3. Olive Garden lightens up
Plants are also getting more attention at Olive Garden, with the addition of spiralized veggie noodles to the menu on Jan. 2. Granted, the Italian-focused chain launched the dish as a lower-calorie, low-carb option for new year’s dieters, but it also incorporates more vegetables into a menu known for ample portions of cheese- and sauce-drenched pastas and meats. The zucchini and yellow squash noodles are combined with whole-grain linguine, tomatoes and garlic in a scampi herb sauce.