What to Expect from Natural Grocers

Here are some of what you can expect from Little Rock's newest health food store when it opens this Tuesday, January 19 at 8am:

Highest quality organic and natural groceries, dietary supplements and body care products
EDAP – Every Day Affordable Price®
Locally sourced products as well as national brands
Free science-based nutrition classes, health coaching, cooking demos
No artificial colors, flavors, sweeteners, preservatives and harmful trans-fats
100 percent USDA Certified Organic produce
Strict Meat Standards – raised without antibiotics, growth promoters or feed containing animal by-products
Pasture-Based Dairy Standard – Dairy products that come exclusively from confinement-free dairies
Bag-free checkouts and commitment to sustainability (I love that they use BPA-free cash register tape!)
A Nutritional Health Coach (NHC) in every store
Support for local community organizations

Family-run Natural Grocers was built on the premise that consumers should have access to affordable, high-quality foods and dietary supplements, along with nutrition knowledge to help support their own health. The company operates 107 stores in 18 states.  There's already a store operating in Fayetteville.  Founded in Colorado in 1955, the company celebrated its 60th anniversary in 2015.

Be sure to snoop around on their website.  I love that the company desires to educate people about good food.  One of the articles I read that was spot on was this one about choosing the best fats and oils.  This one was about healthy on-the-go snacks, complete with recipe links when needed.  If you have allergies, or are avoiding certain foods, be sure to check out this page with a GREAT list for substitutions.

Remember, if you're one of the first 60 people at the opening, you will receive a gift card for up to $100.

-Julie