Manna Life Food: Tastefully Healthy, Natural and Organic

Manna Life Food: Tastefully Healthy, Natural and Organic

Chances are that when you hear the word “vegan” or “plant-based,” the immediate thought that comes to mind is “tasteless.” But what if I told you that I’ve tried one of the tastiest roasted veggie nori wraps? And a passion fruit cheesecake that has cheese only in its name, yet it’s completely vegan and completely amazing?

How to dine out and eat organic in Miami

How to dine out and eat organic in Miami

Manna’s approach to organic eating is on a whole other level — but that’s a good thing. You won’t find bread-heavy sandwiches or wraps made with thick tortillas here. Instead, they’ve got their own way of doing things, like Life Bowls (like a roasted veggie and coconut brown rice bowl or one that features baked tofu, seeds and nuts, and edamame) and Noritos (burritos made with nori wraps rather than tortillas). But don’t be too intimidated — they’re a friendly bunch.

Best of Miami® 2016 | Food & Drink – Best Vegan Lunch

Best of Miami® 2016 | Food & Drink – Best Vegan Lunch

If your workday menu looks anything like the average Miamian’s, it probably goes something like this: cafecito, pastelito, colada, Cuban sandwich, café con leche. That’s why the 305 is in desperate need of a siesta come 3:05. Instead of putting yourself to sleep (and gaining an unpleasant paunch), opt instead for life-affirming superfoods for lunch…

Miami is no longer a terrible place to be a vegan

Miami is no longer a terrible place to be a vegan

Until recently, if you were a vegan or vegetarian in Miami, you were basically SOL, especially when it came to fine dining.  In a town where pork is not considered the “other” white meat, and even rice and beans usually contain meat products, scoring food without animal ingredients was a serious long shot.