Most of us have a soft spot for junk food, but when it comes to healthy food, we’re not always so interested. If you’re looking for the great places to eat out and eat healthy at the same time, there are several accessible locations in Colorado Springs.

The Blue Sage Cafe is an organic restaurant that serves mostly sandwiches and soups. It is located at 5152 Centennial Boulevard. It’s a very quiet and casual environment that is perfect for lunch and dinner. Their chef, Chef Greg, uses various spices and ideas from cuisine across the world in order to add to local recipes and invent an abundance of amazing flavors. That way, you can feel as if you’re still splurging a little bit by eating a restaurant, but at the same time, you’re keeping your health in mind.

If you enjoy the feeling of coffee shops and the food they usually serve, you could easily try out Kangaroo Coffee at 434 West Fillmore Street. It’s a much healthier option than Starbucks or Dunkin’ Donuts (which I know we all love). Take, for instance, how their smoothies are 100% fruit and not infused with tons of chemicals because everything on their menu is completely organic. On a heart warming note, Kangaroo Coffee donates to PPLD (Pikes Peak Library Division) Children’s Division. This means they give funds to the library that provides educational opportunities, books, and excellent programming.

Whole Foods Market, located at 7635 North Academy Boulevard, also serves as a restaurant, believe it or not. You can drop in for a bite or just grab some groceries. It’s organic and carries just about every type of food you can imagine. Whole Foods even offers healthy recipe and cooking videos in order to eliminate unhealthy habits. In addition, their website discusses exactly what organic is and what it does to your body, in regards to health benefits and food safety. Whole Foods is a one-of-a-kind, unique shopping market that caters directly to your health. Instead of eating food you’ll regret, try eating here!

 Eating healthy will make you feel better about yourself while you’re still ingesting tasty foods. Try these restaurants for a delicious taste and an abundance of health benefits.

Sources:

“Whole Foods Market.” Urbanspoon. N.p., n.d. Web. 12 May 2014.