Clean eating? Mijune is writing about clean eating? Did I read that correctly? Isn’t she the indulgent girl who eats like there’s no tomorrow? Since when have calories ever counted?
Well, you’re right about that. I don’t count, but post holidays I feel it too.
I don’t believe in sacrifice or starvation though. I want my cake and I want to eat it too, but I don’t mind sharing the slice during this time of year. So where do we start?
There’s no denying I enjoy eating out on a regular basis, after all it’s what I do for a living and I did it before it became a career. I also enjoy cooking and eating at home, but if you are eating out, here are some healthier options without going raw, raw-vegan, or vegetarian.
There is nothing wrong with those lifestyles or diets, but there are restaurants that offer lighter fare without giving up any of the good stuff.
Burdock & Co.
It doesn’t brand itself as a “healthy” restaurant, but it comes across effortlessly. Sure there are indulgent choices like crispy pig face ramen and spicy Burdock fried chicken, but the broths are lighter and the frying isn’t greasy. There’s an elegant approach to richness and it’s food you feel good about eating while getting the satisfaction of dining out.
Farmer’s Apprentice
I rarely get to revisit restaurants because I always like trying places I haven’t tried before, but this has become a go-to for me. Similar to Burdock & Co., there are plenty of vegetable-based broths and sauces, and seafood. The menu changes frequently without being all over the place and it’s food I’d want to eat at home…except I don’t have the execution these professionals do. Mind you, the food is not picky, but approachable and well-presented.
Nuba
It’s a Vancouver classic that sometimes gets forgotten about even though there are four locations. It doesn’t get talked about because it’s new or necessarily happening, but consistent. Lebanese food is naturally quite healthy to start, so it makes ordering easy. Depending on who you ask, it’s not the most traditional Lebanese food, but it caters to Vancouver palates and their like for healthier options. That being said, depending on the location, you can still get duck, lamb, rabbit and heavier dishes served with nutritious couscous, roasted potatoes, yogurt or herb based sauces, and fresh salads.
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