Greenlands Health Foods
The Covered Market
What a revelation. I had always walked past this place, dismissing it as a bit of a hippy honeypot for the Ethnic Hat Brigade only. The mere fact that it was almost impossible to pass by outside for the amount of dodgy-looking healthy stuff piled up on racks was enough to put me off.
But in the pursuit of finding out everything there is to know about Greenwich I stepped inside, presumably looking every inch like some green-skinned alien walking into uncharted territory. I instantly began to eat my diseased opinionated words. Sorry folks. I will never be so prejudiced again. Til next time, of course...
This shop is incredible. It sells every health food known to humankind, a cure for pretty much every ailment (if you're into herbal remedies) and some splendid extras too - all in a boutique the size of my living room, which believe me, is not big.
The shelves climb all the way to the ceiling and are packed so tightly with goods of every healthy description that you fear to take something out unless the whole lot caves in on you. There are bags of grains you've never heard of, packets of seeds, boxes of curious foodie-type objects, tubs of sundry vitamins and supplements by the hundredweight - as well as all the usual stuff you'd expect. The central shelf stack is equally well-stocked and there are fridges for fresh stuff along the side. No wonder they have to spill out onto the pavement.
Beauty Without Cruelty. My goodness me. I used to buy that stuff in the 80s. Whatever happened to them? Well - now I know - they are alive and well, and being sold in Greenwich.
I am not totally sold on the efficacy of every health product ever known to man, but if you fancy a dabble, this is a fantastic place to dip a toe into the world of complimentary therapy. The people behind the counter (and full marks to them for actually physically fitting into such a tiny space) are friendly and helpful.
I emerged some time afterwards with a bulging bag of interesting stuff. Being the Greenwich Phantom is occasionally an expensive indulgence...
BTW Linseed is revolting. But just to show I don't hold this against them personally, I have chosen Greenlands as one of The Phantom's Favourite Haunts
What a revelation. I had always walked past this place, dismissing it as a bit of a hippy honeypot for the Ethnic Hat Brigade only. The mere fact that it was almost impossible to pass by outside for the amount of dodgy-looking healthy stuff piled up on racks was enough to put me off.
But in the pursuit of finding out everything there is to know about Greenwich I stepped inside, presumably looking every inch like some green-skinned alien walking into uncharted territory. I instantly began to eat my diseased opinionated words. Sorry folks. I will never be so prejudiced again. Til next time, of course...
This shop is incredible. It sells every health food known to humankind, a cure for pretty much every ailment (if you're into herbal remedies) and some splendid extras too - all in a boutique the size of my living room, which believe me, is not big.
The shelves climb all the way to the ceiling and are packed so tightly with goods of every healthy description that you fear to take something out unless the whole lot caves in on you. There are bags of grains you've never heard of, packets of seeds, boxes of curious foodie-type objects, tubs of sundry vitamins and supplements by the hundredweight - as well as all the usual stuff you'd expect. The central shelf stack is equally well-stocked and there are fridges for fresh stuff along the side. No wonder they have to spill out onto the pavement.
Beauty Without Cruelty. My goodness me. I used to buy that stuff in the 80s. Whatever happened to them? Well - now I know - they are alive and well, and being sold in Greenwich.
I am not totally sold on the efficacy of every health product ever known to man, but if you fancy a dabble, this is a fantastic place to dip a toe into the world of complimentary therapy. The people behind the counter (and full marks to them for actually physically fitting into such a tiny space) are friendly and helpful.
I emerged some time afterwards with a bulging bag of interesting stuff. Being the Greenwich Phantom is occasionally an expensive indulgence...
BTW Linseed is revolting. But just to show I don't hold this against them personally, I have chosen Greenlands as one of The Phantom's Favourite Haunts
Labels: Favourite Haunts, Food and Drink, Shopping
posted by The Greenwich Phantom at
07:33
5 Comments:
Couldn't agree more, this shop is fantastic! I've been using it to buy vitamins for years (it sells every POSSIBLE type) but am always amazed by how much other stuff is in there.
I'm a total convert.How the hell they manage to fit it all inis beyond me (I never want to be around on stock-take day) but hey - long may they rock!
We don't do herbal remedies or vitamins, but go there often for their dizzying selection of Green & Blacks. We also like Celestial Seasonings herbal teas, the "healthy" kiddie breakfast cereals and snack foods, and the odd bit of seeds and nuts for grown-up snackers.
I just went there again to re-stock. I particularly like the veggie jelly crystals - they're even easier to use than the normal variety. Yummy.
One of my fav shops in the market and for food too. In the evenings just before they close, they will price those yummy sandwiches down to a pound if their best before date is on the day. Timing is of the essence though!
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