Photo Diary: LIV Organic and Natural Food Market Launch *

One thing I always thought Liverpool was missing was a health food supermarket.

Something that the US definitely seems to have on the UK is a stunning range vegan/gluten-free alternatives. I think the UK is starting to come around and incorporate different lifestyles now, but if you're gluten-free, you're likely still stuck with a single aisle of food to choose from in Tesco.

The opening of LIV Organic and Natural Food Market is another notch on the thriving Independent Liverpool scene's belt. Not part of any chain, this organic food market is a breath of fresh air in Liverpool City Centre. Filled to the brim with vegan and vegetarian treats, LIV is a welcome addition to Bold Street.

The concept market brings an array of vegan alternatives to popular sandwich fillings, fresh fruit and veg, gluten-free bread and baking mixes, cruelty-free cosmetics and cleaning products, unusual kinds of pasta, and even organic pet food! LIV Organic and Natural Food Market also hosts a 50 seat cafe, offering something for everyone with vegan, vegetarian, and meat options. There's a very strong awareness of specific dietary requirements throughout LIV, with allergens clearly marked and vegan or gluten/dairy free alternatives for almost everything.

Have you ever seen so many different brands of coconut oil?

or nut butters?

Rows and rows of vegan alternatives and different yoghurts!

Just some of the gluten-free mixes on offer

So many delicious teas!

Water...from trees?

I was pretty amazed by the range of waters on offer, which branched out to Birch water, flavoured with lemon or mint.

There's nothing better than fresh bread!

Just a small selections of the fresh fruit and veg on offer

In addition to the fresh fruit and veg, they have a pasta and dairy counter, where you can pick up pumpkin and sage tortellini, or beetroot ravioli. If that isn't what you fancy, you can grab yourself a loaf of freshly baked bread, with a range of gluten-free options.

So many different types of cheese!

So many interesting types of pasta

Beetroot Yoghurt was so delicious!

Fresh Tumeric

Fresh spices on offer

If you're planning on visiting LIV, I'd highly recommend trying the Beetroot Yoghurt from Brown Cow Organics. It shouldn't work, but it does! One thing I thought was a little unusual was that considering the attitude of the store and the eco-friendly products they do offer, they didn't stock any kinds of menstrual cups. The pads and tampons they offer are disposable and biodegradable, but it would've been nice to see a few alternatives.

LIV Organic and Natural Food Market is perfect for a Sunday afternoon. After getting your healthy shop done, you can grab yourself something to eat at the cafe. If you just fancy a lazy afternoon in bed, you can order online for delivery or collection. 

Have you been to LIV yet? What did you think?

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