We believe everyone deserves only the best of ingredients.

Our passion for health and wellness is the foundation of The Bitter Herb Health Food Store. Our goal is to promote health and wellness within our community. We source many of our products locally from organic farmers, beekeepers, bread makers and small Ontario based businesses.

 
 
 

Carefully Chosen

We’ve carefully selected our products with your overall wellness in mind.

Curious about specific products or ingredients?

We’re here for you! The Bitter Herb strives to give an individually-tailored shopping experience based on your wellness needs.

Meet Our Team

  • Martha Vander Laan Owner

    Martha grew up surrounded by vast, naturally grown vegetable gardens that were lovingly grown and tended by her father. Natural health practices were introduced to her in the 1990s and led to a wonderful, transformative change in her family’s lifestyle.

    As a graduate of the Canadian School of Natural Nutrition, Martha became a Registered Holistic Nutritionist. Upon completing this program, she specialized in BioEnergetics at The Institute of Natural Health Technologies and has practiced for several years. Today, her special interests lie in Traditional Chinese Medicine. Martha’s true passion is to find the connection between body, mind, and spirit: combining physiological health with emotional well-being to provide a holistic and integrated form of care.

Ingredients to help your body thrive

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