5 Things You Should Not Buy at Whole Foods

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Supermarket chain Whole Foods attracts consumers by offering a wide selection of healthy foods and organic products, but it is not cheap.

According to the analysis Consumer ReportsThe supermarket chain is one of the most expensive in the country. This fact does not confuse wealthy Americans, because health is more important. But if the cost of the products bothers you the most, a trip to Whole Foods may be a "minefield."

The good news is that some items in the supermarket can compete with other supermarkets. This applies to canned beans, sauce and bread. However, other products were 40% more expensive than similar products in other supermarkets. This refers to chicken, ground beef and grated cheese.

Due to high prices, consumers are increasingly skeptical of Whole Foods. A survey of thousands of shoppers showed that only 24% confirmed that organic products in this product chain are better in quality than organic options in grocery stores.

Edition Cheat sheet made a selection of what is not worth buying online Whole Foods.

1. Meat

Beef, chicken and fish are almost always more expensive here than in other supermarkets, according to GoBankingRates. Even if you prefer to buy only organic, you should probably find more attractive offers on Trader Joe's.

2. Semi-finished products

A selection of prepared salads or hot dishes in Whole Foods - A simple solution if you are too tired from the kitchen or just forget your lunch to work. But convenience costs money. Here are some tips when you decide to use salad bar: take smaller dishes, because the greater the volume, the more will fit there; First go to the greens - it is easier, then you can add proteins and sauce.

3. Brand products you can buy in another store

Think twice before you pay for what is in another store, maybe it costs less. Previously, organic, natural and gluten-free products could only be found in specialized stores, such as Whole FoodsBut now many of these brands have appeared on store shelves. Walmart, Costco, or Kroger.

4. Vitamins

Packs of prenatal vitamins and women's multivitamins sell for $60 or $70 per pack. The anti-PMS dietary supplement sells for $50. Even if you stock up, buying the largest pack can help you get them cheaper online or in store Costco. And prenatal vitamins, for example, can even cover insurance.

5. Specials Ingredients

Chefs know that Sometimes you need to fork out for special ingredients, such as saffron, for example. Sometimes mushrooms are bought here.which can cost hundreds of dollars a pound. But if you are trying to save money, you should generally stay away from unusual and expensive products in the local market. Whole Foods. Emus eggs, for example, cost $ 30 each, and for a jar of honey you have to give $ 80.

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