Where to eat

Many of my students have asked me what do I normally have for lunch. That’s a great question considering how my lifestyle has drastically changed in the past few months. Before I became very busy and constantly on the road, I used to have more time to prepare home meals such as vegetable salads, guacamole dishes, cucumber snacks, homemade sandwiches, and awesome smoothies. But now, I find myself constantly from place to place and barely home. So, on a day when I would not have time to run home to prepare a meal or have any meals prepared, I would typically look for a vegan/vegetarian restaurant that I can trust. For example, this vegan-friendly café in Allapattah Smart Bites.  Unlike all the Fast Food Restaurants surrounding the Medical Campus, Smart Bites is located on 20th street across from the Miami-Dade Community College. Thank heaven for this hidden gem nearby. Continue reading →