Welltodo Jetsetter: A Healthy City Guide To Toronto

The clean, green uprising has well and truly risen in Canada’s most populated city, Toronto. On first glance, Toronto’s culinary skills seem largely focused on dishes like gravy-smothered poutine or deep-fried chicken and waffles dripping with maple syrup. However, fret not welltodo Jetsetter, you will be pleasantly surprised by the plethora of nutritious, plant-based delights in this beautiful city.

From Toronto Canada, welltodo London’s Lauren Dean dishes up five must-visit healthy hotspots:

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Belmonte Raw | Raw Food Boutique 

For the raw foodies, Toronto’s finest raw food boutique is truly beautiful (and not just aesthetically). With its focus being detoxifying, revitalising and supporting a healthy lifestyle, Carol Belmonte’s dream of helping her community use food as an agent of life change becomes reality. 

Belmonte Raw offers signature cold-pressed juices and delicious raw food. If you’re looking to pick up some cooking tips or learn the benefits of a raw diet, why not participate in one of Belmonte’s raw food classes for an evening?

With two locations in the city and the option of home or office delivery, Belomonte Raw is a must (and don’t forgot to try a signature Chocolate Thimble while you’re there; free of animal products, sugar and dairy!) 

1022 Queen Street East or 889 Yonge Street, Toronto, Ontario

www.belmonteraw.com

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Bolt Fresh Bar | Takeout and Juice Bar 

Who doesn’t love a go-to takeout spot that’s brimming with seasonal greens and superfood smoothies? Located in Toronto’s trendy Queen West, Bolt Fresh Bar offers house-made juices, smoothies, salads and grain bowls, and a personal favourite, acai power bowls. It is funky and vibrant and the food is delicious and nutritious, what more could you ask for?

1170 Queen Street West, Toronto, Ontario

www.boltfreshbar.com/

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Octopus’ Garden Holistic Yoga | Yoga Centre And Cafe 

Toronto loves its yoga, with many of its teachers considered world class. If you’re lucky enough to visit in the summer, you can even find yoga classes down by the stunning Lake Ontario.

Octopus’ Garden bases itself around community, with an abundance of classes for beginners plus private yoga sessions and bright spacious studios promoting health and balance. One of our favourite things about the College Street studio is the inclusion of Urban Herbivore, a popular all vegan eatery with your favourite powerhouse foods to snack on between classes.

Check out their website for information on retreats, workshops and upcoming events at octopusgardenyoga.com

967 College Street, Toronto, Ontario

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The Hogtown Vegan | Vegan Comfort Food

If you’re like us and have just stepped into the plummeting temperatures of late fall, you’re going to be looking for something that resembles your grandmother’s homemade winter stew. With its chilled out vibe, The Hogtown Vegan prides itself on a full vegan menu, while still giving diners the experience of classic Canadian comfort food. On weekends, brunch in Toronto is a must-do. Next time you’re in town, we recommend indulging in either the tofu and mixed mushroom omelette, tofu rancheros or for those with a sweet tooth, a slice of warm banana french toast; delish!

1056 Bloor Street West, Toronto, Ontario

www.hogtownvegan.com/

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Yam Chops | Vegetarian Butcher & Prepared Foods

One of the newer additions to the buzzing College Street, Yam Chops is a vegetarian butcher and speciality store. It’s spacious interior offers plant based proteins that will have you wanting to do a daily grocery shop at the one store. Inside you can sample their cold pressed juices or grab a fuel packed lunch or salad of your choice to take out or dine in. It really blew our minds the array of products their deli has to offer. Browse the shelves and chat to the super friendly and knowledgeable staff about what they could possibly think to bring out next!

705 College Street, Toronto, Ontario

www.yamchops.com/

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