Local Healthy Options!! There are a few- SURPRISE

8:42 PM Jackie Mart 0 Comments

It has been quite the transition moving back to Northwest Iowa after having easy access to organic and natural foods 5 blocks away in Minneapolis!! I have been searching and there are some great natural options in the surrounding areas.

Grocery Stores:

Wilder Thymes Natural Foods- Spirit Lake, Iowa (this is where I work a few days a week) :-)


Bulk items, snacks, drinks, spices, cooking ingredients, frozen, dairy & gluten-free foods, personal care items, natural cleaning supplies, local/organic beer and wine from all over the world! From Lisa's Lil Bakeshop come sandwiches to go, baked goods and take and bake entrees, and a wide selection of fruits, vegetables & herbs when in season from the organic farm in Wilder, MN.




St. Peter Food Cooperative- St. Peter, Minnesota

I've stopped here a few times on my way back from Minneapolis and LOVE IT! I buy wheatgrass here when I can and they have a very large bulk section and a fabulous deli with fresh foods and a sit down area where you can enjoy your meal!







Pomegranate Market- Sioux Falls, South Dakota

Reminds me of the food co-ops in Minneapolis! Check it out the next time you head to Sioux Falls shopping. Pack a cooler so you can take some food back with you!





Hy-Vee- a few organic and natural items (any location) - I'm not a huge fan of large corporate businesses, but do get a few things there since my office is right next to it! LOL!


New Shoots Farm Store- Emmetsburg, Iowa

I haven't ventured here yet but I've heard great things and they have grass-fed beef! Bakery, store, and cafe.




Restaurants:

Rabab's Neighborhood Bistro- Spirit Lake, Iowa

They have some gluten-free options and fresh made from scratch items! Cute little place and Rabab is a sweetheart!







The Wine Bar and Art Gallery- Arnolds Park, Iowa

I met the owner at the beginning of the summer-love her!  Nice, chill place to have some wine and they serve some healthier, gluten-free appetizers. The art gallery is attached which features local artists' work!




Local Organic Farmers:

Guritz Produce Farm-  Near Superior, Iowa

They offer fresh, organically grown vegetables, fruits and herbs, as well has fresh cut flowers, chickens, turkeys, pheasants, and rabbits. Also find them at the Spirit Lake and Spencer Farmer's Markets! 





Iron Wind Certified Organic Produce- Graettinger, Iowa

Contact Rebecca Masters directly 712.790.3029.  She sells her produce in the Ace Hardware parking lot on Wednesday evenings!


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