Candid Posted December 30, 2012 Share Posted December 30, 2012 Update: I think I have the information I need. So I'm planning a vacation trip and will need to grocery shop. My dh is on a low sodium diet and I get amazing snacks here in bulk (roasted almonds are my favorite) but there are others. Can some of you compare these or talk about one or the other? I'll also need to buy regular stuff, too, so don't get totally focused on low sodium snacks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ktgrok Posted December 30, 2012 Share Posted December 30, 2012 Aldi will just have a much more limited selection, and much of it is processed, so very high in sodium. Publix is great, amazing customer service, and lots and lots of health concioius stuff. Most aisles have a "greenwise" section, where the organic/healthier/etc items are. So for instance, in the aisle with all the canned soups there is a subsection of organic brands/etc. Oh, and Publix has its own generic that is really good, and some of those come low sodium. For instance I can buy black beans in a can from any major brand, or the Publix brand ones, or the Publix low sodium ones. Plus Publix has better meat and produce. Also, Publix deli is great for sandwhiches. You can get boarshead meats on the sandwhich to reduce sodium, and their subs are SOOOOOOOOOOOO yummy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinder Posted December 30, 2012 Share Posted December 30, 2012 Yes Publix is a regular grocery store and they typically have awesome customer service. But their prices are higher than even Kroger. I do like Publix for meats and bakery. And their BOGO deals are good. Otherwise I usually shop at Kroger. Aldi is a 20-minute drive for me so I don't go that often unless it's time to stock up on trash bags or butter. I will also get chocolate chips, spices, and veggies if I'm there. They have good prices on everything but I usually don't buy snack foods there except maybe the kettle chips. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MooCow Posted December 30, 2012 Share Posted December 30, 2012 Publix is a fancy grocer; the staff is great, the prices are higher unless you buy bogo or other items on sale. I typically go there for their bogo's and "fancy" produce that other stores don't carry. I shop at Aldi once a week; usually produce, eggs, nuts, and baking stuff. I spend the most at Kroger; I have a Kroger card I put cash on, and Kroger donates 4% of what I spend to my dd's band fee's at her highschool. I also get all of our rx's there and buy all gift cards from there for the triple gas points. We typically get .70 cents of each gallon of gas once a month. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparrow Posted December 30, 2012 Share Posted December 30, 2012 Publix=vacation grocery store! IMO, if I'm on vacation, and buying food at the grocery store vs. eating out, I'm saving money even if it's higher than what I'd pay back home! I enjoy "The Publix Experience". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lady Florida. Posted December 30, 2012 Share Posted December 30, 2012 For my general shopping I prefer Aldi, and only buy a few things at Publix. If I was on vacation and Publix was available, that's what I'd choose. Despite the higher prices, Publix can always be counted on to have what I need/want, and I know I'll get good customer service. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Candid Posted December 30, 2012 Author Share Posted December 30, 2012 Ladies you are great as always! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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