Healthy eating at the 2010 Olympics in Vancouver


Vancouver, BC

There is no need to stray from yourvegetarian lifestyle while enjoying the winter Olympic games in Vancouver.

 While enjoying the opening and closing ceremonies as well as the games, there are vegetarian, vegan and organic eateries located in the downtown Vancouver area.

Gorilla Foods at 436 Richards St. between Hastings and Pender 604-722-2504 is opened daily from 11AM until 5PM. Gorilla Foods is an organic, vegan, raw take out and delivery service which also provides an eat-in area. They are committed to creating a sustainable healthy culture by growing their own food and supporting local organic farmers. Download the menu by clicking the link on this page;  http://www.gorillafood.com/food%20menu.html

For dinner try radha yoga & eatery. Take a yoga class before enjoying dinner.  The building has undergone a green renovation and the chef prepares organic meals made from whole foods. Radha yoga & eatery is located at 728 Main st., 604-605-0011. The dinner menu is available by clicking the menu link on this page; http://www.radhavancouver.org/dinner/

If you are leaving your home in Georgia to head for the games, and theWhole Foods Market is
your normal grocery source, you're in luck. There is a Whole Foods Market located in
downtown Vancouver. Also located near downtown Vancouver are walking trails in Stanley Park.
There is no need to give up walking among the trees and nature on a brisk winter day.
Atlantans, you are set.  Have healthy fun at the games.

Advertisement

, Atlanta Natural Health Examiner

Barbara is currently a four year resident of Georgia. In Georgia is where she gained most of her exposure to local farms and organic foods. As a child and throughout most of her adult life she consumed foods created with processed sugar, ionized salt, chemicals, preservatives and foods grown...

Comments

  • Charlene Collins - Atlanta Family Health Examiner 3 years ago

    Great article. This will be helpful to people in the area who want to eat in a certain style. Good job!

Add a new comment

Join the conversation! Log in here or create a new account if you've never registered before.

Got something to say?

Examiner.com is looking for writers, photographers, and videographers to join the fastest growing group of local insiders. If you are interested in growing your online rep apply to be an Examiner today!

Today's top buzz...