Food

It’s tough not to give into your sweet tooth or indulge with a cheat meal. Whether you crave chocolate or red velvet, those snacks don’t always align with clean eating. So, how can we have our cake (or cake pop) and eat it too…literally?CraveClean. Oxymoron or delicious protein bakery with sweet indulgences that are good for you? It sounds too good to be true, but the Coral Gables’ shop is baking goodies like salted caramel cupcakes, donuts, double chocolate chip cookies, red velvet cake pops and brownies. The goods are low calorie, low carb, gluten free and have zero refined sugars. There are no preservatives and no additives. Kind of sounds no good, but quite the opposite.

*Read: 8 Mouth-Watering Cheat Meals in Miami You Have to Try*

We’d expect a treat with 75% fewer calories than a regular baked good to taste, well, a little like cardboard, however, CraveClean has nailed it with items that are baked fresh daily and packed with flavor.But, what is really inside? A cupcake (that will rival the yumminess of a Baked By Melissa mini any day) averages 124 calories, 10g protein, 10g carbs, 5g fat, 2g sugar and 1.6g fiber. And, the cupcake menu has over 25 flavor choices.

CraveClean was started by local, Miami native, Francesca Morello, who ultimately started the bakery out of the struggle of finding a delicious, yet guilt-free snack. Instead of eating the protein bars she turned to that were packed with sugar, her go-to is her very own Choco-Oat cupcake which blends banana and chocolate chips, making it an any-time-of-day snack.“The idea is that every ingredient I put in would be beneficial to your body in some way,” says Morello. “It’s for anyone who may be diabetic, gluten-free or just looking for a healthier alternative. No one should have to sacrifice flavor and options over a healthy lifestyle.”CraveClean prides itself on freshness, quality and taste with everything baked on site at their Gables shop where the baker’s start at 5 a.m. for the morning rush. They also take orders for pick-up and delivery and, they aren’t just satisfying Miami’s sweet tooth - they ship nationwide. And, the treats last. You can freeze them in a zip lock or Tupperware for up to 6 months and simply defrost.CraveClean is located at 3822 SW 8th Street. Check the website for hours, full menu, placing orders and more info.

A slice of Wynwood’s hip vibe is now set to take root in North Beach.Miami Beach commissioners approved a five-year lease for The North Beach Yard on Wednesday, moving it from eagerly anticipated concept to a future reality. The outdoor gathering space planned for the public lot at 81st Street and Collins Avenue will offer a minimum of seven cultural and community events each week at no charge. They will include urban farming classes, live local music, nonprofit events, cooking workshops and fitness classes, among other activities.Della Heiman, founder of The Wynwood Yard and head of the North Beach concept, predicts there will be an average of 35 food, retail and fitness businesses in the space. The commissioners said they hope the Yard will be an entrepreneurial hub offering people a chance to experience the culture of North Beach through discounted events and pop-up food options.

*Read - Della Heiman: The Visionary Behind Miami's Culinary Incubator, The Wyndwood Yard*

Heiman is excited about speaking to businesses who want to be involved with the project. A handful of people have already told her they are interested in working with her, she said.“We are starting to have those conversations with people now that the lease is approved,” Heiman said. “We will start finalizing our plans to get a clear sense of a timeline. But for now, we are just really grateful the community voted to move forward with the lease.”North Beach Yard started out as just an idea in April, before the community and commissioners were quickly convinced the concept would be a positive way to revive the empty public lots on upper Collins Avenue.The idea was inspired by the success of Wynwood Yard, which Heiman founded in 2015. The Yard concept gives local business owners in Wynwood a place to interact with residents and visitors in an intimate way with food trucks, outdoor music shows and garden spaces.Commissioner Ricky Arriola saw the success of Wynwood Yard and suggested that North Beach implement its own Yard concept, asking Heiman to guide the project. Her team developed plans with North Beach residents in mind before commissioners approved the lease Wednesday.

Commissioners mostly embraced North Beach Yard, though a few raised concerns over how the new space might impact neighbors. Commissioners Kristen Rosen Gonzalez and Joy Malakoff asked Heiman and her team to talk about the only reason for their hesitation: noise.“I want there to be a term in the contract where we can pull out without repercussions in case we get too many noise complaints,” Rosen Gonzalez said. “This clause would be to protect the residents.”Malakoff agreed, and asked why the late hours included Thursday night. “I recall Thursday still being a working night,” Malakoff said.On Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights, businesses must end all sales by midnight and close by 1 a.m., according to the lease. On Sunday through Wednesday, sales will end at 11 p.m. and doors close by 11: 30 p.m. The Yard will open daily between 6 a.m. and 7 a.m. for caffeine lovers and fitness enthusiasts.“This is a much more family-oriented community and we do not want this to disrupt the quality of life,” Malakoff said.Heiman said her team is open to adding a clause in the lease and that they would renegotiate operating hours to make the commissioners feel comfortable with the plans.“We want the neighborhood to become more enhanced and vibrant. We have no intention of playing loud or disruptive music at any time of the day,” Heiman said. “This is a catalyst for entrepreneurs to give people a central meeting place where they can be inspired by one another.”The city will be responsible for landlord improvements on the lots before construction starts. The estimated cost of preparing the land for the Yard is $750,000.Heiman, emphasizing the entrepreneurial success of Wynwood Yard, said some of its businesses have succeeded to the point that they outgrew their space.“In Wynwood, a number of our businesses have graduated to brick and mortar,” she said.Derrick Turton, owner of the World Famous House of Mac food truck, is a Wynwood Yard alum. He told commissioners that his food truck, which serves Caribbean and soul-food inspired macaroni and cheese creations, will soon be opening a full-fledged restaurant.“The Yard allowed me to be a part of a community of different cultures and exposed me to different people,” Turton said.Other than noise complaints, the factor that could stop the progress of the North Beach Yard is the old log cabin sitting on that public lot. The commission had planned to demolish the deteriorating cabin, built in the 1930s, but after a public outcry that it was historical and should be saved, commissioners said they’d try to find the money to move and restore it.The lease excludes the log cabin from the premises and states city commissioners must determine the status of the cabin before moving forward with finalizing the lease and tenant plans. The commission will discuss the fate of the cabin again in September.Arriola asked City Manager Jimmy Morales if the log cabin will impede the approved North Beach Yard plans.“There is a lot of work that can be done without impacting the cabin property,” Morales said. “Hopefully by September we’ll have guidance about what to do with the cabin.”Heiman previously said her team will go along with whatever the city decides, and will include the cabin in the plans if the city pays to refurbish it.*This post was originally published in the Miami Herald by Alexandria Bordas and can be found here.

We live in the wealthiest, most agriculturally abundant country in the history of the world, yet 25-40% of produce goes to waste every year, and nearly 50 million people live in homes that can’t afford enough food.13 million American children live in homes that can’t afford enough food. That roughly equals the population of NYC and LA combined.1 in 5 fruits and veggies go to waste because of aesthetic imperfections or logistical inefficiencies (cosmetic imperfections, surpluses, or logistical challenges).Now that a pretty grim picture of the food industry has painted, the question is, what are we doing about it?Hungry Harvest, a produce delivery service, is looking to solve that very problem. Just pick and personalize your harvest and get it delivered right to your door.There are a variety of harvests to choose from – super, full, mini and organic, with a variety of different weekly add ons that will become available in weeks to come, all of which are Whole 30 approved.Knowing that you are eliminating produce waste is only half the fun. For every delivery, Hungry Harvest empowers a family in need by providing access to affordable fruits & veggies through their Produce in a SNAP program.Produce in a SNAP is a partnership between Hungry Harvest and the Lotus House in Miami. For every delivery Hungry Harvest makes to a subscriber, the will donate 1-3 lbs of produce to Lotus House. Every order goes toward reducing hunger in the Miami community.The goal is to allow food-insecure families and individuals who could benefit from affordable produce, including those on government assistance programs such as SNAP/EBT, WIC, and SSDI, to stretch their food budgets and put nutritious produce on their dinner table.Hungry Harvest is now available in Miami for home deliveries. For more information, visit http://www.hungryharvest.net/.

At Stay Fit 305, we are all about keeping you in-the-know on everything from fitness to staying active to eating healthy in South Florida.But, we would be lying to you if we said we didn’t indulge in the occasional cheeseburger or donut. After all, we got to live a little, and with the great restaurants in the South Florida area, it’s near impossible to not give in to that occasional cheat meal.So, where are our go-to spots when we want to take a little break and get our cheat meal on? Here are eight mouth-watering cheat meals in Miami, because we all deserve it.

Blue CollarHead up to the MiMo area for one of our favorite cheat meal spots serving some good ‘ol comfort food that’s taken-up a notch.They have what they call their “Dailies” which are rotating parm, rib and braised dishes. Think chicken parm piled high, smothered baby back ribs or braised pork shoulder.Their veggie chalkboard will also make you want to eat your vegetables with a ton of options like spaghetti squash with parm and butter, cheese grits, collard greens with bacon, sautéed kale, veggie fried rice – just to name a few.If you just want some “nosh,” as they call it, try the duck confit quesadilla, Cuban sandwich spring rolls or the fried smoked gouda.

Eating HouseThe ever-changing menu at this Coral Gables spot keeps us guessing as to what our next cheat meal will be, but hands-down, they never turn out a bad dish.Rotating menus for lunch, dinner and brunch at the small, eclectic restaurant offer small plates to share and larger dishes to chow-down on.Some of our more recent faves include the short rib grilled cheese, fried Brussel sprouts, pasta carbonara, candied bacon or the Cap ‘n Crunch pancakes.

Harry’s PizzaIf we are going to get pizza, we go all out. With a few locations (Design District, Coconut Grove and Kendall), the quick-oven fire pizzas take fresh ingredients and give the traditional pizza pie a twist.Choose from fan favorites like the braised short rib with gruyere cheese, caramelized onions and arugula or the slow roasted pork, fig, roasted onion, fontina, arugula.If you must feel a bit healthy (or want the veggie option), check out the kale caramelized onion, chili flake, fontina, parmigiano pizza.

Kush or LokalNo cheat meal list is complete without a few burger options. Both Kush (Wynwood) and Lokal (Coconut Grove) serve your-not-so-average burgers at the edgy establishments like Juans’s Fidy-Fidy that is made with 50% beef and 50% bacon – enough said.There is even a burger on a donut from The Salty Donut (we will get to that one!). Try the Johnny Utah at Kush (voted best burger in Miami) that is topped with pastrami.Both Kush and Lokal offer a variety of other menu items and a robust selection of craft beers.

The Salty DonutThe artisanal donut shop more than satisfies our sweet tooth with their chef-made, small-batch craft donuts.The Wynwood establishment has quickly become one of the most Instagram-worthy hot spots in the hipster neighborhood with “flavors” like maple bacon, guava + cheese or Nutella.The shop also has weekly rotating specials, but when they are sold out, that’s it – they are gone!Their coffee menu is also on point because nothing goes better together than coffee and a donut.

Tap42Because we all love brunch and need a good bottomless option, Tap42 is a solid go-to for a weekend cheat meal.With four locations across South Florida (Coral Gables, Midtown, Fort Lauderdale and Boca), the bottomless brunch menu available on both Saturday and Sunday will satisfy your indulgence whether you are seeking that savory or sweet brunch item.Bottomless drinks ($13) include choice of mimosas, bloody mary’s or Funky Buddha Floridan.Menu items we can’t get enough of? The Hangover II – sunny side up egg, smashed avocado, hash brown, cheddar cheese, bacon, truffle aioli on a challah bun; or the Chocolate Banana French Toast.

Wynwood ParlorAs hot as it gets in Miami, it is near impossible to not have a craving for ice cream and Wynwood Parlor solves that problem.The handcrafted ice cream sandwiches take your old school chocolate-and-vanilla sandwich to a whole new level.The extensive menu options include classic, key lime pie, cereal bar (rolled in frosted flakes), breakfast sandwich (rolled in bacon bits) and even two vegan options.Bonus: they deliver.

YardbirdFarm-fresh ingredients and classic Southern cooking, the Miami Beach restaurant has all your favorite cheat meals all on one menu, down to the side dishes.A fried green tomato BLT or smoked brisket biscuits are two of the small plates that are a must on our cheat meal list.To really embrace your inner Southern charm, look no further than the shrimp ‘n grits or Lewellyn’s fine fried chicken with honey hot sauce.And, if that is not enough, check out the side dishes like skillet cornbread or macaroni & cheese.

“Ain’t that the truth,” I thought as I sat down with General Manager Juan Rivera to talk shop about Plant Food + Wine, and how it’s revolutionizing the Miami food scene.Located just steps from Midtown and a quick ride from Downtown, Brickell and Miami Beach (although beach residents can visit the location at 1Hotel South Beach), Plant Food + Wine is set on changing the vegan game, where all items (including the vino) are vegan.A converted vegan himself (and also a personal trainer), Rivera is practicing what Plant Food + Wine preaches and is a key player behind its success.Guests have the option of taking a tour of the kitchen where they can experience how the amazing non-dairy cheese that you didn’t even know was non-dairy, is made. Take a moment to notice the fact that the kitchen has absolutely no ovens – NONE!Education is a huge part of the culture at Plant Food + Wine, playing host to South Florida’s only certified Vegan culinary school, with a cutting-edge, plant based cuisine that will knock your socks off.After a bite at Plant Food + Wine, stop by neighboring Sacred Space, home to many health and wellness events in the area.For more information, visit http://www.matthewkenneycuisine.com/.

Summer has officially arrived (or never left) in Miami. Although the summer temps here can be unbearable to say the very least, it won’t stop us Miamians from hitting the streets for a fun time with good (and healthy) food. Miami’s food truck scene is evident in the ever-popular Wynwood neighborhood, but the best thing about them is they move! Here are six healthy Miami food trucks you need to try this summer. So find them, follow them and love them - they are worth the hunt!

1. Marcello Ceviche: The KB Ceviche King!

Marcello is serving up delicious and super fresh ceviche - perfect fuel to power up your beach day or post bridge run. Find Marcello and order the fresh fish ceviche, a fresh simple and classic meal. Trust me, you won’t be disappointed.

2. Health Nut on Wheels: It’s all in the name

These health nuts are doing it right! The menu is full of local ingredients and they only use free-range, wild-caught and grass-fed proteins, which is super important when scoping out a healthy food spot. Got to get your macros bro!

3. The Original Greek: #legit

With an impressive 5-star yelp rating, The Original Greek is giving the Mediterranean a good name. All menu items are from family recipes using classic Greek flavors. Menu musts include the original gyro or the Greek Salad with pita and chickpea tapenade.

4. Mama Juice Truck: Mama Knows Best

Using only the highest and freshest quality organic, non-gmo, gluten-free local produce, Mama Juice serves up a nice dose of antioxidants, not to mention, hydration, for the Miami heat!

5. Yoko Matcha: Miami’s First Specialty Matcha Cafe

This cafe focuses on serving Matcha tea drinks, coffee and food items that fuse Japanese and Miami Latin flavors. The drinks, bowls and bites here fab. Check out the Matcha Acai bowl, perfect for a hot summer day or the Matcha chia pudding - yum! You can find them at The Wynwoood Yard.

6. Kuenko: Spanish Japanese Fusion

Huh? Yes, Spanish and Japanese! Simple and easy to order menu, Kuenko rice bowls are awesome and taste delicious – try the spicy salmon bowl with fried egg (extra protein. Find them in Brickell for lunch, Monday – Friday and at The Wynwood Yard, Tuesday - Sunday.

Chances are if you opened whatever form of Social Media you use (and you are health conscious) you have likely seen a beautiful and bright fruit/granola filled bowl that looks a million times better than that protein shake you had this morning for breakfast.That my friends is an Acai Bowl in full force. The Acai Berry is super popular and for good reason - the fatty acid profile of the Acai Berry closely resembles Olive Oil - rich in healthy monounsaturated fatty acids. The good fat! Yes, it is still a berry with sugar so let’s not go completely nuts, but these guys offer a powerful nutrient profile.Let’s take a look at the 5 of our favorite Acai Bowls in Miami.

1. JugoFresh: Sana de Rana Bowl is “Good Vibrations” Served Fresh

Packed with protein and blended with almond milk, banana, apple, coconut meat, almond butter, chia seed, spirulina, maca, mesquite, chlorella, raw honey, crunchy super berry coconut cashew topping and bee pollen. If you don’t feel better after gulping this sucker then... grab another!Chlorella is so underrated and I don’t get why, because this blue-green algae is bursting with protein. 3 tbsp. has 16 grams! Also, Chlorella is a wonderful source of iron for my vegan friends out there and is a great source of zinc (immunity). What are you waiting for? Grab Chlorella nowwww people!

2. Raw Republic: PB + A Bowl

Acai, banana, almond milk, peanut butter, topped with granola, cacao nibs, and banana. Other fav is the Tropical Utopia Acai, mixed berries, banana, almond milk, topped with granola, blueberry, and bee pollen. Bee pollen? Yes, Bee pollen. Why you ask? A common holistic remedy used worldwide, bee pollen contains 200+ nutrients in its composition with ~40% of that being protein!Raw Republic's Home base location is in Aventura with a new North Miami Beach spot. Raw Republic offers cold-pressed juices, detox cleanses, smoothies, raw desserts and vegan grab-and-go bites.

3. Ten Fruits: PB Acai Bowl

This Downtown Miami menu is full of fresh pressed juices and blended smoothies. The PB Acai Bowl is packed with organic acai, banana, peanut butter, omega-3 and apple juice topped with hemp granola, banana and raw cacao nibs.

4. DIRT: Does it Again

Put simply, the “Acai bowl” kills the acai bowl game. Simple, yet unique, this bowl is blended with almond milk, banana, mixed berries, mango and ½ a bulletproof ball topped with coconut, banana, blueberries house made granola and chia seeds.So what is a bulletproof ball? Well, it’s made with Bulletproof XCT oil - a natural extract from coconut oil and a nice energy source! Oh, it also has organic protein powder, DIRT house made granola and dark chocolate. YUM!

5. Pura Vida: Another SOBE Gem

Signature Acai - Pura Vida’s famous acai bowl made with raw organic Brazilian acai and banana blended into a smooth puree, topped with granola and fresh seasonal fruit. But if you’re feeling adventurous, go for the Dragon Fruit with Raw organic dragon fruit blended with banana, topped with mango, kiwi, bananas, granola, almonds and coconut.

Eating out and staying fit is really not as much of a struggle as it used to be. Now, even going to a baseball game won’t put a damper on your healthy eating pattern! Sporting event’s concessions typically include what I like to call “sometimes foods,” - sometimes we have been doing so well - working out and eating right - that we don’t want to let a little baseball game rain on our parade right?! So, I put together these 5 tips to help you stay healthy while watching our fish!

1. Section 26 - Gluten Sensitive?

No problem. Marlins Park makes life that much easier for you by offering an entire concession stocked with gluten-free goodies for all my friends avoiding gluten like the plague. But are we even shocked? 1 in 133 Americans ~ 1% of the population in the United States has Celiac Disease and it is estimated that 83% are misdiagnosed or not diagnosed at all! It kinda makes you want to check out the GF stand next time you’re munchin’ on a hot dog and not feeling so hot by the 7th inning.

2. Section 5 - But If You Absolutely Must Dog…

Try the ‘Miami Mex Taco Dog’ because at least there are some veggies involved, and they switched out the bun for a little tortilla. Sometimes foods, remember? It works.

3. Section 27 - Taste of Miami

Except you won’t be stopping by this stand for a Cuban sandwich, you will be stuffing your face with fresh fish ceviche, yum! I love a solid ceviche, and with hot, sticky summer weather coming up, this dish is the perfect snack while watching the fish. Watching the fish while eating fish - is that too much?

4. Section 18 - Shine Bright at Diamond Juice Bar

The Diamond Juice Bar is a nice option for a hot summer day at the park. They offer fresh blended smoothies and juices made with 100% fruits and vegetables and no preservatives or added sugars (the best part). This is a wonderful alternative to the “lemonade” slushes (aka sugar rushes) that you so readily see at sporting events.

5. At Your Seats – Get Your Peanuts!

Yes, these guys want you to get your peanuts, and for good reason! While not technically a nut (actually a legume, and not the point) these babies pack a nutrient punch. Just a one ounce serving of peanuts provides 161 calories, 16.1g of fat - the good kind (6.9g MUFA and 4.4g PUFA), and 62 mg phytosterols plus 2.4 g of fiber! Now that may be like reading hieroglyphics to some of you, but plain and simple; getttttttt your peanuts! They’re much more nutrient dense than your chili cheese dog / chili cheese nachos - don’t do those - just sayin’.

You would have to had been living under a rock to not notice the brunch explosion that has taken place in Miami over recent years. With the top Miami restaurants picking up on the trend, how are we supposed to choose?Better yet, how can we brunch healthfully at the same time? Well, I’ve made it easy for you by listing out the top 10 healthiest brunches in the magic city (in no particular order) – which one will you hit up first?!Noa Café – Got me feeling some sort of way!This little spot is located just off the hustle and bustle of Biscayne Blvd. and around the corner from the Midtown Shops on NE 2nd Ave. With a focus on Mediterranean cuisine, I was delighted by the shashuka and had the best salmon burger ever. Get there early on weekends - it can fill up quickly!2711 N.E. 2nd Avenue, Miami, FL 33137Blue Collar: MIMO's Reining ChampBlue Collar prides itself not only on a daily rotation of braised dishes but also on an unprecedented variety of vegetables. The food is so well made, real and with no frills. Brunch here is a hit so don't be surprised if you have to wait, it will be worth it. The menu boasts Artichoke Benedict with Artichoke Hearts, Ciabatta, Lemon Aioli, a solid Smoked Salmon Benedict and a lovely Veggie Scramble with Broccoli, Asparagus, Provolone, San Marzano Tomato. Get there early and enjoy!6730 Biscayne Blvd. Miami, FL 33138Beaker & Gray- Wynwood Gem Perfect location for brunch before checking out the Wynwood Walls. Chef Brian N. is knocking it right out of the park with my favorite dish the Granola, Ricotta, Black Mission Fig and Puffed Rice. Check out the Heirloom Tomato and the Kale and Eggs. Can I get a Kale Yeah?!2637 N. Miami Avenue Miami, FL 33127DIRT- but yet so clean Vegetarian, vegan, paleo, gluten free… shall I go on? I love DIRT. Not only are they “healthifying” South Beach, but I also think its so important to know exactly what the nutritional impact is for the foods we eat. Which is why I love that DIRT provides the macro breakdown for every item on their menu, making it that much easier for those of us who are counting ;)232 5th St., Miami Beach, FL 33139Michaels Genuine- Hall of Fame’rMichaels is one of my all-time favorite restaurants in Miami. Although there are definitely some sweet and savory goodies don’t be fooled, Michaels raw bar, kimchi benedict, cured salmon and citrus salad will satisfy the health food junkie without a doubt.130 N.E. 40th ST.Miami, FL 33137[caption id="attachment_2045" align="alignnone" width="2048"]

Three Sisters Farm[/caption]Three Sisters Farm- Do you even organic?! Are you really eating organic if it’s not on the farm? The Three Sisters Farm holds a monthly brunch in which they prepare delicious dishes featuring their produce and fruits grown on the farm. Events are held at their tiki space overlooking the entire greenery.S.W. 248th St., Homestead, FL 33031Jar + Fork – Downtown destinationWell made, great tasting and good for you. GET THE CURRY BOWL and SIT OUTSIDE… ‘nuff said.270 E. Flagler St., Miami, FL 33131Juice and Java: Oldie and still a goodie Juice and Java never disappoints, with three locations in Miami , two in Avenutra and one on South Beach. I love the Liquid Breakfast and Breakfast Wrap combo. They also have one of the most extensive smoothie menu’s I’ve ever seen.www.juiceandjava.comPoint Royal: Buffet on Point!Hallandale Beach is basically Aventura, so Point Royal at the newly renovated Diplomat makes the cut. This brunch buffet boasts a full salad bar, full cheese and salmon board and yogurt fruit bar, which when I visited was topped with lychee compote. Brunch doesn’t have to be a calorie free-for-all and the healthy options on Point Royal show why.3555 South Ocean Drive, Hollywood, Florida 33019Eating House- but of course! Would it even be a top restaurant list without mention of Eating House? Didn’t think so. Although famous for their Cap’ N Crunch pancakes, Eating House’s frequently updated menu also boasts some balanced options including most recently their heirloom tomatoes with fish sauce vinaigrette, peanuts and frozen coconut milk, the Little Gem Lettuce Wedge with tomato shallot, gorgonzola, and Applewood smoked bacon and the ‘pumpkin spice’ Granola with oats, seeds, fresh/dried fruit and vanilla –maple yogurt.804 Ponce De Leon Blvd, Coral Gables, FL 33134

Since 1984, Shape Lovers has made eating healthy, convenient and economical for the people of South Florida.Before many of the meal delivery services in Miami hit the market, Shape Lovers was serving up their delicious traditional and bistro menus to the masses, not to mention their tasty desserts.Like most meal delivery services in Miami, Shape Lovers meals are fresh and delivered right to your door. An interesting point of differentiation is that Shape Lovers delivery daily, while most meal delivery services in Miami delivery every other day.Shape Lovers recently partnered with Real Housewives of Miami star, Chef, Author and Creator of Skinny Latina™, Ana Quincoces, to launch their “26-Day Challenge.”The challenge is open to new and existing customers who want to push themselves to eat better and reach their dietary goals.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8JUgKfXzK8oGet lunch and dinner for 26-days for less than $20 a day - that’s almost impossible to beat if you are eating out.Does 26-days seem like a lifetime to you? Shape Lovers also offers access to a support group of other challenge accepters to keep you motivated throughout.Get more information on Shape Lovers and the 26-Day Challenge at http://www.shapelovers.net/.

All Registered Dietitian Nutritionists have a unique story fueling their passion for health, food and fitness. What better way to end off National Nutrition Month (March) than with an enlightening interview with Erik Bustillo, a Miami Dietitian working with athletes, “being the change” and making his mark in the sports nutrition industry.What inspired you to become a registered dietitian and why a focus in sports/athletes?There were several things that inspired me to become a Registered Dietitian. My family was one, especially my brother. He was the person who planted the seed. I didn’t even know what an R.D. (Registered Dietitian) was until my brother told me about it.The next factor was being able to help people. I definitely believe in #MTWABP! (Making The World a Better Place) and helping folks out with their nutrition, exercise and lifestyle is huge!And the focus on sports/athletes, well… I grew up an athlete and a fan of sports, so working with these individuals is exciting for me! To help them reach their goals and see the fruits of their labor unravel before them is great and rewarding.Which Miami restaurant can we find you at on your days off? I love simple and healthy places. “Diced” in West Miami and “3 Chefs and a Chicken” in the Southwest Miami-Dade area. I also love Pizza (confessions of a Dietitian/Guyititian [male dietitian]), Sushi Joe for my sushi, Havana Harrys for my Cuban fix, and if I’m feeling a nice indulgence, Prime 112 on South Beach.How do you find balance? I stand on 2 feet and sometimes just open stance a little wider. But if you mean in life, between loved ones, changing people’s lives in my career/multiple jobs/businesses, making time to train myself, hanging with my pup, and just doing nothing sometimes… I prioritize.Where we focus our attention, that’s where our power goes. So doing things in order of importance to me really helps stay on track. And some days are “off days” where things are out of my control, but it’s all a matter of getting back on track.What is one thing athletes need to know about nutrition that they often neglect?Making it as much of a priority as your training! Without proper nutrition, a speedy recovery is impossible.We have to ask... favorite sport and team?I love most sports, but if I had to pick one, Basketball & Football; Miami Heat & Miami Dolphins. Couldn’t pick just one and had to represent Miami!What's your dream job?Traveling the world giving lectures (to students, companies or anyone who wants to be better than they currently are) on nutrition, exercise, lifestyle and making the world around us better, one moment at a time.And seeing what the world has to offer. We’re blessed to have this planet as our playground. That’s my “dream job.” But what I’m doing now is pretty damn awesome. Shout out to Dr. Steven Schnur (and the rest of the gang) at Elite Health/Elite FitForever.Tips for other aspiring sports dietitians?Be compassionate and truly care about what you’re doing and who you’re helping. You have to want to improve someone’s life with quality information. And join the International Society of Sports Nutrition. It’s a great organization with so many amazing people to learn from.Most definitely work hard and do not give up. Sounds cliché, but hard work ALWAYS pays off, and giving up is true failure. So try, do, and succeed. And use my hashtag #MTWABP! Because that’s a simple reminder to do great things and change the world.

We all can use some help when it comes to keeping us in line with our health and fitness goals. How did we live without smart phones and apps to get us through?! Check out these five easy and super helpful health, food and nutrition apps you gotta download today!

1. FOODUCATE

Learn what is in your food, track the quality not just quantity of your calories, monitor your fitness goals and get motivated! Fooducate features popular diet plans including: low carb, paleo and also provides GMO warnings along with weekly health and diet tips. Avoiding gluten? Not a problem, Fooducate’s premium feature helps to uncover gluten and other allergens hiding in your food and allows you to choose allergen free alternatives. This app really tracks what you are eating!

2. QUICK + EASY RECIPES FROM SPARK PEOPLE

The name says it all, quick and easy access to simple recipes at any time. Get access to healthy meals on your table in minutes provided by top- rated recipes for breakfasts, salads, dinners, easy soups and balanced sweet treats. All of the recipes call for simple and nutritious ingredients to help you cook healthfully and clean. Best part is these quick recipes can all be ready in under 30 minutes or less! Other perks include recipe ratings and nutritional breakdown of every recipe including calories, fat, carbs and protein. Love this app!

3. MY FITNESS PAL

The holy grail of free fitness apps. Why? The fastest and easiest-to-use calorie counter for iOS, with the largest food database by far (over 5,000,000 foods) and amazingly fast and easy food and exercise entry. With just 5 minutes per day you can view and track your diet and exercise. My Fitness Pal is so easy to log your foods because it remembers your favorites and you can add multiple foods at once. Huge perk is the My Fitness Pal connects with over 50 other devices including Fitbit and Apple Health.For all the meal prep cooks out there, the recipe importer lets you add your favorite recipes from the web to the app in one tap. Other perks include a built in step tracker and barcode scanner and chart graphs to view how far you have come.

4. (NOT) RECIPES BY FOOD 52

Foodies rejoice because this app is for us! Founded in 2009 by Amanda Hesser and Merrill Stubbs, home cooks who formerly worked for The New York Times, (Not)Recipes for iOS is a new way to find—and share—cooking ideas and inspiration using photos. (Not)Recipes brings you into a community of home cooks and their kitchens to see how they can eat well on the daily through real time photos and helpful descriptions. You won’t find any recipes here, but you will find descriptions on how the meal was made. Almost like Instagram just for food posts but with positivity and feedback from a like-minded community.

5. MY WATER BALANCE

Absolutely love this app – great display and functionality with easy options for adding other items of fluid intake, including water, juice, beer and wine.From flushing out toxins to digestion, water is essential to good health. Fluid needs vary from on individual and lifestyle. My Water Balance helps to determine your water requirement, provides reminders and motivational awards and most importantly it is EASY. Open the app, add your water or fluid intake and continue on with your day!

Don't sacrifice nutrition for convenience. Here are 5 tips to snacking in between meals.

1. Combine your Macronutrients

A nice snack consists of healthy a source of carbohydrate, protein and fat. Eating in this manner helps to keep you fuller for longer, especially in between meals so you are not starving at your next meal. Here are a few examples to try: apple + nut butter or trail mix (but try to get sulfite free dried fruit) the less additives the better!

2. Meal Prep

Create a snack list to keep from getting bored week after week. Some people have adapted Sunday’s as their meal prep day but it can be whatever day works best for you. Any time that you have during the week to cook and organize your breakfasts, snacks and lunches for the work week. Lists work people, they are great! Write it down, put it in words and make it happen. The hectic work week it’s much easier once you don’t have to worry about buying breakfast, or lunch every day or worse, skipping the meal all together.

*Video: How to Make Your Sunday Meal Prep More Interesting*

3. Be Mindful

Of hunger cues- meaning you do not always absolutely, positively need to have a snack. You also do not have to wait until your stomach is grumbling loudly for the whole office to hear either. Being mindful means that you stop and think a minute before you stuff that pastelito down your face after lunch. Ask yourself, am I satisfied? Am I overly stuffed? Did I not eat enough? Take a second to listen to how your body is responding after a meal. You do not have to eat 2 -3 hours after a meal if you are still feeling full. If that is the case, then think back to what you ate and make adjustments to that meal to help to not feel so uncomfortably full next time.

4. Use your protein wisely

Choose a protein powder with the least amount of ingredients possible and no artificial sweeteners. Vegan or plant proteins are great options. Combine with unsweetened almond or cashew milk and a half of banana or favorite berry for an antioxidant boost.

*5 Healthy Meal Delivery Services in Miami*

5. Not 5th meal

It is a snack my friends, not a lunch before your lunch. It is a misconception that if you snack you will gain weight. When in doubt think KISS- keep it simple stupid. Snacking excessively and inappropriately (choosing the wrong types or times) is where many go wrong. Everyone’s energy/calorie needs will vary, for most a nice snack can be around 100-140 calories. It is a snack; it should be simple. A quick few bites, not a Chipotle rice bowl before (or after) dinner.

Eating healthy can be a serious undertaking even for those dedicated to living a healthy and fit lifestyle. Expensive grocery store trips and long Sunday meal preps inevitably lead to the same meals far too often. The folks over at Eat Clean Meal Delivery are changing that with one of the best tasting affordable meal plans in Miami delivered right to your door.Eat Clean Meal Delivery offers five types of meal plans – traditional, athlete, paleo, vegetarian and vegan. Each plan is customizable to fit your budget and goals. For example, you can have three paleo meals, 6-days a week, for only $9 a meal, which is very reasonable.

*Read: Healthy Meal Delivery Services in Miami - Part 1*

For vegetarians out there, your morning could start off with delicious almond pancakes and fresh fruit. Lunch might consist of a CranApple Kale Burger, with Asian Sesame Meatless Meatballs served for dinner.

*Read: Healthy Meal Delivery Services in Miami - Part 2*

Meat eaters looking for a Paleo meal plan, your day might start with a bacon n' egg frittata, filet mignon for lunch, and BBQ pulled pork for dinner.Like to snack between meals? Eat Clean Meal Delivery has you covered, with a whole menu of healthy snacks, vegan and paleo desserts and cold pressed juices to wash everything down.For more info on Eat Clean Meal Delivery, visit http://www.eatcleantogo.com/.

Aside from a few fast food joints whose anonymity I'll protect in spite of their 'Crimes Against Nutrition;' most restaurants have healthy options IF you order wisely.Personally I'm a fan of the '80-20 Rule.' 80% of the time I try to make sensible choices when it comes to my diet. I think about portion size, where ingredients are sourced and how my food is prepared. I avoid ingesting anything that sounds like it was cooked in a Pyrex chem-lab beaker and also steer clear of ingredients that require extensive Googling (i.e. "What is Butylated Hydroxytolune and should I be concerned that it's in my cereal AND in jet fuel?!) The remaining 20% of the time, well I loosen the reigns and try to chill the F out, because life's about balance, moderation and enjoyment!Now unless you've been living under a rock, you probably know that the Brickell City Centre has finally opened its doors. And with this dawn of a new Brickell-era comes tons of swanky new restaurants. So as long as you're a conscientious order'er and know when to implement discipline and restraint and when to just go for it, you, 305'ers, are now spoiled for some seriously healthy and tasty choices!American HarvestAmerican Harvest is a farmhouse-inspired restaurant that offers diners modern interpretations of timeless, multi-ethnic, comfort cooking classics. But don't let the word 'comfort' conjure up images of greasy eggs or an emotional eater in hysterics weeping into their fork! Quite the contrary!Dishes are made from scratch with high quality, responsibly sourced ingredients that come from local and regional purveyors, farmers and foragers (and who doesn't want to eat foraged food? AM-I-RIGHT!?!) So with a focus on all things unrefined and unprocessed, not only are you going to chow down on something that tastes good, but you're going to get food that's as close to its natural form as possible!Notable dishes: Harvest Cobb Salad with a side of No Mayo Chicken Salad or Sustainable Tuna

Big Easy Winebar & GrillHailing from South Africa's Western Cape region, golfing legend Ernie Els has lent his nickname "Big Easy," (based on his easygoing personality and effortless golf swing) to one of Brickell's newest restaurants. While the wine selection is expansive, the grill features an outstanding selection of small dishes inspired by Ernie's South African heritage. Ingredients are fresh, the atmosphere is relaxed and the unique dishes fill a culinary gap in the market (unless you know another Brickell-based South African-inspired eatery that I've missed!)Notable Dishes: Cape Malay Seafood Pot with Nigerian Prawns and anything with their fresh-from-the-farm heirloom tomatoes

Dr SmoodDr Smood is ideal for the über-health conscience or those just jumping on the nutritional bandwagon. Their approach is more along the lines of using food as "functional medicine," meanings they focus on the science 'behind' the ingredients that make up their dishes. Each salad, sandwich and drink has been thoughtfully designed to effectively fuel the body and maximise its absorption of key nutrients, minerals, vitamins, enzymes, antioxidants, proteins and/or fats.To help guide you through what may initially feel like an overwhelmingly large menu, everything is categorised into six focal areas, or "moods" - Power, Beauty, Immunity, Detox, Energy and Health. That's why they call it SMOOD "Smart Food For A Good Mood!"Notable Dishes: Non-Dairy Probiotic Yogurt with Coconut Kefir and any of their Superfood SaladsLuke's LobsterFor seafood lovers, Luke's Lobster brings it to you straight from the source - the source being directly from Fishermen and "Lobstermen" (yah that's a new word for me too). What this means is that from claws to tails, you can trace your meal's exact origins back to the very dock from which it came! Pretty cool right?! While Luke's food is what my husband would refer to as "badass," I'd like to add that Luke's commitment to sourcing superior, sustainable ingredients and supporting small businesses is equally "bad ass!"Notable Dishes: Lobster Roll and the Tail and Kale SaladPubbelly SushiPubbelly Sushi is a Japanese tapas-style restaurant. So if you're like me and tend to unsubtly suggest your friends and family order the stuff you 'actually' want to eat but don't want to commit to ordering because you're trying to eat healthy but still want to pick off their plates - well, PROBLEM SOLVED! Everything is designed to be shared!So go with a few friends and order up a storm to maximise variety! A party of four means that on each small plate you'll probably get one generous sized bite of something packed with serious flavour and complexity. Balance it all off with simple sides like steamed baby bok choy or with some fresh, high quality sashimi.Notable Dishes: Tuna Pizza and Octopus Ceviche

Santa Fe News & EspressoRestaurants seem to pass out WiFi passwords with their menus, as phone use during meals has become ubiquitous in the modern age. 'Video Killed The Radio Star' but has the Internet Killed Books and Magazines? NOPE, not at Santa Fe News & Espresso!They have tons of local, national and international newspapers and magazines that 305'ers can flip through while they eat. The restaurant is feels bright, airy and clean (as restaurants should), so you don't feel like your table-predecessor left bits of his meal in your mag! This menu seems to have every ingredient known to man, tons of cold pressed juices and the pièce de résistance......wait for it....... a Fro-Yo machine! FINALLY BRICKELL!Notable Dishes: Apple, Mango and Hearts of Palm SaladTacologyTacology is a Mexican concept a "Mercado" where you can find traditional tacos, ceviches, tostadas, juices, salads and more. The high-end taquería hasn't opened its doors just yet, so the burning question of whether staff will be called 'Tacologists,' (experts in the Science and Theory of Tacos) remains a mystery! But if it's anything like it's neighbouring BCC restaurants, patrons are in for something special!So whether you need a break from shopping, have popped out of the office for a quick lunch or want to spend an evening enjoying a leisurely meal with friends and family, Brickell City Centre's restaurants have tons of options that do NOT require a nutritional sacrifice!

Designed to be a community hangout with coffee, breakfast, drinks, sandwiches and pastries with an upstairs creative space perfect for wellness classes and designer pop-ups, the team behind New York City’s The Smile has joined forces with David Grutman and developer Craig Robins to open OTL in the Miami Design District. The two-story, 7,000-square-foot restaurant and café is located at 160 NE 40th Street, in the pedestrian neighborhood, home to more than 60 flagship stores, design showrooms, restaurants, galleries and cultural experiences.

OTL is both comfortable and cultural, and deeply rooted in the local community. The second floor will be used for a variety of programming, from yoga classes and meditation to interactive panel discussions, designer pop-up shops, and much more. OTL will feature ultra high-speed internet and both indoor and outdoor seating, encouraging patrons to treat the space as their creative headquarters in the District.

“All the partners of OTL are bringing what we do best to the table to ensure this is a winning concept,” said David Grutman, owner of LIV, Story and Komodo. “The Smile team knows how to create a welcoming, casual space with great food. Craig Robins will bring his expertise in art and design, and I’m excited to bring fresh content to the programming and event space of the restaurant. This is the perfect concept to expand my footprint even further and become a part of the Design District.”

OTL will serve breakfast, light fare, snacks and a happy hour. The menu will feature organic food available on-the-go or to-stay, for those looking to sit and make the most of the vibrant destination. Breakfast items include healthy options such as granola, avocado toast, eggs and fruit. Sandwiches are served on freshly-made Zak the Baker bread. Salad ingredients, wraps and pastries will also be locally sourced.

"When opening our restaurants we've always been drawn to artistic communities, and the Miami Design District was exciting to us for this reason," said Matt Kliegman co-owner and operator of The Smile.

"We really admire what Craig [Robins] has done with the District, where art is on view at every turn, and we hope OTL will become a place in the neighborhood where locals and visitors feel free to enjoy a meal, get work done or just unwind and hang out," added Carlos Quirarte, co-owner of The Smile.

OTL’s design is an approachable yet luxurious environment. Designed by Deft Union, a design and custom fabrication studio that creates commercial interiors, custom furniture and architectural installations. The open space has earthy tones, ample comfortable seating and hints of marble. The design accents subtly nod to Miami’s Cuban-influenced culture.

“The idea of being out to lunch not literally, but in a metaphysical way, drove a lot of the design intent,” said Michael Dolatowski, one of the three principals of Deft Union. “We wanted to create a space that would invite people to day dream.” Other Deft Union principals include Taylor Kienholz and Craig Hamlin.

Located in the core of Miami’s Design District, OTL will also feature a number of dynamic pieces of art. Currently on display are two vibrant pieces that resemble magnetized bullet holes by Nate Lowman named “Pink Altima” and “Green Altima.”

"We're thrilled to have David Grutman bring his particular brand of magic to the District, and to welcome The Smile guys to Miami with their first project in Florida. They share a real understanding of what makes a great neighborhood restaurant, a place that people want to visit time and time again," Robins says. "Enjoying good coffee and food in a comfortable setting provides a break from the daily grind. This new concept is going to be the soul of the Design District. OTL is set to be a hub for locals and visitors who want a bit of culture with their coffee."

For more information, visit www.OTLMIA.com.

Like any health and wellness product or service, Greek Yogurt has not escaped controversy after rising to a mainstream trend even the most novice of us all noticed. But before you add it to your diet, there are a few points of consideration, like protein content, added sugar and fat that need to be examined. Let's take a look.ProteinIf protein is what you're after, then Greek yogurt is a very good and feasible solution. Usually, a single personal serving of regular yogurt contains about 6g of protein, while a single personal serving of Greek yogurt provides around 12g to 20g of protein, depending on the brand. This is deal for people that train or perform intense physical activity, as it contributes to the regeneration of muscles and keeps us satisfied for longer. And because it is an animal product, the quality of the protein is considered as “high-value protein” which means our bodies absorb it up to 95%.Added SugarBe careful with the added sugar that certain yogurts have in them. If a yogurt is skimmed to make it 0% fat, that means you must add something to replace the flavor, and that something is almost, if not always, sugar. Always read the nutritional label to make sure the added sugar does not exceed 6g to 8g of fat. Many brands have almost 40g of sugar per singe personal serving, which is about 8 teaspoons of your daily recommended sugar intake, so imagine how much sugar you are really consuming if you´re not mindful about this fact!FatWhen it comes to the fat content, Greek Yogurt tends to have about the same amount of fat as regular yogurt. Yogurt is an animal product which means that the fat content is saturated fat. As such, watch your consumption since saturated fat has been related to developing cardiovascular disease if consumed in high amounts. I generally recommend that the fat range be between 0g to 1g of fat per serving, which is totally doable since there are many fat-free variations.Having said this, there is really no reason why not to enjoy a high-protein, low-sugar, low-fat Greek Yogurt. Just remember to read the nutritional labels and choose the best possible option available. Remember, we are what we eat, so be smart.

Whole Foods Market’s has recently announced trends to watch in 2017. Wellness tonics, products from byproducts and purple foods are just a few top predictions according to the trend-spotters, who share more than 100 years of combined experience in sourcing products and tracking consumer preferences.Whole Foods Market’s top 10 trends for 2017 include:

• Wellness Tonics – The new year will usher in a new wave of tonics, tinctures and wellness drinks that go far beyond the fresh-pressed juice craze. The year’s hottest picks will draw on beneficial botanicals and have roots in alternative medicine and global traditions.Buzzed-about ingredients include kava, Tulsi/holy basil, turmeric, apple cider vinegar, medicinal mushrooms (like reishi and chaga), and adaptogenic herbs (maca and ashwagandha). Kor Organic Raw Shots, Suja Drinking Vinegars and Temple Turmeric Elixirs are just a few products leading the trend.

• Products from Byproducts – Whether it’s leftover whey from strained Greek yogurt or spent grains from beer, food producers are finding innovative – and delicious – ways to give byproducts new life.Eco-Olea is using water from its olive oil production as the base for a household cleaner line; condiment brand Sir Kensington’s is repurposing leftover liquid from cooking chickpeas in a vegan mayo; and Atlanta Fresh and White Moustache are using leftover whey from yogurt production to create probiotic drinks.

• Coconut Everything – Move over coconut oil and coconut water – coconut flour tortillas, coconut sugar aminos and more unexpected coconut-based products are on the rise. Virtually every component of this versatile fruit-nut-seed (coconuts qualify for all three!) is being used in new applications. The sap is turned into coconut sugar as an alternative to refined sweeteners; the oil is used in a growing list of natural beauty products; and the white flesh of the coconut is now in flours, tortillas, chips, ice creams, butters and more.New picks like coconut flour Paleo wraps, 365 Everyday Value® Fair Trade coconut chips and Pacifica Blushious Coconut & Rose Infused Cheek Color demonstrate coconut’s growing range.

• Japanese Food, Beyond Sushi – Japanese-inspired eating is on the rise and it doesn’t look anything like a sushi roll. Long-celebrated condiments with roots in Japanese cuisine, like ponzu, miso, mirin, sesame oil and plum vinegar are making their way from restaurant menus to mainstream American pantries. Seaweed is a rising star as shoppers seek more varieties of the savory greens, including fresh and dried kelp, wakame, dulse and nori, while farmhouse staples like Japanese-style pickles will continue to gain popularity.The trend will also impact breakfast and dessert, as shoppers experiment with savory breakfast bowl combinations and a growing number of mochi flavors like green tea and matcha, black sesame, pickled plum, yuzu citrus and Azuki bean. This is playing out in products like 365 Everyday Value® Sweet Sabi mustard, Republic of Tea’s new Super Green Tea Matcha blends and recipes like Coconut Mochi Cakes.

• Creative Condiments – From traditional global recipes to brand new ingredients, interesting condiments are taking center stage. Once rare and unfamiliar sauces and dips are showing up on menus and store shelves.Look for black sesame tahini, habanero jam, ghee, Pomegranate Molasses, black garlic purée, date syrup, plum jam with chia seeds, beet salsa, Mexican hot chocolate spreads, sambal oelek or piri piri sauce, Mina Harissa, and Frontera Adobo Sauces (Ancho, Chipotle and Guajillo varieties).

• Rethinking Pasta – Today’s pastas are influenced less by Italian grandmothers and more by popular plant-based and clean-eating movements. Alternative grain noodles made from quinoa, lentils and chickpeas (which also happen to be gluten-free) are quickly becoming favorites, while grain-free options like spiralized veggies and kelp noodles are also on the rise. That said, more traditional fresh-milled and seasonal pastas are having a moment too, which means pasta is cruising into new territories with something for everyone.

• Purple Power – Richly colored purple foods are popping up everywhere: purple cauliflower, black rice, purple asparagus, elderberries, acai, purple sweet potatoes, purple corn and cereal. The power of purple goes beyond the vibrant color and often indicates nutrient density and antioxidants.Back to the Roots Purple Corn Cereal, Jackson’s Honest Purple Heirloom Potato Chips, Que Pasa Purple Corn Tortilla Chips, Love Beets and Stokes Purple Sweet Potatoes are all examples of this fast-growing trend.

• On-the-Go Beauty – “Athleisure” is not just a fashion trend; the style is now being reflected in natural beauty products, too. With multitasking ingredients and simple applications, natural beauty brands are blurring the line between skincare and makeup products, and simplifying routines by eliminating the need for special brushes or tools.Trending products include Mineral Fusion 3-in-1 Color Stick, Well People Universalist Multi-Stick and Spectrum Essentials Organic Coconut Oil Packet.

• Flexitarian – In 2017, consumers will embrace a new, personalized version of healthy eating that’s less rigid than typical vegan, Paleo, gluten-free and other “special diets” that have gone mainstream. For instance, eating vegan before 6 p.m., or eating Paleo five days a week, or gluten-free whenever possible allows consumers more flexibility. Instead of a strict identity aligned with one diet, shoppers embrace the “flexitarian” approach to making conscious choices about what, when and how much to eat.Growing demand for products like 365 Everyday Value® Riced Cauliflower (used for clean-eating favorites like gluten-free pizza crusts), Epic Bison Apple Cider Bone Broth and Forager Cashew Yogurt point to growth in this clean-eating category.
• Mindful Meal Prep – People aren’t just asking themselves what they’d like to eat, but also how meals can stretch their dollar, reduce food waste, save time and be healthier. Trends to watch include the “make some/buy some,” approach, like using pre-cooked ingredients from the hot bar to jumpstart dinner, or preparing a main dish from scratch and using frozen or store-bought ingredients as sides.