Eating Healthy at Staff of Life

Feeling good starts with healthy eating! If you want to eat healthy, you should see what Staff of Life has in store. Locally owned for over 50 years, this market specializes in local organic produce, fresh from local farms – picked today, on the shelf this afternoon! The butcher counter is full-service, with all of the meat hormone-free and antibiotic-free – so important to stay healthy. House made specialties including pork, venison, boar, turkey and chicken sausages, beef and chicken kabobs and rotisserie chicken.

They carry certified Piedmontese beef, healthy and delicious with less fat and cholesterol, and more protein than some chicken and fish. They carry the Smart Chicken Brand, which means chicken are fed an organic non-GMO diet, and are airchilled for freshness.

The bulk selection is huge – the largest on the Central Coast with more than 1,000 products the majority of which are organic. Flours, grains, rice, beans, teas, spices, granolas, nuts, coffee and trail mixes. If you can’t find something, just ask. Why buy in bulk? It helps the environment – no need for packaging that will be disposed of – and it saves the customer money. Check the prices and see for yourself.

Whether you are healthy and trying to stay that way, or sick and tired of conventional medicine, Staff of Life can help, with a large array of supplements, vitamins, and natural cosmetics including Jane Iredale. You’ll find the staff knowledgeable and helpful. Don't hesitate to ask. Let’sRemove this as we say in in bulk

Hungry? Visit the grab-and-go and hot and salad bar food sections. You’ll find something for everybody, breakfast, lunch, dinner, or a snack! The deli has a wide variety of vegetarian and meat sandwiches along with take-out entrees. There is also a smoothie and juice bar using fresh, organic ingredients and a gelato bar serving up a taste of Italy.

Staff of Life carries one of the largest selection of cheese and wine from around the world. From the usual to the unusual, there is a delicious variety of tempting new cheese flavors. Try something new! I guarantee, you will have a hard time choosing, there are so many good ones!

Staff of Life, owned by Richard Josephson, Gary Bascou, and Jason Bazarnick, opened in 1969 and has grown to meet the needs of the community. Today, you have two stores to choose from, one at 1266 Soquel Ave., Santa Cruz, the other at 906 E. Lake Ave., Watsonville.