I know, I know, any restaurant can make you a chicken breast, veggies and steamed rice. But it's just so boring and ends up costing as much as a steak dinner. That's great if you have an unplanned meal out and don't have any other options, but it sucks when you plan an evening with friends and end up at a place that doesn't have any cleanse friendly AND delicious items to choose from. Just because you are making the commitment to reset your body, doesn't mean your entire life is on hold until its over. In fact, building better habits while your cleansing can help you maintain a healthier way of eating all of the time, and perhaps prevent you from bingeing on crap the day after you finish the cleanse ( I know I have been guilty of this before!). So here are a few of my ideas in case you are cleansing and want to head out this weekend with friends:
The Naam http://thenaam.com/
One of Vancouver's only restaurants serving vegan and vegetarian fare with tones of options for people with specific dietary needs or allergies.
Gorilla Foods http://gorillafood.com/
Raw food that is made right before your eyes. Try the avocado and tomato soup...It's my fave!
Eternal Abundance Cafe and Grocery http://eternalabundance.ca/
A great place to grab a coffee and a snack and a few things to take home with you.
Nuba Cafe http://www.nuba.ca/
Lebanese food with a Euro twist...Just do it. It's delish.
Indigo Foods http://www.indigofood.org/
Variety of vegan, veggie and gluten free options and a nice vibe.
The Whip http://www.thewhiprestaurant.com/
This is one of my favorite places to go and while they do not advertise as vegan, raw, or gluten free, there are many things on the menu that can satisfy your taste buds without having to resort to a boring salad (For example, try the turkey burger no bun, no mayo and ask for one of their fig entree salads as a side...SO GOOD!)
The Foundation (Main St.at 7th)
Specializing in vegetarian food, there are sure to be many options available. The atmosphere is great and its super central.
Nirvana http://www.nirvanarestaurant.ca/
I think this is one of the best Indian places in Vancouver, and the people who own it are super nice. I get "white-girl" spiced since I find it really spicy, so they think it's pretty funny when I order it this way LOL.
***Any Indian place is a good option as long as its good quality and you know what the ingredients are!
Downtown Sushi Bar Japanese Restaurant http://www.yelp.ca/biz/downtown-sushi-bar-japanese-restaurant-vancouver
I love this place for the quality and service, and it's so nice to have the brown rice option. Try the salmon and avocado roll or the sashimi....SO GOOD!
***Sushi is a great "cheat" food for when you really need something that seems fatty and salty. If you can, bring your own Braggs brand soy sauce, or just stick to the low-sodium kind at the very least. We usually order a ton of sashimi (I slather mine with wasabi!), a couple of rolls (with brown rice only) and some edamame without salt. It's a filling meal without all the guilt and heaviness of eating a burger.
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