Every year, people set health goals in January only to abandon them or become inconsistent by February. In 2025, we say ditch the goals and set healthy key objectives to guide you to success. If being more mindful regarding what you eat is one of your objectives and you don’t want to give up date night, brunch with your crew and your routine coffee stop while running errands – keep reading.
Regardless if your style is going from zero to one hundred or if you prefer to take the micro-action approach, the following guide will provide some inspiration on how you can still enjoy dining out while keeping the intentions you set regarding your health.
Farm and Market
Where: 2401 Larimer Street, Denver
When: Daily 10:30 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
The Lowdown: Did you have your greens today? Did you know that microgreens provide a higher concentration of nutrients than more mature greens? If eating more green veggies is on your health goals list this year, you will want to visit Farm and Market to try its refreshing salad options made from a hydroponic system. Its refreshing salads reflect its commitment to freshness for everyone, as seen in its Demeter’s Harvest, Lotus, Orange and Beet, Pesto Caprese, The Jumper, Mushroom Miso and Lazeeza that will assist you in remaining consistent with your health goals when dining out.
Gina’s Kitchen
Where: 14515 East Alameda Avenue, # E, Aurora
When: Sunday – Monday 11:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m., Tuesday Closed, Wednesday – Thursday 11:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m., Friday – Saturday 11:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.; Note: Kitchen closes at 6:00 p.m. and the akery is open until close
The Lowdown: Do you want a better way to satisfy your sweet tooth than grabbing your usual candy bar or cupcake? How about grabbing an acai bowl? Acai bowls are rich in antioxidants, fiber and amino acids. You can add other superfruits like blueberries, kiwi, cherries and others. Top it off with some granola and you have a great alternative when craving something sweet but trying to remain consistent. The Denver Metro area has different choices for acai bowls. Gina’s Kitchen, located in Aurora, allows you to customize your acai bowl. Now, if you are out with someone not restricting sugar, they also have other treats to try.
Modern Market Eatery
Where: various locations
When: various hours
Lowdown: Continuing with the bowl theme, we are heading over to Modern Market Eatery to check out their Chef’s Bowls. Made with quinoa – a good source of healthy antioxidants, fiber and iron – it is great for high-protein diets, the Modern Market Eatery Chef Bowls are a great way to keep on track. Options include the Green Goddess Shrimp, Curry Salmon, Lemongrass Tuna, Blackened Chicken Mango, Smoky Chicken and Buddha.
Root Down
Where: 1600 West 33rd Ave., Denver
When: Dinner hours Sunday – Thursday 5:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m., Friday – Saturday 5:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.; Brunch hours Saturday-Sunday 10:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.; Happy Hour weekdays 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
The Lowdown: Next, let’s scoot on down to Root Down. Everyone is always thinking about how to dine out after setting their New Year health goals, but rarely do we hear about how to enjoy happy hour. You no longer have to deny yourself those tasty happy hour appetizers. Order Root Down’s Veggie Burger Slider, Roasted Baby Beet Salad or sweet potato fries. When you order to share, you cut your portions in half.
Coriander
Where: 4968 N Tower Rd., Denver
When: Monday – Saturday 11:00 – 2:30 p.m.; 4:30 p.m. – 10:00 p.m., Sunday 11 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.; 4:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
The Lowdown: If you love exploring foods from various cultures, your health goals do not have to keep you from exploring all that the Denver Metro area has to offer – everything in moderation will become your new mantra. At Coriander, the options under the Tandoori section of its menu will be a great place to start. Options like its Chicken Ginger Kabob, Chicken Tiki Kabob, Tandoori Shrimp, Tandoori Murgh, Seekh Kabob and Fish Tikka give you both a healthy serving of protein and veggies. Perfect for staying on track with your goals.
Coco Loco Smoothie Juices & Eats
Where: 2353 S Havana, #D-14, Aurora
When: Monday – Saturday 9:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., Sunday 9:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
The Lowdown: Coco Loco Smoothie Juices and Eats has you covered for all things juice, smoothies, wellness shots and more. Enjoy its healthy, super smoothies that you don’t compromise on flavor like the blueberry pie, banana pie, peach cobbler and sweet potato pie. Its smoothies include the option to be made with honey, agave or cane sugar. Food options include its cucumber salad, super greens salad and lunch bowls that come in vegetarian options.
Grateful Plant Foods
Where: Contact Grateful Plant Foods to learn where the food truck will be located.
When: Contact Grateful Plant Foods for Hours of Operation
The Lowdown: They say that luck is when preparation and opportunity meet. To succeed in achieving your health goals this year will take consistency and preparation. Having meals and snacks prepared ahead of time prevents you from grabbing unhealthy options when you are hungry and on the go. Preparing your meals at home can also save you money and sometimes provide you with more for your money. Grateful Plant Foods is a vegan food truck offering plant-based protein that you can use as the meat replacement ingredient in your meals. Enjoy any of its seitan creations from its OG Taco to Juicy Roast to Chxsten which are incorporated into its taco, sandwich and snacker dishes.
Green Collective Eatery
Where: 2158 W 32nd Ave., #100, Denver; 1058 S Gaylord, Denver
When: various hours
The Lowdown: Are you someone who loves your coffee and cream every morning and feels as though you cannot give up your morning cup of personality while pursuing your health goals? At the Green Collective Eatery, you can implement mindful drinking with their adaptogenic lattes – Turmeric Latte, Mushroom Hot Coco, Match Latte and Cold Snapper. Stock up on some cold juices for an extra boost of energy. Consider the Emerald ($11) is made with kale, apple, celery, cucumber, spinach, lemon and mint – or the Detox, made with celery, kale, cucumber, spinach, lime, ginger and parsley.
Toastique
Where: 955 Albion St., Denver
When: Daily 7:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
The Lowdown: Wrapping up this healthy eats round-up is Toastique. If you have been wanting to do a juice cleanse, you will want to head into Toastique soon. For January, Toastique is offering a Reset Juice Bundle at participating locations. It features six cold press juices and two wellness shots. This bundle is great for a one-day cleanse. Once you have finished your cleanse, you can continue your healthy eating journey with its gourmet toasts – made with fresh ingredients – acai bowls and ice collagen lattes.
