MORE THAN A CAFE, IT’S A LIFESTYLE

By Brook Barney / Natured Balance

Coming from someone who has had to dance around a menu the majority of my life and is now working with clients who have to do the same to gain their health state back, I have so much gratitude for The Lotus Cafe—where an entire menu is an option, not only a salad. 

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Where do I eat out in Ogden to get healthy food that fits my lifestyle? A lifestyle that desires whole foods from the earth, requiring mainly gluten free, dairy free, and refined sugar-free foods. Though there are a few good spots in Ogden, one of my favorites is The Lotus Cafe! 

When your lifestyle requires dietary adjustments such as removing gluten, dairy, or refined sugar, you are often left with an option for salad with minimal toppings, and a side of olive oil and lemon. Your choices are further limited if you are vegan, as there often isn’t an option for plant protein.

The Lotus Cafe offers a primarily organic menu filled with fresh, satisfying, and delicious whole foods without all the processing, additives, and refinement that often comes with eating out. Aside from a welcoming, beautifully energetically balance space to eat, shop, work, study, or socialize, the menu ranges from raw juice, smoothies, teas & coffee, breakfast wraps, sandwiches, protein power bowls, salads, and a large selection of mindful treats made without refined sugar. 

Whether you have dietary needs or lifestyle preferences, you will find a delicious, satisfying nutrient-dense meal, drink or treat for the entire family at The Lotus Cafe.

Coming from someone who has had to dance around a menu the majority of my life and is now working with clients who have to do the same to gain their health state back, I have so much gratitude for a place to eat where an entire menu is an option, not only a salad. 

Ruthie Shinn and Shane Poulsen recently purchased the cafe from long-time owner Stephanie, who owns Buddhi Yoga, a fantastic yoga studio inside the cafe and shop. Together this space is a Place of healing, nourishment, vitality, community, and wellness.

Shinn and Poulsen have a shared passion and intention for holistic health and living and are now bringing their love of life to the Ogden community through healthy food.

“It’s not just a cafe; it’s a lifestyle!” — Ruthie and Shane 

Some of my favorite’s from the menu:

• Hempilicious Smoothie-Hemp is a complete protein that provides energy and satiety. 

• Golden Milk Tea-This perfect blend has powerful anti-inflammatory properties.

• Veg Head on GF-Full of colorful fresh veggies, and hummus, this sandwich boasts nutrients and fiber supporting overall health.

• Doughnuts-These Gluten Free, Vegan treats are so amazing when you want a treat without jeopardizing your health.

So make your way into the Lotus and enjoy food prepared from the earth with love. 

Breakfast Juice Pulp Gluten-Free Breakfast Bread. Photo by Brook Barney / Natured Balance

Do you juice at home? Enjoy this delicious Breakfast Bread that uses juice pulp to start eating for your health at home today.

Breakfast Juice Pulp Gluten-Free Breakfast Bread

Mix dry ingredients:

2 C almond flour
1 C rolled oats
1 TBS cinnamon
1/8 t salt
1 TBS baking powder 
1/2 C raisins
3/4 C chopped walnuts

Mix wet ingredients:

1/2 C non-dairy milk
2 t vanilla
1/2 C maple syrup
1/2 C olive oil 

Mix dry & wet ingredients

Add in 2 C of Pulp *I used beet, carrot, orange, apple

Bake 350 degrees for 45-55 minutes

Eat out of love, Eat to nourish, Eat to heal, Eat to live.

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Brook Barney—Natured Balance Health & Wellness—is a Certified Integrative Nutrition Health Coach who guides individuals through their health journey physically, emotionally, mentally, and spiritually back into a balanced state. She is a mother to two kids, an Ogden, Utah native, and enjoys all things outdoors, movement, travel, family, friends, and community. Her intention and passion are to bring more health and wellness to our communities, work environments, and homes. Brook’s focus is restoring energy and health, reducing stress and pain, life transitions, and renewing balance and purpose through mindful practices, awareness and connection, nutrition, movement, and nature. By providing a safe, confidential space to explore and transform, Brook offers support and guidance in developing new sustainable lifestyle changes, patterns, healthy habits, and self-alignment through 1:1 and group classes, and corporate programs (in-person and virtual).

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