7 restaurants with healthy food in New York

Traveling also includes knowing the food of a place, right? Each corner of the world has its specialty and try the local cuisine is a cultural process. I confess I love to visit new restaurants and try new dishes when I travel – and here in New York. But we know that we can’t always eat everything we want. There are also some people that prefer to eat something healthy. Today, I list for you 7 restaurants that are great options for those looking for healthier options. Also, all of them have affordable prices.

One of the best options for a healthy meal is to choose a salad. Here in New York, it is very common for people to eat salads at lunchtime. Most people can think: “but just a salad?”. Well, there are specialized chains that offer great salads, which are real meals. Fresh & Co is one of them. The salads always include a mix of greens, vegetables and protein (chicken, beef) and there is menu, with many salads options or you can make your own salad. The price of salads ranging from $ 8 to $ 10, very well served. portions. Fresh & Co also offers sandwiches and soups, and breakfast options such as oatmeal and juice. Even for lunch, there are quinoa bowls , a mix of warm quinoa with delicious ingredients, for $8, and also meals with a protein (chicken, beef, salmon) + 3 side dishes ( rice, corn, vegetables, etc.), for $ 12 on average.

Addresses: 1260 Lexington Ave / 127 E 60th st (Bloomingdale’s) / 45 W 57th St / 1211 6th Ave (Rockfeller Center) / 309 Madison Ave (Grand Central) / 1359 Broadway / 127 4th Ave / 569 Lexington Ave / 42 Broadway / 58 E 8th Street / 729 Broadway / 363 7th Ave / 425 Park Ave S / 475 Lexington ave.

If you like this salad concept, remember that in New York there are other specialized chains like Sweet Green, Just Salad and Chop’t. Click on each to check the addresses. Certainly, there will always be a unity of these chains near you.

Vegetarians and vegans can’t complain: in this regard, New York is full of great restaurants. I always say that the city is a nice place for those who follow a different diet or have any dietary restrictions. by CHLOE is a vegan restaurant led by award-winning chef Chloe Coscarelli, vegan for 10 years, and author of several books. Since it opened last year, it has been a sensation in the city, with constant lines and lots of praise. The place is not big and you make your request at the cashier and wait. The menu includes burgers, sandwiches and salads, all vegan and healthy, made with fresh ingredients. The “fries” are not fried in oil, but Air fried. The burgers are made based on ingredients such as quinoa, beans, lentils and chia. The salads are served in very generous portions. Prices range from $ 8 to $ 10. In addition, there are cookies, and cupcakes, some even gluten.

Addresses:  185 Bleecker St / 60 W 22nd St. 

With local and seasonal ingredients, Roast Kitchen has a menu whose highlights are the two varieties of bowls. Roast Bowls lead grains (rice, quinoa, farro) with a mix of vegetables and greens and you can add protein such as meat, chicken or pork. Salad Bowls, as the name suggests, are salads, which also merge greens, vegetables, and a protein, if desired. Prices range from $ 8 to $ 13. You can also make your own bowl, Roast or Salad from $ 7.50.

Addresses: 199 Water Street / 423 Madison Avenue / 58 East 56th Street / 740 7th Ave / 120 University Place/ 870 Broadway / 520 8th Avenue.

Whole Foods is a supermarket chain with addresses scattered throughout the city – and country – and they have a buffet with healthy options. There are plenty of greens and vegetables, and grains and proteins and you get what you want and pay by weight. The price is $ 5.99 per lb. By the way, remember that Whole Foods is a market with a healthy appeal and has a lot of options of snacks. It is not one of the cheapest markets, it is better to clarify.

Addresses:   270 Greenwich Street / 95 East Houston St / 4 Union Square South / 250 7th Ave / 87th St & Lexington Avenue / – Brooklyn- Third And 3rd / 238 Bedford Ave.

Dig Inn is another great option for a full and affordable plate of food. The ingredients come from local farms and are seasonal. You can make your own MarketPlate. First, choose a protein (meatballs, turkey, chicken, salmon, tofu), then you choose a grain or green (classic brown rice, brown rice with tomato, etc.) plus 3 side dishes (sweet potato, carrot, cabbage, apple, cauliflower). These dishes range from $ 8 to $ 12 (depending on the protein you choose). Dig Inn also serves soups.

Addresses:  16 East 23rd Street  / 17 East 17th Street / 80 Broad Street / 1178 Broadway / 2884 Broadway / 350 Hudson Street / 150 East 52nd Street / 275 Madison Ave / 40 West 55th Street / 80 Pine Street / Brookfield Place 225 Liberty Street.

Pret a Manger name is a French term similar to “ready to eat”, while a pun on “pret à porter” which means ready to use. That is, here it is the perfect place if you are in a hurry. The options of Pret a Manger chain include sandwiches, soups, wraps and salads. All made with natural ingredients in freshly portions. Pret a Manger is also a good place for breakfast – with bagel, omelette, brioches, juices, coffee, yogurt and oatmeal. Prices range from $ 4 to $ 10 on average.

Addresses: more than 20 locations in New York – click here to check out. 

The Little Beet, as well as other chains mentioned in this post, also serves meals with fresh ingredients, seasonal, locally sourced. One of the classic choices is to make your own dish – you choose a protein (chicken, beef, salmon, tofu and vegan), and hot and cold side dishes (cabbage, sweet potatoes, quinoa, lentils, etc.). Another highlight of the chain is Rolls, which are like sushi, but in generous sizes (like a burrito). There are options with salmon, chicken and tofu. The restaurant also has bowls, which mix grain with vegetables and proteins. Prices range from $ 8 to $ 16.

Addresses: 135 W 50th St / 320 Park Avenue / 1140 Broadway / The Pensy –  2 Pennsylvania Plaza.

Did you like this post? Remember that all of the restaurants mentioned have vegetarian and vegan options. You can check the websites to see the full menu.