I had been seeing the billboard on Semoran Blvd. for a few months now advertising the new Sustain Natural Market, but I simply just hadn't made the effort to go. That was until my friend Kathleen suggested we check it out over this past weekend.
I was surprised that another health food store opened up near the existing Hoover's Essential Health Market, which is less than two miles away. Hoover's is bigger and sells a lot more, plus it's been around since 1973, so it's an established market.
Sustain, opened earlier this year on Earth Day (April 22). It's very nice inside, with half the store devoted to vitamins and herbs, and the other half for groceries. They sell locally grown produce, including hydroponic veggies from the Heart of Christmas Farms, and eggs from Lake Meadows Naturals Farms in Ocoee. There's also your standard bulk items like grains and beans, plus grocery items like cereals, gluten-free products, locally-baked bread, etc. They have a little bit of everything, but the prices leaned on the pricier side, so the only thing I purchased was a dozen Lake Meadows eggs for $3.99.
Generally when I grocery shop I take my reusable bags. For some reason I didn't bring them into the store with me, but I was impressed to see that Sustain does provide biodegradable bags. (Although the woman at the register kindly said to me that they really encourage patrons to bring their own bags.)
The Nitty Gritty
What: Sustain Natural Market
Where: 3060 E. Semoran Blvd., Suite 100, Apopka, FL 32703
Site: http://www.sustainnaturalmarket.com
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