You’re definitely not the only one who has “live a healthier lifestyle and/or lose weight” written down on your New Year’s resolution list. Luckily, in Düsseldorf, there are plenty of healthy food options even in restaurants. Thus, you can even lose your winter pounds while going out and enjoying the most delicious food options.
HEALTHY COOKING TIP: If you’re finding it hard to cook healthy at home, try ordering a meal prep kit from a company like MarleySpoon or HelloFresh. This will ensure you make what’s fully prepped in your fridge and ensure that you’re picking healthy and delicious options.
Maria, a local Düsseldorfer who is passionate about restaurants, is back to help you find the best healthy, tasty, and alternative food options around Düsseldorf.
Fast & Healthy Restaurants in Düsseldorf
When you are busy in town and want to pop in somewhere for a quick lunch there are a number of very good options. Here are just a few:
Aloha Poke
Aloha Poke is one of the newest hipster restaurants making up the cool factor for Unterbilk. Since last summer, this Hawaiian inspired restaurant brings us the latest trend of healthy eating: poke bowls! All the ingredients offered are semi-seasonal, meaning only high-quality ingredients make it to the table. Depending on the ingredients you choose, you can create a vegan, a lactose-free, or a gluten-free bowl.
If you’re into Poke bowls, salad bars, and vegan food, you may also enjoy Dean & David, Kamikaze, and MaKE. Salate, Bowls & Suppen.
Preens
Preens Düsseldorf is Europe’s first protein café! A protein café is where you will find a wide array of healthy products and menu options that are all high in protein. At Preens Düsseldorf you can find delicious variations of high protein snacks and meals including smoothies, porridge, ginger shots, and their famous protein cream. All of the products and menu options are natural (without any added sugars).
Sattgrün
Sattgrün is situated at Graf-Adolf Platz, in the Media Harbour, and in Flingern, and offers exclusively vegan-based food. It is definitely one of the best buffet restaurants in town if you’re on a health kick. The buffet contains an extensive array of soups, salad, and curry to choose from. Don’t be fooled though – just because it’s vegan doesn’t mean they don’t have greasy options here too.
Woyton
A lot of people know Woyton because of its coffee, but did you know that you can also get great salads at really fair prices here? You can use the pre-order system online, mix your own salad, and pick it up in-store. I love the quality and the great variation of the ingredients.
Ida & Frida
To all commuters out there, this eatery is located at the main train station and offers healthy takeaway food for breakfast and for lunch as well as cold-pressed fresh juices. The quality is awesome.
Juiceries in Düsseldorf
Whether you’re on the go, or on a detox/cleanse, there are a number of great juiceries in the cities. Here are just a couple of my favorite:
Greeny in a bottle
Greeny in a bottle offers raw pressed juices, special detox smoothies, and smoothie bowls. Their specialty is green smoothies that are particularly low in calories and very rich in vitamins and minerals.
Saftladen (juice bar) at Carlsplatz
This little treasure offers a variety of raw pressed juices at incredibly fair prices. They have been in business for more than 24 years and we hope they will be around for the next 24 years too!
Greentrees
Greentrees sells cold-pressed juices, smoothie bowls, and all-day breakfast with a vegan and healthy twist inspired by Australian lifestyle and cuisine. You’ll find them on Lorettostrasse in Unterbilk and Münsterstrasse in Derendorf.
Healthy Lunch Options in Düsseldorf
If you’re looking for a place to meet friends or join up with colleagues at lunch, there are a few excellent options around the city of Düsseldorf.
Lina’s Coffee
Lina’s Coffee Brew Bar & Deli is situated in Friedrichstadt and offers healthy options for lunch at reasonable prices. My tip? Go for the chili sin carne, a Buddha bowl, or an oriental chicken salad. Every day there is a changing lunch special. A lot of people meet here not only for lunch but also for a healthy breakfast.
Birdie & Co.
This little treasure in Pempelfort is famous for its healthy lunch options with quinoa, superfoods & Co. One specialty is the high-quality coffee, supplied by the Dusseldorf coffee company Schvarz.
Laura’s Deli
At Laura’s Deli, you’ll find delicious soups, salads, and sandwiches that are packed with protein and healthy ingredients. You can also indulge in one of their delicious gluten-free and vegan desserts like energy balls or rich chocolate cake!
Looking for a few more tips?
Here are a few pieces of advice to integrating a healthy diet into your daily lifestyle (please note: be sure to check with your nutritionist or doctor before going on a detox or fast):
- Go for protein
Protein is absolutely essential for a countless amount of body functions, so do not cut on protein when going on a diet. Protein helps to control your appetite and therefore, actively supporting your diet. - Take a detox cure on the weekend
For those who want to go on an intense body cleanse with quick results, you may want to try a body detox over a long weekend. Here you only live on raw juice variations that provide the essential vitamins, minerals, and the energy that you need. This diet is accompanied by unsweetened tea and plenty of water. - Try out intermittent fasting
If you cannot afford to be on an intense diet or detox, you can try the intermittent fasting method. Fasting can often support weight loss while improving metabolic health. There are many different variations to choose from, make sure you choose the one that is right for your lifestyle.
Have any other restaurants you would like to add to the list? Send us your tips in the comments section below.
