10 Super Healthy Spots To Eat In Fort Worth

The interest in natural and organic foods has grown in recent years over concerns between the correlation between processed foods and poor health. Everything is bigger in Texas, and there are restaurants keeping big taste in leaner meals. When it comes to food, these establishments make sure that fewer calories and chemicals don’t mean bland flavors. Check out the top 10 healthy spots to eat in Fort Worth.

1. Righteous Foods

Diner, Restaurant, Healthy

This hip place is tucked behind the city’s popular arts district. Lanny, Salvador and Esteban have worked together at Righteous Foods to create an extensive organic selection of meals and specialty drinks that is impressive to even the most informed health-conscious diner. Have an acai bowl or flaxseed and dark chocolate waffle for breakfast, a lean burger topped with chlorophyll aioli for lunch, or add organic blackened salmon to your kale salad for dinner; all while drinking grilled lavender lemonade to detox. Enjoy brunch on Saturdays to experience the organic coffee choices. These guys have a passion for healthy, but equally tasty foods, and it shows.

2. Simply Fit Meals

Juice Bar, American

Are you an avid healthy meal planner in need of a break? Simply Fit Meals may be the place for you. This is a great alternative to the frozen pre-packaged meals you purchase at a typical grocery store. Calorie-conscious meals are prepared with natural and organic ingredients, and they are delivered daily to the locations where they are ready for purchase. Along with dozens of rotating meal choices are freshly pressed juices to choose from. This place is a dream for the serious athletic performer concerned about macronutrients – it’s all conveniently listed on the menu. Vegetarian, vegan, dairy-free, and paleo dieters will be pleased as well.

3. Sprouts

Deli, Market, American

What began as Henry Boney’s fruit stand in San Diego in 1943 has now grown into more than 200 natural and organic grocery stores nationwide. As Fort Worth’s second location on the westside, Sprouts is not only a grocer, but it’s also a place to grab a bite to eat for lunch. Head to the deli counter for a variety of fresh-made sandwiches, sushi and beverages. If you’re having an event for family or friends with special diets, consider Sprouts’ catering services. The company keeps its prices low due longtime relationships with vendors who meet exceptional standards of social responsibility in farming practices, which harkens back to the company’s roots.

5. Spiral Diner & Bakery

Bakery, Diner

Spiral Diner & Bakery

As a fixture in Fort Worth South’s artsy neighborhood district since 2002, Spiral Diner & Bakery has mastered the niche of organic vegan fare. The brainchild of former vegetarian filmmaker Amy McNutt who was inspired by one of her projects on animal treatment, which encouraged her to go completely vegan. Her passion to live and eat ethically is infused into the creative and delicious vegan recipes featured on the menu. Everything from beer to brunch is served, and if you need a cake made with no animal byproducts, they’ve got you covered. Any excess food is donated to shelters and food pantries. How could you not support a business like that?

Spiral Diner & Bakery, 1314 West Magnolia Avenue, Fort Worth, TX, USA +1 817 332 8834

Hummus | © Kari Sullivan/Flickr

6. Juice Junkies

Juice Junkies

Juice is their specialty, and they do it well. Juice Junkies is the first of its kind in Fort Worth. The emphasis on raw, organic, cold-pressed juices and smoothies sets it apart from its mainstream competitors. Cleansing combinations of natural veggies and fruit are made on location every day. Try an invigorating ‘Dr. Feelgood’ mixed with pineapple, apple, kale, lemon and ginger. Or maybe you’re in the mood for a mojito (without the alcohol, of course); then try the ‘Mojo Mojito’ with cucumber, apple, lime, mint and basil. Don’t let the name fool you, Juice Junkies also has soups, salads, hummus, and raw and vegan snacks. Whether you are drinking your meal or snacking your way to health, this place is an excellent option.

Juice Junkies, 925 Foch Street, Fort Worth, TX, USA +1 817 885 7775

Juice | © Breville USA/Flickr

7. Sweet Tomatoes

Sweet Tomatoes

Conveniently located on Fort Worth’s popular 7th Street near an ever-growing landscape of businesses and residential urban living, Sweet Tomatoes features a salad buffet with over 50 fresh ingredients to choose from and soups made from scratch every day. There are countless combinations of healthier meals you can create from a menu that changes weekly. As with any buffet, beware of portion sizes when being calorie-conscious. Complete nutritional information is available on the site to keep you informed on all the low calorie, low fat, vegetarian, vegan and gluten-friendly options. They even offer fat-free desserts.

Sweet Tomatoes, 2901 West 7th Street, Fort Worth, TX, USA +1 817 348 8533

8. Genghis Grill

Genghis Grill

You make it; they cook it. Genghis Grill is all about Asian stir fry. With 80 choices of meat, vegetables and spices, you would have a hard time running out of tasty meal options. You can create your own personalized combination of protein, veggies, starch, spices, sauces and condiments. Or follow their lead and mix items together to make one of their signature dishes like the more traditional khan pao chicken bowl or the westernized smokey barbecue bacon bowl. Build a heart-healthy bowl to stay under 600 calories. Whatever you choose, it’s fun to watch the grillmasters stir fry your creation right in front of you.

Genghis Grill – Bryant Irvin, 4469 Bryant Irvin Road, Fort Worth, TX, USA +1 817 737 5800

9. Pho District

Pho District

Chef Kenzo Tran’s Pho District has some of best pho in town, and it has been named one of the ‘Best New Fort Worth Restaurants’ on Food Fort Worth. Pho is a popular Vietnamese soup made with beef or chicken, noodles, herbs and broth. It is known for its low fat content and health benefits. If you want a heartier meal, indulge in the lemongrass beef or shaken chicken. Vegan fare such as the kimchee fried rice and shaken tofu proves that meatless does not mean tasteless. There are many gluten-free options as well. For the modest appetite, try the smaller plate menu – they dishes are big on flavor and still leave you satisfied.

Pho District, 2401 West 7th Street, Fort Worth, TX, USA +1 817 862 9988

Pho | © Heath Cajandig/Flickr

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