Ever take a road trip where you couldn't find anything healthy to eat?
If you're looking for alternatives to fast food and junk food, check out a new book called "Healthy Highways: The Traveler's Guide to Healthy Eating," by Nikki and David Goldbeck.
The book, which sells for $18.95, is published by Woodstock N.Y.-based Ceres Press _ http://www.HealthyHighways.com.
The book lists more than 1,900 health food stores, food co-ops and restaurants that specialize in organic, vegetarian, vegan and other healthful fare.
There is a chapter on every state, and listings include directions, hours, address and phone.
Here's a sampling of a few of the listings:
_In Alabama, try the Golden Temple Cafe, 1901 11th Ave. So., Birmingham, for vegetarian food and a juice bar.
_In Alaska, Jen's Restaurant, 701 36th Ave., Anchorage, has a raw menu daily and dinner in addition to meat and fish.
_In Orlando, Woodland's Pure Vegetarian has South Indian cuisine and a weekday lunch buffet at 6040 S. Orange Blossom Trail.
_In St. Louis, Mo., the Eternity Vegetarian Deli & Juice Bar at 11 S. Euclid Ave., has cooked and raw vegan offerings, along with a vegetarian soul food buffet.
_If you pass through Rapid City, S.D., on your way to Mount Rushmore, the Veggies Nutrition Center at 2050 W. Main St. serves baked goods and vegan food.
_Salt Lake City has the vegan Sage's Cafe at 473 E. 300 S.
_San Antonio, Texas, is home to Sun Harvest Farms at 17700 N. U.S. Highway 281 with a deli, cafe and juice bar and various vegetarian options.
_In Burlington, Vt., try the vegetarian buffet and salad bar, plus free-range chicken sandwiches at Stone Soup, 211 College St.
