Review: Summer at Pod #healthy #yum

Pod was launched by Founder Tim Hall in 2005 when he had been diagnosed with a heart problem and was advised to improve his diet but he could not find anywhere offering nutritious, healthy food on the go. Pod’s vision is to enable people to live healthier lives. Since the launch Pod has grown, with 20 branches having opened across London and the brand continues to focus a new kind of fast food based on 4 simple principles:

People
Health and nutrition
Innovation and creativity
Sustainability

I had heard about Pod, but had never visited so I was happy when they got in touch and asked if I would like to try out their summer menu via a £10 gift card* and I said yes! My husband and I shortly found ourselves in the Old Street branch looking for something for a healthy dinner.

We decided to try:

Mineral Pot (veggie) with rice and kelp noodles (vibrant purple noodles are packed with nutrients & metabolism boosting iodine), shredded leek & kale mix, edamame, pumpkin seeds, chia seeds (very rich in omega-3s & amino acids), ‘energy soup’ and coriander priced at £3.99. This was a delicious and hearty mix of nutritious ingredients – it might not look too appealing in the photo above, but don’t let this fool you.

Shredded pork & pod slaw with avocado, peas, mixed cabbage, shredded pork, beetroot, mixed wasabi seeds, sweet chilli sauce, coriander and a shot of Asian dressing priced at £5.50. My husband enjoyed this box of goodness – he has always been one for packing as many vegetables into a meal as he can! Due to my husband having recently changed his diet to exclude grains this was a great healthy meal for him to enjoy.

We also tried a little egg-pot which included peas, mixed cabbage,edamame and seeds. I can’t remember the name or price of this one (sorry!) but you will spot it on the shelf. This little pot makes a great side dish or a snack if you were grabbing lunch before going back to the office.

We award Pod 4 out of 5 stars for offering us fresh, healthy food which doesn’t hold back on taste. For more information check out their website: http://www.podfood.co.uk/