Where to refuel after a workout in Vancouver

You know how good it feels after a workout? Endorphins kick in and your energy is high; it’s a great place to be, so the last thing you want to do is to ruin that feeling with the wrong post-exercise meal. With that being said, here are some Vancouver spots for a wholesome bite when you want to refuel without negating all that hard work you just put in at the gym.

Where to refuel after a workout in Vancouver
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Tractor Everyday Healthy Foods

1
1903 4th Ave W, Vancouver, BC V6J 1M7

Like a fancier, healthier cafeteria, Tractor is the perfect place to go if you’re looking for a satisfying option that won’t leave you feeling lethargic afterwards. Choose from a large array of salads or indulge in the best of ways with their hearty stews and sandwiches. Dishes are reasonably priced given the fresh flavours and ingredients; you can get yourself a great meal here for around $10.

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Whole Foods Market

2
510 8th Ave W, Vancouver, BC V5Z 1C5

No one is more well known that Whole Foods for healthy options, and for good reason. Have a bit of whatever your heart desires at their beautifully stocked hot food and salad bar, which is weighed by the gram and has everything from salmon filets and roast veggies to corn and roast chicken. If you’re the mood for something a little more filling, pizza and sandwiches are available in abundance at the deli.

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Shishinori Japanese Eatery

3
2328 Cambie St, Vancouver, BC V5Z 2T8

As delicious as Asian food is, you’d be hard pressed to have a meal without feeling stuffed afterward. Enter Shishinori: this casual eatery serves nutritious brown rice with each dish along with a generous serving of mixed salad. It’s definitely lighter fare, which gives you the perfect excuse to try one of their matcha or black sesame desserts afterward.

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ART Enterprises Ltd

4
859 Hornby St, Vancouver, BC V6Z 1T9

The premise here is simple, but oh-so-delicious: decide whether you’re in the mood for a salad or a sandwich, then pick your protein to go with it (my personal preference? pulled pork). Topped with house-made sauces and dressings, and thoughtful extras like pickled jalapeños and crunchy caramelized onions, Hubbub presents fresh fare that’s high in energy-packed protein and greens.

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Shizen Ya

5
965 Hornby St, Vancouver, BC V6Z 1V3

Sushi lovers can get their fix without overloading on simple carbs at Shizen-Ya. With two locations in the city, all of their rolls and dons come on brown rice, rounded out by organic local greens and Ocean Wise certified sashimi. The difference truly comes through as soon as you take your first bite!

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A lifelong Vancouverite, Jen Tam loves spending slow afternoons in the city, discovering new and old spots to be a "regular" at. As a writer and a student, she spends much of her time finding beautiful coffee shops to subsequently work in all day. You’ll often find her hanging out in Mount Pleasant or Kits and spending way too much money on sushi.
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