HEALTH FOOD STORE A MECCA FOR THE HEALTH CONSCIOUS

Contact: Terri Lynn (954) 731-3157

(Pembroke Pines, FL)----- Who's doing the shopping at the health food store? According to Ed Gruvman, general manager, Nutrition S'Mart, today's customers include people from all walks of life and every age group.

In less than two years, Nutrition S'Mart has become one of the largest and most popular health food stores in South Florida. Conveniently located at 12594 Pines Boulevard in Pembroke Pines, the store stocks over 12,000 health food and nutrition items at discounts of 20%-50%.

Nutrition S'Mart carries the finest and most widely recognized products in the health & nutrition field. The 11,000 square foot health food emporium offers a multitude of fresh, frozen, refrigerated, bulk and dry health foods to satisfy the most scrutinizing consumer. Most of the products at Nutrition S'Mart are free of artificial ingredients, preservatives, drugs, hormones and pesticides.

A visit to Nutrition S'Mart is always a positive experience. First time customers marvel at the assortment. Repeat customers know that there's always a new and nutritious item waiting to be discovered. Customers are encouraged to sample products and literature is always provided, free of charge.

The knowledgeable and dedicated staff is committed to the benefits of good nutrition. Nutrition S'Mart prides itself in 100% customer satisfaction. If a customer needs to return a product, for any reason, their money is cheerfully refunded.

What's new at Nutrition S'Mart? Delicious and snack foods that increase concentration, a wide array of food products for people allergic to wheat or milk and easy to read, consumer friendly labeling.

"As the popularity of health foods continues to grow, more new and healthy products are introduced every week. If the products meet our high criteria, it will be found on the shelves of Nutrition S'Mart," said Gruvman.

When it comes to vitamins, herbs, homeopathics and sports supplements, Nutrition S'Mart offers the finest and most extensive selection. "This is such an exciting time for our industry," notes Gruvman.

Into organic, pesticide-free foods? According to Gruvman, consumers of every age are more health conscious and pro-active than ever before. "In the past, customers tended to buy a few grocery items in our store. Now, more and more of our customers are buying all of their weekly groceries at Nutrition S'Mart," said Gruvman.

The store features an extensive selection of organically grown and chemical free fruits and vegetables. Freshly baked breads, fat-free and allergen-free foods and biodegradable, non-toxic, cleaning supplies and household items line the amply stocked shelves.

Loyal customers are rewarded at Nutrition S'Mart. In addition to offering the lowest prices on all of their products, shoppers can enroll in Nutrition Smart's "Frequent Shopper" Program. "After a customer spends a total of $300 in the store they receive a discount coupon for 10% off of their next purchase. We're the only health food store that offers this program and our customers love the additional savings," said Gruvman.

Nutrition S'Mart takes great pride in hosting customers to weekly lectures, demonstrations, seminars and cooking classes devoted to healthy living. They also stock a wide variety of health-related books and magazines to help educate customers to a healthier lifestyle.

Nutrition S'Mart 's Customer Service Department accepts telephone and fax orders and will ship items directly to customers. Custom gift baskets are available. Local delivery service is provided for orders of $50 or more.

Store hours are Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., Saturday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.

For additional information and directions contact Nutrition S'Mart, Home Depot Shopping Center, 12594 Pines Boulevard, Pembroke Pines, Florida, telephone, (954) 437-0035, fax, (954) 437-0142.

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