Naples Top 5 Healthy Restaurants + Some Exciting News!

For those that are thinking, “There are only 5 healthy restaurant options in Naples?!” the answer is no, of course not! As a lover of delicious healthy food, I am always on the hunt for what’s new in Naples and I am sharing with you so that you can avoid wasting money on the inevitable cringe-worthy healthy meals that I am sure we’ve all had! Oh, and I am sharing some exciting news at the end but if you want to start there instead, click HERE!

1 Lake Park Diner

Our new healthy favorite, Lake Park Diner’s motto is “The Diner with a Conscience” and they serve brunch, lunch, and dinner with creativity infused into every step. I often stop here for lunch on busy days because it’s fast and leaves me feeling energized to tackle the rest of my day. I also love this restaurant because while they serve plant based, vegetarian, and gluten free options, they also serve delicious burgers, indulgent dishes like their Pimento Chicken sandwich, and refreshing cocktails!

Menu Favorites:

• Tahini Cauliflower Salad

• Brussel Pomegranate Salad

• Orange Cauliflower Bowl

• Kung Pao Beet Bowl

• Pineapple Ridge (cocktail)

  Menu: Lake Park Diner

  Address: 944 7th Ave. N. Naples, FL 34102

2 M&G Farm Stand Cafe

This restaurant is our FAVORITE on busy days when we just don’t have the energy to cook! Instead of having to opt for unhealthy take out, we can order from M&G Farmstand and pick it up on our way home. This restaurant is also a go to for us for lunch with clients or when we want somewhere to sit and get work done with a cup of coffee. Oh, and if you’re in need of catering for an event or holiday, they have a fabulous selection including gluten free and plant based options!

Menu Favorites:

• Roasted Sweet Potato Salad

• Salmon Salad

• Green Goddess Sandwich

• Red Onion Jam & Roast Chicken Sandwich

  Menu: M&G Farmstand

  Address: 1250 Tamiami Trail N Suite #111 Naples, FL 34102

3 The Cafe

The Cafe is our favorite spot to eat breakfast or lunch at one of their sidewalk tables and people watch on the busiest corner of Fifth Avenue! You can order a fresh juice or smoothie from the connected Delicious Raw or a full meal from their extensive menu that includes lots of low-glycemic options.

Menu Favorites

• Marinated Protein Bowl

• Mediterranean Spinach Wrap (add chicken)

• Avocado Smash

• Beet Pistachio Salad

Menu: The Café

Address: 821 5th Ave S, Naples, FL 34102

4 The Bowl

Our go-to for healthy options on the go or to sit and enjoy a healthy treat while getting some work done. We recently met owner of The Bowl, Kylee, and her passion for organic, high quality ingredients and sustainable material is evident. Our favorite location is on Central Ave. because we can enjoy our fresh cracked coconut and a açaí bowl!

Menu Favorites:

• AB&J

• Barefoot Bodie

• Islamorada

• Dirty Milkshake

• Fresh Thai Coconut

  Menu: The Bowl

  Address: 1200 Central Ave., Naples, FL 34102

5 Turco Taco

An obvious inclusion for this list because everything on the menu is made from the freshest, organic locally grown produce with hormone and antibiotic free premium meats. We recently did a giveaway with Turco Taco and they were so kind to give our audience a discount code! Just download the app, create your order, and enter THENAPLESINSIDER10 when checking out for 10% off your order!

Menu Favorites:

• Mango Salad

• Quesadilla con Carne

• Al Pastor Taco

• Pescado Taco

• Sangria

Menu: Turco Taco

Address: 410 9th Street North Naples, FL 34102

BONUS Cafe Nutrients

A new find for us, Cafe Nutrients is entirely plant based and boasts a menu full of flavorful options for the vegan, the vegetarian, and even the meat lovers! In addition to delicious smoothies, bowls and breakfast/lunch entrees, Cafe Nutrients offers daily specials including 1/2 off taco bowls on Taco Tuesday and BOGO smoothie and açaí bowls on Wednesdays.

Menu Favorites:

• Avocado Toast

• Mediterranean Panini

• Caprese Panini

Menu: Cafe Nutrients

Address: 285 9th Street South Naples Florida 34102

BONUS Organically Twisted

Another great lunch spot/take out option, Organically Twisted opened its brick and mortar location after their food truck became wildly popular. They still park the food truck throughout Naples and share their schedule on their Facebook Page! We often opt for the restaurant and are obsessed with their menu, their Kombucha On Tap, and their grab and go meals for days that we are eating on the run or forgot our lunch at home!

Menu Favorites:

• Avo-Loco (bowled)

• Mung Bean Taco Salad (bowled)

• Vegan Mac n Cheese Quesadilla

• OT's Grilled Sandwich

• Avocado Mouse (dessert)

Menu: Organically Twisted

Address: 13040 Livingston Rd #10, Naples, FL 34105

BONUS True Food Kitchen

Even though it is a chain, it is still one of our favorites for lunch or take out for dinner. On days spent perusing Waterside Shops, this is a favorite to relax and refuel before tackling the rest of the mall. Also, we love that the outdoor seating is covered so you can enjoy patio dining even on the hottest SWFL days.

Menu Favorites (Spring 2020 Menu):

• Ancient Grains Bowl

• Grass-fed Burger (Best burger I’ve ever had , seriously!)

• Grilled Chicken Avocado Wrap

• Citrus Skinny Margarita

Menu: True Food Kitchen

Address: 5375 Tamiami Trail N #15, Naples, FL 34108

So what’s the exciting news? We’re moving!

It’s not to our forever home but the reason I am excited about it is because we’re using it as a catalyst to make some lifestyle changes. No, we’re not going on a weight loss journey, but we are making some significant changes to our eating and fitness habits and using the move as our starting point.

While we’ve never been unhealthy eaters, we’ve come to recognize that our busy schedules have gotten us in the habit of eating late and opting for less healthier options more often than we had realized. We’ve done research on all the popular diets (Whole 30, Paleo, Raw, etc.) and feel that all of them are missing key food items that we know are healthy (at least for us). So, instead of setting ourselves up for failure and picking a diet that we knew we wouldn’t stick to, we decided to Frankenstein one together (we’re still trying to think of a name).

So what did we opt for?

It most resembles Whole 30 because we know the importance of eating as much whole food and as little processed food as possible. What we don’t like/understand about Whole 30 is the prohibition from items like beans, quinoa, etc. For us, these items energize our body and leave us feeling satisfied vs. stuffed or lethargic. So, we decided to keep those on the grocery list.

In addition to a focus on whole foods, we are also incorporating raw into our diet. Initially this made me a little nervous because we are so busy running two companies and raw recipes often require a lot of creativity and planning. However, we found a handful of beginner recipes and prepped/to go options that we will try and report back on. I am hoping that we will like the raw diet because on ultra hot days in Florida, not turning the oven or grill on sounds perfect!

Finally, in an effort to consume the highest quality food and to support local businesses, we are committed to making a conscious effort to shop farmers markets as much as possible for our weekly groceries. While there will still be a need for a couple of grocery store trips throughout the week, I love the idea of meeting the people growing and harvesting our food and being able to directly support them for all their hard work. The Third Street S. Farmers Market is my absolute favorite to peruse so I am elated that they have reopened (Saturdays from 7:30-11:30 AM)!

What have you found most helpful in incorporating new eating habits?

Also, if you have a fave raw recipe, PLEASE share it! I am not a huge salad person so I need non-salad options to get me consistent with this. Oh, and don’t worry, we’ll be sharing our triumphs, laughs, epic recipe fails, and everything in between with you on Instagram so follow along!

Cheers!