Explorer top 10.

1 Jungle Juice

Get healthy by knocking back a power juice or smoothie. Most of the exotic concoctions are low in fat and sugar, and contain at least three portions of fruit. You can also opt for a shot of wheatgrass juice, which is said to meet all your vegetable requirements for one day. Food is also served, and can be delivered.

Media City, 04 438 0280 and Times Square Center, 04 341 8601

2 Yo! Sushi

When you need sustenance, swap a burger for some maki rolls plucked from Yo! Sushi's colourful conveyor belt. Sushi typically contains a sliver of raw fish with vegetables and rice, but you can also opt for slices of succulently fresh, raw fish (sashimi), as well as a range of soups, salads and cooked delicacies. Dishes are priced according to the plate colour. Branches throughout the UAE, www.yosushi.com

3 az.u.r

For an organic dining experience, try az.u.r at the Dubai Marriott Harbour Hotel & Suites. The menu features wholesome high-end dishes using meat, fish, seafood and vegetables produced from organic sources wherever possible. Even the wine is organic. The food is excellent and there's a great Marina view from the terrace to round off the experience. 04 319 4000

4 Pink Berry

Tucking into cold, creamy delights doesn't have to be sinfully calorific - Pink Berry's swirls of yoghurt offer a healthier alternative. The delicious variety of flavours, which include green tea, mango and pomegranate, can be topped with fresh fruit, nuts or, if you're feeling naughty, chocolate chips. Half a cup of frozen yoghurt contains just 100 calories and is made with fat-free milk. Mall of the Emirates, 04 341 1378, pinkberry.com

5 Pulp

Whether you are after a quick health fix or something to quench your thirst, Pulp's fresh juices provide a hit of fruity goodness in one quick shot. The selection on offer is wide - try the Juice Salvation which has ginger, apple and pineapple juice, or opt for the Refresher, which is packed with anti-aging and cancer fighting benefits. Mall of the Emirates, 04 341 4644, and Deira City Centre, 04 295 6136

6 Super Markets

Find your five-a-day at the fruit and veg souk in Deira where you can browse plentiful piles of colourful, fresh produce. Put your best bartering skills to the test, but don't take it too seriously as the traders often give you a bag of freebies if they feel you've paid over the odds. For an air-conditioned alternative to the souk, head up the Hatta Road and follow signs to the fruit and vegetable market.

7 Yogurberry

Another franchise offering healthy concoctions of yoghurt, fruit and toppings - start your day with the Yoghurt Crunchie Parfait, a yummy mix of granola, yoghurt and six fruit toppings. The 100 per cent natural, low-fat, low-calorie yoghurt also contains the bacteria Bifidus Lactobacillus, which is said to aid digestion. ADNEC in Abu Dhabi, Al Qasba in Sharjah, and Dubai Festival City. www.yogurberry.com

8 Healthy Supplements

Shops selling sports supplements, energy bars and protein powders are often classified as health food shops and some now sell speciality foodstuffs. Nutrition Zone (www.nutritionzoneltd.com) in Dubai Mall and Jumeirah Town Centre, specialises in vitamins, health supplements and detoxifying products from Holland & Barrett. It also sells gluten and wheat-free products.

9 Healthy Hypermarket

Head to Lulu Hypermarket for its cheap and tasty salad bar which is stocked daily with a great selection. You can create your own healthy mix of raw and cooked veggies, meat and cheese and top it off with some free dressing or buy a readymade packet. The store also has a good fruit bar for a healthy dessert. Various locations across the UAE, www.uae.luluhypermarket.com

10 Weight Rose

Waitrose's 'Perfectly Balanced' range is calorie and fat counted to help slimmers. Spinneys also stocks a limited selection of the range, plus some Weight Watchers products. Both chains stock organic fruit and vegetables, plus Waitrose-branded beans, pulses, biscuits and fruit juice. Log on to Spinneys' website for a vast directory of healthy recipes. Various locations; www.spinneys-dubai.com

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