Now in recent years I have to say I have become a lot more health conscious....gone are the days of…read morea large big mac meal with a cheeky chicken maya on the side....yes that was a thing or the mighty 20 chicken nuggets.....amazing at the time but when you have been wishing your summer body on for the past 30 years....it's time for change. So I now find myself at places like this wonderful place just next to the warehouse cafe in Digbeth. I wandered in while waiting to go on Brum Radio and ended up buying my lunch of a thai vegetable wrap and a super red juice. Both were fresh, healthy and wonderful and also massive shouts to the woman behind the counter who was friendly happy and well informed about all of the products. We ended up having a lovely chat after I had paid my £5 for my food/drink....I left smiling and went to eat sat on a wall, in the sun. Ideal. If you are veggie, vegan or health conscious definitely pay this place a visit. 5* experience!

Now, as you may be able to tell from my reviews and not-so-svelte physique, I am NOT a health…read morefreak. I love food, I love to indulge in a tipple (or two) of a night out and I don't care too much for running, jumping and generally doing that "fitness" thing I hear is all the rage these days. My one redeeming health feature is that I do take vitamins and drink herbal tea. Granted, I don't get all of my supplements from Holland and Barrett (that would just work out too expensive), but they are good for getting certain "hard-to-find" or "Specialist" bits and pieces. They also regularly have clearance items - meaning you can sometimes find a real bargain! They have a loyalty card scheme and do regular sales (such as "Buy one and get one for a penny" and "half price") which can result in hefty discounts. I tend to find that even with my purchases (at around £10 a month), I qualify for 50p off with my discount card fairly regularly - making it worth my while. There is also a bonus 250 points (or that was the case when I joined) added to your card when you join the scheme, meaning you get £2.50 off their products with points voucher. I can recommend several of their products! For one, check out the tea section. There are great herbal teas and special blends to encourage vitality (for both sexes), help to ease the pain of certain ailments and promote good health for others. The main reason I have used Holland and Barrett so consistently is the friendly and helpful staff. If you have a question about supplements or a specific ailment you want to treat, they can normally lead you in the right direction for something to help and have lots of great advice when it comes to their products. So, in summary... Holland and Barrett. It's nothing special, it's just a chain, it can be expensive but the knowledge of the staff (and consistently good customer service) have always kept me going back. If you are in the market for new health related products, drop in and have a look!

The original Holland and Barratt was at the end of the High St and moved to this new and larger…read moresite a few months ago. The selection of products has increased considerably and rather than feeling bit dingy and tired, it's now light, bright and airy. They have all the main things you expect such as supplements, nuts, dried fruit, healthy things as well as some small selection of beauty products. I recommend you look in regularly to take advantage of the special offers they periodically have. I bagged myself a huge carton of EPA capsules (500) at half its usual price and also big 50% discount on the 2nd jar of glucosamine sulphate when buying one anyway.

As I write this I am sitting eating ginger which i bought 2 hours ago with almonds and cranberries…read more There is a wide range of nuts and dried fruit and i would hate to see the day when everything is packaged and you can't have small portions of these things. We share our purchases as well as our stories as we sit on the ledges,

What a great discovery! Having re-started baking at the start of this year and decided to try a few…read morecookie recipes, I was bemoaning the fact that nuts are so expensive. It actually cost more to make cookies than to buy a really lovely packet from a supermarket. So I'm delighted to be alerted to this place, which I otherwise would not have known about. It's worth the trek into the market to buy a few varieties on the same visit as of course they last. My first choice in Macadamia nuts (To make white chocolate and macadamia cookies of course!) Which I find are about half the price as supermarkets. Great value and great choice.

This Chinese supermarket was smartly built near Birmingham's China town. It's easy to get to, has…read moreon-site parking you'll need to put a pound into the trolley in order to use it, unless you want to use a basket. Having wheels on the basket would help to take off strain on the body. It's an ideal place to purchase most ingredients for Chinese cookery and for a good price but I wish they had a wider selection of things. The quality of the products is god but the majority of the food is packaged, dry or frozen; not fresh which was a little disappointing. Any customer will agree that having good customer service can make a great difference. The staff didn't seem too interested in their customers, or their jobs! Some friendly service would have been great especially as I couldn't read any of the writing and it took a while to find what I wanted. Over all Sun Yip is ideal to get your money's worth for quality products but the service put me off and I would only come back here if I had to and was in the area.

I looked at the company's website and thought it was a professional company and booked a treatment…read more I was running late and called to tell them I would be about 20 mins late and I was told no problem. On arrival I was escorted to a room and asked personal questions about whether I had washed my feet. I was told that, as they were washed she wouldn't be bothering and also that my foot treatment would be shortened as I was late and that I would still have to pay the full price! I thought the level of customer service was terrible. I usually go to House of Fraser (for foot treatments) and will never return to Footworks. Overall not very welcoming to new customers who may not know company policy. NOT GOOD VALUE FOR MONEY.

From the owner: Proper foot care! Ever been disappointment after a pedicure? Treat yourself to a…read more chiropody treatment and see the difference. Good for just a thorough tidy up for neglected feet or if you are concerned about corns or think you may have a verruca. We also deal with ingrowing toenails and can offer specialist gait and footwear advice and recommend insoles to go in your shoes.

We walk past The Deli around once a week when grocery shopping and finally decided to pop in for a…read moreglass of wine over the weekend. Based on the atmosphere and quality of wine, I love this little spot. It is so cosy. We were the only customers in the store and received superb service. The owner runs this location and a few other shops, plus hosts food tents at festivals during Christmas. She came over to our table and made some wine recommendations and gave us a bowl of crisps on the house. My partner, Seth S., and I both ordered the Pinot Noir from Romania. It was delightfully full-bodied and smooth. The lighting is dimmed just enough to encourage good conversation and a comfortable atmosphere. There are two main rooms for seating, each with groupings of chairs or booths around bistro style tables. The art and decor feel like a brasserie. I would highly recommend The Deli for a delicious glass of wine (or 3) and great conversation with friends.

Breakfast Review:…read more One of the best Full English breakfasts in the Midlands! Its a wonderful deli, on the High Street in Boldmere, with outdoor seating - which is superb when the sun comes out! The breakfasts are awesome. Superb sausages, great bacon, exceptional bread, (the deli sells some of the best bread in Birmingham). 2 succulent sausage, 2 bacon, fried egg, 2 half tomatoes, mushrooms. toast, quality butter. Its one of the best in Birmingham, (I rate it joint 2nd). The staff are great, headed by Pip the owner and her team of assistants, (including sons). The only real problem with this place is that I always spend a fortune on their amazing cheeses, breads, cakes and pate's. Try it. You will thank me!