Ultimate Clean Eating guide to NYC

America also has some of the worlds worst foods...I'm talking cookie spread in a jar (yes like you put that shit on toast) and maple syrup on just about every second thing including vegetables, they also have taken on board some of the most sustainable and ethical practices when it comes to making delicious and healthy food. Places like ABC kitchen pride themselves on the high quality, organic and locally sourced produce that seriously make a party in your mouth along with other restaurants like The Little Beet Table which is a full gluten free eatery and only uses the best quality ingredients. OH and we can't forget my new addition of bone broth from Springbone (where they have a full food menu made using 100% grass fed and organic meats/poultry) and Brodo -- I mean where are these places in Oz?!

It is definitely a difficult city to navigate around when it comes to making healthy food choices when travelling. I've hater in the past when I've travelling and I get that dreaded travel tummy where you eating crap food and feel crap, but with my latest adventure I have tried and tested many places and these are my absolute favourites. This is next level healthy....there are many other 'healthy' guides out there for NYC but I have gone to some of those restaurants and left with a crampy tummy and let's just say this; it was NOT olive oil even though they claimed it was when I asked if they use canola oil.

I have also compiled some of my favourite other things to see and do while you are there for a taste of the health and wellness scene in NYC

This Aussie cafe was a favourite of mine and I did do a breakfast visit back to back. They serve delicious coffee (and decaf coffee as I have recently chosen to quit coffee--but more on that in my next post) and the food is delicious. I ordered the 'Greens bowl' without the ancient grains and an extra poached egg. (FYI kale pesto is dairy and nut free)

Another amazing Australian addition to the NYC food scene and it will not disappoint. With their own blend of coffee and an Australian style menu, you will be able to have the perfect breakfast with all your greeeeeens. Try the 'Green baked eggs' with some avocado on the side and no bread (and no feta if you're DF).

One of my favourite places that I have to visit each and every time I come. With a fully gluten free menu, it's a healthy foodie haven plus many items are dairy free or can be so. The staff are very knowledgeable about what is in each dish and they will easily substitute things/make them dairy free which is refreshing! You must order the olives, sweet potato wedges, brussel sprouts and charred broccoli. For mains, my favourites are the organic roasted chicken (just ask for no honey on the roasted carrots), the salmon or the red snapper. Frankly I bet every dish is amazing, but those three I can definitely vouch for.

This is my favourite place for every meal. Simple, delicious food without any crap. While some of their dishes do contain small amounts of honey or coconut sugar it is easy to steer clear of them and choose one of their millions of other options. The selling point for me? They don't use any bad oils, only olive and coconut oil and all their meat is organic/grass fed & finished/wild caught and all their fruits and vegetables with thin skin are organic.

They use homemade bacon, organic eggs, organic fair trade coffee, organic tea, organic Kombucha on tap, sea salt only, cooking oil is coconut oil, real extra virgin olive oil, minimal grains, and everything is from scratch. There is tonnes of info on their website so worth a read.

My favourite dishes are; actually, the list is too long. Everything is delicious. But make sure you try the veggie stir no fry, breakfast vegetable medley, brussel sprouts, charred broccoli, cauliflower puree, tuna salad mix and broccoli and 'cheddar' soup.

Another Aussie cafe that has upped the breakfast game in NYC (thank god) and a place when I can get my eggs and avo for breakfast. Try their 'Green Eggs bowl' with poached eggs instead of scrambled and add some extra greens. Although I didn't get to try their lunch, the salads sounds delicious and like they would actually fill you up...not this American butter or iceberg lettuce and tomato rabbit food that everywhere seems to do

Firstly, there are 2 'Two hands' .. one is the cafe and one is the restaurant and bar. I tried the restaurant and bar because their breakfast menu had greens for breakfast which of course is a must for me. Try the "Brassicas Bowl" with an extra boiled egg - you won't be disappointed.

Firstly, you MUST book but you also MUST go! This was absolute heaven. I definitely ate way too much but don't even care because the food was THAT amazing. They are so passionate about offering the best, freshest and most sustainable ingredients and we seriously need places like this in Australia. The whole back of their menu listed where every ingredient came from. Farm, city, person and all! They are involved in supporting the farm-table movement and their menu is free of pesticides, synthetic fertilizers, insecticides, antibiotics, hormones, is GMO-free, and naturally and humanely sourced from regional farmers and fair trade cooperatives, celebrating community and the future of the slow food movement. BOO YA!!!! How good is that?

Get yourself (brunch menu) the roasted portbello and celery leaves, black sea bass, and/or roasted hake. Plus the roasted brussel sprouts without the mustard dressing and the tender broccoli. To die for!!

Okay so if you follow me on my Insta-stories you will be well aware that I was hella obsessed (and still am) with this place and the whole idea of broth in a cup in NYC! My first mission when I get home is to master the art of making delicious broth so that I can be sippin' it like a boss.

Anyhow, Springbone prides themselves on everything I stand for: real ingredients, minimal grains and sugar (well I prefer ZERO sugar...but we are in the land of sweet everything), more vegetables and better meat. No GMOs, antibiotics, or canola oil EVER. YES PLEASE! oh and their meat is 100% free range/grass-fed.

My faves is the Classic chicken broth, Liquid gold, Grandma's Chicken and rice (with cauliflower rice)..and I added guac to it one time for extra fats, the Mexican bowl my mum had and loved it (with cauliflower rice), and the 100% Grass-Fed Burger with a portobello mushroom cap with guac and an egg - HOLY GUACAMOLE! Amazeballs. OH and try and the roasted brussel sprouts and the carrot fries in grass fed beef fat - yep you heard me right.

Another amazing broth cafe that prides itself on quality ingredients and using only 100% grass fed/organic chicken bones, and organic vegetables. Plus these guys have drink combos that I could only dream about! With half the menu literally just being add-ons so that you can take your broth to the next level in taste and in health benefits. My fave is the chicken broth with parsley and chilli oil for some inflammatory benefits and a boost of extra fats to hit to the metabolism and to clear out those sinuses in the winter time!

This place is natural beauty heaven!! They stock only the finest natural beauty products, makeup, skin care and beauty supplements. Even if you don't need anything it is worth checking out! Plus they stock some of the Moon Juice snacks. Try out the activated dulse and vinegar almonds, the activated turmeric pepitas and coconut and the herb and cheese crisps.

Another natural beauty boutique which has a wide range of products, both for skin care and also makeup. You'll spot the blue exterior from a mile away and be presently surprised on the inside with the vast variety of products out there that don't harm our skin! The staff are knowledgeable and friendly when it comes to asking about benefits of different products, or what products to turn to for certain skin types. They have a large stock of brands that I didn't even know existed! Another must see.

This is a must see for any health and wellness lovers. The new meditation studio in Manhattan is the perfect way to escape and unwind with the hustle and bustle of New York! You will be greeted with a warm welcome and given complimentary tea (try the ginger and turmeric - to die for) and taken on a guide around their studio. When classes are not in session, the space is also open to all for their own meditation practise or just for a bit of an escape of the manic subway. Their front lounge area is full of books, magazines and cushions for you to truely relax and unwind. They have many different teachers, all with different practises and backgrounds so there are endless opportunities for you to learn different meditation techniques. Best part? It's close to Springbone so you can stop and get a both after to nourish your soul even further ;)

This new studio is truely amazing. The space in which you meditation in is a dome like room with epic mood lighting and surround sound. You truely escape New York in this space. Only downside? The meditation is a recording which was a bit of a bummer because I like going to a meditation studio to have a real life teacher talking to me...but that's just personal preference. Either way, the space is worth a look at.

While the produce might be a little pricier that other markets, it is worth the walk around. This is so much more than just a market. It is an experience, a museum, a place of knowledge and profound produce where people come together to celebrate amazing food and wine. While you can simply go there to buy fresh fruit, vegetables, meats, fish, cheese, sauces, oils and really anything Italian, you can also book a table in one of their restaurants to have a delicious taste of Italy. This is an absolute must see

I couldn't forget this one! While they have done some incredible marketing of "America's healthiest grocery store", you will still find things full of canola oil, and sugar. They might be the healthiest out of the American supermarkets, but not everything in there is by any means healthy. However, navigate successfully and you will get your hands on some epic American health products like my new favorite Brads Probiotic Kale Chips and Siete Grain Free Chips! Plus the whole experience of going into a BIG Wholefoods is pretty epic. You'll find all the slightly wacky stuff here, plus all your organic fruits, vegetables and meats.