YI JIA ORGANIC HEALTH FOOD   (04) 2328-0116 163, JingCheng Road Hours: 8 am-9 pm( closed Sundays)

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--By Uvia Chang, translated by Cara Steenstra

This specialty shop sells products related to organic living. The first floor is filled with all kinds of health foods. Five-level-high shelves are fully stocked with grains, nuts, health foods and everyday products, while rows of coolers display fresh organic fruit and vegetables. All food sources are inspected before items are brought into the store to guarantee organic quality. Non-chemically-fertilized organic vegetables are especially sweet to the taste. You can also find eggs that have not been injected with antibiotics, fire dragon fruit that have been cultivated with natural methods and organic kiwi fruit, as well as yogurt drinks, nuts, tofu, tofu skin, pancakes, whole-wheat buns and other vegetarian food items. There is a second-floor dining area, with low-oil, low-sodium, low-sugar, low-cholesterol and high-fiber lunches, afternoon tea sets and dinners available. Sandwiches, sushi, dry noodles and set meals (NT$190) are also offered. The meals come with an energy soup, pumpkin soup, salad, kimchi, a choice or rice or noodles, three stir-fried vegetables, sea swallow's nest and naturally fermented vinegar drink. When eaten in the correct order, this sumptuous meal does not create a burden on the system. The afternoon tea set is NT$120 and comes with a tea snack. The store also hosts healthy living lectures--call for more details.