For your health

For good, clean food, head over to SOUTH PAWSORGANIC CAFÉ — the “healthfood Cheers” in Preston Center. The owners are purists when it comes to eating well. You won’t find any unfamiliar ingredients in these dishes. Try the signature gluten-free ZaZa Rice Bowl packed with fresh veggies or the Green Gobbler spinach wrap. 6009 Berkshire at douglas, 214.987.0351, southpawscafe.com

MY FITFOODS does all of the calorie counting for you, offering pre-proportioned, refrigerated but sophisticated meals such as pear salmon and stir-fry. The recipes harness healthy fat, lean meat and low glycemic carbs that go straight to your thighs. 6100 Luther at westchester, 214.360.7569, 5960 Royal at preston, 214.613.2841, myfitfoods.com

SNAPPY SALADS makes a killer Cobb salad, combining romaine and iceberg lettuce, topped with tomatoes, chives, crumbled egg, bacon, grilled chicken, fresh avocado, gorgonzola and the restaurant’s signature dressing. 5915 Forest at preston, 972.991.7627, snappysalads.com

Create your own healthy salad at SALATA, which offers a wide array of fresh lettuce, veggies, fruits, nuts and cheeses along with homemade dressings that won’t just tack those extra calories back on.

8307 Westchester at luther, 214.363.6991, mysalata.com

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Chill factor

Maybe you stumbled upon it while grabbing a quick soda. Or, maybe you never knew it existed. Tucked away in DOC’S FOODSTORE in the Meadow Central shopping center, Summer Snow serves up some of the best sno cones around. The stand has more than 49 varieties, including natural flavors made with 100 percent fresh fruit and no preservatives. Try the chamoyadas for something spicier. The seasonal shop is open April 1 through Halloween. Although news has spread mostly by word of mouth, you’re guaranteed to see a long line as the weather heats up this summer. 7814 Meadow at Central, 214.315.5589, summersnowballs.com

Besides the burgers and dogs, SCOTTY P’S serves some of the best milkshakes around. Try Tommy P’s ice cream shake, which comes in chocolate, strawberry, vanilla or Oreo topped with whipped cream and a cherry. 11661 Preston at Forest, Suite 131, 214.691.1200, scottyps.com

The flavor list is endless at PACIUGO, the locally owned gelato shop that can be found at nearly every end of our neighborhood. Mix it up by building your own flavor combinations in one cup. 5915 Forest at Preston, Suite 320, 972.392.0319, paciugo.com

Step just outside the neighborhood to HIGHLAND PARK PHARMACY, the old-fashioned soda shop that serves up tasty milkshakes with that extra nostalgia factor. 3229 Knox at Travis, 214.521.2126