5 Fresh Eateries To Kickstart Your Healthy New Year

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by: Michelle Parker @seashellparker @yelpgreenville

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Greenville’s Local Yelp: You know the drill: It’s a new year, so a new you is totally within reach. Even if you only keep it up until February, your body will thank you for these fresh eats this week. Whether you’re into keeping things green or you’re taking on meatless Mondays, here are five spots to ease the guilt of all those holiday treats!

-Michelle Parker @seashellparker @yelpgreenville

Snack Works

Angela C. wrote: “Love this place! Such an awesome mom and pop kind of store. They also have a huge variety of burritos, flatbreads, sandwiches, paninis, salads, rice bowls, and even acai bowl. Chicken cilantro flatbread, so good!” Chicken Caesar Salad photo by Angela C.

snack works

Kuka Juice

Kelly P. wrote: “Kuka juice is one of my favorite juice places. The atmosphere is uplifting, the staff is kind, and the juices have great flavor! I love the... raw vegan foods they offer “taco” salad, pad thai with zucchini noodles, spring roll ‘salad,’ and fresh eggs...”

Kuka Juice

Kuka Juices photo by business owner.

Southern Pressed Juicery

Katie T. wrote: “All of their ingredients are organic, and I love that they use a lot of local fresh produce. Their energy bowls are a great breakfast option. Their juices are my favorite thing on the menu—always super fresh...”

Southern Pressed Juicery bowl

Get the bee’s knees photo by Phil Y.

Happy + Hale

Ashely N. wrote: “The inside is so clean and modern... Everything is fresh and made to order. I got the Thai Chicken Bowl and LaCroix. Everything was blended so perfectly. Not too much of any one item and just the right amount of heat and salad dressing. It was on point!”

happy and hale

Happy and Hale bowls photo by business owner.

Farm Fresh Fast

Grace M. wrote: “This place is incredible, and their service is fast and friendly. I love that they source their ingredients locally and everything is fresh, healthy, and tasty! They even have great meals and fresh juices to go.”

farm fresh fast

Cobb Salad photo by Christen C.

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