New England's Best: Best Health Food Store

Trader Joe’s gets great reviews and our third-place prize, what started out in 1958 as a small string convenience stores in California has grown into a national chain of hard to find, appetizing eats and gourmet goodies -- all at great prices.

Rory Violette, Trader Joe's
"I think that's what brings people here. I think what keeps them is the friendly help."

What makes the shopping at the store special is simple -- it's fun!

Rory Violette, Trader Joe's
"People actually shop in this store two or three times a day."

The laid back on the docks decor adds to the experience. All the stores are decked out with a nautical theme and anyone who works for Trader Joe’s is outfitted in a Hawaiian shirt.

Rory Violette, Trader Joe's
"It's very casual a fun upbeat atmosphere."

Wholly cow! And a whole lot more is what you'll find at our second-place spot -- Whole Foods Market.

Alex Nicholson, Whole Foods Market
"Whole foods actually started the whole, organic foods going into supermarkets."

From the moment you walk through the doors you enter an "artificial free zone" with the best in all natural organic foods.

Alex Nicholson, Whole Foods Market
"Everything is touched by hand everyday, so we make sure it's the best it can be."

They even have things for your "whole" body. But what makes them really special is they're commitment the environment...

Alex Nicholson, Whole Foods Market
"We treat the earth the way we treat the products..."

And even with over 130 stores worldwide, people all are hungry for more.

Alex Nicholson, Whole Foods Market
"People love our store and they want it everywhere."

Having a snack attack? Check out our first-place spot -- Healthy Appetites in Plymouth.

Jeff Hills, Healthy Appetites
"Just because something is healthy doesn't mean it has to taste like cardboard..."

This Ma and Pa shop may be small on space, but it's big on nutritious nibbles, vitamins, minerals, protein powders, skin care products, all natural healing remedies and even something from the latest craze...

Jeff Hills, Healthy Appetites
"Low-carb foods of course..."

Healthy appetites opened eight years ago when there wasn't anything in the area like it and now it's a local favorite!

Jeff Hills, Healthy Appetites
"People want to know what's in their food and when you buy something organic, you know you are getting a tomato not a tomato and some pesticide."

So, whether it's tofu or turkey, pretzels or pizza, when you are ready to nosh and nibble check out one of New England's Best.

Your "New England's Best" Winners:

Healthy Appetites
44 Long Pond Rd.
Plymouth, MA
508-747-8100
www.healthyappetites.com

Whole Foods Market
340 River St.
Cambridge, MA 02139
617-876-6990
www.wholefoods.com

MA Store Locator:
www.wholefoodsmarket.com/stores/list_MA.html

Trader Joe's
1317 Beacon Street
Brookline
617-491-8582
www.traderjoes.com

MA Store Locator:
www.traderjoes.com/locations/search/MASSACHUSETTS.asp