For those who shop at Whole Foods...

LaSutopia
LaSutopia Posts: 1,164 Member
edited October 6 in Food and Nutrition
I got a $20 voucher for Whole Foods and I have never shopped there really. I have been in there and I know kinda what they are about but I have not actually shopped there. I am going tomorrow to use the voucher and was wondering if anyone had any suggestions of what I should get. What is your favorite thing there? Maybe something you can't get anywhere else, or something that is really low calorie but very good...I don't know, whatever! LOL

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  • shovav91
    shovav91 Posts: 2,335 Member
    I adore Whole Foods.
    Great fresh organic produce! Some favorites:
    Kale chips
    Vegan Jerky
    Bulk section (lentils, beans, etc)
    Freshly ground peanut butter (you grind it yourself- no added oils/sugars or salts!)
    Meatless products

    I pretty much love everything about that store (except for the prices =/)
  • LaSutopia
    LaSutopia Posts: 1,164 Member
    I adore Whole Foods.
    Great fresh organic produce! Some favorites:
    Kale chips
    Vegan Jerky
    Bulk section (lentils, beans, etc)
    Freshly ground peanut butter (you grind it yourself- no added oils/sugars or salts!)
    Meatless products

    I pretty much love everything about that store (except for the prices =/)

    Yea that is why I don't shop there....the $. The peanut butter sounds cool though...I love the idea of things in bulk like that...I don't know why I just do LOL
  • LaSutopia
    LaSutopia Posts: 1,164 Member
    I adore Whole Foods.
    Great fresh organic produce! Some favorites:
    Kale chips
    Vegan Jerky
    Bulk section (lentils, beans, etc)
    Freshly ground peanut butter (you grind it yourself- no added oils/sugars or salts!)
    Meatless products

    I pretty much love everything about that store (except for the prices =/)

    Yea that is why I don't shop there....the $. The peanut butter sounds cool though...I love the idea of things in bulk like that...I don't know why I just do LOL
  • LaSutopia
    LaSutopia Posts: 1,164 Member
    I adore Whole Foods.
    Great fresh organic produce! Some favorites:
    Kale chips
    Vegan Jerky
    Bulk section (lentils, beans, etc)
    Freshly ground peanut butter (you grind it yourself- no added oils/sugars or salts!)
    Meatless products

    I pretty much love everything about that store (except for the prices =/)

    Yea that is why I don't shop there....the $. The peanut butter sounds cool though...I love the idea of things in bulk like that...I don't know why I just do LOL
  • LaSutopia
    LaSutopia Posts: 1,164 Member
    I adore Whole Foods.
    Great fresh organic produce! Some favorites:
    Kale chips
    Vegan Jerky
    Bulk section (lentils, beans, etc)
    Freshly ground peanut butter (you grind it yourself- no added oils/sugars or salts!)
    Meatless products

    I pretty much love everything about that store (except for the prices =/)

    Yea that is why I don't shop there....the $. The peanut butter sounds cool though...I love the idea of things in bulk like that...I don't know why I just do LOL
  • ALH1981
    ALH1981 Posts: 538 Member
    depending what wholefoods you go to you can get a whole bunch of different things.

    my absolute fav is their sushi bars - they do these great carb-less ricepaper wraps with really fresh sashimi inside - so low calorie, filling and delicious...

    they also have rice paper rolls with a AMAZING peanut sauce which I'm sure is very bad for you but is AMAZNG!!!

    their salad bars are fabulous and fresh, and they have great produce in their deli section - great grilled fish, chicken, vegetarian options...

    I LOVE WHOELFOODS!
  • LaSutopia
    LaSutopia Posts: 1,164 Member
    ok my connection is totally wiggin out and I have not idea why it posted that second comment so many times! Just pay no attention to that!
  • mmuzzatti
    mmuzzatti Posts: 704 Member
    They have a dipping sauce in the vegetable isle called Dijon wasabi sauce and it will clear your nose right up! So good with pretzels!
  • Promqueen_74932
    Promqueen_74932 Posts: 203 Member
    Walk in and start looking is all I can say! You will be AMAZED at all the fun stuff to try! I can spend HOURS just Looking! Our Whole Foods has a coffee shop/smoothie bar, hot bar, and preped food bar with foods that you can taste, and I say Try EVERYTHING!

    Whole foods is a whole other world. Enjoy the new experience. :-)


    Thanks for Sharing!

    SLB
  • traceracer
    traceracer Posts: 303 Member
    I really wish we had a whole foods store where I live! I would be their #1 customer!!
  • edryer123
    edryer123 Posts: 502 Member
    Best fruits and veggies around. I wish i had one near me and I hope they eventually build one. Columbus is just too far to drive.
  • rainbowbow
    rainbowbow Posts: 7,490 Member
    their produce is great. Some things i cant really find anywhere else
    -blue sky stevia soda
    -rice dream rice milk ice cream
    -tea tree tooth pics
    -organic/vegan frozen items


    Pretty much everything like produce/meats/cheeses have been fantastic.
  • anyonebutmehaha
    anyonebutmehaha Posts: 174
    "-tea tree tooth pics"

    oh wow, someone else that loves those? :happy: i keep them in my car- they are perfect for like wen that appt went waaay too long or stuck in traffic and you're starting to wonder if you can make it home to eat....it's such a different taste that it gives your taste buds something to do until you get home to your (long delayed) nice planned meal.

    OP- whole foods is wonderful!! give yourself a good block of time to explore all they offer. so much goodness all in one place....
  • polly_polly
    polly_polly Posts: 32 Member
    I probably got the same voucher as you. My $20 got me:

    1. a large bag of frozen local strawberries ($10) and
    2. two pounds heirloom tomatoes ($4.99 per lb - sale price).

    I recommend both greatly.

    For many staples that you can get elsewhere, Whole Foods is not worth it, IMO.
  • sarahlovestorun
    sarahlovestorun Posts: 36 Member
    My favorite thing to do is to go there to lunch and to treat myself to sushi, gelato, and green tea. The meal usually comes to around $20, so I say give yourself a delicious healthy lunch one day this week :)
  • calliope_music
    calliope_music Posts: 1,242 Member
    i buy lots of bulk stuff (lentils, quinoa, etc)
    hair and beauty products (i can ONLY find the leave-in conditioner i like for my hair there)
    snack bars (i'm a fan of Pure bars. keep me full for quite a while)
    yogurt (Wallaby is a yummy brand, lots of flavors)
    dear lord, their bakery.
    and their beer selection.
  • IvoryParchment
    IvoryParchment Posts: 651 Member
    The larger stores have prepared food bars that are delicious. And at those prices, you'll stay within your calorie limits ;)
  • babynew
    babynew Posts: 613 Member
    Nice post.I have a hard time getting out,so i have a small list
    Of things I need,like some spices,coconut sugar,thanks to a post
    i read here!! & one i just learned. .o.m.g....I LOVE LOVE. TEA
    TREE OIL,(for skin,cuts,etc. ONLY!!!!)) Who knew there is a
    Toothpick.Now...We do.Happy me.Great idea,thanks.Also,
    nutritional yeast & fermented sauer kraut. If i remember. More
    I will post later,just got up.Have my days & nights mixed
    again, Anyone else like that?? Horrid......
  • klmnumbers
    klmnumbers Posts: 213 Member
    Their produce is amazing, and a lot of their prepared food is sooooooo good. (mmmm hummus). My sister used to live and die for their olive bar. =)
  • Fatbuster205
    Fatbuster205 Posts: 333 Member
    OMG! I live in the UK but have family in CT and I adore Whole Foods whenever I am visiting! You will be spoiled for choice! I would use it for meat or fish! It is a great shop!
  • Artemis_Acorn
    Artemis_Acorn Posts: 836 Member
    They are a dreamland when it comes to supplements. That's all I usually buy there.
  • babynew
    babynew Posts: 613 Member
    BUMP,I AM LEARNIG ALOT,FROM MFP!!!KEEP EM.

    COMING.LIKE THE DIPPING SAUCE TOO.SPICY IS
    SATISFY ING.....
  • KatrinaG2012
    KatrinaG2012 Posts: 354 Member
    Often they will have various fruits and veggies set up to try before you buy. If you are unsure about something ask one of the stock people to cut something up for you to taste. They have always been agreeable to me. Love, love, love the seafood counter too.
  • LaSutopia
    LaSutopia Posts: 1,164 Member
    Ok I was typing an update and my computer totally wigged out and lost it! So here I go again. I got a Yoga mat! I have been wanting one and they had a really cute one I liked. I got some other stuff to. I got the tea tree oil tooth picks for my husband cause he is trying to quit smoking and it said that it might help. I also got him some gum that says it is supposed to help relieve stress. The box looks like cigarettes which I thought was funny. I also got me some gum that has an ingredient to help promote healthy teeth and gums since I have issues with that. I was also able to find a type of Tabasco that my husband loves but our other stores don't carry anymore! And finally I got something that was the reason I got the voucher to begin with. I don't know if any of you have heard of the "miracle noodle" but it has 0 calories and people seem to either love it or hate it. I wanted to try it and whole foods has it. But they only had 2 kinds and they were flavored and looked god awful! I got some that are similar, they only have 20 calories per serving. I guess I will see if I like them or not soon! :) They were called tofu shirataki. If you have tried them let us know what you thought and any tips in preparing them. I have been in there before and tried some of the cooked food from the bars but I did not remember how nice it is in there. It smells so good and everything looks so nice. The flowers are beautiful and the produce section looks amazing. I spent some time on the incense and perfume isle cause it smelled SOOOOOO good! There was this coco scent that was to die for! Anyway, I loved the experience and will for sure go back if not only to get that hot sauce!
  • theflyingartist
    theflyingartist Posts: 385 Member
    Glad to see you enjoyed your "shopping spree!" Whole Foods has an awesome ice cream called Arctic Zero -- a pint is 150cals only! So worth trying.
    Also, wholefoods.com has a coupons page that can save your wallet the next time you go!
  • Hearts_2015
    Hearts_2015 Posts: 12,032 Member
    Glad to see you enjoyed your "shopping spree!" Whole Foods has an awesome ice cream called Arctic Zero -- a pint is 150cals only! So worth trying.
    Also, wholefoods.com has a coupons page that can save your wallet the next time you go!
    Definitely a TJ's girl here!:love: Saw the Arctic Zero at a couple stores the other day..at only 99 cents a pint it was a deal! It might have cost $20 at WF's though.:wink::laugh:
  • LaSutopia
    LaSutopia Posts: 1,164 Member
    just tried the mat and I am sad to say that it did not work for me...I don't know if I am doing something wrong but I kept sliding bad..my hands and feet would not stay planted at all...I had to throw it aside and just stick to the carpet. :( does anyone know if they will let me return it?
  • theflyingartist
    theflyingartist Posts: 385 Member
    Glad to see you enjoyed your "shopping spree!" Whole Foods has an awesome ice cream called Arctic Zero -- a pint is 150cals only! So worth trying.
    Also, wholefoods.com has a coupons page that can save your wallet the next time you go!
    Definitely a TJ's girl here!:love: Saw the Arctic Zero at a couple stores the other day..at only 99 cents a pint it was a deal! It might have cost $20 at WF's though.:wink::laugh:

    Wait WHAA? I shop there all the time HOW'D I MISS ITTTTT?@!
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