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.

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).

"Oh great", I thought to myself when I first saw this place, "another health food shop up in 'high…read moresociety' producing delicious looking nosh at absurdly high prices". I was right about the first bit. This is a wonderful little store with a really down-to-earth and funky vibe. From the snazzy and colourful (Caribbean influenced?) frontage to the actual products on display it's clear that a lot of thought has gone into this enterprise. The focus is on organic, fresh and healthy food and drink. Towards the back of the shop the store opens up into a huge back room filled with excellent raw foods, cleaning products, teas and so much more. There's often a good little deal on the go so things really aren't too dear - and the owner's lovely too! A real gem this one.

This shop looks more like an extreme sports gear from the outside, but enter in and you'll find a…read moreworld of healthy food. Not the cheapest way to buy your groceries, but I'm constantly reminded that health and well-being is priceless... They have the usual range of health food items, from milk and bread to pulses, nuts and fruit. AND If you're pooch has had a moral awakening and decided to go green, you can get your organic pet food here too.

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!

Carl Hardman, the owner, is a fount of over 30 years of in-depth knowledge of vitamins, organic…read moreproduce and enerally saving the environment, WELL worth talking to! Earthfoods offers real, old-fashioned service, ordering specialised goods for you and even sending products abroad - I should know - I live in Cyprus and still order gods from them! x

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.

What a brilliant shop! I bought a butternutsquash, no, two here; also organic creamed coconut, tea,…read morevegetable stock. They sell olvely rolls, also hot pastries. Staff is very friendly! Just the kind of health food shop I like. And: the prices were good, too!

I love Toucan Wholefoods. It sells lots of supplements from all different brands as well as…read moretoiletries and foods. The staff in here are always really helpful and seems like they have a lot of time for their regular customers. I know that if I lived here I'd always be here, buying up half the shop. For now I just visit a couple of times a year whilst down in the West Country. I hope Toucan foods will continue to be here every time I come down.

Quality is always good, very helpful staff and terrific range. Prices very competitive too,read more

This is a traditional health food shop that sells every kind of nuts and seeds. It is very compact…read morebut the walls are stacked with big jars and the floors have barrels filled with cereals. It is either self service like a healthy pick n mix or a friendly staff will help you with the jars. Outside there's a small selection of herb like plants for sale.

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.