Well, I'm not a vegetarian but I certainly appreciate having Scoopaway close at hand. Come here if…read moreyou're buying anything dry, stuff like pasta, dried fruit, cereals, spices. Quite a range of things really with the emphasis on things being organic and sustainable. Plus. It's all paid for by weight (as the name suggests you just scoop up however much you want) so they cut out loads of needless packaging. A good place to stock up on supplies, it's a actually fairly well priced despite being organic. And of course having museli every morning is a lot cheaper than a bacon sandwich, so a good place if you're tight on cash. Very popular, it can get overcrowded on Saturdays. They stuff quite a lot into a small space, unexpected finds include toiletries (eco-friendly ones, of course). Scoopaways a great idea and a good place for cheap staples.

This is a surprisingly large healthfood mini-supermarket on the Gloucester road. The name suggests…read moredusty wholefoods in troughs but there's really more variety than this. A perfect place for the health and ethically conscious, the shop stocks everything from frozen food to sweets and sundries. I'm a particular fan of the gluten free range, as I have a caeliac friend who I often invite to dinner parties. The staff are always really helpful in showing me what's the best product for my recipe.

This is a really good health shop. They stock a diverse range of products and the Staff are really…read morehelpful and knowledgable. They also let you try products before you buy. I recommend their Wasabi broadbeans!

This is a local independant health shop, it is a great place to browse and get alot of different…read moreproducts you wouldn't get else where in town. It also stock a good range of vegetarian food and they have a fresh counter where they sell cakes etc. It is a good health food shop with lots to choose from.

Healthy eating seems to be all the rage these days (which is hardly a bad thing), but Whitchurch…read moreHealth Foods has been around long before we had celebrities declaring that they fit into that size zero dress purely through healthy eating (as if). As someone who is desperately trying to convert to a healthy diet, Whitchurch Health Foods makes the process far less daunting. The shop is full of yummy yet healthy treats (I still can't quite believe that healthy choc ices actually exist). Whilst the focus is unquestionably on food, it must be mentioned that they have a selection of toiletries made from natural sources (the Aloe Vera lip balm, is a personal fave of mine). The staff can appear slightly quiet, however the lady serving me recently, went out of her way to tell me that they had a very similar product to the one I was buying, on sale at a reduced price (very kind).

Imagine Holland & Barrett without the glory of the food section. This is Health With Herbs…read more They have a great range of supplements and vitamins, and if you ask nicely they might even sell some of them to you. I advise that you go into the store knowing what it is that you want, however, as I always find it a little daunting otherwise. Fortunately they have a good, structured website that can help you out. They have particularly good sporting sections, with all those powered drinks and the like - which I don't fully understand, despite knowing a ton (probably literally) of body builders. They also have a good aromatherapy section, but they don't let you smell things before you buy, and that, to me, is the most important thing. How do you know what you want your baths smelling of otherwise? Health With Herbs is a store which specialises in the medically orientated side of health foods and nutrients. The prices are pretty much the same as other places of this ilk, but you won't be tempted to buy gluten-free jaffa cakes (this can be both good and bad).

This is a small health food store in Penarth, selling a range of products from lentils to lip…read moregloss. They have a good range of food, including preserves, nuts and pulses. They also have fruit and nut bars, protein bars and supplements. I went in looking for diabetic sugar alternatives, and was pleased to discover that they not only stocked it, but charged the same decent price as Holland & Barretts. There is a wide range of natural and organic cosmetics, shampoos, lotions and the like. They have a great range of sea salt scrubs in a number of enchantingly tempting flavours. This shop is not all fancy and hippy like you might think. Instead it's a sensible and well laid out store that does exactly what it says it does; provides health and beauty products. And a good range at a good price.

Pro Health and Nutrition is like a mini-Beanfreaks (for those of you familiar with the Cardiff city…read morecentre health food store), offering a wide range of products from pills to protein shakes. The store interior is a bit dated and the carpet could use replacing, but the stock here more than makes up for it. I even found Tom's of Maine deodorant, which I've only seen back home in the States, priced at £3.80 (it's aluminium free, which is apparently better for you. Whether that's true or not remains to be seen). Pro Health also carries a wide range of beauty products, many of them natural and organic (I was pleased to see an extensive selection of items made using tea tree oil), as well as protein supplements, nuts, and vitamins. Pro Health also sell poncy teas like Clipper, which I fail to find at competing stores, so major points for that.

This health and well being shop is anazing and by far the very best in the Bristol area…read more The staff are lovely and just so knowledgable about the numerous pills & tinctures on sale there. They are never pushy and always have time to listen to your questions. They are also non bias about all the different brands they offer as they will always try and recommend what's best for you.....and your budget. Love this place!

This place turned my life around today! My entire backpack of essential nutritional supplements was…read morestolen out of our rental car while on holiday in Avebury (beware!). I have trouble digesting without specific enzymes, causing reflux and discomfort. I couldn't eat without them. With 7 days left on our vacation, I was physically and mentally miserable. I googled natural food stores and Wild Oats popped up. I drove 30 miles to get to it, and they had EVERYTHING I needed, plus sugar-free, dairy-free, coconut cream ice cream alternative. The woman at the info counter was busy on her computer but stopped briefly to help me find what I needed. I'm so grateful for Wild Oats' existence!

Needed some guidance on supplements and vitamins and the knowledgeable staff went out of their way…read moreto help.

I don't know whether you have seen the Holland and Barrett advert with Martin Corry on TV, have…read moreyou? if you have please dont judge the shop on the advert's shortfalls. HB sells all sort of health foods and vitamins, if you need vitamin~ then they will have it, and at a reasonable price. If you need to get dried fruit, they have that too. If you need garlic pills to avoid getting bitten by mosquitos....you guessed it they have that too! The staff are kind, and helpful, and if there is anything they don't have that you need they will get it in from one of their bigger stores!

Now I'm not a yoghurt-weaver myself, so I rarely frequent such mystifying shops filled with buckets…read moreof tofu and lies-its-all-lies-homeopathy bottles, but I have been here a few times for seeds for my porridge (much cheaper buying them by the scoop than in the tiny overpackaged and overpriced offerings from Tescos) and for quality vanilla extract for baking (Bourbon is the scrummiest, fact fans). Whod've thunk it?

I feel so lucky to have such a wonderful shop with extremely knowledgeable owner and staff. They…read moreare great at giving excellent advice and products. Have to recommend their own arnica and devils claw gel, it's works amazingly. A friend of mine who lives in Berlin always buys a few jars to take home.

Ah, Beanfreaks. This…read moreis the kind of shop that I think you have to grow into. Like mushrooms, coffee and red wine. It's an acquired taste, to be sure. After all, what kind of kid is going to get excited about beans and health food products? A scary kid, that's who. But now I find myself wandering in and perusing the shelves to have a gander at what they have on offer and feeling quite embarrassingly inspired to start up my new health regime. This shop is a treasure trove of all things healthy for adults. Because when you're an adult and finally understand that although green vegetables may not taste as nice as ice cream, they make you feel good in a very different way; different mainly because it is guilt free. Unless you stole the vegetables, of course. Then you might be an Extreme Beanfreak, and should distance yourself from allotments and groceries at all costs.

With a name like Beanfreaks, it's fairly obvious this is a health food shop. It's been in the same…read moreplace doing the same thing for years and years. If you're after vitamin pills, exercise supplements, natural skin care, herbal remedies, baby products, cosmetics or aromatherapy products, you can pick them up here. The rest of the shelves are full of all sorts of health foods including herbs, savoury foods such as pasta and sauces, noodles, vegetarian pate, spreads and honey, biscuits, dairy produce, pulses, nuts, dried fruits and bread. If you are vegan or have special dietary requirements, this is also your place. Personally if I go into this shop the one thing I can't come out without is some Mrs Crimble's Chocolate Macaroons - they may be far from the healthiest of products I could choose, but I'm pretty sure they're one of the most delicious!

This is a fantastic shop and well worth a look round. There are so many dried fruits, nuts, sweets…read moreand other confectionery (including sugar-free) to choose from! Great for juices, non-alcoholic wine and flavoured instant coffees, too. What I especially liked were the lovely tall jars (in wonderful shapes) of flavoured olive oils, and vinegars, and the ones stuffed with colourful chillies, star fruits, and cherries. I couldn't believe they were from £3.69 to £5.19 - they look more expensive. Perfect for beautiful and unusual gifts for Christmas!! A pleasant, friendly lady serving who was offering everyone a free small glass of Rochester's Non-Alcoholic Ginger Wine - which naturally I had to have! (There was a special offer of 3 for £10.00). It's great to look out for their monthly special offers. There's a small selection of nice china as well. Strongly recommended altogether!