Last week I had the pleasure of taking a tour of the Whole Foods store in Bellingham with some clients. What I learned is that there are many reasons to shop here and it doesn't need to be thought of as "Whole Paycheck". If you know how to shop here, there are great products, reasons to shop, and people to get to know. I'll share some here:
* They accept any and all returns. Not happy with a purchase? Even if you don't like the taste...return it for a full refund.
* Ask for a taste. They will open up just about anything for you to taste before you buy.
*There are printable on line coupons.
*In their e-newsletter (found on their website, or a hard copy in the store) you can find meal plans complete with recipes and product info, and sales.
*In the newsletter they teach you how to cook many things...for example the delicous grain quinoa.
* They have a value brand called 365 that is an everyday value program...a great way to save.
* You can get a discount if you buy larger quantities....just ask....I believe it is an extra 15% off of 3lbs or more of meat....even off the sale price.
*Employees are constantly educated through local seminars by nutritionists, doctors, etc.
* Many of their foods have an ANDI score ( Aggregate Nutrient Density Index), helping you to choose nutrient dense foods.
*Some sale prices from last week:
Striped Bass 10.99/ reg. 15.99
85% lean ground beef 2.99/reg 4.49
Organic cameo apples .99/lb reg 1.99/lb
cod frozen fillet 4.99/lb reg 7.99/lb
organic lettuce 2 for $3 reg 2.49 ea
smoked salmon 9.99 reg 14.99
olive mix 7.99 reg 9.99
spinach ravioli salad from prepared foods 6.99/lb reg 11.99/lb
grilled chicken drumsticks 2.29/lb vs 3.99/lb
boneless skinless chicken thighs 2.99/lb reg 4.59/lb
cedars hummus 2.69 reg 3.69
muir glen diced tomatoes 2 for $4 reg 2.99 ea
I encourage you to visit Whole Foods. Go armed with their flyer and shop from there. You may even learn something while there.
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