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Being a foodie is both a gift and a curse. On one hand, even a single delicious meal manages to evoke an emotional response strong enough to catapult us into a state of nirvana. While on the other hand, this trip into culinary paradise usually culminates with an added inch around our waists.
But there’s a silver lining! The five restaurants below have realized the importance of balancing health and taste in a way which allows us to experience our favorite dishes, guilt-free.
This quaint little café offers some respite to people who are struggling to eat healthy, but cringe at the thought of having a salad. Their wide variety of healthy alternatives would make even the most passionate junk food enthusiasts drool.
What really stands out at the Hwealth café are the high power smoothies. They’re just so good! Each is served along with two shots of protein powder and honey. Unique and refreshing!
Highlights: Home delivery, free parking, Wi-Fi
Must-haves: Chickpea Burger, House Salad, Strawberry Smoothie,
Cost for two: Rs. 800
Cuisine: Continental
Location: Defence Colony
This one is tailor made for the health conscious brigade. Into shakes and smoothies? They’ve got plenty. More of a salad person? Look no further. They even have healthy versions of pizzas and burgers!
The best part is that all the food items have calorie indicators, so you know EXACTLY what you’re in for.
We also ordered the ‘Village Harvest Pizza’ out of curiosity, and we weren’t disappointed. They’d somehow managed to make it nutritious without sacrificing on the taste. Kudos to the chefs!
Highlights: Breakfast, Home delivery
Must-haves: Protein Shake,White Sauce Pasta, Caesar Salad
Cost For Two: Rs. 900
Cuisine: Continental, Juice
Location: Punjabi Bagh
Great little place located in the middle circle at Connaught Place. The ambience is simple. The walls are plastered with inspirational quotes to help control the urge to binge eat.
When it comes to the food, they’ve managed to cut the calories down to (almost) half for most of the popular dishes that we’re used to eating.
All in all, Healthy Routes managed to impress us with its innovative food experiments and appealing presentations.
Highlights: Breakfast, home delivery, Wi-Fi
Must-haves: Dim Sum, Bannoffee Pie, Soya Wrap, Peri Peri Chicken
Cost For Two: Rs. 800
Cuisine: Continental
Location: Connaught Place
This joint is one of the pioneers of healthy food in Delhi. Established around 13 years ago, it’s still among the most loved and popular healthy food options out there. And for a good reason.
They have a live salad bar, where you can choose from a variety of ingredients to customize your salads. If you’re a bit indecisive, just ask the super friendly staff to cook up their own concoctions. Whichever way you choose, you’d be left licking your fingers and wanting more!
Highlights: Home delivery
Must-haves: Mint Mojito,Chicken Tikka Wrap, Chicken Salad
Cost For Two: Rs. 600
Cuisine: Continental
Location: Pitampura
If you’re looking for a quick, affordable healthy meal, then Pita Pit is for you. Veterans when it comes to healthy food, they’ve played a significant part in changing the eating habits of Indian urbanites.
Customize your salads and sandwiches by choosing from a plethora of ingredients. Do try their recently introduced hara bhara kebab. It totally hits the spot! Wash it down with a glass of ‘Tropical Boost’, and you’ll be set.
Highlights: Home delivery
Must-haves: Falafel Wrap, Hummus Pita, Pita Bread, Chicken Tikka, Ice Tea
Cost For Two: Rs. 600
Cuisine: Sandwiches, Breakfast
Location: Saket