When cold temperatures and busy social calendars take over, staying well can be challenging. Even if healthy habits are already part of your daily routine, it can be hard to stick to them during winter, despite the best intentions. Willpower alone isn’t always enough to get you to that 7am gym class when it’s dark and cold outside or make you want to eat healthy on a Friday night when the temptation of ordering a takeaway is hard to resist.
Thankfully, when you live in North London, sticking to your wellbeing resolutions is easier because the region has a whole host of health food shops, wellness centres and sports communities to help you stay on track. Here are some of our favourite places that can support your wellness goals this winter and beyond.
Health food shops for eating well
It’s widely reported that ultra-processed foods have a significantly negative impact on our mental and physical health. If you want to improve your healthy meal prep game this winter, you’ll want to know where to stock up on the ingredients you need. Some North London staples for shopping for organic produce, supplements and whole foods include:
Oakwood Food Centre: A short walk from Cassia, this shop is the go-to for authentic Greek, Persian and Turkish groceries, alongside the usual British favourites. Locals love it for the wide selection of food, including fresh fruit, vegetables and bread.
Eat Organic: If you want to stock up on organic produce, look no further than Eat Organic on Chase Side in Southgate, just down the road from Oakwood. You’ll find everything from fruit and veg to cupboard staples and cleaning products.
Pure Health: Also located on Chase Side in Southgate, this store supports sustainable living by stocking a range of organic and vegan products, including food, drinks and supplements.
Lock 17 Wholefoods: Over in Tottenham Hale near Millstream Tower, you’ll find Lock 17 Wholefoods. This family-owned shop is popular for its unique products, artisan coffee and shelves stacked full of fresh produce, including organic items.
Spas and wellness centres for body and mind
Party season can leave your body and mind in need of rejuvenation. Whether you want to treat yourself to a massage or implement mindfulness into your daily routine, these spas and wellbeing centres have your holistic wellness needs covered:
H3 Wellbeing: Offering podiatry, osteopathy, physiotherapy and more, H3 Wellbeing on Green Lanes is the place to go in Haringey for health services that will help you move and feel better.
Mind in Enfield and Barnet: This local branch of Mind offers a wide range of services, workshops and online courses to promote mental wellbeing, from mindfulness for stress reduction to sleep hygiene and gratitude practice.
Rejoovd Wellness: Located in Bush Hill Park, this wellness centre offers a variety of massage and red light therapies that aim to restore balance and vitality, boosting overall wellbeing.
Champneys City Spa Enfield: Next time you need some self-care, stop by this day spa for a luxurious treatment or two from an expert therapist. Choose from the extensive list of massages, facials and more.
Gyms and sports communities
Make this the year you reach your fitness goals by joining sports communities in North London. Not only do they help you stay on track, but they also provide opportunities to meet new people with similar interests; you could even end up spurring each other on to smash your personal bests.
Enfield has a wide range of gyms and fitness studios where you can kickstart your exercise routine, try a new class or take your workouts to the next level. Highlights include:
Lux Fitness: Locals love this independent gym in Enfield for its great vibes and equally great range of equipment.
MyGym London: This gym in Bush Hill Park offers exercise classes, personal training and a range of memberships to suit different lifestyles.
Lee Valley Athletics Centre: Located just down the road from Ponders End, the Lee Valley Athletics Centre features indoor and outdoor facilities, plus a gym and studio.
Living well in North London
As a resident at one of our Shared Ownership developments in North London, these wellness providers and facilities will be part of your locale. It will be easy to prioritise your wellbeing and maintain healthy habits, not only during winter, but also throughout the rest of the year.
Explore our available homes in Oakwood, Ponders End and Tottenham Hale, where you can enjoy a lifestyle rooted in health and wellness.
