The Lettuce New Year’s Resolutions Guide

5 ways to a healthier 2026

Cheers to the New Year! Whether you’re focusing on eating better or just feeling your best in 2026, explore five simple, flavorful ways—from energizing breakfasts to vibrant plant-based meals—to make it your healthiest and most delicious year yet.

Fuel Your Day with Breakfast

Breakfast sets the tone for a better day ahead. Start strong at Miru with nourishing options like Coconut Chia Pudding and Steel Cut Oatmeal, paired with Cold-Press Juices like the Bionic Glow with watermelon, strawberry, and lemon. Or head to Beatrix and enjoy healthy-meets-delicious favorites, including the Superfood Muffin, Smashed Avocado Toast, an Immunity Hot Shot with orange, ginger, honey, and cayenne, plus hand-crafted coffee made with signature Beatrix Coffee Roasters blends. Now you’re ready to start the day!

Eat More Greens

Don’t let dining out keep you from your goals—or vice-versa! A well-built salad can be just as craveable as any entrée, especially when it’s layered with bold flavors and hearty ingredients. The Nine Vegetable Chopped Salad at The Oakville Grill & Cellar brings brightness and texture to the table, while the iconic Wildfire Chopped Salad at Wildfire remains a guest favorite for good reason. Seafood lovers can opt for the protein-packed Seafood Chopped Salad at Joe’s Seafood, Prime Steak & Stone Crab, and you can even build-your-own bowl at R.J. Grunts with the Digital Chopped Salad Bar.

Try the recipe for Wildfire’s Chopped Salad at home!

Make Simple Swaps

Eating well doesn’t have to mean giving up the dishes you love! Sushi lovers can “hold the rice” on any signature maki roll at Sushi-san for a little extra crunch. At Big Bowl, Cauliflower “Fried Rice” delivers the familiar comfort of a takeout favorite with a lighter twist, while Pizzeria Portofino makes it easy to enjoy pizza your way with a gluten-free cauliflower crust option. Zero-proof cocktails are another simple swap, delivering all the flavor of a craft drink without the alcohol. And when it’s time for dessert, the Frozen Greek Yogurt at Aba and Ema is a treat you can feel good about.

See more healthier menu alternatives at your favorite restaurants.

Try Plant-Based Options

Adding more veggies to your routine doesn’t have to mean sticking to salads. Go for plant-forward dishes with bold flavors and variety, like Ema – Glenview‘s Ancient Grain Bowl available during lunch, Big Bowl’s Spicy Thai Green Vegetable Curry from their vegetarian menu, or the vegan Golden Tom Kha at Crying Tiger.

Explore more healthy lunch ideas at Lettuce restaurants near you.

Cook More at Home with New Recipes

In need of cooking inspo? Well, did you know our chefs publish recipes on Lettuce.com? Peruse our recipe collection and try something new. If you do, we’d love to see it, tag us on Instagram @lettuceentertainyou.

View all of our our recipes here.

To help you with weekday cooking and meal planning, here are our chefs’ top meal-prepping tips.