An Apple A Day - Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage Is Healthy For Your Body and Your Wallet

How can you watch your health and your wallet, while supporting a local company?  By shopping at Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage.

Margaret and Phillip Isely began selling whole grain breads and lending nutritional books in 1955, back in the days when squishy white bread was the norm.   Their first sales were door-to -door; soon they had enough people buying  supplements and bulk foods that they opened a retail store.  They named their Lakewood, CO store Vitamin Cottage in 1963 (they sold mostly vitamins at the time). 

There are 24 Colorado locations, and also stores in Santa Fe and Albuquerque.  The company is still based in Lakewood, and is owned and operated by the children and grandchildren of the original visionaries.

Every product goes through a strict review process.   You won't find artificial flavors, hydrogenated oils, hormones, toxic preservatives and even naturally occurring elements that can cause adverse reactions.

Although Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage is now one of the five largest supplement retailers in the country, they carry so much more.   Choose from fresh and organic produce, succulent dairy, hormone free meats, and a wonderful variety of shelf stable grocery items.  Indulge in natural body care with yummy scents - or unscented if you'd like.  Save money by buying bulk items including aromatic spices.  Try natural cleaning supplies that won't harm your water supply.  There are also plenty of wheat-free choices for people with sensitivities.   

Eating well can be expensive.  The Natural Grocers owners strive to have the lowest everyday prices in the industry, so their customers can afford to take care of their health.  

Vitamin Cottages offer much more than just products.  Their knowledgeable staff with help you with your choices, so don't hesitate to ask questions, especially if you feel overwhelmed.   You can attend lectures in your local store given by experts in health-related topics, and consult with their nutritionists.  Look up healthy recipes and learn about ingredients on-line, and sign up for their newsletter.

There are three stores in the  Colorado Springs area:

1780 E. Woodmen Road, near Sam’s Club,  1825 S. Nevada Avenue  and 655 Highway 105  in Monument.                                                                                                                                                  

If you’re not in Colorado, or there's not a location near you, you can shop on line at VitaminCottage.com or  NaturalGrocers.com.

Ken and Sandy Wickham, the authors of this article, are long-time Realtors in beautiful Colorado Springs, CO.  They welcome your real estate inquiries; to contact them, visit their website.