8 Best Holistic and Health Food Stores in New Mexico
Whether you have dietary restrictions or you’re trying to adopt a healthier lifestyle, the holistic and health food stores of New Mexico have all the supplies to set you up. From humanely-raised meats to herbal supplements, here are the best holistic and health food stores in the state.
Natural Grocers, Farmington, NM
What you’ll only find only are foods and supplements with natural and organic ingredients. That means no chemical herbicides, pesticides, fungicides, fertilizers or artificial ingredients or preservatives. Shelves are filled to capacity with food products, vitamins and health and beauty care items. Pick up fresh fruits and vegetables, pre-made meals or frozen foods from the full-stocked store.
La Montanita Coop, Gallup, NM
This one-stop shop for all things fresh, fair, local and organic is one of the state’s largest community-owned natural foods market. It’s a neighborhood store that brings people together to shop for produce from nearby farmers, buy handmade gifts from local artisans, purchase organic groceries, natural body care items, bulk foods, grass fed beef and indulge at a delicious deli. You’ll feel good about what buy and eat from this store.
Toucan Market, Las Cruces, NM
In this 15,000-square-foot store you’ll find an enormous selection of exotic, healthful and affordable foods. There’s fresh produce from local growers, regional farmers and orchards, an in-house bakery, humanely raised meat without hormones or antibiotics, cheeses from around the world, mind and body care products and wines and beers. Grab a free cup of coffee while you shop.
Silver City Food Co-op, Silver City, NM
You don’t have to be a member to shop at this co-op, but membership brings with it discounts on selected products, voting privileges, free delivery service and volunteer opportunities. The store is chock-full of products that come from throughout the surrounding communities. The full-line of grocery items is free from high fructose corn syrup, hydrogenated oils, artificial colors, growth hormones and genetically modified organisms (GMOs). Member of National Cooperative Grocers.
Cid's Health Food Market, Taos, NM
Looking for a quick meal, hot or cold? How about a healthy snack? Organic fruits and vegetables? This family-owned market stocks all-natural, non-GMO and additive and hormone free merchandise. Meats are free of antibiotics and growth hormones. Vitamins, supplements, herbs and body products have no harmful additives. Fresh baked breads and sweets, enormous salad bar, pre-packaged and bulk products make shopping easy and efficient. Bring your own bag and help support local nonprofits.
Moses Kountry Natural Foods and Vitamins, Albuquerque, NM
“A healthy lifestyle starts with a healthy attitude.” A visit to this small store, locally-owned since the 1970s, lives up to this motto. It’s a great place to find local honey, a natural product full of health benefits. Also on hand is a selection of vitamins, herbs, groceries and health and beauty care products. Can’t find what you need, they’ll special order it for you. Online specials change regularly.
Makin’it Natural Health Food Store, Clovis, NM
A commitment to promoting healing, health and help for customers has kept this store in business for more than 20 years. You’ll find healthful shelf-stable foods, wholesome drinks, gluten free products, alternative baking flours and sugars, vegan necessities, cosmetics, vitamins, supplements and therapeutic essential oils. Special orders option for hard-to-find items.
Sprouts Market, Albuquerque, NM
The highlight of this store is the beautiful, and organic, produce. It’s a bonanza of freshness. But you can also check off your grocery list fresh meat and seafood, dairy, eggs, frozen and bulk foods, baked goods, vitamins and supplements, plus craft beer and wine. About 90 percent of the thousands of products are natural or organic. There are gluten-free, plant-based, grass-fed, non-GMO and raw items, too. A chain store yes, but consistent in quality in every store.
