Natural Food Store

I do really like this shop, as it appeals to my vegetarian and eco friendly sensibilities. Its a delightful cavern jam packed with tempting food and products. The staff are wonderfully friendly and knowledgeable about the things that they sell. There is also a great notice board for the local community, events and business’ It’s great that it’s opposite Harris’ grocers as well, as I love doing my local shopping on a Saturday before I have to head to the supermarket for the bulk.
The only thing that cause’s the slight 5* shortfall is the price. I know it’s an independently run well being store, but it really is too expensive for me to shop here regularly, particularly for the prices of tofu and similar products. If it were slightly cheaper I would shop here much more often. This is Headingley and I am a poor student after all.

I came in here to purchase some jasmine tea and happened to ask about what they might have to remedy sciatica, as I’ve been suffering for nearly a year now, and am getting a little fed up with it. I explained I’d been to the doctors and have tried prescription drugs and am soon to receive physio but would like to look at other options.
The chap in here was great, really friendly and immediately got his booklet down to show me the info he had. Apparently I can try St. John’s Wort, amongst other things, so that was really useful to know. At only £5 roughly per bottle, it seems like that would be a pretty reasonable amount to spend, should physio fail me, so I am seriously considering coming back in the near future! My guess is that if you’ve an ailment and the traditional routes are failing you, as they are me so far, then absolutely pop in for some advice. I can’t speak for the effectiveness of herbal and homeopathic remedies, other than my own experiences, but you’ll be getting advice from someone who certainly knows this area well! (I’ve used homeopathic remedies before and actually, placebo or not, have found them to be successful!)
As mentioned previously, this shop also holds all manner of speciality products (tofu, vegan items, wheat free etc) and a number of organic bits as well. Prices on those items are a little bit more than you’d hope to pay, (I almost gasped at the honey price tag, it’s true) but I guess that’s the premium that is speciality, isn’t it? I’m sure, if there’s a particular item that relates, this place would have it. For healthy bits this place is great and the staff offer lovely advice, but if you just want some plain free range eggs, at £2+ a go for six this mightn’t be the shop!

Facing closure due to retirement of the couple who ran the shop a few years back the community, with help for Headingly Development Trust took over the running the health food shop and set up a co-​op. I don’t really understand why sports supplements are included in health food shops but I suppose this is because it encompasses specialist diets alongside vegans and wheat intolerances. This shop has seemingly hundreds of things in stock from fresh eggs, locally made-​soup, tofu, meridian products, herbs, loads of types of flour, other grains, nuts, pulses, pâtés and spreads. As with many health food/​specialist stockists this place is pricey, or may be I am ignorant to the cost of organic/​health food. I like that this shop is standing strong amongst greasy-​spoons, takeaways and generic sandwich shops and it is wonderful to see a co-​op develop out of possible closure.

If your lifestyle is taking it’s toll and you are one of the very fit and healthy people in Leeds with a passion for a healthy welfare, you really need to know about Headingley Natural Food store.
Leeds is without a Holland and Barrats, therefore Natural Food Store is a popular alternative. However it’s prices reflect it’s smaller chain name. In particular Maximusicle and other weight and muscle products (such as protein shakes) to me seem rather pricey with Maxi Muscle products being ten pounds more expensive than what larger brands offer!
For a smaller store the selection is huge and the staff will order in any products you are after. The staff also seem to have a huge knowledge of their products. When questioning them on their whey products the bloke that served me really knew his stuff!
Located on North Lane you will have to search for near by parking however is very handy if you live close by and you are within walking distance.