“Let food be thy medicine; and medicine be thy food.” – the words of Hippocrates
In an ideal world, the food we eat would all be produced ethically and sustainably, devoid of chemicals, pesticides and antibiotics. But in the real world, that’s sadly not the case — the food industry lost its way decades ago, no thanks to a few greedy stakeholders more interested in turning a profit (selling GMO- and mass-produced crops) than in the wellbeing of our planet and its inhabitants.
But there is some good news… Over the past two decades the world has seen a rise in the demand for (and supply of) naturally produced food – a movement, we’re pleased to report, that is trickling down to United Kingdom shores.
Healthy, chemical-free living is no longer a pooh-poohed and overlooked alternative, it’s become a bona fide movement, driven by conscious consumers demanding answers about the provenance and quality of the food they eat.
We have compiled a list of some stores in Canada that are selling healthy, organic food products.
We understand that these may not be the only health and organic food stores in Canada, so if you know of any store that should be on this list, do not hesitate to contact us.
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Natural Grocers was established in 1955 with focus on sale natural health products. Its products line includes 100% organic farm produce, meat & seafood, dairy, vitamins & supplements, pet products, body care, amongst others.
Locations: Multiple locations — British Columbia, Alberta, Toronto
This west coast family business has 3 different food retail chains across the country.
Alive Health Center in British Columbia, Morning Sun Health Foods in Alberta and Supplements Plus in Toronto The Morning Sun franchise cares deeply about its customers and offers many promotions in their brochures and online newsletters.
Location: Ontario
This health food market has 10 locations in Ontario! They have a brochure on their website with great deals on organic groceries and even have ready meals, snacks and shakes made from fresh ingredients in-store. Check out their great recipes on their website too!
Well Well Well Nutrition Centre
Location: St. Catharine
Well Well Well Nutrition Centre is a long-established, well stocked and leading health food and nutrition store in St. Catharine that offers a wide range of products to help you live a long, healthy life.
Opened in 1998, Wll Well Well Nutrition Centre has one of the best health food stores I St. Catharine in terms of range of products it offers. It has knowledgeable team of employees including nutritional specialists who are handy to help you out.
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Location: Ontario
In this health food store in Toronto's Kensington Market, almost everything seems to be packaged: natural soaps, organic products, sustainable toothbrushes, incense sticks, vegan alternatives and much more can be found on the Essence of Life shelves.
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Location: Ontario
What started as a small grocery wholesaler selling dried fruits, nuts, baking ingredients and other items has grown into Ambrosia with 3 stores. These stores, serve Toronto and GTA, now offer organic quality natural foods, vitamins, and minerals. Agricultural products, natural cosmetics and more! Their concept of selling groceries in bulk has remained unchanged over the years as they continue to buy products in bulk for the lowest prices possible.
Location: Toronto
Walmart is a leading health and organic food products store in the US which has expanded to Canada, North America, and UK.
Location: British Columbia
Vitasave has 2 wellness stores in Vancouver, but their online store, Vitasave.ca, is popular across the country, selling vitamins, nutritional supplements, and more at great prices and even offering free shipping to certain areas.
Location: Nova Scotia
This health and wellness store has 2 locations in New Scotland. Both offer high quality foods and dietary supplements. They have dozens of natural beauty brands and even have product experts on the staff. Honey and Ginger are very particular about the brands and products they showcase so you know you are getting the best quality here.
Location: Quebec
At 5 Locations in Montreal, Marché Branche d'Olivier is a great health food store to visit while in town. They have organic snacks and products, ingredients in bulk, natural cleaning and hygiene products, and much more. Their friendly staff is trained and available to answer any questions, although you may need a translator if you are visiting.
Location: Alberta
Community Natural Foods has provided healthy products to the Calgary people for over 50 years. You have all-natural edibles like plant-based dairy options, organic foods, canned foods, and more, along with a wide range of skin and natural beauty. Its 2 locations also offer delivery services for those in Calgary at
Location: Ontario
This downtown Toronto health food store on Bathurst and Bloor has all of your favorite organic brands and great products. I have a wide variety of supplements, condiments, and other culinary needs.
Location: Multiple locations — Vancouver, Ontario, Calgary
Nutrition House is one of the players in Canada's health food industry. It has multiple locations in Vancouver, Calgary, and across Ontario. All store staff members receive ongoing training to ensure that your customers receive the best care and service. Here you can get almost all vitamins, minerals, and nutritional supplements under the sun, as well as popular superfoods and more.