Kate Freeman’s guide to healthy eats on the southside
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You don’t need to be a health guru to appreciate wholesome delicious food, and the inner south boasts a world of choice when it comes to fresh, quality, healthy fare.
Founder of online program the Healthy Eating Hub, nutritionist Kate Freeman, shares her cream of the crop.
Double Shot (Deakin)
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Double Shot at Deakin Shops is a healthy foodies dream, with a menu that’s chock full of acai bowls, smoothies, salads, porridge, nourish bowls and more. Check out the cake display for a range of organic, raw, vegan-friendly delights or choose something a little heartier. And with an Insta-worthy interior, this place satisfies both the palate and eyes.
Shop/7 Hopetoun Cct, Deakin | doubleshotdeakin.com
Eighty/ Twenty (Kingston, Barton and Greenway)
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Life’s all about balance—and that’s something that Eighty/ Twenty has in spades. The popular eatery has three locations on the Southside and works on the philosophy of 80 per cent of the menu being healthy and nutritious, with a cheeky 20 per cent catering to your sweet, indulgent cravings. With smoothies, salads, healthy bowls and more, everything is seasonal and made in-house from fresh ingredients.
LG05/10 Parbery Street Kingston, 191 Anketell Street Greenway or 23 Brisbane Avenue Barton | eightytwentyfood.com.au
Local Press (Kingston Foreshore)
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Local Press’ menu is big on flavour and bursting with fresh, seasonal produce on the Kingston Foreshore. There are vegan and vegetarian options available, and carnivores can rest easy knowing that their proteins are free range, pasture fed, chemical and hormone free. Choose to dine at the waterfront café or pop around the corner to shop (and eat) all things wholefoods.
On The Water, 35 Eastlake Parade, Kingston | localpresscafe.com
Maple + Clove (Barton)
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Nestled in the heart of Barton’s leafy Realm Precinct, Maple + Clove places an emphasis on wholefoods. Their menu has a selection of nourishing smoothies and juices, all day breakfast options and lunches (including takeaway wraps and salads). Grab a table and enjoy the relaxed, casual café atmosphere or sit outside in the sunshine overlooking the lawns.
7 Burbury Cl, Barton | mapleandclove.com
Mountain Creek Wholefoods (Griffith)
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Health food store at the front, take-away food bar at the back—Griffith’s Mountain Creek Wholefoods is filled to the brim with organic, vegan, gluten free, and raw and super foods. The organic kitchen offers daily specials which include a wide range of different quiches, salads, gluten free lasagne, gluten free rice balls, and other delicious treats.
Shops, 14 Barker St, Griffith | mountaincreekwholefoods.com
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