Canterbury’s Tasty Delights Even Your PT Will Love
Vegetarian, vegan, plant-based, or the classic meat-and-three-veggie combo. Healthy eating comes in many different shapes and forms, and we all have unique perceptions of what it can look like – the good, and … the not so good.
Well, the days of sad porridge and bland stir-fry for health-conscious eaters are well and truly over, especially in our neck of the woods. Fuel up with these healthy and equally tasty delights across The Central South Island – your body, mind and personal trainer will love you for it.
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Barefoot Eatery, Christchurch
Wholesome ingredients, locally sourced produce and a lot of love. Christchurch’s Barefoot Eatery is the very definition of “organic”, with an entirely plant-based menu full of raw goodies and consciously created wholefoods. From toasted sandwiches and waffles to nourish bowls and salads, every offering is free of any dairy, gluten, refined sugar and additives. Wash it all down with an indulgent smoothie or a refreshing Greenroots cold-pressed juice.
The Alpine Grind, Mid Canterbury
The Alpine Grind may pour Mid Canterbury’s best coffee, but the Methven cafe also serves nourishing wholefood treats that are just as delicious. Think buckwheat waffles, slow-cooked organic oats or smashed avocado smothered on midnight rye sourdough bread. How good. It’s the perfect spot to fuel up with local, organic fare before or after a day shredding Mt Hutt’s powdered slopes.
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Miro, Christchurch
Housed in a 1930s heritage building is Christchurch’s Miro — an iconic riverside restaurant with a menu dedicated to vegan cuisine. Let the art deco features and high ceilings transport you back in time as you savour a nutritious feed that truly takes healthy eating to new and luxurious heights. Wake up with a breakfast cocktail or vegan smoothie to top it all off.
Replenish Café, Timaru
Nestled in the heart of Timaru’s CBD, Replenish Café’s uber-healthy menu and seasonal cabinet selection make heroes of local ingredients that marry perfectly with their sensational, sustainably sourced coffee. You’ll find a decent range of vegan and vegetarian standouts here, including scrambled tofu, cauliflower “wings,” and a scrumptious bowl of every super green veggie you can think of.
Grater Goods, Christchurch
What started as a hole-in-the-wall sandwich bar has grown into a fully-fledged vegan deli, café, and licensed bistro in Christchurch. Run by a fifth generation “butcher” in an old glass factory full of mismatched vintage furniture, Grater Goods is where you can indulge on plant-based meats, cheeses and European-style bistro fare with a vegan twist. Give the fried KFT Burger a go – it’s a popular choice for a reason.
