R W.Eats finds niche among those who want to eat well

R.W. Eats

R.W.Eats is proving you don't have to travel to a big city to find healthy food and supplements.

The healthfood store in downtown Otsego had its grand opening June 20-21 and business has been going very well ever since, says Casie Dussia, who co-owns the store with her husband John.

Organic, gluten-free and vegan foods all have a place on the shelves at R.W. Eats.

Casie Dussia says eggs from free range chickens, all natural beef and pork from area farms, and a variety of health foods are offered. Even their organic coffee is from Michigan.

Bulk foods, spices, and herbal teas also are bringing in customers to the the 1,200-square-foot store.

Vitamins and supplements are providing a comfortable niche for the store, Dussia says. People are finding sport nutrition products that they previously could only find by traveling to Kalamazoo or Grand Rapids.

Dussia has been helping people get in shape since 2010 when she started a running group, Run With Endurance. Since then she has promoted endurance and motivated women. She also has coached middle school cross country and track and field.

"I've been offering free personal training over the years, and that has allowed me to build personal relationships and get information out there to help people make healthier choices," Dussia says.

The store currently has one employee, Kendall Dowler, in addition to Casie and her husband. Their son Jase, 14, also has been a real asset in starting and running family business, Dussia says.

Opening a store front is apparently not enough for the Dussias. "We in the process of developing and online store," Casie says.

Classes in nutrition, health, and fitness also are in the works.

Source: Casie Drussia

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