So, how's that New Year's resolution coming? How many pounds did you promise yourself that you'd drop this year? Here's a tip to increase your chances of reaching your goal: Include the varied and healthy fare served up at these restaurants in your diet, and it won't even seem like you're dieting.
Bosphorus
329-A N. Harrison Ave., in Northside Station, Cary
460-1300
www.bosphorus-nc.com
Cuisine: Turkish
Café Curryleaves
6105 Grace Park Drive, in Grace Park Village, Morrisville
467-2600
www.curryleaves.com
Cuisine: Indian (vegetarian)
Mediterranean Deli
410 W. Franklin St., Chapel Hill
967-2666
www.mediterraneandeli.com
Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Nikos Taverna
4075 Davis Drive, in McCrimmon Corner shopping center, Morrisville
462-1148
www.nikostavernainc.com
Cuisine: Greek
Sage Café
1129 Weaver Dairy Road, in Timberlyne Shopping Center, Chapel Hill
968-9266
www.sagevegcafe.com
Cuisine: vegetarian
Saladelia Cafe
multiple locations; see website for details
www.saladelia.com
Cuisine: salads, sandwiches
Sawasdee
two locations in Raleigh: 6204-120 Glenwood Ave.; 3601-107 Capital Blvd.
781-7599 (Glenwood Ave.); 878-0049 (Capital Blvd.)
www.sawasdeeraleigh.com
Cuisine: Thai
Sitar Indian Cuisine
3630 Durham Chapel Hill Blvd., Durham
490-1326
www.sitar-indiancuisine.com
Cuisine: Indian
Spize Café
121-108 Fayetteville St., Raleigh
828-5000
www.spizecafe.com
Cuisine: Asian
Zest Café
8831 Six Forks Road, in Six Forks Station, Raleigh
848-4792
www.zestcafehomeart.com
Cuisine: light American fare
