There are many important reasons to adopt a vegetarian diet. Aside from the obvious health benefits of eating more fresh vegetables, the environmental impact of vegetable production is also much lower than that of the meat industry, which is more important than ever with the ongoing climate crisis. Luckily, here in Jacksonville, FL, we have no shortage of excellent vegetarian restaurants that make cutting down on your meat consumption easier than ever.
Healthy and Ecological: 3 Vegetarian Restaurants Worth the Drive Near Jacksonville, FL
Ital Vegan
When it comes to diverse, interesting world foods, Ital Vegan is the place to go. Located at 1850 Emerson Street, this incredibly creative spot serves a wide variety of plant-based meat substitutes, including “Not-Tails” (vegan ox tails) and Skrimp (vegan shrimp). These delicious meat-free proteins are then used in some highly imaginative dishes, such as roti, paella, curries, and stews.
The Walrus
Set in an attractive blue building at 948 Edgewood Avenue South, The Walrus is a fun, Beatles-themed bar that serves some fantastic vegan food. The professional chefs serve a wide variety of vegan sandwiches, soups, and cookies alongside some delicious and nutritious fruit juices. The most popular items are by far the VLT and the Vegan Reuben, but everything on this incredible menu is sure to satisfy.
On top of the excellent food, The Walrus also serves some delicious cocktails and craft beers, but please remember to drink responsibly, never drive while under the influence of alcohol, and never allow minors to drink liquor.
Vegan Cafe Jax
If you’re looking for healthy vegan food then Vegan Cafe Jax is the place for you. Everything on its thoughtful menu is made in-house, including the vegan cheese, and there are never any chemicals used. When it comes to meals, the incredible chefs serve food from around the world, including British-style Farmer’s Pie and Vietnamese-style banh mi sandwiches.
Vegan Cafe Jax uses only thoughtfully-sourced products, ensuring their carbon footprint remains as low as possible. This makes this spot a great choice for those more environmentally-minded individuals. If you want to keep your carbon footprint even lower then make sure you make the drive here in an economical car such as the Mazda3 Sedan; this relaxed car puts out an impressive 37 MPG on highways.
With all these incredible options for vegan and vegetarian food, it’s never been easier to cut meat out of your diet. Even simply cutting meat out of your diet for a couple of days a week can have a huge impact on your carbon footprint. If you’re interested in learning more about how you can offset your carbon footprint, come visit us at Mazda City of Orange Park and we can discuss our range of economical cars.
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