Healthy Places to Eat in Newcastle

I don't know about you but I'm getting a little annoyed at endless e-mails popping into my inbox over the last few weeks offering me 50% off menus, reminding me about Restaurant Week (sob!) and tempting me with delicious photographs of burgers and pizzas. It's January, I'm attempting to be healthy and constant reminders of what I can't have are driving me crazy!

So I thought it might be helpful to put together a little guide to some of the healthier places that you can eat out this January. Healthy eating in Newcastle has never been easier and restaurants and cafes that promote delicious, healthier dishes are popping up all over the place.

This is just a very small handful that we have discovered and would recommend you try, I'd love to hear if you have any more that we should add to the list for January!

Filmore & Union, Jesmond

I am SO excited that Filmore & Union have arrived in the Toon with not only a Jesmond restaurant but also another landing in Eldon Square's John Lewis store any day now! Simon and I first discovered Filmore & Union on our staycation in Harrogate last year and I left sulking that we didn't have a restaurant in the Toon. I fell in love with their breakfast dishes and wanted more! Serving up seasonal fresh produce sourced from local suppliers, the food is real and fresh and I can't wait to get my fix without having to leave Newcastle.

Find Filmore & Union at 32 Acorn Road, Jesmond, NE2 2DJ

Jesmond Dene House

Jesmond Dene House have realised how important it is to have a healthy start to the year and have put together a special "guilt free" menu for January. The chefs have rustled up a tasty lighter menu to help you with your New Year's resolution whilst satisfying your tummy. Packed with flavour, the Asian inspired menu features some delicious dishes including Steamed Salmon with Squash, Spring Onion and Ginger with 2 courses for £20.00 or three courses for £25.00. Who said healthy eating had to be boring?

Find Jesmond Dene House at Jesmond Dene Road, NE2 2EY

Aurora

We discovered Aurora in Newcastle last year and were really impressed by their nutritious fresh dishes. Using locally sourced ingredients the food is cooked to order from an impressively large menu of tempting dishes. Breakfasts, stripped back burgers, light bites and treats - there's something for everyone and you'll leave feeling healthy and happy!

Find Aurora at Herber Street, NE4 5TN

Naked Deli

It's no secret how much I love Naked Deli, Simon and I became such regulars at their Gosforth restaurant last year that the staff began to recognise us (how embarrassing!) We have worked our way through a good portion of the menu now and we've loved every single dish we've tried.  We're huge fans of their breakfasts and are addicted to their smoothies!  The food is lovingly prepared, highly nutritious and free of any nasties!  Yum!

Find Naked Deli at 231 Chillingham Road, NE6 5JL and Unit 30-31 Gosforth Shopping Centre, NE3 1JZ

I'd love to hear what healthy places you've discovered to eat in Newcastle!  Where should we try next?