Passengers traveling through Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport can avoid diet turbulence and keep their energy up with smart, nutritious choices.
Eat Healthy at DFW is an airport-wide initiative that helps concessionaires expand healthy dining options for travelers. Participating vendors commit to offering at least one menu item that is low-calorie, low-fat, low-sodium, cholesterol-free, plant-based, or high in fiber.
“Although we are very proud to be the fourth busiest airport in the world, we are equally proud to be one of the healthiest,” said Ken Buchannan, executive vice president of revenue management, DFW Airport. “Providing our customers with healthy, diverse and nutritious dining options is part of our commitment to an exceptional customer experience and to supporting travelers who want to maintain a healthy lifestyle on the road.”
Healthy choices available at DFW include:
- Roasted corn and lime crema tacos and black bean and roasted red pepper quesadillas from Urban Taco
- Enchiladas de avocado (vegetarian enchiladas with artichoke and avocado) from Cantina Laredo
- Veggie-packed teriyaki bowls from Blue Bamboo Xpress
- Gourmet vegetable plates at Cousins Bar-B-Q
- Martha’s Vegetable Plate at Reata
In the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine’s 2013 Airport Food Review, DFW ranked fifth for healthy eating, with 79 percent of on-site restaurants offering at least one plant-based, fiber-rich entrée. To meet the review’s standard, a healthful option must include at least two of the four food groups from the Physicians Committee’s Power Plate: fruits, vegetables, whole grains or legumes.
“It is our priority to top the 2014 Airport Food Review ranking with 100 percent of our eateries serving a nutritious option,” said Buchannan.
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