Part of starting a healthy diet in the new year is knowing your dining options. Luckily, Boise doesn't have a shortage of delicious places to eat! Jump-start your resolution to eat healthy with tasty low-carb dishes at these great restaurants around Boise homes for sale.

1. Paddles Up Poké - 237 N. 9th St., Boise 83702
   With fresh ingredients and Instagrammable presentations, poké has become a hot food trend, and Paddles Up Poke has the distinction of being the first poké restaurant in Boise. Ahi tuna is the traditional choice, but Paddles Up Poke offers other seafood options along with smoked chicken and tofu. Select one of the signature combos or create your own from dozens of sauce and topping options. Paddles Up Poke is open seven days a week from 11 a.m. - 8 p.m.
   
   
2. Kabob House - 9140 W. Emerald St., Boise 83704
   Take your taste buds on a trip to Central Asia with a visit to Kabob House. Kabobs are a classic Middle Eastern dish involving chunks of meat and vegetables grilled on a skewer, so they're both delicious and easy to eat. Seasoned and marinated protein choices at Kabob House include chicken, beef, and lamb. Hours are 11 a.m. - 9 p.m. daily. 
   
   
3. Meraki Greek Street Food - 345 S. 8th St., Boise 83702
   Street food is quick, inexpensive, and portable, and the gyros at Meraki Greek Street Food fit the definition to a T. Traditional gyros with tomatoes, red onion, and tzatziki sauce are available with pork, chicken or lamb. Creative variations include toppings such as candied bacon and fried habanero chips or choose meat-free falafel, halloumi, or veggie styles. Cut the carbs even more by skipping the pita and ordering souvlaki, the Greek version of kabobs. Meraki is open 11 a.m. - 9 p.m. Sunday through Thursday and 11 a.m. - 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday.
   
   
4. Poké Bowl - 2970 N. Eagle Rd., Suite 101, Meridian 83646
   Rising interest in poké is leading to more restaurants such as Poké Bowl near Meridian homes for sale. Bowls ordered during lunch come with a complimentary order of miso soup, made with the "Japanese superfood" that's high in protein. Poké Bowl also offers teriyaki, another low-carb dish with chicken, beef, or salmon. Hours are 11 a.m. - 9 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 11 a.m. - 9:30 p.m. Friday and 11:30 a.m. - 9:30 p.m. Saturday.
   
   
5. Fit Donut - 1330 E. Fairview Ave. #105, Meridian 83642
   Donuts high in protein and low in carbs, sugar, and fat? No, you're not dreaming. At Fit Donut, "every day can be a cheat day." Donuts are made from scratch with fresh, high-quality ingredients in mouthwatering flavors such as peanut butter cup, mud pie, and raspberry lemonade. Fit Donut is open 8 a.m. - 6 p.m. weekdays, 8 a.m. - 3 p.m. Saturday and 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. Sunday.
   
   
6. Barbacoa Grill - 276 Bobwhite Court, Boise 83706
   Barbacoa Grill brings the open-fire grilling method of South American "cowboys" to the Pacific Northwest. The menu is centered on steaks prepared on the "hot rock," with other protein choices including duck, swordfish, pork chops, and trout. An extensive collection of art and antiquities makes Barbacoa Grill a treat for your sense of vision as well as taste. Hours are 4 p.m. - 10 p.m. Sunday through Thursday and 4 p.m. - 11 p.m. Friday and Saturday.

The healthy restaurants are one of the many things you'll love about calling the Boise area home. Contact us at Coldwell Banker Tomlinson Boise for high-energy, experienced help from our real estate agents.