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.

I first heard of natures way through a friend at work, he started brewing his own beer and gave me…read morea bottle to try, I was amazed when I tasted it and it was nice, we've been back regularly to buy supplies and get advice on brewing, its a great hobby and there's lots of great healthy products for sale. Great wee shop to visit, your bound to buy something even if your not really interested in healthy living or homebrew.

Fairly small but well stocked health-food shop in Ballyhackamoreread more

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 :)

A really great shop, that has now turned itself right around after the previous owner, who had got…read moreto be the most nosey, interfering woman on earth. CIA? Forget about it KGB? Had nothing on this woman Mossad? Pshaw Talk about a new breath of fresh air, the woman who bought it over is the epitome of health and vitality herself making the old saying you are what you eat ring true. A gracious, friendly knowledgeable manager with genuine care for customers. A great little shop jam packed with pills, potions and all sorts of nuts, seeds and interesting looking dried fruits.

While I was on some travels with my Dad, (he had an appointment in Newry), I was dragged into this…read moreplace with him, as he really loves his health food alternatives. We stopped outside and I was told to 'run in like a good girl' to get what he needed, namely some alternative medicines and foods, and I was struck by how this place seemed to be a better option than some of the pricier High Street stores that offer the same products. The staff were really helpful when I needed to find the various items (Dad didn't explain it very well) and they helped me get sorted with all the bits and pieces I needed. It wasn't too expensive either.

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.

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.

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.