Eating for longevity in Doha
No meal can promise you a longer life. What the evidence does support is a pattern: mostly plants, plenty of variety, whole ingredients. Here is what that looks like on a plate in Doha.
What the guidance says
The World Health Organization's healthy-diet guidance rests on four ideas: enough, balanced, moderate and varied. It asks for at least 400 g of fruit and vegetables a day and at least 25 g of naturally occurring fibre. Source: WHO healthy diet fact sheet.
What it looks like at lunch
Start with leaves and vegetables, add a serious portion of protein, and vary what you eat through the week. Three SALATA dishes built that way:
Classic Cobb
Kale, purslane and arugula with grilled chicken, avocado, feta and egg.
The Wolverine
Romaine lettuce and mixed greens with grilled chicken, mozzarella, avocado and baked pita.
Butcher's Bowl
Spinach and mixed greens with grilled steak, cauliflower rice and shredded carrot.
Know what you eat
Every dish, size by size, is on our nutrition page. See the full menu or our Qatar page.
Questions
Can food help you live longer?
No single food or meal can promise that. The World Health Organization's healthy-diet guidance points to the same habits: plenty of fruit and vegetables, fibre, variety, and not too much of what you don't need.
How many vegetables should I eat a day?
The World Health Organization recommends at least 400 g of fruit and vegetables a day.
Where can I order a plant-led lunch in Doha?
SALATA delivers in Doha on Talabat and Snoonu.
Is dressing included?
Yes. You get 75ml with a regular and 100ml with a large.