Sweetfin ’ s poke bowl with albacore and mango |
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airport area . Here you ’ ll find seven poke bowls to choose from , including the Spicy Tuna Poke Bowl with tuna , spicy mayo sauce , hijiki ( a kind of seaweed ), avocado , edamame , cucumber and crispy onions . The shop also carries a variety of other bowls , including plant-based ( sweet potato , mushroom and eggplant , or mushroom and tofu ), functional ( think ingredients with immunity or brain boosting properties ), health goal bowls ( keto , superfood , etc .), and a build-your-own-bowl option . |
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PACKED WITH PROTEIN For those who want to add more protein to their diet , you can ’ t beat a bowl . They typically include fresh vegetables , beans and rice with a protein . The vegetables offer a good crunch that will fill you up and the spices make it appealing .
The Protein Bowl at Jan ’ s Health Bar in Corona del Mar allows customers to choose from a variety of protein options , including chicken breast , turkey , tuna salad , chicken salad , vegetarian turkey or even avocado . It also incorporates carrots , cucumbers , sprouts , tomatoes , quinoa and Spike seasoning . Additional menu items include sandwiches , wraps , salads , soups , smoothies and more .
“ At Jan ’ s , we ’ re committed to providing our customers with healthy , delicious options that fit into
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The Protein Bowl from Jan ’ s Health Bar
their busy lifestyles ,” says Poppy Holguin , owner of Jan ’ s Health Bar . “ The Protein Bowl features all the nutrients , delicious flavor and protein of a sandwich , without the bread — making it perfect for those looking to increase their protein intake , but also want to balance this out with fresh produce .”
Poke bowls , typically made with marinated raw salmon or tuna , are another popular choice for protein lovers . You can find them at Poke OC near John Wayne Airport , where guests select from eight different types of seafood or tofu , a base of rice and / or spring mix , 12 toppings — such as green onions , ginger or edamame — and a side of cucumber , crab meat , onion or avocado . Customers also choose how spicy they want it .
Another poke bowl spot is Sweetfin , also in the
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VEGAN FRIENDLY Sometimes you might want to just skip the meat and opt for plant-based bowls that are good for you , for the animals and for the environment . But it doesn ’ t mean you ’ re sacrificing flavor . Newport Beach chefs can creatively concoct a vegan bowl that will satisfy even the pickiest eater . Imagine a rainbow of raw vegetables , whole grains and proteins that don ’ t include any animal products .
“ Our plant-based bowls contain up to 40 grams of protein and are balanced with healthy fats and carbs ,” says Josh Leibowitz , owner of Vibe Organic Kitchen & Juice , “ making them the perfect lunch or dinner for people who are health-conscious .”
For example , the Mediterranean Bowl from Vibe Organic Kitchen & Juice , located near the airport , packs in the produce with a chickpea frittata , diced cucumber , tomato , avocado , black lentils , purple cabbage , pickled onion and homemade hummus with a tahini drizzle .
“ Our mission statement is ‘ Rethinking food to live better longer ,’ ” Leibowitz adds . “ We aim to provide the best quality options in the area by serving food that is all organic , gluten free , plant based , prepared from scratch , with no seed oils
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LEFT : COURTESY OF JAN ’ S HEALTH BAR ; RIGHT : COURTESY OF SWEETFIN |
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