I ate an abundance of fruit at Degree 18 Juice Bar (in Palmer, Puerto Rico)
My favorite restaurant in Puerto Rico...
6 or 7 times now I have eaten at Degree 18 Juice Bar during my 14 days of being here on the island; just outside of Rio Grande, in Palmer. That makes up 50% of my diet while in the Caribbean, as I have only been eating one very large meal a day. I have succeeded in doing that every single day here, today will be my last day. The fasting benefits have been tremendous, allowing me to keep a clear mind and feel excellent. I have chosen to make this cozy little restaurant my last meal, just like it were my first. I will eat there later today, but for now, I will tell you about the last time I was at Degree 18.
Food, Food, and more Food
Usually when I go here, I eat empanadas, veggie burgers, veggie wraps, energy balls, hummus, and smoothies. However two days ago, I decided to go even easier on my body. I had just finished exploring El Yunque Rainforest, just up the mountain from this juice bar (this will be my next blog, I'll post it today). Palmer is El Portal del Yunque, or the Portal to the Rainforest. So upon coming down the mountain, I was very ready to eat some food. I had the urge to eat a wide variety of fruit, instead of the normal order. So I listened to my body and did just that.
Look at all this fruit I ate
I ordered a smoothie, an açaí (ah-sah-EE) bowl, and a smoothie bowl.
Let me tell you more details about the assortment of local fruits I ate.
Tropical Sunset Smoothie
Ingredients : Mango, Pineapple, Banana, Carrot, and Orange Juice.
Berry Bueno Açaí Bowl
Ingredients : Açaí, Raspberries, Blackberries, Blueberries, Chia, and Coconut Milk.
Topped With : Banana, Coconut Flakes, Almonds, Granola, and Bee Pollen.
Red Tide Smoothie Bowl
Ingredients : Dragonfruit, Pineapple, Banana, and Chia.
Topped With : Blueberries, Granola, Almonds, Bee Pollen, and Hemp Seed.
My Favorite Fruit
I was happy to get a bowl that had a base fruit of Dragonfruit. Also known as Pitaya, this fruit is the best in my opinion! Not only does it look extravagant, but it tastes just as exotic. The only thing I can even slightly compare it to is kiwi, but still it does not taste the exact same. If you have never tried dragonfruit, I highly recommend you seek one out as soon as possible. The insides are usually white, but can also be pink like the kind I had in my smoothie bowl. They are one of the easiest things to peel open, you can easily puncture with your fingernail to get the peel started. I usually don't even cut them up, but they are a bit juicy so be careful. The seeds are edible, much like chia seeds.
My Full Review of Degree 18 Juice Bar
Just click the below thumbnail to view the previous blog where I reviewed everything this wonderful place and its staff has to offer.
@daltono
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I wish more people would understand how important periodic fasting really is. Your emotions come under full control, there is a very tangible feeling of inner peace and quietude, etc...
P.S. I also love Dragonfruit! :-)
We are totally on the same page here! Especially when it comes to dragonfruit.
Most people have not ever had a day in their life where they were TRULY HUGRY.
Their poor bodies never get a break, food just keeps piling on top of food. A lot of hunger pains can be attributed to candida overgrowth and parasites. That is a whole different story though.
For now we can just focus on the fact that going without food sometimes can be fantastic. Especially once you finally get to eat again, you realize just how lucky you are.
I want some! lol
You are vegan!! I am new to steemit, also vegan and slowly transitioning to raw. I am so happy to have found your page♡I'll be posting about my journey soon, after my breakfast smoothie :)
Welcome to Steemit. Great to have you.
I've tried raw myself, but I have discovered it is not for me currently.
I am glad to find another like-minded user such as yourself. Or rather you found me. Either way, it is great to connect.
Since you are new, I recommend you check out this post I did the other day to help you integrate smoothly : https://steemit.com/steem/@daltono/20-must-use-tools-for-any-steem-user
This great food photography.
Amazing delicious...
Thank you! If only you were able to taste the food through the photographs.
lovely photograph and the meals look divine!
Thanks @joetunex. Much love brother.
Much love buddy!
You have sure enjoy this trip! So happy for you! :)
You can tell? 😉
I love this type of locale, what can I say.
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WOW!!!!!!! The food looks epic!! Definitely my kind of food!! You are really selling Puerto Rico to me without even realising :)))))
p.s. I wrote about cook islands...not much as I only visited for a few days... thought you may appreciate the first photo, I still do... https://steemit.com/travel/@vibrantyogini/travel-throwback-or-cook-islands-part-1-or-vibrant-yogini
This place is definitely worth a visit if you are ever over this way.
I will check out your writing on the Cook Islands. Thank you for the recommendation 😌