Over the summer I gave up (tried to give up) processed foods stuffed with preservatives and…read morechemical substitutes. On the hunt for natural foods I was delighted to find (read: finally notice) how close Nourish was to my usual shopping route. Here a jar of all-natural, salt, oil and sugar free skins-on smooth peanut butter is just €2.50! Here, cold-milled organic flax meal sells for less than €8 per bag. Then there's the soy, tofu, vitamins and wholesome beauty products -including hair dyes -all lining Nourish's shelves right to the ceiling. While on shopping trips I've noticed the staff leave shoppers to themselves, it took a few minutes for the lady stocking the shelf next to me to say hello. I realise it sounds a bit snobby, but I do expect to be greeted as the only customer in the shop mid-afternoon. I can't fault the selection or prices, but I do wish I felt a little more welcome when visiting.

Nourish on Liffey Street remains one of my favourite places to shop when I need to detox…read more Everything that it sells is good for you so you don't need to feel guilty about spending money here. If you're sick and you can't be bothered to go to the doctor and pay a hefty fee, then Nourish will help you get back on your feet with their vitamins, organic food and herbal remedies. I once got these magic tablets for hay fever and allergies. Nourish also stocks great cosmetic and beauty supplies from popular brands like Burt's Bees to lesser known ones like Dr. Hauschka. The shop assistants are never too busy so they're always on-hand for questions and advise. I went in today and a kind worker took the time to show me five different cleansers. She even gave me free samples with my purchase.

I'm always amazed at the selection of stuff they manage to squeeze into such a small space! This…read moreshop was my saving grace when I lived in this area, I could just pop in quickly for some vegan cheese/granola/coconut oil/whatever.. Staff were always attentive and helpful, possibly because they were bored, but I appreciated it nonetheless. Nourish is one of my fave chains in Dublin.

This Health Shop befits its name - a piece of nourishment to strengthen your body and mind in…read morelife's daily challenges. The first thing which needs to be said is that all products are neatly stacked and arranged for the customer's convenience. The Staff are very well organised and everything is easy to find. If however, you are browsing but need some assistance, the staff are more than forthcoming and indeed have quite a lot of knowledge of alternative remedies, homeopathy etc. It is their stock of various multivitamins at very reasonable prices - and the discounts and special offers they have from time to time - that I really like. Overall, the Nourish's Omnipark branch is a very welcome addition to the Shopping Centre and the area of Santry.

Restore is a lovely health food store packed with goodies that are good for you and your body…read more The staff are wonderfully helpful and seem to know a lot about the products in store, of which there are very very many! They're really good at explaining what each remedy does and really seem to care about their clients. They even have taste testers in store - something you don't find in most health food stores! The other day it was a tartlet with mushroom in it - ewww sounds weird, but it looked nice enough. I declined to try...

I just love me a good health food store. When I stumbled upon Restore I was pretty delighted. I try…read morereally hard to take care with what I put in or on my body. Restore not only carries food but also vitamins, supplements, and personal care items. Sweet! There is an obvious focus on natural and/or organic products and while these can sometime cost a pretty penny, Restore has a lot of options to pick and choose from. Their selection of healthy food items rivals the best. If you ever wondered where people by hemp oil and wheat grass, this is the place. When I went in the woman working was a little in my face - meaning she asked several times if I needed help or if I was looking for anything in particular even though I said I was just looking around. I know she was just doing her job but come on. I bought a load of stuff anyway, and managed to do it all by myself!

Have being looking around for sheep's milk for awhile as difficult to find then I found the hopsack…read morewho generously offered to order some for me and even got extra. I also ordered couple more items the week after and found the staff extremely helpful in finding products I needed and sent out a new batch of milk for me as previous one was near use by date haven't had such good experience before and so thankful for their assistance. Thanks so much. Would definitely recommend

So the swan center may be looking a little rough around the edges and slightly like a ghost town…read morethese days. However, the hop sack,which has been on the go for years is still one of its best and busiest shops. Back in the 80's. When it was nay impossible to get soy milk anywhere in Dublin the HS was there. So great for those of us with milk allergies. Despite being a modest sized shop the Hop Sack has all you health food needs, from gluten free foods to essential oils. Staff are attentive, helpful and highly knowledgeable. They ordered in stuff for me when I asked. Also check it out around easter, as they assued me they were one of the cheapest places to get Green & Blacks easter eggs this year.

Go here if you want a quick yet hearty salad! Chopped is a lovely salad chain spread across Dublin…read more(maybe outside Dublin too). Busy locations usually have a long line around lunch time. You can choose from their large selection of recipes or make your own with at least 40-50 different toppings to choose from. Just remember to tell them how much dressing you want if you don't like your salad with too much dressing. Overall they are pretty clean with great service. There're also tea (only chamomile & peppermint when I was there ) and coffee machine in the corner.

Finally something healthy and convenient to eat in the airport. Huge relief as previously the only…read moreoptions were fast food or sandwhiches. Chopped is great food, filling and doesnt make you feel sluggish.

A newcomer to Fairview Strand, I worried that it wasn't going to survive the night - after all, how…read moremany bottles of vitamins can the residents of Dublin 3 buy? However, it has cleverly concentrated on food, offering options for the coeliacs, the allergics, and the just plain fussy. I was particularly taken with the egg-free garlic mayonnaise and the organic coconut milk. It also stocks a range of baby products, environmentally kind detergents and healthy sweets for when your children are being particularly tiresome. "Right, I warned you, now I'm going to get out the liquorice!"

I like to try the whole healthy living once and a while. When the urge hit me again I checked out…read morethis store. I was really impressed by the selection of products in here. They really cover the whole range, from environmentally friendly detergent to healthy sweets for children. A wide variety of soya milk and seeds. Mmm soya milk and seeds, fun-times indeed. I know you want to eat at my place now, and more importantly I know you are jealous of how exciting I must be, soya milk and seeds... Rockstar living baby. It was pricey to me, but as I have learnt health food stores are never on the cheap side. Excellent resource for people with dietary or perhaps skin conditions.

I have a love-hate relationship with shops like the Health Store. I love the incredible selection…read moreof healthy goods, nuts, spirolina and other vitamins and remedies, soy products, muesli etc. I hate that I can't afford to shop here all the time. The prices for healthy organic products are quite steep, and the Health Store offers pretty similar prices to other healthy shops in town. All the same, you at least know exactly what is in your food. If you are conscious about what you eat, buying products without all the unwanted ingredients, that is worth the extra spending, if you can afford it.

Popped in there this evening to buy a vitamin and found it a gobsmacking €13 more expensive than…read moreanother well known Dublin chain of health food stores. Not only do I not like the vibe of this place ( more tesco that the more friendly helpful independent health food stores who are heartily vegan/nutritionists/therapists in training and look like they belong in health foods), the prices difference was crazy. As I was mentioning this to the staff, who muttered something about "Dundrum rents" another customer chimed in to agree. She never offered to take feedback, or heaven forbid, price match. So spoke with my wallet and left my vitamin on the shelf. Fine if you are just popping in for something specific, but there are far more professional and reasonably prices establishments more deserving of your hard earned cash.

This place is really really charming. I always go here to get my prescription and the staff are…read moreextremely helpful and nice. They have a nice selection of kids toys available for christmas which are retro style which was lovely to see. There are actual wooden yo-yos! Anyway, I always enjoy going in to this place. 10/10

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I have 3 words for you; Protein lovers heaven!…read more Bodyfirst is defiantly one of the best supplement shops in Ireland! Not only do they have an unreal variety of brands, they also stock an insane amount of products you cant even buy in Ireland! And if your looking for unique products like "wheyhey" protein ice creams and sorbets...they've got you covered too! I'm a regular visitor and stock up on Quest bars about once a month. 29 quid will get you a full box of the beauties. The price is pretty average, but today I walked away with a 10% discount, 4 free quest bars and a bag full of free samples, so that evens things out quite a bit! The Staff are a wonderfully friendly bunch too! I often find myself in there chatting with them for 20 minutes after my card has gone through! All in all, its a great spot for buying your favourite supplements and trying some new ones too! A must for any gym lover!

I have used Bodyfirst Nutrition a few times now and have to say I'm well impressed…read more They stock a great range of foods and at very reasonable prices too. And they also stock Walden Farms syrups. If you haven't tried this brand then they are a MUST. Best syrups by far. What I also love is their customer support and delivery times. I ordered a batch of items and got a call saying they had just run out of stock on just 1 item, so no big deal. They apologised profusely and gave me a few options, so I just ordered something else. The items were delivered next day, so super fast delivery, and they threw in a few freebies as way of apology for not having my requested item in stock. Awesome. This is great customer service coupled with super fast delivery so highly recommend them. Easiest 5 stars I've ever given on a review.