Joanna James
With the swim suit season on all times of the year, Miami is a city that is very health-conscious. So, if you're in town and are in need of healthy food, here's where to go.
Head over to the beach where you will find a variety of healthy eateries located along it. One of these is Go Go Fresh Food. Just as the name suggests, Go Go serves a range of healthy food from salads made from fresh edamame, quinoa, tomatoes or broccoli to homemade empanadas made from spicy Thai chicken or traditional steak chimichurri. Then there's THRIVE down the Alton Road that features raw, vegan, organic entrées and an extensive smoothie menu.
You Miami healthy food experience is not complete without trying out the sensational Cuban cuisine that can be found here with a signature Miami twist. Visit Bernie's Latin American Cafe and feast on grilled vegetable or tofu tacos, grilled eggplant sandwiches, vegetarian "chix" fajita wraps and roasted peppers and Monterrey jack cheese.
If you're the type who is used to the finer things in life, a visit to COMO Shambhala is just the thing you need for your healthy food fix. This South Beach Miami hotel offers organic fresh food presented with a luxurious twist. Try out mouth watering culinary creations made out of fresh Floridian produce from the land and the sea, rich in living enzymes, minerals and vitamins; seasoned and cooked to perfection. Their refreshing blends and juices are a must try too.
Head over to Miami's Little Havana and you'll discover a haven for traditional Greek cuisine that looks good just as it tastes good. The Barbar Grill on Calle Ocho as it is called is famous for their homemade pita, eaten alongside a creamy hummus and a scrumptiously crispy falafel.
Vegans need not despair, for when in Miami, you will have a variety of eateries to choose from at Coral Gables. One of the best of these is LifeFood Gourmet that creates innovative and hearty vegan food using only organic, raw ingredients. The menu at LifeFood Gourmet features a delectable range of creations from pizza to entrees, salads, soups, teas and shakes and smoothies.
My Smoothie in Coral Gables is the place to head over to if you simply love smoothies for they have almost all kinds of smoothies available on the planet.
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