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Strawberry Fields, located at 306 W. Springfield Ave. in Urbana, has once again been voted as the best organic grocery store in CU. And with the increasing popularity and awareness in health foods, it’s no wonder Strawberry Fields is a great shopping choice for health-minded CU residents.

There is a good selection and variety of organic dairy, frozen foods, snacks, and the like to keep your tummy healthy and satisfied, without breaking the bank. Fresh, chemical-free produce is another healthy option at the root of Strawberry Fields’ success. The store gets its fruits and vegetables from “local independent growers,” according to the Strawberry Fields website. By selling produce from local farms, groceries are guaranteed to be fresh and of high quality. The bakery and cafe at Strawberry Fields provide sweet desserts and breads daily. The cafe has smoothies, coffee, tea and pastries that are made in the bakery, and it also sells gluten-free treats. In addition, at least five different varieties of bread are baked fresh from scratch every day. The bakery will even make and set aside your favorite loaves, as long as it has 24 hours advance notice.

One thing that has become particularly popular at Strawberry Fields is their bulk grocery department. Strawberry Fields also carries vitamins, supplements and body care products, so you can treat your body both inside and out.

An on-site nutritionist is also available, and can help you organize a nutritional plan to set you on a path towards wholesome goodness and health. So for any non-believers who may be out there raising their eyebrows at us health-nuts, take a trip down Springfield Ave. The delicious variety of all things natural will get your stomach grumbling, and you’ll see (and taste) why the best organic grocery store in CU is Strawberry Fields.