Healthy Life is a chain of franchises that stock nutritional supplements and health products. I…read morethink this is an especially good store for the layout, the wide range of stock and the service. There is often a naturopath in-store to assist you in choosing the best product for your particular need. I appreciate this as sometimes it seems the health shop staff have less of a clue than I do. It's not always the cheapest place, but for the range and advice available, it's usually worth the few extra bucks. In a nutshell - one stop health shop!

Healthy Life is here for all of your vitamin and supplement needs but beside that it has amazing…read morecustomer service. In this sort of health industry where there are so many products that come out everyday, most of which you have no idea what they do, a helping and professional hand is much needed. First of all in terms of stock and products the store rates well. There is a full range of brand named vitamins and minerals and way more of a variety than those you would find at the supermarket. There is a gluten free range for those allergic and different sections for muscle building products, speciality teas and mueslis, oat meals and brans. The thing I loved is the organic soaps which at only $1.30 is a bargain and they have really yummy flavours which are made from Palm Oil that is not collected from rainforests that destroy the habitat of endangered animals. Why how nice.

I found Free on Unley Road after my doctor suggested I try at gluten-free diet. Having eaten bread,…read morecereals and pasta all of my life this is quite a challenge however this Free store make the switch easy. Free stock all of the alternative options for dietary changes they also claim to have Australia's biggest range of gluten free products. It's been in its current location for over 7 years offering a great gluten-free selection including Italian breads, ravioli, gnocchi and fresh pasta, muffins, cereals, lollies, cookies and allergies friendly cake mixes. If you on a restricted diet, it is definitely worth checking out Free. You can find out more about them and their products on their websites www.freestores.com.au.

Free* A Gluten and…read moredairy free mini market and bakery. This is a HUGE deal for coeliacs, the gluten intolerant and the lactose intolerant. It is a safe space to eat without the lingering worry that the workers don't actually know what gluten is, or don't actually care. The family owned business is incredibly passionate about what they do and they are some of the loveliest people to speak to about specific dietery requirements. My sister has been diagnosed as a coeliac for about 4 years now and she can still struggle to find gluten free products she likes. I was so happy to take her here and re introduce her to jube lollies, pies and pasties, heaps of different bread varieties and even the hard to find gluten free asian condiment sauces. There was even a version of gluten free vegemite. We had a great chat with the owners who were supportive, knowledgable and would go out of their way to help you. We ended up leaving with three bags full of things, and will definitely be back, these places need supporting. (BTW gluten free cake is better then normal cake. yum.) *not monetary free.

House of health has all the goods of similar stalls in half the space and usually for half the…read moreprice! An amazing selection of soy milks and gluten free / wheat free etc breads. I always shop at house of health for honey and peanut butter... they package them up in different size chinese takeaway containers and sell them at bargain basement prices. So much cheaper and better than the supermarket. There is also an array of nuts and seeds to keep all you health fanatics happy!

A gem in the market! I love the prices and the selection of offer. Their coconut flours prices are…read morethe cheapest I've seen so far. They also have a great range of soaps and serve yourself bins. Last time I grabbed myself some almond meal and it is such better value than the supermarkets and you can choose how much you like. On the continuing flour trend, the rice flour is cheap t=and good quality too! Friendly service makes this place a definite favourite.

Romeo's Organic Wholefoods is a one-stop-shop for health. It has a small range of organic fruit and…read morevegetables, as well as dairy and vegetarian foods. There are aisles of wholemeal organic pasta, flours, nuts, and organic coffee and teas etc. On the other side of the shop is a large range of health and beauty products, including organic and free-of-everything hair-care, moisturisers, make-up and more. At the front of the shop is a small cafe connected to the register. What initially caught me was the sign for $6 organic coffee and vegan muffin. I'm not vegan, but I try to eat it when I'm able, so I bee-lined for the counter. I got myself a latte and a berry muffin, and some free reading material. For an organic coffee, I was impressed. Having just read about the sins of sugar, I had my coffee without my usual one teaspoon, which could have been a mistake since I often need to sugar to take the edge of the bitterness. This however was fine without, and not bitter at all, though maintaining its flavour. It wasn't quite like normal coffee, but I couldn't pin-point why that was. Still, I was happy with it. Vegan sweets are mostly really moist, and this was no exception. I couldn't tell it was vegan apart from its density, and I love a dense muffin, so no complaints here.

Romeo's Organic Wholefoods is awesome. They stock a few difficult to find products for the chemical…read morefree home, vegetarian/vegan, health conscious individuals. Organic can be pricey as I'm sure you're well aware (I sure as hell am being a uni student) but they do some ok deals on select items. We always browse their discounted items section and scab a few bargains. We shop around quite a bit for organic items and I must say they do alright on price, range and quality. If more big retailers can push organic hopefully it will become more affordable, without compromising the ethics ("free-range" eggs are an example of how standards can be watered down for corporate greed). In the meantime Romeo's Organic Wholefoods is on my list of places to source stuff from. Highly recommend for those that are like-minded!

Natural Food Barn is like most discount vitamin stores - you find some good stuff, and the rest is…read morestandard. It's smaller than the ones I'm used to (the enormous ones in Melbourne) but for around here, it's got everything you'd expect. Protein and weight loss powders, natural haircare and skincare, a wall of natural supplements and over-priced packets of health foods. Their range of hair and skin products is smallish, but has a reasonable selection of popular and less familiar brands. I wouldn't buy protein powders here, because I'm sure you can get them cheaper. The health food is overpriced. Gaganis Bros isn't far, and you can get most of the wheats and whatnot there, though not organic brands. In terms of vitamins, they're a reasonable price. They often have fish oil on really good specials in the containers out front, so keep an eye on those if you like your fishy supplements.

If you have a hankering for some inner health cleansing or for de-glutenising your diet or a…read moregeneral query about how to naturally make yourself feel a little stronger, a little more energised and generally healthy then Victoria Square Health Foods can help. Some of the friendliest staff I know serve here and are always willing and available to help with any of your enquiries. They have a great range of my favourite kinds of food (food from a "serve yourself" bin) and all at really competitive prices to some other health food shops around. Become a member for free and you then get a further 10% off almost everything in store every time you shop! Compare the prices of buying your scroggin' mix or your cereal here to some of the health food (and even non-health food) in your big supermarkets and you'll be surprised at how cheap it is to be healthy!

Yep, this place is my go-to when it comes to all things healthy!…read more They stock all your expected items, but they also stock more hard-to-find items, such as Dr Bronners products (chemical free!), the Sanctum range from Byron Bay (also chemical free and reasonably priced), and some excellent oils such as jojoba (excellent for taking off that make-up naturally), to name a few. I am always looking for natural alternatives, and most times Victoria Square Health Foods stock them. They even have a couple of natural alternatives to sunscreen, which are hard to find in other health food shops. Staff are very friendly and helpful, and have usually tried the products you are looking for. Best tip I have is to sign up for their member card, which gives you a 21% discount - very very handy!

Oh it's so damn healthy. Sandwiches and salads and such…read more I've only ever eaten here once, mind you all. I had a sandwich, but I'm unable to remember it's contents, but it was good, that I do remember. It was similar to Subway, but more health focussed. However I think as far as their salads are concerned you can actually make your own, which is pretty cool and such. I should have taken advantage of it, but from memory everything looked well and fresh.

This little shop makes the best roast dinner ( pork specifically) in Adelaide . The cracking is…read morePerfect every time! The owner operator is an exceptional cook Her homemade sausage rolls could win awards!! I not a wrap person, but I've even tried a couple of these from this shop and they were EXCELLENT.Fresh,innovative ingredient combinations with great natural flavours!! While they clearly try to focus on healthy foods ( all the produce is obviously good quality and just tastes fresh) they will indulge the fat loving luddites amongst us ( me being one). If that's you too, try the pork/crackling /gravy roll..it's TO DIE FOR !! This is really really good quality food.

Happy Herbs. Now, I know what you're thinking. And I really don't know. I didn't ask. But I DO know…read morethat they have a range of OTHER herbs for sale (all of which are presumably legal). And yes, you can smoke them. And yes, they make you feel things. So, I can't see the different between legal smoking herbs and illegal smoking herbs. But then, maybe I oughtn't use my eyes for the differentiation. Not all the herbs for sale are for smoking, though. Some are for rubbing on the skin, other are for direct ingestion, and other are for smelling. There are health and performance boosters and aphrodisiacs too. But what caught my eye, because I lucked out with an awesome star sign, was the zodiac sticks of incense. As I was ready the astrological description on the front of the packet and discovering how awesome I am, a throng of teenagers entered the store. The young, beautiful lady behind the counter handled them with - as Hemingway would put it - grace under pressure. The teenagers were asking her about certain herbs, which she assured them they were too young to buy. Then they began asking if there was anything that could make their 'dicks bigger'. Now, maybe they engineer teenagers differently these days, but a few years ago I wasn't going around heartily declaring my anatomy needed any sort of modification. I assured everyone I met that it was of a very generous proportion. And my friends did the same. Whether it was true or not. Regardless, she didn't buckle under the pressure and that, I think, is to be commended.

I love anything that spreads happiness so I dived into this shop as soon as it opened, a little bit…read moreconcerned that it was a front for a marijuana den. As I entered the shop I was delighted to find a hippy manning the store, complete with dreads and guitar in hand. He was certainly very happy and chilled ( I am guessing he isn't averse to smoking a few of the less legal variety of "happy herbs".) The shop has a vast array of medicinal herbs in packets displayed on the walls. Most of the herbs I was told are grown locally if possible. The packets of herbs give good information on what the herb is good for treating or preventing. I came out with a treasure trove of leaves to boil up for different ailments. It is enlightening to see the herbs that are usually hidden in tablets in their natural (although dried) state. So if you want to find a tea to brew for sugar cravings or to help your immune system etc wander in and have a look around.

Dropped in at Goodwood Fresh today and picked up two small containers of strawberries for $6 and a…read morecouple of sweet mangoes for just under $7. Keep an eye out for the small boxes on the floor framing the perimeter of the indoor fruit stalls. Packets of mini jelly cups ( my kids were thrilled to find them!), mixed nuts and snacks at fantastic prices can be found here. It's a perfect spot to finish off your fruits and fresh produce shopping as you scale the many food spots along Goodwood Road.

This is a swish greengrocers. The staff are as lovely and helpful as you would expect anyone…read morehanging out around the aroma of fresh produce daily to be. They're local and not owned by a chain so they won't shuffle you along and try to help you as best they can. Keep an eye out for specials by the door when you head here because there are absolute bargains to be had. The other day I picked up a tray of mangoes for $10. Like a lot of grocers, Goodwood Fresh is branching out into the gourmet food range. Beside their counter you'll find pre-made fruit and veg salads, dips, cheeses, oils and yoghurts to accompany whatever picnic or chardonnay mixer you might be organising. Gift baskets are also available, and Goodwood Fresh delivers in the local area.