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Healthy Eats in Indian River County

Why has eating healthy become so much of a chore these days? Have we all gotten lazier or are we just too busy to take the time required to prepare a healthy meal? From the time it takes to purchase the ingredients, prepare 3 meals per day, and cleaning up afterwards, that alone can be considered a full time job. The other issue with healthy eating is that it can be expensive. In todays busy world, we usually go with what is quick and cheap, but don’t don’t expect to have a million dollar body if you’re eating from the dollar menu. Healthy eating can certainly be challenging when dining out, so that’s why I started looking for better options than fast food. Can you still eat out AND eat healthy at the same time? Keep reading to find out!

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Over the last 5 years as a food blogger, I’ve seen healthy eating places come and go. Why is that you ask? Most of them only catered to certain specific diets such as vegetarian, vegan, or ketogenic, and those don’t usually appeal to the masses. They need to have a more diverse menu that caters to everyone. I started looking for places in Indian River County that offer more than just a specific way of eating and below are the places that I found.

Now let’s dive right in and see all the healthy eats I’ve tasted over the past few weeks while creating this article!


AKOHO – A Kitchen of Her Own – Sebastian, FL

Just off of US Hwy 1 next to Paul’s Guns
Owner Shari Pierce
Chicken, Leeks, and Kale Soup
Spinach, Tomato, Feta, and Sausage Quiche (Gluten Free Crust less also available)
Healthy Bowls – Base is rice or greens, curried chickpeas, cauliflower, broccoli, asparagus, chicken thighs (protein is option to make it vegan)
Blueberry Crumble, Everything Cookie, and Death by Chocolate Cake

Owner Shari Pierce has always dreamt of having her own place one day and she finally made it a reality several years ago. She has definitely gained a loyal following in a very short time which became obvious to me while I was standing in line. Her customers couldn’t say enough nice things about her or the food. I’ve always associated this place only with baked goods and quiche, but just recently learned of all the healthy options she offers. She can do custom and large orders with enough notice and most of her dishes can be modified to be vegetarian, vegan, or even gluten free.

A Kitchen of Her Own
9090 North, US-1 Suite #2
Sebastian, FL 32958
(772) 571-5880
https://akitchenofherown.com/

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Counter Culture – Boulevard Tennis Club – Vero Beach, FL

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Edamame Dumplings – Served Steamed or Fried (Vegan)
Gobbler Wrap – roasted natural turkey, apple smoked bacon, tomatoes, cranberry aioli, swiss cheese, organic greens, served with sweet potato fries
Veggie Pizza – artichoke hearts, roasted red peppers, mushrooms, tomatoes, onions, and Kalamata olives served on a GF Cauliflower Crust (Vegan Mozzarella available)
Sod Buster Sandwich – cilantro aioli, greens, tomatoes, sprouts, onions, cucumbers, avocado, nutty-seedy multi-grain toast (Vegan)
From Left to Right: Thin Mint No Bake Cookie (WFPB, Vegan, GF), Chocolate Chip Cookie (WFPB, Vegan, GF), Lisa’s Peanut Butter Cup (GF), Raspberry Crumb Linzer Bar (GF)

I’ve had the pleasure of tasting food from Counter Culture on previous occasions over the past several years, so when the idea for this article came up, I immediately knew they would be a part of it. I first discovered Chef Anthony and Lisa’s tasty dishes at the Hope for Families Center Top Chef competition a few years ago where they won first place for best dessert. For a short while they occupied the space where Taco Dive is currently on 14th Ave and in the Indian River Mall where Nature’s Table used to be. Their current location, just off of Indian River Blvd north of the Barber bridge, they are now in the Boulevard Tennis Club. Membership is not required to eat there and they do have a large outdoor dining space where you can watch the members play tennis. They offer many different vegetarian, vegan, and keto style dishes. They are a scratch kitchen too, so just ask Chef Anthony to modify the dish to your personal preferences.

Counter Culture Vero
1620 Boulevard Tennis Lane
Vero Beach, FL 32967
(772) 778-4200
https://www.counterculturevero.com/


La Tabla | Food + Juicery – Vero Beach, FL

Dining Room
Steak Salad – organic brown rice, quinoa, spring mix, carrots, red cabbage, edamame, sweet potato, watermelon, and avocado
Salmon Toast with Tomato Soup
Green Juice – Apples, Kale, Spinach, Celery, Cucumber, Ginger

Located within Royale Palm Pointe, I consider this place to be truly a hidden gem in Vero Beach! Owner, Santiago Ares, says “The key to eating healthy is to balance your lifestyle with clean food & drink and a good exercise program”. They feature nutrient dense, wholesome, mostly organic foods simply prepared and sourced from local farmers as much as possible. I first discovered this place in June 2019 and I ordered the steak salad and was blown away by how fresh and delicious it was. I’m happy to report that it’s still on the menu! On my most recent visit, I got to try the Salmon toast and their Green juice! Both were fresh, very satisfying, and quite tasty!

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La Tabla | Food + Juicery
29 Royal Palm Pointe Unit #1
Vero Beach, FL 32960
(772) 205-2772
https://www.facebook.com/latablavero/


SeaLantro British Cafe and Market- Vero Beach, FL

Front Entrance
(Left to Right): Co-Owner Jayne Withers and Chef & Co-Owner Michael Clifford
Grab & Go Fridge featuring British specialty items and Garden of Esther Fresh Pasta
Fruit & Cheese Board
Mediterranean Platter – Lentil Salad, Quinoa Taboola Salad, and House Made Hummus
Veggie Panini – smoked portabella mushroom, roasted peppers, artichoke, vegan mozzarella, tomato jam, arugula (Vegan)
Vegan Cinnamon Rolls

Sealantro on 6th is the newest restaurant on this list, having only opened their doors back on June 4th. They had hoped to open earlier this spring, but Covid-19 put those plans on hold. I was invited to a private tasting event shortly before they opened to get a preview of the new menu and it’s quite impressive. They are open for breakfast and lunch and have quite a few Vegan and Keto friendly dishes on the menu. Don’t worry, if you don’t follow either of these ways of eating, they have you covered with plenty of options that do contain meat as well. They have a nice “Grab & Go” fridge featuring quite a few British specialty items along with Garden of Esther’s Fresh Pasta too!

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SeaLantro British Cafe and Market
2060 6th Ave
Vero Beach, FL 32960
772) 492-3614
https://sealantro.com/


This concludes my list of Healthy Eating restaurants in Indian River County. Do you have a favorite place that I did not include? Sound off in the comments below and let me know so I can go check it out!

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Did you know that we have a diners club program called “Savor Club”?  Memberships start at only $5 per month and include discounts at over 80+ participating restaurants, craft breweries, food trucks, and more! All restaurants featured in this article above currently offer our members a deal when dining with them, so you can now eat healthy AND save money too! To learn more about our Savor Club, CLICK HERE!

Thomas Miller

My name is Thomas Miller, aka “The Treasure Coast Foodie” and “The Foodie Guy” and now the host and producer of the brand new show called Holy Grail Eats! I’ve been a professional food blogger for the past 9 years and I’m very passionate about finding “Holy Grail” dishes and supporting local mom-and-pop and one of a kind restaurants! I’ve reviewed over 300 local restaurants in the last 9 years and my food photos are devoured by 10’s of thousands each month on my website treasurecoastfoodie.com. As a Google Maps Level 8 Local Guide, I have submitted over 4,000 photos that have been viewed over 90 million times. My foodie following is over 125,000 strong on the Treasure Coast and my Foodie dining experience events are some of the Top Culinary experiences on the Treasure Coast!

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4 Comments

  1. Enjoyed reading about healthy food. I love AKOHO and Shari. Have ordered whole quiches and cakes from her. Also have been meaning to go to Counter Culture. It is very near my sister in Vero. Keep on writing for us. Since I am so old and afraid of Covid exposure, dining out is not on my calendar right now. It is up to you to keep eating out and telling us about it. Man, you have such a hard life. Later, Dorace (Doodle)

    1. Thank you Dorace! I totally understand about not wanting to dine out right now. I take all necessary precautions when dining out and try to limit my exposure by dining outside when possible. Yes, I have a tough job, but someone has to do it, right? LOL!!!

    1. Unfortunately, none of these restaurants were at that event. I only include restaurants that I’ve had a chance to try throughout the year. I end my year on Oct 1st for the article so I have time to plan the event.

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