Nutrition is part of every fitness regime.   It is where the body finds the fuel, lubricants and raw element required by an active body.  We are fortunate to have nutritionist Zach here at eXtreme Cabarete.

Zach has put together a list of popular restaurants in Cabarete, along with nutritional guidance on what to eat and why.

• Cafe Claro- Wide array of healthy and vegan options here. Homemade breakfast and lunch that always hits the spot. *Zach Special* 2 slices of bannana bread french toast, 2 eggs, 2 strips of bacon, and toast
• Cabarete Coffee- Here not only can you order the best coffee in the DR but delicious smoothies, sandwhiches, and wraps. They have a nice organic bread you can sub into most sandwiches if they don’t already have it. Bagels are never an option. Same with croissants. Beware the also have the best brownies…*Zach Special* whole wheat bread, apple slices, peanut butter, sprinled granola, honey and cinnamon.
• Cabaha- Tapas bar that often has live music accompanied with simple high quality food. I reccomend the turkey or beef skewers that come with hummus for dipping. Next is the Fish Ceviche. Both provide a perfect high-protein low-carb dinner for both active and rest days.
• Gorditos- The restraunt that will forever have my heart. A family owned Tex-Mex spot that serves speedy, delicious food custom to your food preferences. The (tortilla void) bowl is the ideal option for a healthy meal here but they also have a fried fish taco that is out of this world. I often opt for the corn alternative to the fried fish taco aka the “Zach Mambo”. When ordering a bowl you have the option of Beans,yes, Rice,no, grilled vegetables and/or choice of meat- Grilled chicken, spiced ground beef, slow cooked pulled-pork, and fish (Dorado aka Mahi-Mahi) fresh from the fisherman to the grill. Secondly you have the option of dairy- Cheese and sour cream. They go light on dairy serving so feel free to say yes. Especially the lime sour cream they put on most fish dishes! Yum. Next is your salsa and spice level- Mild, Medium, or Hot. If you can handle the heat go for it. Peppers have a nice thermogenic (raises internal body temperature) effect that boost metabolism.
• Mojito Bar- Here is a place that proves that simple, high quality ingredients is all you need to make an incredible meal. The “Molise”my personal favorite. All sandwhiches are served on a ciabatta but they have “pan integral” aka wheat bread AND comes with a fresh sqeezed all-natural juice. Best fruits for juice (in order of nutrient power) 1. Strawberry 2. Mango 3. Grapefruit 4. Papaya 5. Bananna 6. Orange 7. Lime 8. Pineapple. Skip the mayo and know that you are having a delicious meal but the ciabatta (all-carb) sandwhich is a once a week meal or fuel for a super active day.
• Yamazato-Sashimi and salads are the healthiest choices here but and non-fried sushi roll is a good option. Everything on the menu is going to have flavor. Avoid anything that says tempura or fried and you are safe.

Now that we have established some direction in eating out. I can’t stress enough the importance of a mindful, daily practice of preparing home meals. “Prepare” doesn’t mean it has to be cooked. Here in Cabarete we have a colorful array local fruits and vegatables that can, and should be eaten in their pristine raw state.

Now that we are hungry and talking food. Let’s step inside the “classroom” and take a look at Rogue Nutrition 101