I rarely use Organic Food shops. Signs boasting 'Glutinini's' (gluten free panini's for you and me)…read moredon't usually have a great effect on me and I'm far more likely to shop in the local greengrocers round the corner from this 'Mother Earth'. However, one day I was lured in here by an impressive display of quirky looking squashes and impressed to find that the interior of this shop was very quaint and wholesome. Jars line the shelves erratically and bundles of fresh vegetables are piled high. My bag of shopping was quite reasonably priced and I enjoyed everything I bought. However I have to say I didn't find the staff hugely helpful. When I asked if they stocked Tarmarind paste they looked at me as though I was speaking Latin. I was told that this ingredient didn't exist and assured my recipe must be wrong. It does exist- I've had it many times before but it was easier to just nod and leave than to continue listening to this patronising speech. So to round up my Mother Earth experience- good shop, good food, good prices, unhelpful and uninformed staff!

Mother Earth is an organic health food store. The store is very small but carries a powerful punch…read morein what it has to offer. In the small space you can find a plethora of health foods, everything from cereals to falafel to tofu to vegetables. My personal favourite are the organic breads, they are delicious and I don't feel sluggish after eating it, even if I have a bit too much. The store even has a deli counter for ready made goods, all of which are organic. I love the pita sandwich with hummus and falafel, not only does it have red peppers and lettuce, its low in calories and high in taste. If you are trying to avoid the preservatives and extra junk found in a lot of foods you buy in the supermarket then this is the place for you. The food is fresh and just being in the store looking around, you can almost feel yourself getting healthier and your body thanking you for making such a wise choice.

B Green is a small health food shop in Finchley Central. They sell a good range of dried Organic…read morefruit. The shop is small so the selection is not great. This shop does have quite a large selection of natural beauty products for a shop of diminutive size. The staff here has always been pleasant enough so no problems there. I wish they sold more vegetarian meat products. The only vegetarian stuff they have is in a tiny freezer near the back. B Green is a basic local store that specialises in beauty products for the eco-minded. Yeah that sums it up.

B Green has had a tiny face lift recently, so if you haven't been there in awhile, stop in. They're…read morenow also open on Sundays which is great for me! For a small local store, pretty good variety of: teas, personal care items, gluten free goods, all the organic/health food ranges, dried goods, supplements, vitamins, and a fridge and freezer that has a growing selection of goods. I know I can count on them for my nutritional yeast and eggless mayo fix! And don't forget the fluoride-free toothpastes! The store is usually fronted by a nice chatty chap who knows all about the supplements and what works for you. Also if you don't find what you are looking for, they can usually order it. Pop in for a treat and have a look around =) (£5 min for cards)

This is a strange shop. I feel like it's a place of sorcery... it looks tiny from the outside, but…read moreis pretty big inside. And their stock is quite impressive. Lots of eco, organic, foodie things in shop! I come here all the time to refill my Ecover products and buy soy yogurt. And since we've had an addition to our family, I'm glad they have an impressive wall of organic and natural baby products. They have such brands such as Weleda, Organix, Ella's Organics, and All Natural Baby. Perfect for the yippie mummy!

Have been shopping at 5 Boys since my boys were babies. Great selection of organic food for babies…read moreand toddlers. All the teas you can imagine and if you are gluten or dairy intolerant you should find alternative products. There is so much more too. Staff are super friendly and will order items you may need in. Over all an excellent store.

I have until now only used Earth Natural Foods as a place to pick up healthy groceries. My self…read moreimposed health diet means I have had to be a little creative with eating habits. Today I decided to treat myself and hit the hot and cold food counter at Earth. With only vegan/vegetarian foods on offer, I knew the options would be chemical free. The cold food buffet consisted of a mighty selection of tasty looking salad options. For £5.90 I got the large tub and had a bit of everything. As I turned to walk away I couldn't help notice the delightful vegan lasagne. Another £5.90 lighter I had a huge wedge of hot Italian goodness too. The food was enough for two and absolutely delicious. I am a huge carnivore and will openly admit I was amazed at how tasty the vegan lasagne was. The fresh salad complimented the hot dish perfectly. I was a happy boy. Earth Natural Foods on a whole is a fantastic shop if you are wanting to live a chemical free, organic life. It is obviously more expensive than your high street chain supermarkets, but remember, you are what you eat.

When I first moved to London from San Francisco, I was on the look out for a good organic store…read morethat would offer a wide variety of bulk-items, such as cereals, rice, tea, beans, herbs etc. (Like my beloved Rainbow in San Francisco.) Earth Natural Foods is the only place that comes reasonably close to the previously-mentioned mecca: when you walk in you already feel like a healthier person just by breathing in the organically-saturated air. This then always inspires me to become a better person and live a more healthy life-style. Despite a wide variety of food offerings, I usually restrict myself to the bulk-section as this is what I really can't get anywhere else. It is here where I can mix and match my own müsli, my own trail mix and it is also here where I can buy linseeds and sesame seeds in quantities that are more fitting to my consumption. Also, they have a nice selection of Weleda products, which are always a nice treat when you feel like you need a little spa treatment at home.

A warm-heated family-run business that will bend over backwards to get what we want. The two…read morebrothers are not only welcoming but also knowledgeable. We go there regularly - two or more times a week.

LOVE this little health shop in West Hampstead that makes me feel like I'm back in my little…read moregranola hippie town in Northern California... Peppercorns has so much under one roof, I don't know how they do it! So don't be turned away by it's itty bitty size, there is actually quite a lot in store! Everything is crammed to the ceilings with lots of options and choices. Wonderful baked goods, teas, cereals, vitamins, and lots of great refrigerated and frozen treats as well. They also have the best veggie burger selection I've seen in the city! If you are veggie, vegan, gluten-free, or simply health conscious, Peppercorns is your place. I could spend forever in this little shop just getting my granola on. Ah, Peppercorns, I love you.

Amazing shop/shops... We wait eagerly for our organic…read moreveg/fruit delivery... Also beautiful people

Nom nom nom veggy nom!…read more This place has a selection of looovely looking vegetables including several different kinds of squash (the inclusion of kabocha makes me really happy.) The staff are friendly, and the prices are reasonable. Oh! and there is a huge selection of cheeses at the back of the shop *droools.* Now I have found it, I plan to buy from here rather than waitrose. What more could you want from a local shop? *It's been here for more than 30 years - woah!

Health Zone is a good place to visit if you're a nutrition conscious individual or if you're…read morelooking for remedies for colds, skin problems, hair problems or you're generally feeling rough. They have good diet books as well as books for those interested in things like digestion, sports therapies and food. Downstairs they have a clinic offering various massages, such as aromatherapy using essential oils, Indian head massage, shiatsu, reiki, sports and deep tissue massage as well as pregnancy massage and Swedish massage. The staff here are really helpful and have some good advice if you're looking for something specific. Some of the items in here can be pretty expensive as they are specialised products.

This upmarket health food store is very well-stocked with renowned and more eclectic brands…read more There's plenty of choice in supplements, food, ingredients, skin care and books. Pretty much anything that the savvy health connoisseur might require. The layout is easy to browse. Staff are pleasant. When you want to treat yourself to a facial, or complementary health consultation, there's a fairly spacious clinic downstairs. They're open later than many of the other shops in the area.

I have passed this store many times but popped in for the first time yesterday. I was glad I did…read more Inside the shelves are stacked from top to bottom and are heaving with all things good for you such as skin care products, vitamins, oils, teas, flour, pasta, rice, tofu. The owner told me that he had been there 27 years and gave me lots of useful information on vitamins and minerals. What a lovely man and a great health shop. I left with my hands full of omega 3 oil, spelt flour and tea.

Similarly, I didn't realise it was there. Found out it stocked Ecover products after Tesco on the…read morecorner apparently stopped. The owner was quoted in the FT last weekend because a whole lot of the shops in Well Street are under threat of eviction and he seems to be one of them. He did say he had been there 28 years!