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People in most countries of the world continue to get fatter and unhealthier every year due to an increased consumption of processed junk foods. Yet, more scientific knowledge and human effort is being put into promoting healthier foods than ever before. The organic food market is the fastest growing segment of the food industry in the United States. Support your local vegetarian restaurants, organic markets, and health food stores - they're working hard to improve your quality of life.
Healthy Restaurants
Anamaya - Southern Nicoya Peninsula - Yoga retreat and boutique hotel with organic food. The chef also does raw, vegan, and vegetarian cooking, with a special focus on "superfoods". Located in the Montezuma/Malpais area.
Cafe Gokul - San Jose - 100% Hindi vegetarian food from India. Open 9am-8pm. Call 8380-2042
Comida para Sentir - San Jose / San Pedro - Tropical vegetarian cuisine. Call 2224-1163
Cafe Organico - Southern Nicoya Peninsula - Mostly vegan, all organic, this amazing restaurant in Montezuma, Costa Rica is run by Ozlem from Turkey.
Prana - San Jose / San Pedro - Gourmet vegetarian food, prepared with organic and hydroponically grown ingredients. 9am-6pm. Call 2524-1843
Organic Farming
AMPALEC - Pococi - Asociación Productores y Artesanos - Organic education tours and otherinfo. 8386-0794 / info@ampalec.com
Quesos Biamonte - Costa Rica Organic Goat Cheese - Quesos Biamonte. Located in Coronado. 2294-2770
Organic Markets and Food Suppliers
Bioland - Nationwide - Costa Rica's primary producer and supplier of organic snacks, honey, food products, and personal hygiene products.
Buena Tierra Organic Market - Escazu - Organic Market, every Wednesday from 8-11am. Located in the garden opposite the Red Cross building located in downtown Escazú, 1km South of Paco Mall (going towards the Cemetery).
Morrjons S.A. - Nationwide - "Tropics Nature" brand gluten-free food products in Costa Rica. Flours, mixes, baking, etc... all wheat free and gluten free.
The World's Best Chocolate - Osa Peninsula - Made by Samaritan Xocolata using organic chocolate, vanilla, and chili. Created by master-chef Kimberley Blackwell in the remotest jungles of the Osa Peninsula, Costa Rica.
Health Supplement Suppliers
Tecuitiati - Liberia - Microalgas de Centroamerica. Supplier of Spirulina! Email: tecuitla@racsa.co.cr Phone: 2661-8427
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