menu that you might want to keep in mind for the next time you visit Bob Evans for farm-fresh goodness.

Breakfast

Be Fit Breakfast - Bob Evans Egg Lites with a fresh tomato slice with cranberry multigrain sidecakes, sugar-free syrup and fresh fruit
Calories – 357
Fat – 3 grams
Sodium – 536 mg
Carbohydrates – 68 grams
Fiber – 6 grams
Protein – 17 grams

Blueberry – Banana French Toast - Two thick slices of cinnamon-battered French toast topped with blueberries and bananas (strawberries when in season)
Calories – 323
Fat – 6 grams
Sodium – 567 mg
Carbohydrates – 36 grams
Fiber – 4 grams
Protein – 8 grams

Fresh Fruit Cup
Calories – 148
Fat – 1 gram
Sodium – 8 mg
Carbohydrates – 38 grams
Fiber – 4 grams
Protein – 1 gram

Veggie Omelet - Fresh spinach and onions cooked into a 3-Egg Lites omelet topped with diced tomatoes and served with fresh fruit and a slice of dry wheat toast and jelly
Calories – 272
Fat – 2 grams
Sodium – 549 mg
Carbohydrates – 43 grams
Fiber – 4 grams
Protein - 22 grams

Pick-Three Breakfast Combo allows you to select any three items to make your own breakfast
Bob Evans Egg Lites - A special no-cholesterol egg blend, served with a slice of tomato
Calories – 62
Fat – 0 grams
Sodium – 240 mg
Carbohydrates – 2 grams
Fiber – 0 grams
Protein – 12 grams

Slice of Dry Wheat Toast with Jelly
Calories – 113 calories
Fat – 1 gram
Sodium – 212 mg
Carbohydrates – 23 grams
Fiber – 2 grams
Protein – 3 grams

Dry English Muffin with Jelly
Calories – 156
Fat – 1 gram
Sodium – 212 mg
Carbohydrate – 33 grams
Fiber – 1 gram
Protein – 5 grams

Low-Fat Strawberry Yogurt
Calories – 93
Fat – 1 gram
Sodium – 61 mg
Carbohydrate – 18 grams
Fiber – 0 grams
Protein – 4 grams

Blueberry-Banana Mini Fruit & Yogurt Parfait
Calories – 177
Fat – 1 gram
Sodium – 61 mg
Carbohydrates – 36 grams
Fiber – 3 grams
Protein – 4 grams

Cup of Oatmeal with Brown Sugar & Milk (Not available all day)
Calories – 218
Fat – 3 grams
Sodium – 36 mg
Carbohydrates – 44 grams
Fiber – 2 grams
Protein – 6 grams

Fresh Fruit Dish
Calories – 58
Fat – 0 grams
Sodium – 7 mg
Carbohydrates – 14 grams
Fiber – 1 gram
Protein – 1 gram

Lunch

Apple Cranberry Spinach Salad - Spinach topped with slow-roasted chicken, apples, dried cranberries and honey-roasted pecans and served with reduced-fat Raspberry Vinaigrette dressing
Calories – 389
Fat – 15 grams
Sodium – 454 mg
Carbohydrates – 49 grams
Fiber – 5 grams
Protein – 17 grams

Soup & Side Combo - A cup of soup with a side of your choice

Soups
Hearty Beef Vegetable Soup
Calories – 137
Fat – 3 grams
Sodium – 603 mg
Carbohydrates – 21 grams
Fiber – 2 grams
Protein – 7 grams

Farm Festival Bean Soup
Calories – 157
Fat – 4 grams
Sodium – 648 mg
Carbohydrates – 25 grams
Fiber – 5 grams
Protein – 10 grams

Chicken-N-Noodles
Calories – 184
Fat – 4 grams
Sodium – 548 mg
Carbohydrates – 23 grams
Fiber – 1 gram
Protein – 10 grams


Sides
Fresh Fruit Dish - Same nutrition information as for breakfast

Low-Fat Strawberry Yogurt - Same nutrition information as for breakfast

Steamed Broccoli Florets
Calories – 44
Fat – 1 gram
Sodium – 41 mg
Carbohydrates – 8 grams
Fiber – 5 grams
Protein – 5 grams

Applesauce
Calories – 69
Fat – 0 gram
Sodium – 11 mg
Carbohydrates – 18 grams
Fiber – 2 grams
Protein – 0 grams

Plain Baked Potato
Calories – 193
Fat – 0 grams
Sodium – 0 grams
Carbohydrates – 50 grams
Fiber – 6 grams
Protein – 8 grams

Fresh Garden Salad (served without croutons or dressing)
Calories – 15
Fat – 0 grams
Sodium – 0 grams
Carbohydrates – 9 grams
Fiber – 1 gram
Protein – 2 grams

Balsamic Vinaigrette Dressing
Calories – 59
Fat – 2 grams
Sodium – 224 mg
Carbohydrates – 11 grams
Fiber – 0 grams
Protein – 0 grams

Dinner

Grilled Chicken Breast - A marinated breast served with a plain baked potato and broccoli florets
Calories – 403
Fat – 6 grams
Sodium – 676 mg
Carbohydrates – 58 grams
Fiber – 10 grams
Protein – 41 grams

Grilled Salmon Fillet - An 8-oz portion of salmon served with a plain baked potato and steamed broccoli florets
Calories – 481
Fat – 9 grams
Sodium – 142 mg
Carbohydrates – 58 grams
Fiber – 10 grams
Protein – 52 grams

Potato-Crusted Flounder - A crusted grilled fillet served with a plain baked potato and steamed broccoli florets
Calories – 415
Fat – 8 grams
Sodium – 527 mg
Carbohydrates – 67 grams
Fiber – 10 grams
Protein – 31 grams

The Bottom Line
Bob Evans has updated their menu to highlight their Fit from the Farm menu. Gone are the fat and calorie-laden sauces and gravies in favor of whole foods that have been grilled, baked, or steamed. It is very difficult to find a low sodium entrée when eating away from home but the Grilled Salmon Fillet meal with water is a perfect low sodium choice. Choices will be limited if you don't like eggs, fruit, broccoli, baked potatoes or fish. If you are already including those items in your meal selections, the Fit from the Farm menu may be a wonderful alternative when eating away from home.

Did you know Bob Evans had a Fit from the Farm menu? Have you tried it? Which items do you think you might try?