Flavorful and healthy – restaurant eating in SoIN
STORY & PHOTOS BY ERICA RUCKER
IF YOU ARE MAKING A NEW YEAR ’ S RESOLUTION TO LOSE WEIGHT ( BY FAR THE MOST COMMON OF RESOLUTIONS EVERY JANUARY 1ST ), YOU ’ RE PROBABLY SEARCHING FOR RESTAURANTS THAT WILL HELP YOU STICK TO IT . RESTAURANTS CAN BE MINEFIELDS IN THE LANDSCAPE OF LIFESTYLE CHANGES .
THE CYNIC IN YOU MIGHT SAY THAT HEALTHY FOOD IS NOT GOOD . THAT CYNICAL VOICE IN YOU WOULD BE WRONG . RESTAURANTS DON ’ T HAVE TO BE MINEFIELDS . SEVERAL SOIN RESTAURANTS MAKE HEALTHY EATING DELICIOUS !
SEEDS AND GREENS NATURAL MARKET AND DELI
Just saying the name “ Seeds and Greens ” makes you feel healthier ! Owner Stacey Freibert and her staff take pride in selling local , high-quality organic and natural meats and produce .
The café serves wholesome paninis , salads , and smoothies . Vegetarians will find plenty of options , but so will meat lovers . Freibert knows that options are key . Not everyone chooses lunch or dinner companions based on whether they ’ re vegetarian or not . She makes sure vegetarians , vegans , and meat lovers have plenty of options . They use locally baked bread , minimally processed meats , and lots of organic fruits and vegetables .
Looking for a refreshing , nutritious pick-me-up ? Seeds and Green delivers with smoothies made with plenty of fruit , veggies , and a variety of nut milks , protein powders , and superfoods . The Starburst smoothie is made with banana , berries , plant protein , almond milk , ginger and turmeric ( an anti-inflammatory ).
ORANGE CLOVER KITCHEN AND MORE
Owner / Chef Rachel Smallwood prepares signature breakfast and lunch dishes using local , fresh ingredients . The restaurant ’ s sandwiches , paninis , soups , and wraps are flavorful and colorful .
The spinach salad is protein- and vitamin-packed , with fresh spinach , feta cheese , walnuts , golden raisins , egg , apples and served with a honey mustard dressing . Orange Clover offers traditional deli sandwiches such as the Reuben , BLT , and Chicken Salad , but also serves unique standouts like its Salmon Club and Cuban sandwiches . The Salmon Club is grilled salmon , served with bacon , lettuce , tomato , onion , and a delicious lemon aioli on marbled rye .
ORANGE CLOVER KITCHEN & MORE 590 Missouri Ave ., Suite 100 Jeffersonville 812.2821005 OrangeCloverJeffersonville . com
SEEDS AND GREENS 207 W . 1st St . New Albany 812.944.3800 SeedsAndGreensMarket . com
10 EXTOL SPORTS / JANUARY 2018