Fitness Food: The restaurants and cafe in Mumbai offering healthy and delicious food

All of us love food and want to try out lip smacking delicacies at different places. However, what our taste buds crave does not always go well with our body. Cheese, butter, and desserts are high in taste as well calories. A few restaurants and cafes have come up across Mumbai, which is catering to those of us who love to eat and not get fat. 'Fit Food' is what this trend is called and these places are offering us what we'd only hoped for: Absolutely delicious and nutritious food.

The Sequel Bistro and Juice Bar

The Sequel is quickly transforming itself into one of the most sought-after cafes for not only the health conscious but also those who would love to have a quick, wholesome meal. It is known for its great quality of products, they import their ingredients from Mexico and Peru to provide the complete fit food experience.

What to order: Red Pirate Salad, Autumn Afternoon Salad, The Deep Cleanse, The Perfect Poach, The Big Heist.

Where: Shop 2, Solace, 33rd Road, Near Eye Max, Pali Hill, Bandra West.

The Yoga House

The Yoga House is a wellness center combined with an open patio and a cafe. You can attend Yoga workshops there or just sit on the breezy lawn. They are famous for their pretty ambiance and quinoa-based dishes like the 'I Am Detoxifying' Burger and Quinoa Upma. The dishes also have quite interesting names.

What to order: Orange Fennel Salad, Almond Pesto Pasta, Brown Rice Paella, 

Chocolate Mousse.

Where: Nargis Villa, Sherley Rajan Road, Carter Road, Bandra West.

Saboro

Saboro is one of the few fit food eateries around South Bombay and is doing a great job. They also have a collection of health books on their shelves and their menu offers filling and tasty Bento Boxes which comprises a full meal, including the best of all they have to offer. The best part? They give you a calorie count of all the dishes you order.

What to order: Carrot Soup, Zucchini Rolls, Beans About You Salad, Open Sandwich.

Where: Ground Floor, Motimahal, 195 J Tata Road, Churchgate.

The Village Shop

The Village Shop by Birdsong opened to high expectations and lived up to them. It's a vegan, gluten-free restaurant but the food here tastes like all your guilty pleasures combined. They also have a market where you can buy organic ingredients which are otherwise not available like black rice, homemade granola, gouda, cheddar, artisanal coffee and more. They are food is also quite amazing, so don't miss eating while you shop!

What to order: Lasagna with Avocado Sauce, Whole Wheat Aglio Olio Pasta, Shitake Mushroom Burgers, Salted Caramel Banana Smoothie.

Where: 53, Serpis Villa, Chimbai Road, Near St. Andrews Church, Hill Rd, Bandra West.

Pishu's

What makes Pishu's different from the rest of the places in this list is that they were one of the few cafes to come up with the fit food concept and that they provide 'desi' healthy food, which includes paneer and soya. They are best known for their wide variety of milkshakes.

What to order: Mocktails, Milkshakes, Exotic Salad, Exotic Pizza.

Where: Malad- Shop No. 5, Link Way Estate, A Head Of Inorbit Mall, Link Road, Malad West;

Andheri- Shop No.9, Nand Kripa Shopping Centre, Ratan Nagar, Four Bungalows, Andheri West. 

Freshyy

Freshyy is known for its amazing salads made by the very warm and courteous chefs right in front of the customers so that they can add inputs or take suggestions. Their delivery is also super quick though you might want to visit this place during cricket season to watch matches along with healthy food.

What to order: Shawarma Salad, Watermelon Feta Salad, Chicken Pesto Pasta, Waffles.

Where: 11, Rupali Building, Evershine Nagar, Malad West.

The Yellow Cup

The Yellow Cup is a cozy little gem located in Oshiwara's increasing line of upcoming restaurants and cafes. This place is famous for its desserts, which are made to accommodate as little calories as possible and still have a wonderful taste. It boasts of a very pretty ambiance with yellow lights, instantly making one feel home. 

What to order: Chicken Salad Sandwich, Mushroom Toast, Paneer Taco, Smoothies, Caesar Salad, Pastries and Cakes.

Where: Shop 4, Starship CHS 11, Oshiwara MHADA, Oshiwara, Andheri West.

The next time you think healthy food isn't tasty, have a look at this list and head out for some 'fit food' which will stay true to its name.