healo :: healthy and clean eating.

Ever since starting Crossfit, I've been on a whole new health kick. I'm sure you've all seen from my Instagram that I've been juicing and eating a lot more clean lately. As such, I'm always on the hunt for a new juice bar or yummy lunch spot where I know I'll get my much-needed dose of veggies. Also, it's nice to not have to sacrifice that meal as a "cheat meal" since it's hard to find tasty, paleo-friendly/healthy places when eating out.

Luckily, Seattle has definitely embraced that go-green, fit living attitude and there have been neat places popping up all over the city. A few of my favorites include Evolution Fresh (owned by Starbucks), Chaco Canyon Organic Cafe, Home Grown (they have gluten-free bread!) and of course, Veggie Grill. Recently after hearing all the raves from friends other peeps in Seattle, my friend Alyson and I had to go try Healeo.

On the corner of 15th and Madison in Capitol Hill, Healeo has cold-pressed juices, smoothies (even dairy-free ones!), salads, superfood bowls and acai treats. Let's just say we were a bit overwhelmed with all the menu items - so much to choose from. Everything sounded refreshing and amazing. We settled on some fresh juices and each her own bowl of healthy goodies. Alyson's Coconut Acai Bowl was really neat and even served inside a coconut!

omg. look how cute alyson is with her coconut!

I opted for the Kale Avocado Quinoa Bowl which also included some cabbage, sesame seeds, hemp seeds, beets, cucumbers and carrots. For my juice, I chose the skin detox.

I was so surprised at how full I was getting from my bowl - especially the fact that I've been eating a lot of meat lately to ensure my protein intake is high enough. I mean... that bowl was large and in charge... and I was stuffed by my last bite. It was a really yummy lunch, and I absolutely adored catching up with Alyson over our nutritious juices. 

Would I recommend Healeo? If you like your veggies, then heck yes. If you don't... start learning.

Let's just say I'm definitely coming back to Healeo soon and am really looking forward to trying out one of their smoothies when the weather gets hot. That Coconut Almond has my name all over it.

Do you have a favorite healthy lunch spot or juice bar? 

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xoxo

le pichet.

The way to my heart? Liver. Smooth creamy, patê on a chewy baguette... yum. You think I'm kidding, but I'm 100 percent serious when I say that I cannot resist a delicious baguette - no less, a homemade duck foie gras.

Recently, I indulged in one of my favorite snacks errrr... meal? (I'm known to eat a whole baguette by myself in one sitting.) The café of choice was Le Pichet right on 1st Ave next to Pike's Place, and it was my destination for an afternoon bite. It's an absolute gem and reminds me so much of Paris - maybe a little bit bigger, but everything from the seating, the bar and blue and white floor tiles -- it just brings me back. 

First thing I ordered immediately upon seating -- a chilled glass of sauvignon blanc. Afterwards, I couldn't take my eyes off of the charcuterie menu... pork patê, duck foie gras and chicken liver terrine were must-haves, and to accompany, Le Pichet served my order with unlimited freshly made baguettes. I probably went through two loaves; it was absolutely delectable.

Over-stuffed, I didn't have room for dessert so I ended up picking up macarones at Le Panier for an at-home end-of-day dessert. Lemon, orange and hazelnut were the flavors I picked out, and I ate them wholeheartedly with a cup of orange blossom tea. 

That afternoon was truly a little Parisian delight and made me a bit nolstagic for last summer's adventures in the City of Lights. 'Til my next adventure to France -- I'll just temporarily gratify my cravings with local, nearby French restaurants, cafes and bakeries. Dearest Marché, Café Camagne and Toulous Petit... I'll be your best and frequent diner soon.

Here are snippets of my gastronomic adventures at Le Pichet:

See how beautiful and fresh that baguette looks!

[clockwise: pork patê, duck foie gras with fresh peppercorns and chicken liver terrine]

smooth and creamy terrine on top of a flaky, chewy piece of baguette

that's not from Le Pichet... but I had to squeeze in a photo of my beautiful orange macaron.. YUM!