THERE’S a lot of pressure to make big changes in the new year, especially when it comes to healthy eating. Individuals looking to improve their diet are tasked with finding ways to eat healthy food without burning a hole in their wallets. Caravan of Food is here to get you started on your healthy eating journey!
Whether you are still figuring out where to begin, or have your healthy diet down to a T, Caravan offers simple, honest and traditional menu options that is simply good for you.
Caravan incorporates lean proteins, healthy fats, vegetables, and grains into almost every dish.
Named the 2021 Marianas Islands Nature Alliance Green Business of the Year, the restaurant is committed to offering healthy cuisine to the island community through Caravan’s Mediterranean cuisine.
For the fifth year in a row, the Mediterranean diet has been named the U.S. News & World Report Best Diet.
According to national news reports, numerous studies have found that the Mediterranean diet can reduce the risk for diabetes, high cholesterol, dementia, memory loss, depression and breast cancer.
It has also been linked to stronger bones, a healthier heart. and longer life.
Moreover, Caravan brings new and mouthwatering flavors, aromas and ingredients to every meal.
Not sure what to order? Begin your adventure with these top three healthy option and your mouth will think it’s in the Middle East:
1) Shawarma is one of the best known traditional Middle Eastern foods, and is found in almost all Middle Eastern restaurants. It makes for a ridiculously tasty meal. Once you have the first bite, you’ll be hooked!
2) Hummus is one of Caravan’s best-selling dips. It’s so healthy and versatile, you can eat it any time of the day. Hummus is a creamy blend of cooked chickpeas, olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, and tahini (sesame seed paste). Chickpeas are rich in protein, as well as fiber and iron. (Plus, the olive oil contains lots of heart-healthy monounsaturated fat.)
3) Tabouleh is offered in every shawarma and kebab plate. This chopped salad-filled with parsley, tomato, cucumbers and onions offers a full range of bold flavors, and if you are looking for low-fat vegetarian food, then this is the best.
Last year, Caravan became part of the BIBA Healthy Restaurant Program through the Commonwealth Healthcare Corp. and the CNMI Nutrition Council. It’s a program that aims to increase the availability of clearly marked nutritious food at local restaurants.
Caravan is among just four restaurants to have received an A+ BIBA grading.
This new year, Caravan hopes to add more delectable options to its menu, drawing from the recipes of its beloved late founder, Abed E. Younis, who loved to share his cuisine with the community.
For more information, follow Caravan on Instagram (@caravanoffood), visit its Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/CaravanofFood or call (670) 234-0638.
Traditional shawarma is well-marinated meat, layered on a vertical rotisserie or spit where it’s slow-roasted for hours/days — in its own juices and fat — until perfectly tender and extra flavorful!
Caravan’s hummus is all good.
Taboulleh. Tzatziki. Creamy Laban. Caravan’s salads always include a generous amount of herbs, like the refreshing combination of mint and parsley in Taboulleh.
