PLACES TO SHOP AND EAT

HEALTH FOOD STORES

1.  Ambrosia Natural Foods, 55 Doncaster Ave. (Steels/Yonge), 905-881-7811.  $

2.  Evergreen Natural Foods, 513 St. Clair Ave. W., 416-536-2932. $ 

3.  Herbes Herbs, 556 Queen St. West, 416-504-5755. $   Large variety of dry herbs.

4.  The Big Carrot, 348 Danforth Avenue, 416-466-8432. www.thebigcarrot.ca $$$ 

5.  Thuna Herbals, 298 Danforth Avenue, 416-465-3366.  Herbal teas and botanicals only.

6.   Noah’s – many locations but costly www.noahsnaturalfoods.ca  $$$

7.   Whole Foods Market, 37 Avenue Road (Yorkville), 416-944-0500 $$$

8.   Planet Organic Market, 8020 Bathurst Street (Vaughan), 905-707-5303. $$$

9.   Baldwin Naturals, 20 Baldwin St. (College/University), 416-979-1777

10.  Organic Boutique Inc.  970 Queen Street West, 416-536-3851.  $$$

11.  4 Life Natural Foods, 257 Augusta Avenue, Kensington Market, 416-591-6800.

12.  Karma Cooperative, 739 Palmerston Avenue, 416-534-1470, www.karmacoop.com $

13.  Whole Foods Market, 87 Avenue Road, Hazelton Lanes, 416-944-0500, www.wholefoodsmarket.com. $$$

14.  Organic Abundance, 3066 Bloor Street West,  416-234-5258,  www.organicabundance.ca

15.  The Healthy Butcher, 565 Queen West (at Denison), 416-674-2642 www.thehealthybutcher.com

16.  Multiple Organics, 1545 Dundas Street West, 647-435-5340, www.multipleorganics.ca

16.  Sunshine Natural Foods, 942 College Street (at Ossington), 416-533-9582.

17.  Tutti Frutti, 64 Kensington Avenue., 416-593-9281.

18.  Four Seasons Natural Food and Health Products, 2837 Dundas St. W., 416-769-2931.

19.  The Tea Leaf, Baview Village, 2901 Baview Avenue, 416-227-2276, www.thetealeaf.com

20.  Healthy Planet, 588 Sheppard Ave. West, Bathurst/Sheppard, 416-398-2444. $

21.  Qi Natural, 710 Bloor Street West, Bloor/Christie, 416-539-0459. $

22.  Fiesta Farms, 200 Christie Street (South of Dupont), 416-537-1235.  Family owned. Local food focus.

23.  Rosedale General Store, 1075 Yonge St. (Summerhill Station), 416-927-0359.
 

Note: $ = reasonable prices, $$$ = expensive side

*** You can find any health food store near you at www.eatwellguide.org by simply entering your postal code.

TORONTO FARMER'S MARKETS

http://www.ediblecommunities.com/toronto/farmers-markets/farmers-markets.htm for Ontario List

VEGETARIAN/VEGAN RESTAURANTS

http://veg.ca/content/blogsection/11/114/ for a great list of vegetarian restaurants on the "2008 Vegetarian Directory"

http://www.pizzaiolo.ca/gourmet.php - includes vegan and vegetarian selection of whole grain pizzas

TIPS WHEN EATING OUT

1.  Ask for oil and vinegar instead of other dressings with your salad.

2.  Order your fish or chicken grilled, baked or steamed.  

3.  Ask for sauces on the side so you can control the portions.

4.  Don't be afraid to ask for a doggy bag. Most portions are 2-3 size the recommended servings sizes,  especially when it comes to steak, pizza and pasta. 

5.  Share a few dishes with friends so your meals are more balanced.  For example, order one pasta dish, one salad and one fish dish and share all three. 

6.  Try Indian, Thai, Mexican, Japanese, Moroccan and Ethiopian Restaurants as their options are generally healthier than generic restaurants, having smaller portions and  more vegetarian options.

7.  Buffets can be great since you can control your portion sizes and eat a wide variety of foods, especially if their is a salad bar.  On the other hand if you can't control the quantity you eat best to stay away from them. 

8.  As for olive oil and balsamic vinegar, salt, pepper, lemons and/or other condiments to make your own sauces.

9.  Dip your fork into dressing on the side with each mouthful rather than pouring it on your salad.