Westbank Organic Food Shopping Tips
Cheap Healthy, Holistic, Organic, Natural Eating Series| Part 2
Tips for Buying Organic
- Look for the USDA Organic Seal: This seal ensures that the product meets strict organic standards. Be wary of labels like “natural,” which does not mean the same as organic.
- Shop at Local Farmers' Markets: Many farmers' markets in the New Orleans area, like the Gretna Farmers’ Market, offer fresh, organic produce at affordable prices.
- Buy in Bulk: Purchase organic grains, beans, and other staples in bulk from stores like Whole Foods or Costco to save money.
- Grow Your Own: Start a small garden at home to grow organic herbs and vegetables. Even a windowsill herb garden can provide fresh, organic produce for your family.
Where to Buy Organic Foods On the Westbank
Algiers
- Fresh Market
- Address: 6901 Veterans Memorial Blvd, New Orleans, LA 70124
- Details: Offers a selection of organic produce and groceries.
Gretna
- Gretna Farmers’ Market
- Address: 200 Huey P. Long Ave, Gretna, LA 70053
- Details: Local market with fresh, organic produce and other goods.
Belle Chasse
- Rouses Markets
- Address: 1160 Louisiana 23, Belle Chasse, LA 70037
- Details: Carries organic produce and grocery items.
Marrero
- Grocery Outlet
- Address: 6014 Westbank Expy, Marrero, LA 70072
- Details: Offers organic and natural foods among other grocery items.
Westwego
- Westwego Farmers’ Market
- Address: 484 Sala Ave, Westwego, LA 70094
- Details: Features local, organic produce and other market items.
Lafitte
- Lafitte Seafood Market
- Address: 3217 Jean Lafitte Blvd, Lafitte, LA 70067
- Details: While primarily a seafood market, occasionally offers local, organic produce.
Bridge City
- Bridge City Fresh Market
- Address: 1091 Bridge City Ave, Bridge City, LA 70094
- Details: Carries a selection of organic produce and natural foods.
General Stores with Organic Sections
- Whole Foods Market (Metairie and New Orleans locations)
- Details: Extensive range of organic groceries and health foods.
- Trader Joe’s (Metairie)
- Details: Affordable organic products including groceries and snacks.
- Rouses Markets (Various locations including Belle Chasse)
- Details: Offers organic produce and grocery items.
Stores To Look For Outside of the Westbank Area
- Whole Foods Market (Various locations)
- Rouses Markets (Various locations)
- Trader Joe’s (Metairie)
- The Fresh Market (New Orleans)
- Gretna Farmers’ Market (Gretna)
- French Market (New Orleans)
Be sure to Read the other articles in this series
- Importance of Organic Foods (Cheap Healthy, Holistic, Organic, Natural Eating Series| Part 1) (September 1st)
- Westbank Organic Food Shopping Tips (Cheap Healthy, Holistic, Organic, Natural Eating Series| Part 2) (September 2nd)
- Organic Brands (Cheap Healthy, Holistic, Organic, Natural Eating Series| Part 3) (September 3rd)
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