6 healthy places to eat in Belfast that won't break the bank
Are you trying to be good this year?
Now we’re all back to work it can be hard to find inspiration for healthy eating throughout the week. You might be swapping a glass of wine for a fruit smoothie, or a pizza for a salad?
Sometimes when you’re trying to stick to healthy eating, your brain teases you with thoughts of takeout or indulgent snacks 24/7.
Just because you’re eating healthy, doesn’t mean you have to be stuck in the kitchen boiling chicken and broccoli all day long. Belfast is home to a variety of spots that will offer your taste buds plenty of flavour.
We've tried and tested five local eateries that offer healthy alternatives.
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Chopped NI
Healthy fast-food chain Chopped first appeared in Northern Ireland back in 2017, providing well balanced, nutritious meals to its customers, selling upwards of 20,000 salads a week across the island of Ireland. With a 'Skip the Queue' option also available via Freshly Chopped's online app, customers can order ahead of their designated collection time and have their meal waiting for them when they arrive on site.
The Juice Jar, Wellington Place & Botanic Avenue
One of the biggest foodie trends on social media right now has to be the smoothie bowl - filled with vibrant colours and a combination of textures and flavours, the smoothie bowl is the ultimate breakfast treat. And The Juice Jar in Belfast offers an incredible range of healthy juices, shakes, breakfast bowls and hot sandwiches in their funky juice bar/coffee shop hybrid stores.
Slim’s Healthy Kitchen, Lisburn Road, Belmont Road, Market Street Magherafelt
With the motto #ChooseBalance, Slim's has changed the healthy eating game in Northern Ireland. With stores across Belfast and Magerafelt, making a balanced choice without feeling like you've made a sacrifice has never been easier. Best known for wide variety of wraps and protein shakes, it's the perfect fix after a run or gym session.
Soul Food Café, Ormeau Road
Serving a healthier twist on classic comfort food, from freshly made soup to superfood salads and Spanish omelettes. This is a hidden gem in the heart of Belfast, with a brunch menu that will leave your mouth watering.
Home, Wellington Place
With a fantastic city centre location, Home's menu will cater to all your needs with exceptionally healthy dishes using grains and pulses. Serving the very best local produce, there are vegetarian, vegan and gluten free options too.
Kaffe O, Ormeau Road, Botanic Avenue, Lisburn Road, Donegall Square North, Creagagh Road
Kaffe O is a Nordic inspired coffee shop, but does great breakfasts and lunches, their soups, stews and salads are always vegetarian and often vegan and only use the highest quality of products.
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