![]() “A lot of our customers are longtime regulars and we like to bring in new customers too.” ![]() “It’s a small, family-owned story with a friendly atmosphere and we have a good time with our customers,” said Gaffigan. Watt tweets the two things he doesn't miss about Houston (and one thing he does) 'Do not touch': Rare man-o'-war-eating species washing ashore on Texas coast.SpaceX rocket launch debris caused fire in Texas park, officials say.Texas man catches massive alligator snapping turtle, then releases it back into the wild.Report: Harris County Jail staff left dead inmate in cell for 28 minutes.Property north of San Antonio set to become a new Texas state park.Report: Texas man killed person during dinner date then returned to table.The store has an old-fashioned customer service modus operandi: like the town pharmacist suggesting a particular remedy. “I think that everyone can benefit in their daily life from eating better food and taking vitamin supplements,” said Barbara Gaffigan, assistant manager, who has mastered the culinary art of preparing an avocado sandwich, the one of its kind in the Deer Park, La Porte or Pasadena area. Hurricane Ike left the Health Nut without its sign and the challenge for Guidry and her staff is to spark an interest in healthier alternatives to the Big Mac. “I think a lot of people drive by and don’t even know we’re here,” said Roddy. “For the quality, we have great prices,” said Guidry.īut after 30 years, Roddy and Guidry suspect many residents just pass by without noticing and missing out on an opportunity to eat and live better. ![]() to 2 p.m., Monday through Saturday.įrom grainy breads, fresh veggies, turkey salads with yogurt dressing, vegetarian burritos, quesadillas and black beans to avocado sandwiches and all-day smoothies - everything is made on the spot and to order and redefines a certain, popular marketing campaign about “eating fresh.” ![]() “It’s not that way.”īoasting loads of vitamins, herbal ingredients, gluten-free products, wheat-free products, an in-store massage therapist, natural beauty products, the Health Nut also has the only working health food-style café in the area, seating 16 customers - four tables, four chairs - from 11 a.m. “They might think weirdoes are going to be here,” she said, laughing. With New Year’s resolutions seemingly centered on health-related promises and oaths, the Health Nut stands as a challenge to anyone within proximity.īut many, Roddy believes, remain skeptical of health food stores. Glenda Roddy was one of the Health Nut’s devoted customers and for the last year, she has been manning the snack bar at the store, located on 2606 Center. For the last 10 years, Karen Guidry has been operating a thriving health food store and café on Center Street and for more than 30 years, the store has been an oasis in a sea of fast food in the area. ![]()
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