House of health has all the goods of similar stalls in half the space and usually for half the…read moreprice! An amazing selection of soy milks and gluten free / wheat free etc breads. I always shop at house of health for honey and peanut butter... they package them up in different size chinese takeaway containers and sell them at bargain basement prices. So much cheaper and better than the supermarket. There is also an array of nuts and seeds to keep all you health fanatics happy!

A gem in the market! I love the prices and the selection of offer. Their coconut flours prices are…read morethe cheapest I've seen so far. They also have a great range of soaps and serve yourself bins. Last time I grabbed myself some almond meal and it is such better value than the supermarkets and you can choose how much you like. On the continuing flour trend, the rice flour is cheap t=and good quality too! Friendly service makes this place a definite favourite.

This is the place I go when I need a quart of milk, a quick diet coke fix or bread to feed to the…read moreducks, I'm a big duck fan. Eduardo always seems to be working but he knows what I want and what I need after all this time, so I am fine with that. One of my guilty pleasures are day old sandwiches and this IGA always has them in spades. I'm not actually sure if they've ever sold a sandwich in date. I love them all the same and am happy to part with my $2 for a tandoori and raita roll.

This is my "essential" items stop off store. Great place for the packaged things like milk, cheese,…read morechocolate, juice, did I say chocolate? I never see the same staff members serving but everyone is always friendly and the service is quick. The store is tiny so doesn't have a great range but it's convenient. After certain hours it also attracts some "interesting" characters and I probably wouldn't walk around outside the store alone

When I first went into to the Mega Health store, I was a little intimidated. For a progressively…read moreout of shape smoker to be looking for supplements to improve his health is ironic to say the least. Nonetheless, I decided to be honest with myself and seek the advice of someone that knew what they were talking about. To my surprise, the shop assistant didn't judge at all. Although we were complete opposites, him being an incredibly fit potential personal trainer, he gave me lots of useful advice about the right vitamins and supplements I should be taking. I left the store smiling, as if I had passed some sort of test (despite constantly telling myself that I don't have to prove shit to anybody!). The store is filled with bottles, bottles of all sizes. Some contain vitamins, some contain protein powder - but it seems like almost everything in this store is sold in bottle form! However, there is a variety of health foods in store, including breakfast cereals, snacks, energy bars, etc. You're bound to find something that applies to you, whether that be nutrients that you're simply not getting, or pills to help you sleep better at night. The best part of it is that you'll have someone in the shop that knows exactly what you need, which makes the choice a little less confusing when you're staring at a wall full of bottles with letters that don't make much sense.

I found Free on Unley Road after my doctor suggested I try at gluten-free diet. Having eaten bread,…read morecereals and pasta all of my life this is quite a challenge however this Free store make the switch easy. Free stock all of the alternative options for dietary changes they also claim to have Australia's biggest range of gluten free products. It's been in its current location for over 7 years offering a great gluten-free selection including Italian breads, ravioli, gnocchi and fresh pasta, muffins, cereals, lollies, cookies and allergies friendly cake mixes. If you on a restricted diet, it is definitely worth checking out Free. You can find out more about them and their products on their websites www.freestores.com.au.

Free* A Gluten and…read moredairy free mini market and bakery. This is a HUGE deal for coeliacs, the gluten intolerant and the lactose intolerant. It is a safe space to eat without the lingering worry that the workers don't actually know what gluten is, or don't actually care. The family owned business is incredibly passionate about what they do and they are some of the loveliest people to speak to about specific dietery requirements. My sister has been diagnosed as a coeliac for about 4 years now and she can still struggle to find gluten free products she likes. I was so happy to take her here and re introduce her to jube lollies, pies and pasties, heaps of different bread varieties and even the hard to find gluten free asian condiment sauces. There was even a version of gluten free vegemite. We had a great chat with the owners who were supportive, knowledgable and would go out of their way to help you. We ended up leaving with three bags full of things, and will definitely be back, these places need supporting. (BTW gluten free cake is better then normal cake. yum.) *not monetary free.

Romeo's Organic Wholefoods is a one-stop-shop for health. It has a small range of organic fruit and…read morevegetables, as well as dairy and vegetarian foods. There are aisles of wholemeal organic pasta, flours, nuts, and organic coffee and teas etc. On the other side of the shop is a large range of health and beauty products, including organic and free-of-everything hair-care, moisturisers, make-up and more. At the front of the shop is a small cafe connected to the register. What initially caught me was the sign for $6 organic coffee and vegan muffin. I'm not vegan, but I try to eat it when I'm able, so I bee-lined for the counter. I got myself a latte and a berry muffin, and some free reading material. For an organic coffee, I was impressed. Having just read about the sins of sugar, I had my coffee without my usual one teaspoon, which could have been a mistake since I often need to sugar to take the edge of the bitterness. This however was fine without, and not bitter at all, though maintaining its flavour. It wasn't quite like normal coffee, but I couldn't pin-point why that was. Still, I was happy with it. Vegan sweets are mostly really moist, and this was no exception. I couldn't tell it was vegan apart from its density, and I love a dense muffin, so no complaints here.

Romeo's Organic Wholefoods is awesome. They stock a few difficult to find products for the chemical…read morefree home, vegetarian/vegan, health conscious individuals. Organic can be pricey as I'm sure you're well aware (I sure as hell am being a uni student) but they do some ok deals on select items. We always browse their discounted items section and scab a few bargains. We shop around quite a bit for organic items and I must say they do alright on price, range and quality. If more big retailers can push organic hopefully it will become more affordable, without compromising the ethics ("free-range" eggs are an example of how standards can be watered down for corporate greed). In the meantime Romeo's Organic Wholefoods is on my list of places to source stuff from. Highly recommend for those that are like-minded!

If you want to get the most out of shopping here, talk to the staff. They are what makes this…read morebusiness really excellent. Unless you have a good knowledge of local suppliers, seasonal eating and food sovereignty, trying to eat ethically and affordably can be baffling. I'm no expert - which explains why I was buying zuchinnis at seven dollars a kilo instead of waiting a month for them to go down to three dollars a kilo. Most of the veges here are sourced directly from local suppliers and everything is labelled with information about where it comes from, whether it is organic, sprayed with any chemicals, all that stuff. If you ask, you can find out what has just come in, what is in season and really cheap, all that kind of stuff - the staff play a big role in the running of the business so they know all this firsthand. They are very, very friendly and passionate about eating good food. The big focus here is fresh fruit and vege, but they also stock meats, pasta, vegetarian products, canned goods, bread, cereal and even some body products. There is also a little cafe in the centre of the store, and a lovely seating area next to the window, with all the sunlight and breeze coming in. I tend to pick and choose what I like to buy from here - I can't afford to shop only organic, which is why talking to the staff about what is in season helps so much. There are a few special things I can't resist though. The Mylor Bakery bread is the most expensive bread I've ever bought - between eight and eleven dollars a loaf - but it is also the greatest and best bread I've ever eaten. I would recommend the fruit loaf (loaded with heaps of figs, apricots, really moist and spicy) and the olive and pumpkin loaf (so good that eating it with anything else on it is a travesty).

Currently housed in a temporary shop out the back of Earth's Kitchen, Wilson's Organics has not…read morelost its smell of hessian sacks, slightly overly ripe fruit and wooden crates. But it has adopted a more organised and structured market layout now which makes it a lot easier to navigate. Fruit, veg and produce still remain quite expensive for their organic label but I'm a sucker for that stuff. This is the perfect place to drop in for a green Shrek smoothie or protein ball, vegan chocolate brownie or spinach pastie when you're trying to be healthy after attending a pilates class down the road. Just don't be in a rush as they do run on peace and love time here. Staff are incredibly friendly and laid back. Variety of food is great for the size of the shop and I kind of hope they stay here over their Gouger St premises! One hot tip: Check out their Facebook page for secret specials every week. ie. "quote Shakespeare to us and get 20% off all fruit and veg products in store" or "wear green in store and get a free aura reading.*" *I wish

Ann's Health Foods is a great shop for all aspects of healthy living. Ann sells organic packaged…read morefoods, like flour and grains and pasta, as well as many gluten free products. Her range of juices is large and rather exotic, as well as the fridge range of vegan friendly foods, like sprouted spelt. The other half of the shop holds a standard range of herbal health care, and though the selection isn't as large as some shops, it has been very well chosen to include all the important herbs by well-priced brands. This is one of the few shops where I can find Olive Leaf, which is a great herb for colds, so I visit here regularly, and often come home with a bag of nuts or healthy munchies or some nice moisturiser. I like the wide variety of products here and can mostly find anything I'm looking for.

This is a pretty well stocked health food store located at Findon Shopping Centre…read more Here you'll find a decent range of healthy food options, from organic foods to vitamins and other health food products. What I love most is the staff know about the products, and know what to recommend to suit your needs. I've lost count of the number of times I've been in here knowing what I want, but not knowing what I want (if that makes sense!), and it's great knowing that the staff are there and happy to help you pick a product that best suits your needs.

If you have a hankering for some inner health cleansing or for de-glutenising your diet or a…read moregeneral query about how to naturally make yourself feel a little stronger, a little more energised and generally healthy then Victoria Square Health Foods can help. Some of the friendliest staff I know serve here and are always willing and available to help with any of your enquiries. They have a great range of my favourite kinds of food (food from a "serve yourself" bin) and all at really competitive prices to some other health food shops around. Become a member for free and you then get a further 10% off almost everything in store every time you shop! Compare the prices of buying your scroggin' mix or your cereal here to some of the health food (and even non-health food) in your big supermarkets and you'll be surprised at how cheap it is to be healthy!

Yep, this place is my go-to when it comes to all things healthy!…read more They stock all your expected items, but they also stock more hard-to-find items, such as Dr Bronners products (chemical free!), the Sanctum range from Byron Bay (also chemical free and reasonably priced), and some excellent oils such as jojoba (excellent for taking off that make-up naturally), to name a few. I am always looking for natural alternatives, and most times Victoria Square Health Foods stock them. They even have a couple of natural alternatives to sunscreen, which are hard to find in other health food shops. Staff are very friendly and helpful, and have usually tried the products you are looking for. Best tip I have is to sign up for their member card, which gives you a 21% discount - very very handy!

Natural Food Barn is like most discount vitamin stores - you find some good stuff, and the rest is…read morestandard. It's smaller than the ones I'm used to (the enormous ones in Melbourne) but for around here, it's got everything you'd expect. Protein and weight loss powders, natural haircare and skincare, a wall of natural supplements and over-priced packets of health foods. Their range of hair and skin products is smallish, but has a reasonable selection of popular and less familiar brands. I wouldn't buy protein powders here, because I'm sure you can get them cheaper. The health food is overpriced. Gaganis Bros isn't far, and you can get most of the wheats and whatnot there, though not organic brands. In terms of vitamins, they're a reasonable price. They often have fish oil on really good specials in the containers out front, so keep an eye on those if you like your fishy supplements.