Posts Tagged ‘healthy organic restaurants around union square’

I can never get enough of food, especially good food.  Of course I try to be healthy for the most part during the week but I still like to savor my sweet indulgences.  The great thing about living in New York City is that there are a ton of options to choose from and there are always new places popping up.

Since I was starving after yoga today, I couldn’t help but take notice of a new organic mediterranean hummus bar called:

1/Nanoosh -111 University place between 12th and 13th street  http://www.nanoosh.com

Serves all types of hummus options with a whole wheat pita.  You can also order lentils, quinoa salad, organic veggies and organic rice pudding.  I want to eat everything on this menu!  This place is also great for meat eaters as well as vegans and vegetarians.  The meat is all natural and I ordered the Nanoosh wrap made with all natural ground beef, hummus, tahini, organic onions, mushrooms,and greens.  It was delicious!  The wraps are huge  you may want to save half for later.  This will definitely be one of my new favorite places to eat.  The prices are very reasonable as well.  Nanoosh gets an A++.  There are also several other locations around NYC, please see website for more details.

2/Purume

Asian vegetarian restaurant located on 11 East 13th Street between university and 5th avenue.  This restaurant opened up shortly after Souen  http://souen.net/ was closed for renovations across the street.  The menu at Purume is practically the same menu as Souen which has been offering organic, macrobiotic japanese food to New Yorkers since 1971.  If you want a very clean menu, then either of these places will suit you well.  The sushi is made only with brown rice.  They offer different types of grains, fish and wholesome vegetables.  I love their steamed acorn squash with carrot ginger dressing.  Their fish of the day is very good as well as their tempura which is not grossly fried.  You won’t feel overstuffed after a meal here but just right.  I have been going to Souen for years and it will be interesting to see the new restaurant when it reopens in the fall.  Although both places have different owners,  from what I understood, the entire staff of Souen went to work for Purume when it closed.  Purume is a relaxing environment and a is pretty spacious for a restaurant.   If you want to find out more about Souen,  you can go to their website to find the Soho and East village locations.  Purume does not have a website.

3/Paradis – 114 4th avenue closer to 12th street http://www.menupages.com/restaurants/paradis-to-go/menu

Charming little place which has a daily menu of fresh and organic food.  Their portions are just right and I never get sick of this place.  Today I tried the grilled Turkey and Gruyere on oat peacan and raisin bread.  Another time had veggie ratatouille with all natural grass fed beef.  Another time I had baked salmon with farmers market veggies and risotto.  I fell in love with this place after a friend of mine introduced me not too long ago.  I can never wait  to see what their daily specials are every time I pass by.  The food is very good quality and reasonably priced.

Whether or not you are close to these gems, you should keep them in mind if you’re around the area.  Be conscious of the food that you put into your body.  You really are what you eat!  To preserve your energy levels and to feel healthier and lighter, it is very important to eat very balanced and nutritious meals throughout the day.  You do not need to be perfect but they more good stuff you fill up on, the better you will feel.  It makes a huge difference when you eat too much junk all the time.  It affects your mood, work, and personal relationships.  Get into better habits by eating healthier and more consistently. You will live longer and be much more happier in the end.

Those of you who need ideas when preparing your own meals, take a look at the restaurant websites.  You can also prepare your food at home which is one of the healthiest routes you can take.  The more wholesome your meals are, the better you will be treating your body.  You deserve it!  Bon Apetit,

Cindy Lai Fitness