{"id":24892,"date":"2026-08-31T10:48:57","date_gmt":"2026-08-31T08:48:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/joburg-south\/?p=24892"},"modified":"2026-08-31T10:48:57","modified_gmt":"2026-08-31T08:48:57","slug":"jacksons-real-food-market-celebrates-10-years-of-healthy-living","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/joburg-south\/blog\/2026\/08\/31\/jacksons-real-food-market-celebrates-10-years-of-healthy-living\/","title":{"rendered":"Jackson&#8217;s Real Food Market celebrates 10 years of healthy living"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Ten years after opening its doors, Jackson\u2019s Real Food Market &amp; Eatery has become a trusted destination for fresh, nutrient-rich food, delicious meals and expert guidance to embrace a healthier lifestyle<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Healthy living has become more than just a trend. For many, it is a journey towards feeling better, living longer and enjoying life to the fullest. At Jackson\u2019s Real Food Market &amp; Eatery, that journey starts with something simple: real food.<\/p>\n<p>What began as a small venture in a garage has grown into one of South Africa\u2019s most loved healthy food destinations. Today, with stores in Bryanston, Kyalami and the newly opened Bedfordview branch, Jackson\u2019s continues to make wholesome food more accessible while staying true to the values it was built on.<\/p>\n<p>For founder Gary Jackson, the business is much more than a supermarket or restaurant. It is a personal mission<\/p>\n<h3><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><strong>From fast food to real food<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Gary\u2019s career started in a very different world. Having owned four busy fast-food drive-thrus and later a Woolworths Food store, he gained years of experience in both the restaurant and retail industries.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-24904\" src=\"https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/joburg-south\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2026\/08\/DSC_0020-rotated.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1504\" srcset=\"https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/joburg-south\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2026\/08\/DSC_0020-rotated.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/joburg-south\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2026\/08\/DSC_0020-266x400.jpg 266w, https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/joburg-south\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2026\/08\/DSC_0020-681x1024.jpg 681w, https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/joburg-south\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2026\/08\/DSC_0020-768x1155.jpg 768w, https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/joburg-south\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2026\/08\/DSC_0020-279x420.jpg 279w, https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/joburg-south\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2026\/08\/DSC_0020-696x1047.jpg 696w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>However, it was his own health struggles that completely changed the direction of his life. I was going to emergency rooms because I felt terrible, but nobody could really find anything wrong with me.<\/p>\n<p>Determined to find answers, Gary spent an entire year studying food, nutrition and the way the body works.<\/p>\n<p>Everything changed when his girlfriend at the time, who would become his wife, took charge of his diet. She insisted he follow a strict Mediterraneanstyle way of eating. \u2018She cooked one healthy meal for me every day and made me promise I wouldn\u2019t eat anything else.<\/p>\n<p>She said, \u2018I\u2019ll fix you.\u2019 Within three weeks I felt the difference, and within three months I was a new person.\u2019 Her commitment to his health proved transformative.<\/p>\n<p>The Mediterranean diet, with its emphasis on clean eating and heart-healthy oils, not only helped him regain his energy and wellbeing but also laid the foundation for a lifelong partnership<\/p>\n<h3><strong>A different kind of food store<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Jackson\u2019s Real Food Market &amp; Eatery combines a welcoming eatery with a carefully selected market, encouraging customers to enjoy a coffee or meal before browsing the shelves for wholesome groceries.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-24902\" src=\"https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/joburg-south\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2026\/08\/DSC_0070.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1504\" height=\"1000\" srcset=\"https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/joburg-south\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2026\/08\/DSC_0070.jpg 1504w, https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/joburg-south\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2026\/08\/DSC_0070-400x266.jpg 400w, https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/joburg-south\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2026\/08\/DSC_0070-1024x681.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/joburg-south\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2026\/08\/DSC_0070-768x511.jpg 768w, https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/joburg-south\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2026\/08\/DSC_0070-632x420.jpg 632w, https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/joburg-south\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2026\/08\/DSC_0070-696x463.jpg 696w, https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/joburg-south\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2026\/08\/DSC_0070-1068x710.jpg 1068w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1504px) 100vw, 1504px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The stores have been designed to create the atmosphere of a modern farm store where customers are encouraged to slow down, explore and ask questions.<\/p>\n<p>Friendly, knowledgeable staff are another important part of the experience. The Jackson\u2019s team aims to make every visitor feel welcome and part of a growing community.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Real food starts with healthy soil<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>The business works closely with farmers who follow regenerative farming practices, focusing on rebuilding healthy soil without relying on synthetic fertilisers or pesticides.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-24894\" src=\"https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/joburg-south\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2026\/08\/DSC_0038.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1504\" height=\"1000\" srcset=\"https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/joburg-south\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2026\/08\/DSC_0038.jpg 1504w, https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/joburg-south\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2026\/08\/DSC_0038-400x266.jpg 400w, https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/joburg-south\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2026\/08\/DSC_0038-1024x681.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/joburg-south\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2026\/08\/DSC_0038-768x511.jpg 768w, https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/joburg-south\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2026\/08\/DSC_0038-632x420.jpg 632w, https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/joburg-south\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2026\/08\/DSC_0038-696x463.jpg 696w, https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/joburg-south\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2026\/08\/DSC_0038-1068x710.jpg 1068w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1504px) 100vw, 1504px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>\u2018Our principle is to only buy from farmers who farm in a regenerative way. They regenerate their soils and don\u2019t use fertilisers or pesticides. This approach produces food that is not only cleaner but also richer in flavour and nutrients.<\/p>\n<p>\u2018Our milk has thick cream on the top like the old days. Our grass-fed beef has yellow fat and incredible flavour. Our sourdough bread is fermented for five days. We don\u2019t take shortcuts. We are a slow food business.<\/p>\n<p>\u2018The soil needs to be alive because that\u2019s where the nutrients come from.<\/p>\n<p>\u2018Your gut is very similar. If you don\u2019t feed it properly, it can\u2019t do its job. \u2018Healthy soil grows healthy food, and healthy food helps build healthy people.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Food for every lifestyle<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Whether customers follow a low-carb, vegan, vegetarian, diabetic-friendly or even carnivore eating plan, Jackson\u2019s aims to provide suitable options for every lifestyle.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-24901\" src=\"https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/joburg-south\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2026\/08\/DSC_0040-rotated.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1504\" srcset=\"https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/joburg-south\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2026\/08\/DSC_0040-rotated.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/joburg-south\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2026\/08\/DSC_0040-266x400.jpg 266w, https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/joburg-south\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2026\/08\/DSC_0040-681x1024.jpg 681w, https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/joburg-south\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2026\/08\/DSC_0040-768x1155.jpg 768w, https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/joburg-south\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2026\/08\/DSC_0040-279x420.jpg 279w, https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/joburg-south\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2026\/08\/DSC_0040-696x1047.jpg 696w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>\u2018We\u2019re not about diets. We want to help people find out what they need to eat more of and what they should eat less of.\u2019<\/p>\n<h3><strong>More than a shop<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>\u2018If you\u2019re curious or you want to improve your health, come and have a coffee. Walk around the store, ask questions and just enjoy the experience. You don\u2019t have to buy anything. Our showroom is our education.\u2019<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-24900\" src=\"https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/joburg-south\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2026\/08\/DSC_0034-rotated.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1504\" srcset=\"https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/joburg-south\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2026\/08\/DSC_0034-rotated.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/joburg-south\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2026\/08\/DSC_0034-266x400.jpg 266w, https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/joburg-south\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2026\/08\/DSC_0034-681x1024.jpg 681w, https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/joburg-south\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2026\/08\/DSC_0034-768x1155.jpg 768w, https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/joburg-south\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2026\/08\/DSC_0034-279x420.jpg 279w, https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/joburg-south\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2026\/08\/DSC_0034-696x1047.jpg 696w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>At Jackson\u2019s Real Food Market &amp; Eatery, every visit is about more than shopping. It is an opportunity to discover how real food, grown with care and served with purpose, can help people reconnect with their health, their families and themselves.<\/p>\n<p>You\u2019ll find them at Bedford Crossing<\/p>\n<p>Text and photographs: DESNAY PETERSON<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Ten years after opening its doors, Jackson\u2019s Real Food Market &amp; Eatery has become a trusted destination for fresh, nutrient-rich food, delicious meals and expert guidance to embrace a healthier lifestyle Healthy living has become more than just a trend. 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