Boston’s Best Health Food Stores and Markets
By: Sarah Lapinsky
Eating healthy feels like a piece of cake in Boston with all the incredible healthy food options at stores and markets! Whether you’re looking to manage your weight, improve your gut health, or just overall feel like the best version of yourself, eating healthy will help you achieve your wellness goals. Shopping at a health food store or market is a great way to feel inspired to chef it up. Even just seeing all the colorful fruits and vegetables will make eating healthy feel more exciting than like a chore! Read on to explore some of the best stores near you to transform your wellness today.
Whole Foods has several locations in the Boston area, so there is sure to be a store near you! While their products are known to be a little bit on the pricey side, they actually are fairly affordable compared to some of the other health stores in the Boston area. Additionally, their commitment to sustainability and high quality ingredients make shopping here often worth the price. Whole Foods Market is mission driven to promote nourishing both the community and the planet. They set high standards for what they sell to achieve this goal. I highly recommend their Atlantic salmon as well as the entire produce area! You can really taste the difference in these products on top of the added health benefits!
2. Green Street Natural Foods
This health centered store has been serving those in the greater Boston area since 1975! With a commitment to providing the right nutrients for both you and your family to live a healthy lifestyle, they provide a multitude of organic foods, wellness products, and supplements. Their passion for wellness and small store feel gives this store an authentic atmosphere. One highlight of this store I really love as a peanut butter fanatic is their freshly ground peanut/almond butter made right in the store! Green Street Natural Foods has grown so much recently and we hope they continue to expand with all the good they do for the community.
3. Brothers Marketplace
Brothers Marketplace has several locations around the Massachusetts area, including one right in Kendall Square! This market right outside Boston has an emphasis on healthy foods to help you best nourish your body. Products found here are sourced as locally as possible to support small businesses as well as provide you with the most fresh foods around. They value quality ingredients that make you feel good about what you’re feeding your family. Additionally, the prepared food that can be found here makes it as easy as possible to pop in for a quick meal that is both flavorful and good for your wellness goals. If you are ever in the Cambridge area, we highly recommend exploring Brother’s marketplace to inspire you to reach all your fitness goals!
East Boston Farm Stand was created with the goal to help make eating healthy as easy and enjoyable as possible! With so much information available online, it can sometimes be hard to remember that eating healthy can be as simple as adding in more whole foods to your diet. This store is filled with fresh whole foods that will inspire your next recipe. If you’re pressed for time as many in the Boston area are, they also provide a variety of pre-made foods that make it quick and easy to give your body the proper nutrients it deserves. Some of these options include smoothies, sandwiches, and healthy treats made right in the store itself. All the products at this store are hand-picked or made with incredibly fresh ingredients to make eating healthy taste as good as your body will feel.
5. Daily Table Food Market
The Daily Table Food Market is located right in Dorchester for convenient access to healthy food. This store is a nonprofit that provides quality food at prices that everyone can afford. The format allows people to feel a sense of dignity by still following an exchange of money for food while still making healthy food more accessible. All the prepackaged food sold at this market is within healthy ranges for sodium and sugar quantities. The produce and other products that require a bit more preparation are also locally sourced and fresh. Overall, this market is a great place to shop to eat healthy while also giving back to the community, by helping others in the area have enough healthy food to enjoy as well.
Conclusion
Boston is home to a wellness focused community, and the quality of health centered food stores in this city definitely fits the culture! Whether you’re looking for organic produce, the latest superfoods, or to explore more locally-sourced options, these Boston markets offer something for everyone. With so much in this area, there is sure to be a convenient spot for you that makes eating healthy feel like a breeze. Start exploring one of these local gems near you to fuel your health journey today!
