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Hollywood & Vine restaurant; Image via DisneyWorld.com<\/p><\/div>\n

When it comes to amusement parks<\/a><\/strong>, roller coasters and funnel cakes are common sites, but healthy low calorie food is not. Yet, mega-fun spot Disney World is a trailblazer leading the way in offering healthy fare to its millions of enthusiastic guests.<\/p>\n

If you’re taking the kids to Disney World for a vacation<\/a><\/strong>, you don’t have to derail your diet like a malfunctioning roller coaster. In fact, the Florida park has plenty to offer both health-minded folks and the not-so health-minded kids. Here is a look at how to navigate your way through Disney World so that even if you blow your budget, you don’t have to blow your diet.<\/p>\n

Counter Service<\/strong><\/p>\n

In most amusement parks, healthy fare at food stands and food counters is pretty much nonexistent. Instead, hot dogs, curly fries, corn dogs, nachos and mega-sized sodas are the norm. But at Disney World, grilled chicken options, veggie burgers, turkey pitas, pre-packaged green\u00a0salads, trail mix\u00a0and fruit salad are quite easy to come by. For the kids, there are also nutritious selections like\u00a0kiddie-sized portions of\u00a0apple slices, applesauce, carrot sticks<\/a><\/strong>, whole fruit bars,\u00a0grapes\u00a0and more.<\/p>\n

Restaurants and Cafes<\/strong><\/p>\n

When it comes to grabbing a meal at a cafe or restaurant, you have a much wider selection of healthy fare. Take advantage of Disney World’s around-the-world theme and sample the healthy offerings of\u00a0ethnic cuisines, like Japan, Thai, and Middle Eastern.\u00a0A few rules of thumb when dining out: Choose steamed or sauce on the side when it comes to stir-fries and entrees. Avoid offerings that have “crispy” or\u00a0“pan-fried” in the item description and choose brown rice over white rice and keep starch portions to a fist-sized or less.<\/p>\n

Here are a few Disney\u00a0World\u00a0restaurants\u00a0and their healthy picks:<\/p>\n