Janie Grace Posted May 13, 2011 Share Posted May 13, 2011 Healthy but BUDGET-CONSCIOUS moms... what do you buy at Whole Foods? We have one in town but I never shop there because I assume it's too pricey for our budget. I tend to get my dried fruit, raw nuts, etc. from Trader Joe's when I am able to make a trip. But I want to know... is there stuff at WF that is just amazing and a good deal? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janie Grace Posted May 13, 2011 Author Share Posted May 13, 2011 So I guess it's just for rich people? ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mhgillil Posted May 13, 2011 Share Posted May 13, 2011 I personally do not consider anything a really good deal at Whole Foods, but there are some products that I prefer to buy there when I can because I feel that they are a better value than what I can buy at regular grocery stores. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flobee76 Posted May 13, 2011 Share Posted May 13, 2011 I only buy what I can't find from other places or if I need something in a pinch: local pastured eggs cultured/pastured butter coconut oil San Marzano tomatoes grass-fed poultry or beef (if we're out of our 1/4 cow) Kombucha sprouted wheat pasta organic snacks/cookies for outings or trips (if i didnt bake them myself) sprouted wheat bread products organic whole milk yogurt Thai Kitchen coconut milk and other condiments lacto-fermented condiments like pickles, sauerkraut, kimchi, salsa, dressing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4everHis Posted May 13, 2011 Share Posted May 13, 2011 I just read an article where they aren't going to ban Mansanto stuff from their shelves so I'm not sure I'll be shopping there. I guess what I'd really like is for them to change the name of their store.:001_huh: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matryoshka Posted May 13, 2011 Share Posted May 13, 2011 I buy meat on sale. This is most of my meat - I buy a lot when it's on sale and freeze it. Turkey liverwurst Deli meat (no nitrates) Fresh organic greens (kale, chard, cabbage, collards) Other fresh organic produce I can't get easily at TJ's - turnips, other root vegetables, sometimes squash Organic fruit on sale Canned beans Canned organic tomatoes Bulk oatmeal Bulk wheat germ Organic popcorn (this is cheaper at WF than Orville Redenbacher not organic is at the local supermarket). That's my fairly regular list. I buy everything I can at Trader Joe's. Greens like frozen spinach and romaine I get there, and the bulk of my other grocery shopping. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kalmia Posted May 13, 2011 Share Posted May 13, 2011 In Maine, we called them Whole Paycheck. I think their corporate values are not what one would expect from a store providing organic foods. I think the owner just jumped on the green bandwagon to make a buck. Local food co-ops, smaller health food stores like Wild Oats or Mrs. Greens, and even Hannaford (a regular Northeastern grocery store) have more eco-friendly values. People also say Trader Joe's has the much better prices than Whole Foods. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dolphin Posted May 13, 2011 Share Posted May 13, 2011 In Maine, we called them Whole Paycheck. They have that name in Oregon too. I go there for some of the items I can't get in other stores. Bee Pollen, renet, and things like that. I will go through the end of the aisles as they will sometimes have a good deal on whatever they are overstocked on. I picked up some 365 brand coconut milk last week that was on a good deal. Also, it is the variety. They have one of the better selections of the Amy's frozen foods, ethnic gourmets, and bob red mill. If we are having company I will get some fun crackers and cheese from there. Then, there is the special mommy splurge. I LOVE the spinach and orzo salad they make. It is yummy. Granted I am trying to figure out the recipe for myself so that I can make it. I don't have it right yet... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nmoira Posted May 13, 2011 Share Posted May 13, 2011 I just read an article where they aren't going to ban Mansanto stuff from their shelves so I'm not sure I'll be shopping there. I guess what I'd really like is for them to change the name of their store.:001_huh:There was a huge thread about this a couple months back. It isn't true. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janie Grace Posted May 13, 2011 Author Share Posted May 13, 2011 Thanks, all. I'm going to check it out w/ special attention to your recommendations. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs.W Posted May 13, 2011 Share Posted May 13, 2011 I'm not sure if it's all stores, but at our local Whole Foods stores you can get a 10% discount if you buy a case. In general it's still more economical to order through a co-op like United or Azure, but sometimes it can work out to be a very good deal. I tend to stock up on frozen burritos this way. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ElizabethB Posted May 13, 2011 Share Posted May 13, 2011 I'm not sure if it's all stores, but at our local Whole Foods stores you can get a 10% discount if you buy a case. :iagree: Also, if you buy a whole wheel of cheese, you get the 10% discount. I get my sheep cheese there and buy a wheel of sheep cheese at a time and freeze. I buy mainly my allergy needs there here in the midwest. When we lived in California, it was closer, I went more often, and regular food was higher so there were sometimes things that weren't too bad, especially if they were on sale. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4everHis Posted May 13, 2011 Share Posted May 13, 2011 There was a huge thread about this a couple months back. It isn't true. I'm very glad to hear that. It sure didn't make sense and I didn't investigate at the time since we are so far from a WF now and with gas prices what they are. . . . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
athena1277 Posted May 13, 2011 Share Posted May 13, 2011 I only go to Whole Foods to buy gluten free food for dd that I cannot get in a regular grocery store. I wish I could by some of their organic foods, but the budget will not allow that at this time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LAS in LA Posted May 13, 2011 Share Posted May 13, 2011 When we lived in a town with WF, it had the cheapest milk. Not by much, but no weird stuff injected into the cows. I think the large jars of 365 natural peanut butter are a good deal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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