If you enjoy eating delicious foods that are also good for your health, you may already be familiar with Whole Foods Market, a popular nationwide chain that offers a wealth of fresh, organic and also non-organic fruits and vegetables and a wide variety of healthy foods. On Long Island, the Whole Foods Market in Manhasset is a 24,000-square foot facility with fresh produce from Long Island as well as from other areas. Located just next to Bed, Bath & Beyond, the healthy supermarket shares the parking lot with the store and others.
Don't Feel Like Cooking?:
If you don't have the time or the energy to cook every night, Whole Foods can solve your culinary problem. The salad bar offers a wide choice of fresh and cooked foods as well as prepared soups. There's also a Prepared Foods department with delicious meals-to-go like salads, chicken, salmon, sushi, prepared pasta with various veggies and sauces and much more. Whole Foods Market's employees will even heat the food for you if you want to eat it right away.
Delicious Desserts:
Whole Foods Market carries plenty of cookies and cakes. If you're looking for gluten-free cookies and other desserts, there are brands that cater to your health needs. Freshly baked cakes, cookies and pies will tempt you in the store's bakery department.
Organic Beer and Coffee and More:
To go with your meals, the Specialty Department at Whole Foods Market offers a wide choice of fine coffees including fair trade and organic varieties. In the mood for great beer? This department also carries organic and non-organic brands. Chocolate lovers will appreciate the many brands of sweets at this store.
Cruelty-Free Cosmetics:
Whole Foods Market also sells cruelty-free cosmetics, so you don't have to worry about wearing products that have been tested on animals. There's a wide range of natural body care products including shampoos, creams, toothpaste and mouthwash and more. In the mood for a pleasant olfactory experience? Then the store's aromatherapy products are perfect for your needs.
Colorful Blossoms and More:
To brighten up your house or apartment, buy a fresh, colorful bouquet of flowers from Whole Foods Market. They also sell potted plants including deep purple or white orchids.
Gluten Free Events:
Whole Foods Market - Manhasset also offers gluten free events the third Friday of every month from 12 noon to 8 p.m. Products showcased on Gluten Free Fridays are generally low sugar and sodium foods and body care products.
Whole Foods Market Location:
2101 Northern Boulevard, Manhasset. The store is at the intersection of Northern Boulevard and Port Washington Boulevard, just across the street from the Americana Mall. Phone number: (516)869-8900. (On Long Island there is also a Whole Foods Market in Jericho, and another one will open in Lake Grove in spring 2010.)
Whole Foods Market Hours:
Whole Foods Market, Manhasset, is open from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m., seven days a week.
