Here are ten healthy places to eat in Sunderland which can help you make that promise a reality.
1. The Good Apple Cafe, Derwent Street, Sunderland
The Good Apple Cafe opened in 2013 and is Sunderland's first all-vegetarian cafe. The have everything from vegan treats, to also accommodating other special dietary requirements. Photo: Stu Norton
2. Mexico 70, High Street West, Sunderland
Mexico 70 offers authentic Mexican food and drinks. With creative tacos on offer like sweet and sour mackerel and spicy pepper squid, diners will be spoilt for choice. Healthier options are also available, along with some vegan dishes. Photo: Stu Norton
3. Flamingo Cafe, Seaham Marina
Flamingo Cafe started off its life as a food truck, and moved to the new site at Seaham Marina in 2019. They offer ultra healthy options, from vegan meals and Buddha bowls, to protein shakes and cakes. Photo: Tim Richardson
4. Clean Bean, North Terrace, Seaham
Owner's Paul and Linda Barron took what they had learnt on their travels to Nepal, California and Australia and opened up their own place. Serving food as nature intended, without preservatives, colouring, refined sugars or other chemicals. Photo: Stu Norton