The most important thing I preach is that healthy eating should be a lifestyle, and not a diet.
While it is essential to make healthy food choices as often as you can– it’s even more important that healthy eating fits around your schedule.
One of the biggest stresses that people face when implementing a healthy diet and lifestyle is this: How can I eat out and be healthy at the same time?
The good news is – it’s easy! You just have to know where to go.
The rising interest in super foods, organic produce, and all things healthy living has resulted in a slew of nutritious cafes and restaurants popping up all over London, making eating out – the healthy way – easier than ever before.
With this in mind, I decided to compile a list of all the nutritious and delicious places that I love to visit. Here you’ll find a versatile mix of yummy spots perfect for all occasions, whether a quick meal between weekday meetings, or a leisurely lunch on the weekend.
1. The Good Life Eatery
You’ve probably seen this one all over Instagram! Boasting a delightfully versatile menu including house made smoothies and juices. Here, my favourite dish would have to be the Summer Bone Broth. It’s a popular place to visit – so makes sure to arrive a little earlier than planned to ensure you snag a table.
Where: 59 Sloane Ave, Chelsea SW3 3DH
Contact: 020 7052 9388
2. 26 Grains
This place is pretty much porridge heaven. Located in the dreamy health haven that is Neal’s Yard (where you’ll also find The Wild Food Café a mere few feet away). Whether you like sweet or savoury (yes savoury!) porridge, muesli or the odd smoothie bowl – this is a breakfast spot not too be missed.
Where: 2 Neal’s Yard, Covent Garden, Seven Dials WC2h 9DP
Contact: http://www.26grains.com
3. Farm Girl Cafe
A relaxed Aussie cafe perfect for breakfast and lunch. The great thing about this place is it doesn’t feel too healthy (but it is!), just like the places I us to visit when I lived in Sydney. A great spot to grab a salad and juice with the girls.
Where: 59a Portobello Rd W11 3DB
Contact: 0207 536 2108
4. The Retreat Café Soho at tri yoga
The ideal place to enjoy two of my favourite things – healthy food and yoga! I love grabbing a fresh juice and a muffin after my class. Too easy!
Where: 2nd floor, kingly court, Soho w1b 5pw
Contact: 020 3362 3355
5. Detox Kitchen
This spot is great for a speedy lunch during the week. Simply select your protein of choice, add your side salads and you’re ready to go. They also display an array of seriously impressive looking sweet treats (yum!).
Where: Kingly Court, 10 Kingly St, London W1B 5PJ
Contact: 020 7439 9386
6. Boma
This is my favourite café – although I am slightly biased, as my boyfriend owns it! Even so, I love their healthy breakfast and lunch options. Also the perfect place for a relaxing glass of wine.
Where: 116 Wandsworth Bridge Road, SW6 2TF
Contact: 020 7736 5114
7. Grain Store
Located in East London – I love this place for it’s tasty and versatile menu. A perfect place for all kinds of eaters (including vegetarians and vegans!).
Where: Granary Square, 1-s Stable Street, Kings Cross, N1C 4AB
Contact: 073 244 466
8. Ethos
My go to spot for work lunches and meetings. This vegetarian cafe has the most incredible selection of dishes for you to pick and choose. Prices are based on weight of plate.
Where: 48 East Castle St, W1W 8DC
Contact: 03581 1538
9. Juice Baby
Definitely a Kings Road favourite! This spot has a great selection of salads you can pull straight from the fridge, and the best raw desserts I have found in London so far!
Where: 398 King’s Rd, Chelsea, SW10 0LJ
Contact: info@juicebaby.co.uk
10. Nama
The most gorgeous café based in Notting Hill. Here you’ll find the tastiest raw mains presented in the most beautiful way. A very popular spot so make sure to get there early on weekends!
Where: 110 Talbot Road, W11 1JR
Contact: 0207 313 4638
11. Ottolenghi
A place I happily visit time and time again. The salads are amazing and oh the cakes! (not sugar free or gluten free though).
Where: 21-22 Warwick Street, W1B 5NE
Contact: 020 7494 9584
12. Raw Press
A place I love to visit with the girls! Perfect for grabbing a delicious salad and nutritious cold pressed juice. Give their Green Juice and Almond Mylk a try!
Where: 32 Dover St, W1S 4NE
Contact: 020 3627 3190
What are your favourite healthy hot spots in London?
I’m always looking for more!
Try these outs and let me know what you think in the comments below…
