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Shopping for health in the Netherlands may require a degree of dedication which was perhaps unnecessary back home. Natural nutritionist Vardit Kohn has compiled a short guide to help you fulfil your quest. |
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Supermarkets
Often, for reasons of convenience rather than choice, supermarkets are your first port of call. Here you can stock up on fresh fruit and vegetables, some low fat dairy produce, tofu and a limited selection of herbal teas, health bars and pulses (beans, lentils and peas). The range will vary depending on the supermarket chain and the size of the branch. Albert Heijn, Holland’s largest supermarket chain, is likely your best bet (www.ah.nl/albertheijn/winkelinformatie/ to find your local branch). Many supermarkets also carry a limited range of organic food, usually a few basic items in each section. If, however, you’re keen on finding ‘healthier’ and/or organic food, you will not be able to rely entirely on supermarkets for long.
Health food stores
Serious health food shopping can be carried out more comfortably at a health food store (natuurwinkel). Check the A-Z Listings (Gouden Gids) under Natuurvoeding en Reformartikelen (health food and alternative goods) for your local branch. A reformwinkel generally sells a very limited selection of packaged (not ‘fresh’) health foods and focuses more on supplements and natural healthcare and cosmetics.
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