Healthy eating doesn’t have to be time-consuming or tasteless. In and around East Lansing, there are numerous grocery stores that sell delicious whole foods and organic produce. Visit some of the retailers listed below in celebration of National Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Month!
Right on campus every Thursday from 11:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., the MSU Student Organic Farm sells produce to the community. Stop on by for the season’s freshest locally grown goods.
East Lansing Food Co-Op (ELFCO)
A community-owned operation, ELFCO sells everything from local cheeses to organic meat. The co-op also has a great selection of bulk foods. By becoming a member for a small fee, patrons gain access to special discounts.
Foods For Living offers a myriad of delicious food options that are as pleasing for your taste buds as they are for your health. The store features a produce department that includes 100% certified organic fruits and vegetables, a frozen department that provides easy vegan and vegetarian meal options, and a deli that makes healthy meals daily- try the orzo, spinach and feta salad.
Horrocks is a family-owned farm market that has a huge selection of produce, including a wide array of seasonal fruits and veggies. Horrocks also sells incredible cheeses, meats, and spices, as well as unique goods that you would be hard-pressed to find elsewhere. The store includes an olive bar, a soup bar, and a free coffee bar for shoppers.
Coming soon to East Lansing, Whole Foods will provide even more delectable healthy food options. Construction is expected to be completed in the last quarter of 2014.