My Healthy New York Food Trail
New York is one of my favourite cities in the world. I love the buzz and energetic vibe, and although America is typically synonymous with bagels, cheesy pizza and deep fried fast food take away on every street corner, staying healthy in New York is actually far easier than you may think, even if you're gluten and dairy intolerant like me.
Below are my favourite healthy New York hangs, and for all you coffee lovers, don't worry, I've included a few fantastic coffee shops and cafes so you won't have to suffer the dreaded American style coffee.... or "draino" as I refer to it!
Sweet Greens - Think of McDonalds - in the sense of there's one on almost every block and they're fast! BUT thankfully that's where the comparison ends! Sweet Greens create delicious healthy salads from scratch, made from sustainably produced & locally sourced seasonal ingredients. Build your own, or choose from their menu, there really is no excuse not to eat healthy food when you are time poor with these guys around.
White Gold Butchers - more than just a butchers shop, White Gold is also a restaurant and mini deli, supplying the best of the best when it comes to grass fed, feedlot free meat and an amazing selection of cheeses - and yes they have goat and sheep's varieties. You can also buy bone broth by the cup, which makes a gut loving alternative to coffee. Visit their website to read up on the story behind their meat - now that's what I call transparency!
Brodo - Another bone broth haunt, launched by chef Marco Canora, (winner of the Best Chef award in America), and served from his kitchen window, Brodo started serving hot cups of broth to New Yorkers looking to boost their gut health and fight the inflammatory effects of living in New York. Choose from grass-fed beef with ginger, organic chicken, or their signature 'hearth' broth.
Tap NYC - this new kid to the upper west side block is a must try! They make a traditional Brazilian creation known as 'tapiocas' - best described as a grain and gluten free crepe, packed with fresh, healthy fillings. Their chicken is antibiotic free, sourced from a local farmer in upstate New York, as are many of their ingredients. I recommend the goats cheese, chicken with arugula ( rocket to us Aussie's) with their home made basil pesto. I guarantee these Brazilian delights will really knock the socks off your taste buds! They also make delicious salads and gluten and sugar free granola for breakfast.... oh and did I mention they also make fantastic coffee?