There is no better time to start eating healthy in Metro Manila. Restaurants that offer wholesome and healthy fare abound in the city. Here are just some of our favorite picks:

The Wholesome Table

30th Street cor. 7th Ave. Bonifacio High Street Central, Taguig, +632 867-000, +63917 568-6645

H.V. Dela Costa cor. Leviste St., Salcedo Village, Makati, +632 959-7292, +63917 885-7520

Estancia Mall, Basement Floor, Capital Commons, Kapitolyo, Pasig City

http://thewholesometable.com

The Wholesome Table, owned by Bianca Araneta-Elizalde, is an organic restaurant that serves comfort food. It gives a whole new meaning to eating healthy offering sumptuous meals using fresh, natural, and organic ingredients.

 

Susi

Bellagio 2, Forbestown, Burgos Circle, Bonifacio Global City, Fort,

+632 883-SUSI

http://susi.ph

Susi, which means key in Filipino, is a vegan and gluten-free restaurant which aims to unlock the secret to sustainable. Owned by Bianca Mabanta, an advocate of sustainable living, Susi offers a menu with gluten-free, soy-free, sugar-free, nut-free and protein-rich meals.

 

Earth Kitchen

Lot 10-B-10 Katipunan Avenue, White Plains, Quezon City

+63917 584 3278, +632 961 0572

UG/F BHS Central, 7th Ave. cor. 29th St., BGC

http://earthkitchen.ph/

What's great about Earth Kitchen is that it gives you an exemplary display of dishes all created with local products from natural farmers and indigenous communities. It is the brainchild of Melissa Yeung, a social entrepreneur who has been promoting local products through her Got Heart Foundation, who has partnered with Hizon's catering for this restaurant.

 

Detoxify Bar

2/F Techno Plaza 2, Eastwood, Quezon City;

+632 942 7105

G/F Blds. 3, Tuscany Private Estates, Upper McKinley Rd., McKinley Hill, Fort Bonifacio, Taguig City

+632 239 8249

http://detoxifybar.com

Detoxify Bar is primarily known for concocting delicious juices to cleanse the body, but the meals that go well with these drinks shouldn't be overlooked. They serve healthy carbohydrates like rosemary chicken and pastas in olive oil, and high protein salads. Expect to be satisfied without the bloated feeling!

 

The Urban Farm

4 President's Avenue cor. Adelfa Street, Tahanan Village, Brgy. BF Homes Paranaque

+632 823 8495

http://facebook.com/theurbanfarmrestaurant

The Urban Farm gives you your healthy food fix without trying too hard. They feature American and European cuisine, and drinks and pastries by Green Confections - healthy smoothies with herbs, spices and vegetables, and your favorite cupcake flavors for sweet endings sans the sugar!