The healthiest options at Bill’s will be those lower in refined carbohydrates and added sugar, and higher in protein, vegetables, and whole grains.
Here are the healthiest options you can choose from at Bill’s, selected by our registered dietitians and nutritionists.
Order without adjustments
These options can be ordered as-is and enjoyed as part of a healthy diet.
Breakfast
- Raspberry and blueberry smoothie bowl (v)
Starters
- Giant green olives (v)
- Bill’s sharing plate
- Veggie sharing plate (v)
- Mini Cumberland sausages
- Devilled chicken skewers
Order with a few adjustments
These options can be slightly adjusted to be healthier:
Breakfast
- Bill’s brunch
Swap the toast and fried potatoes for extra tomatoes, mushrooms, or avocado to keep this meal lower carb
- Smashed avocado on toast with bacon or smoked salmon
Swap the toast for a side of long-stem broccoli to keep this meal lower carb
- Scrambled eggs on toast with bacon or smoked salmon
Swap the toast for a side of long-stem broccoli to keep this meal
- Traditional Breakfast
Swap the toast for extra tomatoes or mushrooms to keep this meal lower carb
- Garden breakfast (v)
Swap the toast for extra vegetables to keep this meal lower carb
- Vegan breakfast (v)
Swap the toast for extra vegetables or poached eggs to keep this meal lower carb
Starters
- Carrot, lentil, and cumin soup (v)
Skip the bread to keep this meal lower carb
- Halloumi and hummus plate (v)
Skip the focaccia bread to keep this meal lower carb
Mains
- Bill’s Chicken Caesar
Swap to chargrilled chicken
- Pan-fried sea bass
Swap the potato rosti for a side of long-stem broccoli or salad to keep this meal lower carb
- Steak and eggs
Swap the fries for a side of long-stem broccoli or salad to keep this meal lower carb
- 8oz sirloin
Swap the fries for a side of long-stem broccoli or salad to keep this meal lower carb
- Slow-cooked beef rib
Swap the mashed potatoes for a side of long-stem broccoli or salad to keep this meal lower carb
- Mojo marinated chicken skewers
Swap the rice, grains, and flatbread for an extra salad to keep this meal lower carb
- Grilled miso salmon
Swap the coconut rice for extra vegetables or a side of long-stem broccoli to keep this meal lower carb
- Crab cakes
Swap the sourdough bread for extra vegetables or a side of long-stem broccoli to keep this meal lower carb
- Halloumi and avocado burger (v)
Skip the burger bun and swap the fries for a side of long-stem broccoli to keep this meal lower carb
Enjoy occasionally
These are more indulgent options that can be enjoyed as part of a balanced diet, just less often:
Breakfast
- Buttermilk pancakes (v)
- Eggs royale
- Eggs Benedict
- Eggs avocado florentine
- Porridge
Note: Porridge is a healthy, filling breakfast option but is typically high in carbohydrates, so it may not be suitable for everyone, especially if you’re following a lower-carb diet.
Starters
- Crispy chicken and sesame dumplings
- Crispy calamari
- Tuna tacos
- King prawns and nduja on toast
- Halloumi fries (v)
- Truffalos (v)
Mains
- Bill’s fish pie
- Bill’s classic burger
- Beetroot Wellington (v)
Pressed juices
Although fruit juice might seem healthy, it contains very high amounts of sugar and isn’t suitable for a lower-carb lifestyle. For example, one small glass of orange juice has the same amount of sugar as a glass of Coca-cola.
Desserts
If you fancy a dessert, it’s OK to enjoy it occasionally. Consider sharing one with your company or enjoy it mindfully if you choose to indulge.
When eating out, you must be mindful of your portion size and check in with your hunger cues.
Restaurant portions are often much more significant than we would eat at home so don’t feel pressured to eat everything. You can always take leftovers home in a doggy bag for lunch or dinner the following day.
Flexibility is the key to sustained weight loss
Eating out at cafes is an enjoyable social experience that you shouldn’t have to miss out on for the sake of your health journey.
Many people worry that going to restaurants or cafes always means overindulging; however, it’s possible to eat healthily when eating out.
Bill’s is a popular chain restaurant that serves a wide range of European dishes to suit different tastes. With so many options on the menu, it can be tricky to know what to choose, especially if you’re trying to stick to your healthy lifestyle.
Amongst muffins, croissants, and paninis, there are some healthier alternatives when you find yourself eating there.
Eating out is often a much-anticipated treat. It’s perfectly ok to choose a more indulgent option if you want to.
The important thing is that this isn’t a frequent indulgence, and you focus on finding the motivation to return to your healthy habits afterwards.
Science suggests that a reduced carbohydrate diet is the most effective diet for weight loss.
Lower-carb diets are particularly effective for those who struggle with blood glucose control (e.g. people with type 2 diabetes).
On top of this, eating plenty of non-starchy vegetables (e.g. broccoli or peppers), protein (e.g. meat or fish), and healthy fats (e.g. olive oil or nuts) has many health benefits.
If you’re looking for a long-term weight loss solution that encourages flexibility so you can still enjoy eating out at restaurants, you could try Second Nature.
Second Nature’s approach: Indulgent but supports weight loss
In 2022, the NHS published data in the British Medical Journal from the National Weight Management and Diabetes Prevention programme, where five providers delivered weight loss services in the UK.
The results showed that after 12 months, Second Nature was more than twice as effective as the four other providers.
How does Second Nature’s approach work?
We approach nutrition and healthy eating differently. We don’t count calories, track macros, weigh food, or assign strict targets on your intake.
We provide you with evidence-based guidance on a balanced diet and teach you to understand what your physical and emotional drivers for eating are to reach your weight loss goals.
We also provide tools, such as our hunger scale and mindful eating techniques, that help you tune into your physical hunger cues and manage your food choices.
Alongside this, we help you build healthy habits that you can enjoy for a lifetime to help you maintain a healthy weight.
Our feedback inbox is filled with people like Jo, who lost over eight stone to achieve a healthy body weight on Second Nature after following our nutrition guidelines and receiving the support of our app and health coaches.
The difference is that members of Second Nature learn to love food again. They’re no longer restricted. They’re liberated.
If you’d like to join over 150,000 others who’ve joined Second Nature, lost weight and kept it off while enjoying eating out at their favourite restaurants, then click here to take our health quiz.
Take home message
- There are so many options to choose from when eating at Bill’s, some healthier than others.
- Lower-carb diets are the most effective for weight loss.
- If you want to indulge, enjoy your meal without guilt and aim to eat healthy meals the next day.
- If you’re looking for a healthy meal, there are several healthy, lower-carb options you can choose from.
