One Lucky Duck

I recently returned to New York City to visit my sister. Every time I go, I not only get to stay in an amazing city, I get to see how many individuals choose to eat. The food in the city is often fresh, and organic options are limitless. There are food opportunities in the city that just aren’t as available in the Mid-West. If everyone was able to try these foods and learn about their benefits, my hope is that they would spread throughout the country.
One of the highlights of my trip was when my sister and I went for some snacks at “One Lucky Duck.” This restaurant serves only raw, organic, vegan food. Don’t let the word raw scare you! This “raw” food is food that is prepared like any other, but the temperature of the food never goes above 118˚ F. No animal products are used, and the food is free of processed ingredients. By preparing the food in such a way, the vitamins, minerals, and enzymes in the food are all preserved. While eating purely raw, organic, vegan food may seem extreme, it is a great way to sustain your health, as well as the environment. And contrary to popular belief, it tastes amazing!

When my sister and I went to “One Lucky Duck,” we tried the fig bar, a raspberry tart, a jolly green Norwalk-pressed juice, and an avocolada shake. All of these were great and had the health benefits I discussed before. Everything tasted wonderful, and it was even better knowing that these were pumped full of nutrients and did not contain artificial ingredients. For a menu with a list of ingredients, follow this link: http://www.oneluckyduck.com/takeaway/.

Another thing we had were wheat grass shots. Neither of us had ever tried one, so it was exciting to see what they were all about. While my sister thought it tasted like mowed grass, I loved it.  While they’re not for everyone, there are numerous health benefits. It is

one of the few foods which contains every nutrient and mineral necessary for nutrition in humans. It helps to prevent and fight infections, helps with skin problems, helps to eliminate body odors, prevents tooth decay, energizes the body, and aids in preventing and fighting cancer. So if you happen to like the taste of wheatgrass shots, the health benefits are limitless.

While a lot of this food is not available everywhere, it is something that everyone should try at some point. Getting back to natural foods will not only help our environment by reducing the amount of wasteful production tactics, but it will also help us to become healthier.