Chicago, as the third most populated city in America, is home for approximately 9.7 million people. All these people will certainly need to feed themselves, but, since America is known as one of the fattest nations in the world, how can we tell if the food we are eating is keeping us alive or was actually pulling us ever so close to our grave?

Let us first start on what healthy eating is. Healthy eating basically means eating according to what and how much your body needs, not what your taste buds want. Organic food is always the first thing that comes to mind when talking about healthy eating simply because it was produced solely by Mother Nature and have no chemical additives and preservatives whatsoever. One easy way to know is the food you are purchasing is organic is to find a label "organic farming" in its package. This means at least 95% of that product is produced by organic methods.

If you're not feeling like cooking, Chicago has some restaurants that are known for serving healthy food. Karyn's on Green is one of the most famous and also expensive Vegan restaurants. It serves pizzas, salads, soups and all are made with organic products. For a cheaper Vegan restaurant you have the Kramer's Healthy Cafe. Other affordable healthy restaurants are Meli Cafe or Brian's Juice Bar and Deli. These two restaurants are not a vegan restaurant so it serves dairy products such as bacons and steaks while still maintaining their status as a healthy restaurant.

In Chicago there is a plethora of Russian restaurants which serve fine Russian cuisines including borscht, beef stroganoff, soup and other types of strudels. Though most of the Russian restaurants have a variety of Russian foods, the chicken dishes remain to be the most popular among ritual patrons in Chicago. There are a number of well renowned Russian restaurants like Astoria which brings to mind Russian culture from the kind of food they serve to their beer.

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They offer draft and bottled Russian beers, which vary in alcohol content. Most of the Russian restaurants are situated in lovely environments. Russia has some of the most delicious dishes; when you travel in Chicago Illinois don't miss to visit the finest Russian restaurants during lunch or diner and enjoy great food that will leave you licking your fingers.

If you are staying in a hotel you can still make an order of your favorite Russian dish from one of the Russian restaurants in Chicago. Some of these restaurants are conveniently located at the heart of the city for easy access. Chicago is truly a paradise on earth with so much to offer from food Chicago, entertainment, art and many other things. Travel in Chicago Illinois today!

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Gaylord India Restaurant specializes in Northern Indian cuisine. In this elegant restaurant, dine on their famous tandoori cooking - prepared in clay ovens. Breads, fish, chicken, and lamb seared to succulent perfection. Affordable pricing for multi-course meals. Truly a treat from India.

Go where the locals go. India House, a neighborhood establishment over-delivers on their portions, service, and taste. Elegance and ambiance are created subdued lighting and dramatic color scheme. Tandoori chicken, curries, and fresh baked naan will entice and satisfy you.

Indian Garden Inexpensive and delicious, India Garden features spicy chicken, lamb, fish, and seafood dishes. Open with their lunch buffet, you'll have to fight the business crowd. Try this diverse restaurant for dinner.

Spicy yogurt marinade is the specialty at Indian Grill. A Lincoln Park mainstay, patrons feast on traditional plates like chickpeas and potatoes, and fiery lamb vindaloo. Since it is loved by locals, you may have to wait a bit to savor these dishes, but it is well worth it!

Even with its upscale atmosphere, diners at Klay Oven receive on the freshest ingredients. Paying high prices is well worth it. Curry along with vegetarian options make this a place where everyone can get what they want.

When one hears of Mount Everest, breath-taking vistas come to mind. At Mt. Everest Restaurant your breath will be taken away. Mt. Everest serves both Indian and Nepalese cuisine Cand only high-quality, a great value for your money and featuring vegetarian selections, tandoori dishes, and lamb, or seafood.

Standard India sets the standard for Indian cuisine. Their buffet offers a large assortment of menu selections. Grab a bowl of lentil & vegetable soup. Come back seafood, kebabs, and specialty clay oven dishes.

Serving truly authentic Indian food in Chicago, Viceroy of India draws a big crowd. Not only because of their prices, but offering a variety of options made with lamb or chicken. Vegetarian and tandoori selections are also available.

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