The big health shop chains may be able to offer fabulous offers and super cheap deals, but you…read morewon't get the service, advice and knowledge as this tiny place. Despite it's dinky appearance they seem to have crammed in any lotion, potion and herb you are ever likely to need. I was in enquiring about something I had read about online, and not only did they have it, but suggested something else that would be better, and it was. Google can suggest, but the nutmeg can advise- that is a big positive difference.

Nutmeg is a health food store in the centre of Belfast. I am the type of guy who takes little…read morephases. Lots of little phases. Quite a lot of them do revolve around places like this. I wanna start drinking a certain type of tea or heard that Miso soup is the healthiest thing on Earth (it tastes like unhappiness)and I turn to Nutmeg. It's quite a cramped shop and they have filled it as best they can. On the left hand side is the organic, whole foods that are all sourced from Fair trade marked groups keeping with the shops ethical policy. The right hand side is for the sweet, sweet drugs. They stock all sorts of natural remedies and pick me ups straight from natures pharmacies all over the world. The staff are passionate about what they are trying to promote and can get a little on the preachy side, but its their shop after all.

New store just opened in city centre. Small but very well stocked selection of food supplements…read more Big name brands at very good prices, better than online. Will have protein shakes, smoothies and food ready to go. I was chatting to the girl working and she was really friendly and helpful with the products. She mentioned several new products they had on order that I usually buy from musclefood online so im very excited to see someone local is stocking. The owner runs a few local gyms and is one of the best supps distributor in Ireland. Glad to see he is back in the city centre. Will update review once ive tried some more products.

If you need a supplement, a herbal remedy or an alternative potion for your piles this is the place…read moreto go. The German(?) lady who works here knows her stuff about all things alternative. I recently called in to get some vitamins that would help my hair and nails grow nicely before my wedding - she found me some herbal supplements and also talked me through my diet, advising me to add and cut certain things for maximum growth. This shop also has many additive and preservative free products such as jams and preserves. I bought some lovely rhubarb and ginger preserve to go on some wheaten bread my friend made for me. I nearly ate the whole jar in one sitting - so nice. Bizarrely, as I was leaving I noticed a poster asking if anyone had seen a white owl about the place. I saw one a few days ago in a tree in Portaferry so I rang up. Nothing to do with the shop but Bizarre all the same.

Some health shops are better than making you spend money than others. Iona is one of those. They…read morehave a particularly attractive variety of non irritating soaps and face creams such as Dr Hauska and Weleda and a range of Ecover cleaning products. It cost more, perhaps, but it all makes you rethink how you might best spend your money on this type of thing - cheap stuff can be a false economy. There are also many vitamin supplements and foods for special dietary requirements including almond milk, spelt, barley and kamut flours which all make the alternative diet route seem appetising and more satisfying.

This place has only opened up recently on Royal Avenue and specialises in a selection of high…read morequality vitamins and weight supplements. It's really aimed at the fitness and body building market because they do stock a good range of the usual protein powders and other muscle builders like creatine. The prices seem reasonable although i only popped in for a look, a took protein once or twice but just ended up putting on weight because I didn't do much exercise. Ah well :)

Fin McVeg is one of the many many many food stalls that litter St George's market on a busy…read moreSaturday afternoon. It specialises in a range of all things veggie, which to be honest generally puts me right off (Meat and more meat please) but the way in which they've put the menu together it really is a little more than the usual vegetarian fare. I had some kind of chick pea curry which was really tasty. Richly flavoured with a good whack of spices, well seasoned it's the sort of thing that would go very well with a piece of slow cooked lamb in a tagine (the tagine is now my preferred way to slow cook anything, pick one up from Tk Maxx or any good home store and try a Moroccan lamb dish.... amazing) Well worth a try.

Was in contact with these guys via Facebook. I was enquiring about the protein they have in stock…read more They were super helpful so I decided to call into the shop. I wanted to try some sample sizes of protein. They give me them for free!!!. I have had bloating with the protein I am on at the minute so was looking for an alternative. They answered all my questions over Facebook and helped me more when I came into the shop. Annoyed that I have not been in here before now. A lot of the stuff I looked at I pay more for online. Could have saved myself time and wasted money buying the wrong things. They have lots of stock from drink containers to snacks. The snack bars are the cheapest I have seen anywhere. Super impressed. The people that own the shop know their stuff and don't stock any junk products. It's very ethical and honest. As Arnie says; I will be back!

This is a first class supplements shop! The staff are trained nutritionists and are active…read morecompetitors in many bodybuilding comps so know their stuff. Huge range of whey, casein, amino acids, pre work outs, vitamins and general health products. Selling top brands at decent prices. Huge selection of protein bars.

I called in to get something for brain health today. The gentleman behind the counter known as…read more"Bestie" certainly didn't disappoint he offered the best advice and clearly knew his stuff. Very helpful and knowledgable. Really grateful for this chat. thank you. Vicki

The Eatwell Food store is quite possibly the best health food supplier in Belfast. Located midway…read morealong the Lisburn Road, it has a quaint, blue, traditional façade and stocks a vast range of whole/health foods including grains, nuts, seeds, vitamins, oils, chocolates, nut roasts and cooking sauces. I particularly like their range of environmentally friendly Ecover household cleaning products and vast selection of vegan and vegetarian foods. Plus Eatwell's stock chilled goods including tofu, Violife dairy free cheeses, Swedish Glaze ice cream and vegetarian haggis etc. They also have a full section filled with cosmetics, creams and shampoos; in conclusion Eatwell's have it all! You'll get items here you just won't find in standard supermarkets and shops. An excellent store.

They have all sorts of weird eats and potions…read more Staff are very helpful. As soon as I entered the shop one approached me and asked if I needed help. You always need help in there as there is so much stuff. Lots of foods etc to snack on as well as oils,tablets etc. They always have some sort of offer on.

I myself have never got the allure that stores like this have over people, as I feel that they…read moreappeal mainly to the hypochondriacs nationwide who at the first sign of a sneeze will head out to get all the vitamins and supplements they can. Holland and Barrett dispenses a large range of dieting supplements, body building powders, vitamins and joint care products. The store does have a wide range of herbal products and vitamins, but for me, therein lies the problem. Stores like this are useful if you have a specific thing you have deficiency in like zinc or iron or something similar. However, as professed by scientific opinion and that of Sheldon from the Big Bang Theory, the multi vitamins that places like this like to sell by the wheelbarrow load are unable to be properly processed by the body and are nothing more than the ingredients for expensive urine! Focusing on the positives however the sore does a good range of herbs and spices for cooking, which is a far better use of your finances!

H&B is a great source of vitamins, minerals and general health food supps. You need to do your…read moreresearch before you go though. They do have a huge selection of things that are very unnecessary and complete placebos. Like raspberry ketones! there are no such thing as fat burners! or Teatox/detox teas like bootea, the evening ones are laxative effect, you may lose "weight" but its not fatloss. Their protein powders are very overpriced. Bars are full of sugar, check the macros! low fat/carbs are not the answer. In saying this, I do buy a lot of their raw grains, rye and pumpernickel breads and they have great deals like buy one, get another for a penny. The staff are helpful.

Holland and Barrett on Ann Street is a brilliant 5 star health shop and here's why:…read more ~ Excellent customer service from friendly, helpful staff. ~ Best range of vitamins you'll find on the high street including multivitamins for vegetarians and vegans ~ There's a great selection of dairy free, vegan, vegetarian and health food in store including pâtés, nut roasts, beans, pulses, teas and snacks etc. ~ Superb creams, lotions, potions, cosmetics and make up. ~ Their loyalty card is awesome. ~ This is a lovely, new, bright, clean store which is a pleasure to walk through. I can say no more, it's just a splendid shop. Love it.