What to Order at Sweetgreen for High Cholesterol

Sweetgreen is built for exactly the kind of eating your heart wants — greens, vegetables, and lean protein. The catch is that "healthy salad" can still hide a lot of saturated fat and sodium in the cheese, the crispy add-ons, and a heavy dressing.

What to look for at Sweetgreen

Watch the cheese, bacon, crispy/fried toppings (crispy rice, tortilla chips), and creamy or generous dressings. Lean on the greens + a grain, grilled or blackened chicken or tofu, and lots of roasted vegetables, with a lighter dressing.

Heart-smart picks

• A greens + warm-grain base (wild rice / quinoa) — fiber-forward.

• Grilled or blackened chicken, or tofu, plus roasted sweet potato, broccoli, or veg.

• Half the dressing, or a vinaigrette/lemon-based one instead of a creamy ranch/caesar-style.

• Avocado for good fats in place of cheese and bacon.

Solid runners-up

• A build-your-own with greens, a grain, grilled chicken, and 3–4 vegetables.

• The Guacamole Greens or a harvest-style bowl, easy on cheese, dressing on the side.

What to skip

• Shredded cheese + bacon together (the saturated-fat combo).

• Crispy rice, tortilla chips, and fried add-ons.

• Full portions of creamy dressings — they carry most of the fat and sodium.

Quick tips

Greens and a grain, a grilled protein, pile on the vegetables, add avocado instead of cheese, and keep the dressing light or on the side. That's a heart-smart bowl that still tastes like a treat.

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Forage and this guide offer general wellness guidance, not medical advice. Nutrition varies by location and portion — confirm with the restaurant, and talk to your doctor about your diet.