On A Strict Diet? Here's A Guide On Where To Eat Healthy Food In Pune

Started in March 2016 out of her home kitchen by Fedora Fernandes, The Vigour Kart specialises in delicious diet-friendly food. A delivery-only service, they started out with only chia puddings which start from INR 250. and smoothies, but have now expanded their menu to include almond spreads, salads (veg INR 220, non-veg INR 250), quinoa salads (veg INR 250, non veg INR 280) ice creams (tub of 300ml starting at INR 200), juices {starting at INR 100}, almond spreads (150ml for INR 200) and bliss balls (box of 8 for INR 250). The focus is on vegan, sugar-free, dairy-free meals using fresh veggies, dried fruits and nuts, and superfoods like chia seeds and quinoa. Subscription plans are available for salads, breakfast bowls, and a combination of both. If you’d rather order individual items, you can place the order a day beforehand and they will deliver it to you at the time of your choice. We’ve tried it and loved it; it’s a hassle-free way of eating healthy for breakfast and lunch.

Koregaon Park’s resident hipster cafe, One O Eight is famous for their vegan/vegetarian fare. The menu features both Continental, Italian, and Indian dishes. Everything is either made in-house, or sourced from local organic producers. Though the menu is primarily vegetarian, the portion sizes are quite generous and filling. Items on the menu are marked gluten-free, dairy-free, sugar-free, and vegan accordingly, though there are items made with dairy, gluten, and egg available too. Their desserts and baked goods feature fresh seasonal fruit, coconut, raw chocolate, nuts and grains, ragi, and wholewheat flour, and are some of the nicer healthy desserts we’ve tried. Check their blackboard for daily specials!

Salad Grills is a delivery-only salad specialist, focused on spreading ‘salad culture’ across India. Their veg and non-veg salads (INR 165 and INR 175 onwards respectfully) are served with a side of bread sticks and butter, and their menu also features salad paninis (INR 190 onwards), salad wraps, soups, fruit salads (all INR 95 onwards), smoothies (INR 100 onwards). Protein, carbs, veggies, fruit, seeds and nuts, are just some of what goes into their tossed salad. From their home-made salad dressings to grilled chicken (they don’t fry anything), everything is made with the freshest ingredients possible. They offer a 50% discount on Fridays and Saturdays (T&Cs apply), as well as weekly and monthly subscription plans. For the calorie-conscious, we think this sounds like a great way to eat healthy!

Nestled away in a beautiful compound in Koregaon Park, Sante Spa Cuisine was started by Sonal Barmecha in collaboration with Chef Shailendra Kekade. The idea was to create a menu of ‘honestly healthy food’, using the freshest available produce. Their menu is quite exhaustive, featuring handcrafted baked goods, breakfast dishes, appetizers and mains, healthy pizza (using a stone-grilled base of ragi and wheat), desserts, drinks, and everything in between. The food is wholesome and nourishing – with plenty of allergy-friendly and Jain options as well.

Strictly vegan, The Real Green Cafe sits over a Subway outlet in Lane 6, Koregaon Park. No meat, no egg, no dairy – everything on the menu is plant-powered! They use whole-wheat bread for all their sandwiches, whole-wheat rotis/flatbreads for their wraps, whole-wheat pasta, mock meat, soya and almond milk, and wholewheat/gluten free pizza bases with dairy-free cheese. You get the picture – it’s green all the way. Everything is made in-house, from scratch, using locally sourced/organic ingredients. They like to work with and support local farmers, and can source organic fruit on order (seasonally). Keep an eye out for their vegan food workshops, which they post about quite frequently on their Facebook page.

Health freaks, Bistro NutriFood is your heaven. Serving only healthy bites, the restaurant has a huge variety for you to choose from. They have salads, rolls, kebabs, and a number of other delicious dishes that are made in the healthiest manner. The favourites over here have been the salads, detox juices, baked chicken, grilled chicken. The only thing that one might find inconvenient is that they don't have the means for any digital payments so you might have to carry cash. On an average, a meal for two over here costs INR 500.

Even if Tien is known for their sushi, the restaurant is also known for their healthy food. They have a very limited food menu when it comes to healthy bites. However, the dishes are very rich in their ingredients. There are dishes such as humus olive salad, broccoli mushroom salad, chicken pesto and more. The restaurant is located in Model Colony and boasts about their service and quality. The price for a meal for two is approximately INR 900.

Don't have the time to go out or even cook healthy food, check out The Green Chef Delivery Kitchen in Wadgaon Sheri. The kitchen works on delivery basis and you can opt for weekly, monthly and even bi-yearly plans from them. They also have an option of one time meal. Even if the name suggests that they serve only veg but they also have non-veg. They also do special keto menus however, you would have to be very specific about the ingredients that you'd want to go in them. The prices over here start at INR 220 for a bowl which is sufficient for one person.