Tucked discreetly away on brunswick st, sun and earth is one…read moreof the best looking organic stores I've seen. The space is light, airy and really shows off their kick ass products. This store is amply stocked with a range of fresh organic fruits and veges, herbal supplements, lovely looking makeup, skin and hair care, cleaning products, teas, meats, snacks, sauces and breads. (Phew!) They also have this fantastic back section dedicated to bulk foods. (Think LSA mix, fruits, nuts, flaxseed meal, seeds and other natural goodies.) Be sure to try out their range of made to order fresh juices as well as the yummy organic takeaway lunches (vegan and gluten free!) This is one of my favourite pit stops when out and about and well worth a visit when in New Farm.

A new year, and so begins the obligatory fresh start feeling. Siobhan, put down the salted caramel…read moreand make some better choices about your diet (salted caramel is delicious though). Sun & Earth Organics is a great place to start if you are in need of some healthy options and inspiration in your life. The store on Brunswick Street houses everything you could imagine in terms of healthy lifestyle and dietary choices. From dried fruits and fair trade coffee beans, to pour-your-own organic laundry liquid. Sun & Earth really does remind you of how many great, healthy alternatives there are. With the busy lifestyle I lead, I often get caught up eating on the run and not really making the best choices about my diet. I think I will incorporate Sun & Earth into my weekly grocery shopping routine to make the health kick habitual. Believe me, the produce in Sun & Earth is enough to make your mouth water as much as any burger shop walk-by. If you are a health nut, in need of a boost in your dietary health, or simply wanting to embrace a more organic lifestyle, then I highly recommend you pop into Sun & Earth Organics.

My inner smug trolley radar was off the charts walking into The Source. Quinoa pasta? Natural Yeast…read moreFlakes? Pour your own apple cider vinegar into your pinterest-worthy mason jar? Yeah, The Source has that and more. Look past the plastic bulk bins to their contents. Rows of virtuous and healthy ingredients ready for stocking your kitchen pantry. Prices are by the kilo and you are welcomed to bring your own vessels to purchase products. As Jad A mentioned, there's a great range of paleo museli and a variety of flours for those who are looking to bake allergy-free. And perhaps best of all? The friendly faces of the staff and the store owner, Fiona, that greet you as you enter. Any questions? They're all over it and will lend a hand.

My partner and her daughter come in here all the time, so I decided to join them this time. If your…read moreinto "Organics" then this is place for you, from organic chocolate to dried banana and apricots , this place has it all. As you would expect , you do pay a little bit more. But there is a higher quality of produce. My partner bought the organic peanut butter, and to tell you the truth, it's the damm best peanut butter I have ever tasted.

Now I'm not the healthiest of eaters by any means, and for me to give this place a 4 out of 5 star…read morerating is saying something. Located in the middle of Emporium, this place has been open just over a year now. The range of salads (see pictures) and the juices are outside of the norm and I love it. The Chicken Waldorf salad with activated walnuts is my all time favourite, I've had it at least 5 times everytime I am there around lunch time. It's tasty, healthy and you can order in halves... so the last time I also half'd it with the thai beef salad which was really tasty as well. Everything looks and tastes super fresh and beautiful. They have done a great job, I am yet to try the juices and Kambucha juices but i'll definetely be back.

Part cafe, part supermarket, all amazing. I had no idea of this vegan / vegetarian / health food…read morewonderland existed on the north side but here, on busy Wardell Street between a spray tan shop and a church exists a shop where you can find all the faux meats, gluten free, dairy free, vegan cheese, and coconut milk ice-cream you could want. Half the fun of visiting is wandering the small but well stocked aisles to look at what products are there. For example, the toothbrushes made from recycled yoghurt containers I carried home from Wholefoods in the US - stocked here. Plus, the owners have branched out into a humble but delicious cafe where you can enjoy eats like the mushroom and mango salsa burger (DELICIOUS) or a sweet treat (like chocolate ganache cheesecake - totally vegan) from the cake cabinet. The coffee, Sacred Grounds, is organic fair trade and not like any blend I've tasted. Plus for those of us that can't handle too much lactose, I'm 99% sure my flat white was made on soy or almond milk which gave it an interestingly pleasant taste and yet no after effects of too much milk.

In the last 5 years The Green Edge has only got bigger & better!…read more Still loving the s@%t outta this place TBH as it's only become more awesome. A testament to the thriving vegan & vegetarian community in Brisbane The Green Edge continues to deliver the widest range of vegan friendly poducts from bakery delights to body scrub. The restaurant has also gone from stregth to strength from humble cafe beginning to now offering full dinner menus that change seasonally. If you have not made the trip to check it out - Yes, you are missing out and you should fix that. Like now.

Well isn't this a conveniently located spot to grab a smoothie or cold-press juice after your…read moreworkout at the gym or, in my case, after a morning Pilates session? Knowing I had a few more errands to run before getting home and not having any snacks on me, I popped into Coco Bliss (my first time in any of their stores) for a refreshing smoothie to tide me over til I returned home. Upon the recommendation of a friend I opted for the Mocha protein smoothie. I think something that impressed me most is the choice of base for your smoothie. Don't want dairy - that's okay. For an extra 50cents you can have coco water, almond milk or soy. All about the dairy? Then they've got you covered with skim or full cream. The customisation continues with the ability to add extras in like L-Glutamine for aided recovery? Now, before you roll your eyes, I have no idea if old mate glutamine is actually aiding my recovery but hey it sounds good! Sure, this bad boy set me back 8 clams but I could have easily spent that on a coffee and muffin or slice of banana bread - not nearly as good for you post workout. My smoothie was delivered lickity split and I was on my way. If you're after a overly friendly level of service you may not find that here (based on my experience today) but the team are efficient and that works for me.

They can be a bit heavy on the ginger, so if you are not a fan ask them to ease up a bit. Otherwise…read moreit is the perfect place to pick up a tasty healthy treat when in Nundah village!

It's a rare thing to find a retail shop, let alone a health food store open late during the week…read more Go Vita in West End is open until 6:30pm weekdays and 8pm on Thursday! They are open until 5pm on Saturday too, but are closed on Sundays. They have an in-store naturopath, Leanne, who is available for consultations (by appointment only) on Tuesday and Friday. Initial consultation fees are $95 and run for 1-1.5 hours. Follow up visits are $55 for 30 mins or $75 for extended visits. They also have a staff member who specialises in Homeopathy. Go Vita has a membership program. You can sign up for free in store and your membership card gets you lots of discounts and offers. Go Vita West End is the stockist for many specialised health products including Essenzza ear candles, Carolina Skin Care (which relieves and treats eczema, dermatitis and psoriasis), La Mav organic skin care products and Coconut Magic Coconut Oil.

Here's a story. I burnt my arm badly (BADLY) and despite many visits to chemists to apply all…read moresorts of creams and potions it wouldn't heal and just festered away (sorry for the oversharing!) Finally I went into the lovely ladies at Go Vita and the young naturopath suggested Calendula cream and to take Turmeric capsules. My burn made a miraculous recovery. No mainstream "potion" could have had this result. Great advice! Recently I've returned about Qs about sugar free living and recovering from a virus. Again, good sound sensible advice. Make sure you sign up to be a member of the store to get 10% off some products. Go Vita has a huge range of products (although I think their prices are a little steep) but I go for the advice and the accompanying products that go with this advice.

Great eco store. Such a great concept to minimize the impact on the environment. Feel great…read moreshopping here.

Isn't it lovely to shop in stores with a conscience? Biome certainly makes it easy with its array…read moreof gorgeous gifts, cosmetics, magazines, stationery and other green fun! I've been shopping there for around a year and it never fails me if I'm looking for something a little bit special with the guarantee that it's made with the Earth in mind. From the choose-your-own-colour Keep Cups to the beautiful giftware from Paper Boat Press, this store is teaming with gorgeous gifts and home wares. Even if the receiver is not hugely "eco" it's always nice to know you have purchased something that's helping the environment. The store in the CBD is big and friendly and the staff have always been more than happy to answer any questions I have for them. I've also utilised their website many times for tips to save energy and water around the house. If you tend to get the guilts about consuming and harming the environment, then Biome can certainly help. Not only that, it's a lovely shopping experience and has a good turnover of stock so there's always something new to look at.

What a cute little cafe with a great breakfast selection! Service was fast and friendly and the…read morefood was absolutely delicious. I highly recommend the halloumi fries - so yummy.

A new shop is finally opening in the store vacated by Vespa. The new fit out is fresh and as…read morewelcoming as the staff. The cafe has opened early (ahead of the grand opening in mid Feb) with a limited menu of acai bowls, smoothies, juices, cocowhip and coffee. For a limited menu, there'a still a massive selection and I had a hard time deciding between the options. The fruit used in our order was fresh and bursting with flavour. The shaves of coconut was an unexpected twist and now a staple request for anywhere I go. The coffee was excellent, a well trained barista created a full flavoured coffee - no milky coffee here! The coffee cups also had a cute coffee pun printed on them - you'll have to go buy one to read it yourself! Turns out I met the owner when I went in and she was helpful with the menu and delivered an excellent product, reflecting the staff training being done before the opening is paying off.

Let's just say you find yourself needing more than a coffee on a Friday morning to get yourself…read morestarted. Let's say your body is screaming from the inside out for some greens. Sure it really wants steamed asian greens in oyster sauce and a dumpling but hey, it's 7.00am. Hold your horses. So you make a deal. You'll get the green smoothie now, packed with banana, kale, coconut water and other delicious things, and let yourself have that dumpling fest later on. And that's how you find yourself at Pineapple Express's newest outfit on James Street. What was once Press, is now part of the Pineapple's growing empire and offering similarly healthy eats to James Street regulars. The most noteable difference in their offering is that these guys sling the instagram worthy Cocowhip. Forget Acai Bowls, it's all about the 'whip now days. So whether you need a smoothie on the go, an after lunch healthy treat with cocowhip's dairy free creations or a more substantial salad bagel or wrap, Pineapple Express has you and your health covered.

I have just had a rather bland lunch from Pineapple Express and been left with an incredibly bad…read moretaste in my mouth after witnessing the employees working there publicly mock and man who submitted his resume in search of a job. There is nothing that disappoints me more than seeing acts of unkindness in a world as troubled as we are forced to experience today. I'm sorry guys but I won't be able to dine here again, I feel so disappointed by this behaviour.