Health & Fitness Listings

Greenmarkets

77th Street (Year Round) W. 77th St. (Columbus Ave.), Sun. 10-5.

97th Street (June-Dec.) W. 97th St. (betw. Amsterdam & Columbus Aves.), Fri. 8-2.

175th Street (Mid-June-Dec.) W. 175th St. (B'way), Thurs. 8-6.

Abingdon Square (Year Round) W. 12th St. (Hudson St.), Sat. 8-1.

All Souls' Church (Year Round) Lexington Ave. (80th St.), Thurs. 8-6.

Balsley Park (May-Dec.) W. 57th St. (9th Ave.), Weds. & Sat. 8-6.

Bedford-Stuyvesant (July-Nov.) Fulton St. (betw. Stuyvesant & Utica Aves.), Sat. 8-3.

Bowling Green (Year Round) B'way (Battery Pl.), Thurs. 8-5.

Borough Hall (Year Round) Court St. (Remsen St.), Tues. & Sat. 8-6.

BRONX: (July-Nov.) Poe Park, Grand Concourse (192nd St.), Tues. 8-2.

Columbia University (June-Dec.) 116th St. (B'way), Thurs. 8-6.

Dag Hammarskjold Plaza (Year Round) E. 47th St. (2nd Ave.), Weds. 8-6; (May-Nov.) Sat. 8-6.

Grand Army Plaza (Year Round) NW entrance to Prospect Park (Prospect Park S.), Sat. 8-6.

Greenpoint (Year Round) McCarren Park, Lorimer St. (Driggs Ave.), Sat. 8-3.

Harlem (Year Round) Adam Clayton Powell Office Bldg., 125th St. (Adam Clayton Powell Blvd.), Tues. 8-3.

Lincoln Hospital (July-Nov.) 148th St. (Morris Ave.), Tues. & Fri. 8-3.

St. Mark's Church (Year Round) E. 10th St. (2nd Ave.), Tues. 8-7.

Tompkins Square (Year Round) E. 7th St. (Ave. A.), Sun. 10-6.

Tribeca (Year Round) Greenwich St. (betw. Chambers & Duane Sts.), Weds. & Sat. 8-3.

QUEENS (July-Nov.) Jackson Heights, Travers Park, 34th Ave. (betw. 77th & 78th Sts.), Sun. 8-5.

STATEN ISLAND (June-Nov.) St. George Borough Hall parking lot, St. Mark's St. (Hyatt St.), Sat. 8-2.

Sunset Park (July-Nov.) 4th Ave. (betw. 59th & 60th Sts.), Sat. 8-3.

Union Square (Year Round) E. 17th St. (B'way), Mon., Weds., Fri. & Sat. 8-6.

Williamsburg (July-Oct.) Havemeyer St. (B'way), Thurs. 8-5.

Windsor Terrace (May-Nov.) Prospect Park W. (15th. St.), Weds. 8-3.

Health Food Stores

BACK TO THE LAND NATURAL FOODS Brooklyn health food store, located in heart of Park Slope, offers variety of organic produce & products, baked goods, frozen items, plus locally made sandwiches, knishes & more. Open daily from 9-9. 142 7thAve. (betw. Carroll St. & Garfield Pl.), Park Slope, 718-768-5654.

BELLE BATES NATURAL FOODS specializes in gourmet foods & selection of produce. Also carries prepackaged coffees, teas & organic vegetarian salad bar & vitamins. 97 Reade St. (betw. W. B'way & Church St.), 212-267-4300. www.bellebates.com

COMMODITIES NATURAL MARKET specializes in organic meat products & offers only fresh organic produce. Breads, macrobiotic products, bulk foods, supplements & beauty products also avail. Open daily 9-9 & Sun. 10-9. 165 1st Ave. (betw. 10th & 11th Sts.), 212-260-2600.

EARTHMATTERS Brand-new health store in the LES (finally!) & it's pretty fancy?they even screen movies & concerts on the big screen so you won't get bored while you shop. Cafe offers hot organic food, salad bar & juice bar. All food & produce is organic, supplements & body care items avail. Open 8-11, 7 days/wk. 177 Ludlow St. (betw. Houston & Stanton Sts.), 212-475-4180.

THE GARDEN North Brooklyn rarity: a gourmet health-food grocery. Produce, bakery, deli. 921 Manhattan Ave. (Kent St.), Greenpoint, 718-389-6448.

THE GARDEN OF EDEN "This is NOT your ordinary food store!" Self-service olive bar, fresh-squeezed juice bar, 20 varieties of wild mushrooms, fresh pastas, large selection of imported vinegars & olive oils, many canned goods, bulk nuts & grains, fresh-baked breads, pastries & cakes, prepared take-home foods, catering, smoked fish & a world of imported cheese. Open Mon.-Sat. 7-10, Sun. 7-9. Two locations: 14th St. (betw. 5th. & 6th. Aves.); 23rd St. (betw. 6th. & 7th. Aves.), 212-675-6300. www.geden.qpg.com

GENERAL NUTRITION CENTERS Leading provider of nutritional products, services & information in self-health care. The Rite Aid of nutrition stores. Plentiful vitamins & Creatine mixtures. Call for locations, 888-462-2548. www.gnc.com

GOURMET GARAGE Happy-go-lucky Dean & DeLuca w/good bread selection. Buy your produce alongside celebrities. 535 Broome St. (7th Ave.), 212-941-5850.

GRACEFULLY East Village version of the Garden of Eden?wide selection of everything tasty?olive bar, fresh breads, large selection of chips, cheeses, dry goods & frozen foods, hot bar, plus prepackaged nuts & fruits. Open 24 hours. 28 Ave. A (betw. 2nd & 3rd Sts.), 212-677-8181.

HEALTH & HARMONY Natural food & vitamin supermarket boasts array of natural products at competitive prices. Aromatherapy, books, juice bar, homeopathic remedies, natural deli & organic produce at discount prices. On-site dietician provides complimentary natural health program consultations. Open Mon.-Thurs. 9-8:30, Fri. 9-8, Sat. 10-7:30, Sun 11-7. 470 Hudson St. (betw. Barrow & Grove Sts.), 212-691-3036.

HEALTHY CHELSEA Convenient location to stop in before the movies or on the way to the train (or if Whole Foods is too much for you to handle). They have a juice bar & handful of freshly made items. Wide variety of frozen foods, cereals, refrigerated items, teas, vitamins & body products. 248 W. 23rd St. (betw. 7th & 8th Aves.), 212-691-0286.

HEALTHY PLEASURES One of largest health food stores in city. Known for vegetarian/vegan hot bar & salad bar, plus large selection of bulk food items, meats & cheeses, organic produce, vitamins, minerals, premade sandwiches & salads. Juice bar too. Two locations: 93 University Pl. (betw. 11th & 12th Sts.), 212-353-3663; 489 Broome St. (betw. W. B'way & Wooster St.), 212-431-7434.

INTEGRAL YOGA NATURAL FOODS Vegan deli w/salad bar, juice bar & produce market offers wide variety of hemp & bulk organic products. 229 W. 13th St. (betw. 7th & 8th Aves.), 212-243-2642. Across street is Integral Yoga Natural Vitamins, feat. vegetarian vitamin supplements & large selection of bulk herbs, health books, juicers, water filters, incense & more. Nutritionist on staff. 234 W. 13th St. (betw. 7th & 8th Aves.), 212-645-3051. www.iynaturalfoods.com

LIFETHYME NATURAL MARKET Large selection of natural/organic produce & groceries, unique & tasty salad bar (veggie & fruit), juice bar, discounted vitamins, supplements & herbs. Upstairs at the 6th Ave. loc. there's a personal care boutique & bookstore w/5000+ titles. Free local delivery. Two locations: 410 6th Ave. (betw. 8th & 9th Sts.), 212-420-9099; 2275 B'way (82nd St.), 212-721-9000.

ORGANIC MARKET Certified organic produce, fruits, macrobiotic foods & bulk items (incl. cereal, nuts & grains). Plus natural vitamins & holistic body products. Juice bar & good selection of energy bars, vegan snacks, cookies & chocolate bars. 275 7th Ave. (26th St.), 212-243-9927.

PRANA Discount natural food store offers large bulk selection of organic grains, cereals, nuts, snacks & supplements such as lecithin. Freshly ground peanut butter, seaweed, cooking oils & maple syrup avail. by pound. All produce is organic & they have a great selection of fruits, esp. apples. 125 1st Ave. (betw. 7th & 8th Sts.), 212-982-7306.

URBAN ROOTS Known for carrying variety of herbs & supplements, health-oriented store also has vegetable & fruit juice bar, organic juices, produce, frozen foods, snacks & premade sandwiches. Health counseling w/nutritionist on staff. 49-51 Ave. A (betw. 3rd & 4th Sts.), 212-780-0288.

WESTERLY HEALTH FOOD offers fresh organic produce, chemical-free products & hard-to-find items. Knowledgeable sales staff (incl. a few sports trainers) available to answer questions. Open 7 days. 913 8th Ave. (betw. 54th & 55th Sts.), 212-586-5262. www.westerlyhealthfoods.com

WHOLE FOODS MARKET Largest natural & organic food grocer in the country is located in Chelsea. 30,000-sq.-ft. store has large produce section, fresh baked goods, fish market, soup & salad bar plus freshly roasted coffee. Open 7 days till 10. Whole Body, which feat. premium all-natural body & nutrition products, is next door. 250 7th Ave. (24th St.), 212-924-5969. www.wholefoodsmarket.com

Juice Bars

AMAZONIA JUICE BAR offers fresh fruit & veggie juices plus smoothies. Soups & wraps too. Free delivery. 498 9thAve. (betw. 37th & 38th Sts.), 212-268-0796.

Blanche's Organic cafE Large selection of freshly squeezed juice concoctions, shakes & drinks. Also, organic soups & salads, wraps, sandwiches & hot foods. Everything is made fresh daily. Two locations, open 7 days: 274 Columbus Ave. (73rd. St.), 212-579-3179; 44th St. (Madison Ave.), 212-579-3179. www.blanches.net

CASSIE, MOLLY & PETER (Formerly Michael & Zoë's) Quaint East Village juice & snack shop devoted to health-conscious folks?and their outdoor tables make for great people watching. Coffees, teas, sandwiches, soups & vegan delights avail. Voted "Best Non-Dairy Desserts" by New York Press in 1999. Can't go wrong w/their faux vanilla ice cream mixed w/Hydrox cookies & blueberries. 101 2nd Ave. (betw. 5th & 6th Sts.), 212-254-5004.

DOUG GREEN'S LUCKY JUICE JOINT Great selection of smoothies, juices, variety of soups, vegan nori rolls & sandwiches daily. Vegan cookies & energy bars too. Popular juices incl. "Berry Powerful" & "Ginseng Ginger Snap." Most items under $10. 170 2nd Ave. (11 St.), 212-358-0300.

LUCKY'S JUICE JOINT Fruit & vegetable juice bar also makes smoothies, desserts, snack foods & vegetarian sandwiches. Open Mon.-Sat. 9-7 & Sun. till 6:30. Juices $2.25-$6. Salad specials daily. Outdoor cafe opens in spring. 75 W. Houston St. (W. B'way), 212-388-0300.

SMOOTHIE KING Locations throughout city offer variety of fruit & vegetable drinks as well as supplements, energy bars, chips & other snack foods. Reasonable prices. 110 Penn Plaza (Penn. Station), 212-594-7817. www.smoothieking.com

VILLAGE YOGURT Heath food restaurant w/popular yogurt smoothies, fresh fruit & vegetable juices. Plus some of the best vegetarian dumplings we've ever tasted. 5047 6th Ave. (betw. 14th & 15th Sts.), 212-929-3752.

Restaurants

Angelica Kitchen Voted 2000 "Restaurant of the Year" by New York Naturally. Creative, tasty all-vegan menu. Daily specials & juice bar items. A favorite is the Dragon Bowl. Open 7 days, 11:30-10:30. Always packed. Takeout next door. Cash only. 300 E. 12th St. (betw. 1st & 2nd Aves.), 212-228-2909.

Apple Restaurant Two complete menus of Vietnamese & vegetarian dishes, daily homemade vegetarian soups & sugar-free desserts make dining experience unique. Open daily & till midnight on Fri. & Sat. 17 Waverly Pl. (betw. Greene & Mercer Sts.), 212-473-8888.

B&H Dairy Good food, low prices. No meat. Special