As a foodie, chef and health nut, I love to eat delicious foods that are also good for me. I always look for a win-win. Why settle for less, right? It hasn’t been easy for many years, but things have changed since Apura Juicery and Coffeehouse (22191 Powerline Road, 561/430-3596) opened its doors in West Boca.
Susan Mussaffi’s vision of marrying “healthy,” “delicious” and “beautiful” is seen the minute you walk in the door. Immediately you sense that you are in for a treat when you see a white, modern counter top, sparkly crystal chandeliers, rustic wooden tables and cast iron wall accents.
What has started mainly as a juice and coffee café has now transformed into a cozy eatery that can cover all of your daily meals. For example, start your day strong with an energizing chocolate euphoria acai bowl that is loaded with antioxidants, vitamins, fiber and rich chocolate taste—and it is good for you!
For lunch, Apura’s chickenless chicken salad and Asian wraps are a must. Fresh greens will continue to energize you and the richness of organic walnuts, Brazil nuts and almonds will satisfy you for hours.
For an afternoon snack, try Apura’s vanilla chia pudding. Chia seeds are rich in anti-inflammatory Omega-3 fatty acids that can help boost brain power, making this dish a perfect snack for the afternoon slump. If you need a stronger push to power through the day, then definitely try Apura’s cold-brewed coffee. It is less acidic than conventional coffee and has more antioxidants.
Finally, for dinner go for the black rice sushi rolls. I tried the no-tuna roll, avocado roll and goat-cheese roll and all of them were delicious. They had a perfect combination of crunch, softness, sweetness and salt.
For those looking for an easy detox, try Apura’s food and juice cleanse that can help you release extra weight, boost energy and clear your skin.
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About Alina Z.
Alina Z., aka “The Green Goddess,” is a certified holistic health coach, detox specialist and raw-food chef (she conducts occasional classes at Whole Foods in Boca). Prior to moving to Florida, Alina hosted her own TV show in Maryland—“Entertaining A to Z”—for people who didn’t have time to cook but wanted to eat healthy. Catch one of her web episodes at eHow.com, visit Alina’s website at alinaz.com, or follow her on Facebook (facebook.com/CoutureFood) or Twitter (@CoutureFood). The Green Goddess blog runs every other Wednesday at bocamag.com.
