
And smoothies have long been a great meal replacer for those unsure what to eat, but looking for something that will kick-start that brain power to get through the day. Juicing, whether for a cleanse or to supplement your daily meals, can be a great way to zap your system with vitamins, minerals, and other nutrients. We want to inspire and educate, and provide the tools – in the form of healthy and delicious food options – that will help them on their journey to wellness.Along with the continuation of COVID-19, the beginning of a new year often marks a fresh start to develop healthy habits and boost one’s immune system. Nékter isn’t one of those elitist brands that judges an individual’s lifestyle. We’re seeing more young people and seniors embracing wellness because they are becoming more educated about the ingredients they put in their bodies. “It really is becoming more mainstream in all types of communities across the country. “Looking to live a healthier lifestyle isn’t the exception any longer,” Erickson said.

Nekter Juice Bar recently opened at 305 SE Chkalov Dr., Suite 126, in Vancouver. Kevin Erickson, local owner of Nékter Juice Bar, says that the recent opening of his modern juice bar helps fill a void in the Vancouver market for refreshing juice and smoothies that contain no hidden fillers, processed ingredients or artificial flavors. The Mighty Bowl first opened as a mobile food truck about five years ago, but is now open as a brick and mortar restaurant location at 108 W. That awareness is playing an important role in the foods that restaurants and grocery stores are offering.” We’re learning that ‘eating healthy’ isn’t exclusive to our bodies – but also about our environment. People are now paying close attention to the food they eat. And food, being a basic foundation of health, can have a direct impact on healthy living.

“Whether that be physical, emotional, family, etc., you get out of life what you put into it. “I think people are realizing that our output of life is largely dictated by what we put into our lives,” Valenta said. He also shares that he believes people are shifting their thinking when it comes to eating well. He says that it’s fun to hear that foodies want to stay in Vancouver more often, rather than having to go to Portland to experience interesting new foods. Steve Valenta, owner and operator of The Mighty Bowl, agrees that Vancouver has wildly embraced the fresh food movement. As people become more aware of the impact food has on our overall well-being, the need for food concepts with nutritious menu options will continue to grow.”įreshii has three locations in the Vancouver area. “Regularly eating overly processed foods takes its toll on our bodies and we’re unable to function at a high level. “There is a pretty big void of healthy things to eat when you’re too busy to cook at home, so I particularly appreciate concepts that are striving to offer real food to help the people in our community lead a healthy lifestyle,” Gillespie said. After opening one Freshii franchise in 2014, Gillespie and his team of almost 60 people now run six locations in Vancouver and Portland. In fact, the food scene in Vancouver is beginning to be exactly the opposite – unique, flavorful and most of all, fresh.ĭoug Gillespie, franchise partner with Freshii, shares that it’s exciting to see new food concepts enter the Vancouver area. The food scene in Vancouver has changed significantly in recent years and with the creativity that many restaurant owners have today, eating healthy doesn’t have to be boring.

The latest food and drink trends in Clark County are keeping residents abuzz, especially with restaurants that are putting a focus on fresh ingredients and healthy eating.
