Only Natural is a nice little independent health food shop, its slightly out of the town centre and…read moreIve always wondered how they manage to thrive as there is never anyone in whenever I go! But they must get some customers as they have been open for more than 20 years now! The staff are very friendly and will happily chat with you. They sell a good variety of products from run of the mill vitamins to rarer harder to find supplements and aromatherapy products and homeopathic medicines. Additionally they also have a nice little range of veggie foods too which is an added bonus especially as the food isnt the typical veggie foods you normally expect to find.

From the owner: At Only Natural we have a large range of food supplements. Vitamins and minerals, Sports…read moresupplements, Bodycare products, Healthy foods and snacks. We also have a range of foods for gluten free diets. Our assistants are happy to discuss your needs and offer advice whenever possible.

This is a lovely store which sells eco friendly and ethically sourced products including skincare…read moremade from all natural ingredients. The store was set up by two sisters who are vegetarian and qualified therapists and you can also buy online from their website. They stock Dr Hauschka skincare products and vegetarian vitamins from Viridan as well as Weleda, Bioforce and Greenpeople to name a few. You can even purchase a jute bag to carry your purchases which is fully biodegradable once you have used it for a lifetime.

Gorgeous shop selling the most amazing range of products - i buy all my vitamins there, they are so…read morehelpful and have so much advice - def worth a visit.

To celebrate my work not able to get rid of me, I went to this lovely little placec in arndale as…read moreit is meant to be low in sugar, non diary and non gluten - another word maybe guilt free sweet desserts! I ordered 2 raw cheesecake (strawberries and lime / pineapple and ginger) meaning it can be eaten by vegans and 2 slices of cakes(pistachio and orange/chocolate) non gluten. Each of these slices were £3.00 to £3.50. The cheesecakes were ok but it isnt as good as wild food cafe in london, where the base was cruchy and the filling of the cheesecake is actually creamy and not grit-ly. However their cakes were moist and delicious especially the pistachio and orange cake. I could definitely have another slice of this!

Simone's is a health bakers with some gluten free food, located in the Arndale Market, which is one…read moreof the only areas of the Arndale in Manchester with smaller, independent businesses, without having to go outside the Arndale Centre into the likes of the Northern Quarter. I called here after being advised to come here from my waitress at Druckers on their gluten free situation. They basically have fake grass outside as you walk in, which is interesting decor. Inside, it just seems pretty plain and the range is quite poor for gluten free, and even for normal foods in general, they're didn't seem to be much there. Other than probably two cakes which didn't sound or look fantastic, that was about it and in the end, I decided to walk away quite upset so sadly I hate to be rude, but I can't understand what others see in this place, for me it just disappointing hence sadly deserves a single one star.

So glad I discovered 8th day during my last trip to Manchester. It's a co-op grocery store on the…read moreground level with a restaurant underneath. It feels like an old school natural shop in the best possible way. The food in the cafeteria below was amazing--such a homemade like quality to it and the desserts were rich and flavorful. The staff was also helpful and patient with confused ordering. Upstairs, their grocery store has all the essential goods. More importantly, they have deli style cases full of vegan savory pastries and sweets! My partner and I took home an almond croissant, donut, and sausage roll and it was all brilliant.

Thank you Rob for delicious coffee and friendly welcome Downstairs cafe is clean and breakfast…read morewas tasty. Excellent service and prices

Holland and Barrett have recently expanded their Market Street branch, now including some of the…read moreold BHS unit, it's like a whole new store since the refurb, it's now over two floors, it's a very, cool impressive store now. They do have lifts and escalators, making this one of the largest branches I have seen. I was drawn in due to how the branch looked, it was pretty cool and a nice addition to Market Street. H&B is more of a health store, they sell loads of free from stuff, including some things which are harder to source down elsewhere such as Isabel's mixes, Clives Pies, stuffing and cake mixes and all varieties of Ten Acre Crisps and Sweet Mandarin sauces, the prices were quite expensive and high end, but with an offer throughout the store to get another item for half price, which was even reminded to me at the checkout, who saved my place while i went to get something else, that made the price situation slightly better and of course my server saving my items and place in line, while I went to get something was good customer service for me. The store isn't perfect however, as some items do seem expensive which does put me off, especially for items which are more widely avaliable such as some of the biscuits this place stores, which are basically in every major supermarket. The drink selection could also be slightly improved such as making some of them more affordable, and more well known brands such as health drinks, there were a number of items here which were formely on Dragon's Den such as "Secret Sausages" and "Simply Bee Water", the latter I've tried before and strongly disliked as it is too watery. Overall, this is a nice store and does deserve three stars and it has been made so much better since the refurb, where it does stand out now, and isn't just another store in such a large city of Manchester.

Stocking potions and pills and everything under the sun that could be used to cure you of your…read morecreaky joints to thinning hair. Holland and barret is nice enough, they do some good deals on products occasionally. They have a good selection of health foods with plenty of kilogram bags of nuts and dried fruits. Recently Holland and barrets protein section has gone from strength to strength. This thanks to a new generation of blokes who like to buy whey protein and attend the gym two to three times a week, sorry fellas this ain't how it works. I can't count the amount of my mates who seem to neck protein shakes then follow it up with a shocking program of mincing around the gym and doing sets of weights, sorry boys that ain't fitness and your just going to get fat then mistake it for bulk.

Young student girl very helpful and polite.read more

This shop is a lovely gem of a shop in the little town of Oakwood. It might not have the fruit and…read moreveg section as in Love Organic, Chapel A, but it certainly can match them for organic nuts and seeds! As well as this there is a vast selection of health supplements, which is surprising for such a small space, of all kinds from homeopathy right through to oral vitamins. They also have a huge selection of quirky items such as organic beers and alcohols, free from foods and even those awesome old school jam jars of sweets, like mint imperials, which are the kind of thing you expect from a gift shop in Devon. The lady at the counter was absolutely lovely and gave excellent service - multi tasking a customer on the phone and a lady in the shop simultaneously! They also have an in house Doctor who can provide acupuncture, amongst other services - housed above the actual store. All in all I found this shop to be brilliant. For all your organic health needs, come to The Health Store in Oakwood.

No lovely market town is complete without some kind of specialist health store, and this is the one…read morefor Otley. Chevin Health Store is like some kind of sale store for those specialist supplement items. They've their little sandwich board out the front detailing the latest offers and research on vitamins and extracts so you are always in the know. For those beef cake types they have all the necessary (and I use that word loosely...) products that help you to buff up to your heart's delight sans the 'roids. Homeopathic remedies are also on sale here, as are herbal teas, natural honeys, nuts and all the usual goodness! The door may be a little off-putting as it's hard to see in, but don' be put off as it's pretty friendly inside!

I feel I must begin by stating that I am not an air conditioning unit (huge fan) of health food…read moreshops at all. For me frequenters of such businesses are in the main middle-aged mums and their now-teenage daughters (they also have new daughters) in the desperate task of defining their identity by being part of a trendy culture under the guise of doing something worthwhile. Having got that off my chest, let me go on to pass more neutral unbiased comments upon this health food shop in the heart of Didsbury, just off the main road. If it's a health food shop you're after, then this one is excellent. All your organic health food bars, juice drinks and fennel toothpastes are available here, as well as huge selection of those vitamin things and essential oils and the like. The food is pretty tasty, and well, it looks really healthy. If you want to aviod the evils of gluten, wheat and fat, then this is the place for you. Basically I'm not the perfect person to review this health food shop, as I like kebabs and chips, but I think even my untrained eyes can see that if health food is your thing, then this place will be a bit of a heaven. So, a slightly begrudging four stars it is awarded.

Have just returned from a most interesting evening at Healthy Spirit. First there was a delightful…read morevegetarian meal. Then we had two talks about useful food supplements. Hopefully taking one of them throughout the winter will stop me getting viruses like I did last winter. There were quite a number of people there and a real buzz of enjoyment and interest. I think that we are very lucky to have such a resource in our neighbourhood.

The best source of vegan groceries in Nottingham City, with a deli counter and food to go…read more The shop is omni (there are a couple of items with gelatin in), but is mostly vegan, with some vegetarian. They have a good chiller section with vegan meats and cheeses, a good dairy-free chocolate selection, and the food counter has a huge range of vegan takeaway things like wraps, pasties, pies, cakes

Just tried to ring them to see if they sold dried herbs, and they put the phone down on me. I then…read moretried to ring again, and they picked up and put the phone down before I had a chance to speak! Not having a good day?

On entering the shop, my eyes were met with a beautiful array of fresh, organic fruit and…read morevegetables. (Or venchtables as I used to call them, until I was embarrassingly old enough to know better.) Large wicker baskets full of apples greet the customer, many having the all important bonus leaf. It truly made me want to pick them up and start skipping through a nearby meadow, wearing a flowing dress and possibly conversing with tamed animals. Too far? Forget it. A former vegetarian myself, I understand the convenience of having somewhere like Out Of This World to rely on in a city centre. It means being able to purchase items which are sometimes not even stocked in the larger supermarkets, to maintain a balanced diet without being forced to use unwanted substitutions. Too well stocked to be a health food shop, Out Of This World falls into the category of health food supermarket. There is a huge range of the usual nuts, seeds and pulses; but also a surprising number of Traidcraft toiletries, recycled stationary, hair dye and household cleaning products. Alongside fairly traded tea and coffee, vitamins, supplements and natural remedies, the store also caters for sufferers of restrictive diets. There is a varied selection of groceries for people who have to omit gluten, wheat and diary from their nutritional intake, and a large number of vegetarian and vegan ready meals. One reason why I particularly like Out Of This World, is because they stock Samuel Smith ale and lager. A real favourite with my Other Half and I, they provide us with a constant hoard. Bondgate Bakery in Otley supply the store with freshly baked loaves and buns, with gluten and wheat free alternatives available. A deli counter offers freshly made quiches, samosas and wraps - a handy lunch or a lazy supper. The staff are very approachable and were more than happy to assist me in finding a difficult item for a family member. What I mean by that, is my Gran was looking for bee pollen, because the lothario that she listens to on her local radio station had been praising its medical benefits. Any shop that can help me in my quest for bee pollen, has earned respect in my eyes.

This shop is the city centre's answer to Chapel A's Love Organic. It has been here ever since I…read moremoved to Leeds and as such is certainly one of the more longstanding stores in town. A lot of places have changed in what feels like a very small space of time, but not Out Of This World. I used to come here on Saturdays to purchase their organic milk and elderflower cordial for the bar that I worked at on Call Lane. It was always handy to stock up in case anyone wanted a White Russian, but really it was mostly to supply my need for coffee. Also, there is nothing quite as refreshing as elderflower cordial and lemonade. Seriously, it used to be my favourite drink. I love the smell when you walk in to this shop. It's not exclusive, it's that same smell most organic shops have, but it is lovely. The smell of good. Only goodness. Nothing in here can really be bad for you. At least, that's what we can believe until we learn otherwise! Within you will find, as well as hoards of organic foods, all sorts of enviro-friendly cosmetics, cleaning products (for you and your clothes) and much more. It errs on the expensive side if you wanted to do your weekly shop here, but it is sure worth buying that elderflower cordial. Yum!