Whole Foods Saturation

[earlyretirement]

[quote=patientrenter]I too am a fan of WF. As a foodie who has medical issues that can be treated with a strict diet, I find WF very convenient. I buy food from markets featuring fresh locally grown produce when I can, and from standard big supermarkets when I must. Whole Foods covers the rest pretty well. (I live close to 3 of them. Bristol Farms and Trader Joe’s and a few specialty local markets, bakers, and delis can help too. For example, Bristol Farms stocks prime dry-aged ribeye steaks which are hard for me to get without driving some distance.)

As for the Whole Paycheck problem, well, by eating healthily I save enough on medical care to support all my daily food extravagances. Health care costs a lot more than food. Anyway, as a foodie I don’t really care what the food costs, as long as it’s what I want.

I understand that some people don’t differentiate food by flavor or freshness or healthfulness or convenience, just quantity and price. Whole Foods doesn’t work if those are your food criteria. Everyone is different. My observation is that more and more people are becoming educated about the health and flavor of foods, and WF does a good job, albeit not perfect, of catering to many of their needs.[/quote]

This is a great post. I agree with it. I wouldn’t really consider myself a “foodie” but I do enjoy fresh, good tasting food. However, there is NO way I could survive on Whole Foods alone as I really like junk food. Ha, ha.

I travel a TON and been to tons of Whole Foods around the country and I’ve just never walked into a Whole Foods when it was dead and not busy. So they are doing something right.

[faterikcartman]

Years ago a friend introduced me to People’s hippie Co-Op in OB. I carefully observed the general health, appearance, and smell of the hippies there and heard their exhortations to eat organic and raw foods. For years now, as a result of those observations, I have restricted my diet to one consisting only of products with at least ten ingredients I cannot pronounce or identify, cooked products, overly processed products, and those containing a reasonably high level preservatives, and meat, preferably red, included in every meal and some between-meal snacks. I remain strong and healthy, with fantastic cholesterol and other blood levels. The hippies I encounter are constantly searching for some new organic or diet craze to cure their malaise and numerous physical and psychological issues. If I didn’t hate them so much I would tell them my secret.

[faterikcartman]

Years ago a friend introduced me to People’s hippie Co-Op in OB. I carefully observed the general health, appearance, and smell of the hippies there and heard their exhortations to eat organic and raw foods. For years now, as a result of those observations, I have restricted my diet to one consisting only of products with at least ten ingredients I cannot pronounce or identify, cooked products, overly processed products, and those containing a reasonably high level preservatives, and meat, preferably red, included in every meal and some between-meal snacks. I remain strong and healthy, with fantastic cholesterol and other blood levels. The hippies I encounter are constantly searching for some new organic or diet craze to cure their malaise and numerous physical and psychological issues. If I didn’t hate them so much I would tell them my secret.

[faterikcartman]

Years ago a friend introduced me to People’s hippie Co-Op in OB. I carefully observed the general health, appearance, and smell of the hippies there and heard their exhortations to eat organic and raw foods. For years now, as a result of those observations, I have restricted my diet to one consisting only of products with at least ten ingredients I cannot pronounce or identify, cooked products, overly processed products, and those containing a reasonably high level preservatives, and meat, preferably red, included in every meal and some between-meal snacks. I remain strong and healthy, with fantastic cholesterol and other blood levels. The hippies I encounter are constantly searching for some new organic or diet craze to cure their malaise and numerous physical and psychological issues. If I didn’t hate them so much I would tell them my secret.

[faterikcartman]

Years ago a friend introduced me to People’s hippie Co-Op in OB. I carefully observed the general health, appearance, and smell of the hippies there and heard their exhortations to eat organic and raw foods. For years now, as a result of those observations, I have restricted my diet to one consisting only of products with at least ten ingredients I cannot pronounce or identify, cooked products, overly processed products, and those containing a reasonably high level preservatives, and meat, preferably red, included in every meal and some between-meal snacks. I remain strong and healthy, with fantastic cholesterol and other blood levels. The hippies I encounter are constantly searching for some new organic or diet craze to cure their malaise and numerous physical and psychological issues. If I didn’t hate them so much I would tell them my secret.

[faterikcartman]

Years ago a friend introduced me to People’s hippie Co-Op in OB. I carefully observed the general health, appearance, and smell of the hippies there and heard their exhortations to eat organic and raw foods. For years now, as a result of those observations, I have restricted my diet to one consisting only of products with at least ten ingredients I cannot pronounce or identify, cooked products, overly processed products, and those containing a reasonably high level preservatives, and meat, preferably red, included in every meal and some between-meal snacks. I remain strong and healthy, with fantastic cholesterol and other blood levels. The hippies I encounter are constantly searching for some new organic or diet craze to cure their malaise and numerous physical and psychological issues. If I didn’t hate them so much I would tell them my secret.

[CardiffBaseball]

[quote=faterikcartman]Years ago a friend introduced me to People’s hippie Co-Op in OB. I carefully observed the general health, appearance, and smell of the hippies there and heard their exhortations to eat organic and raw foods. For years now, as a result of those observations, I have restricted my diet to one consisting only of products with at least ten ingredients I cannot pronounce or identify, cooked products, overly processed products, and those containing a reasonably high level preservatives, and meat, preferably red, included in every meal and some between-meal snacks. I remain strong and healthy, with fantastic cholesterol and other blood levels. The hippies I encounter are constantly searching for some new organic or diet craze to cure their malaise and numerous physical and psychological issues. If I didn’t hate them so much I would tell them my secret.[/quote]

Too funny.

The one somewhat health-food storish thing I eat are Omega-3 eggs, so I am a little guilty. Of course I mix in heavy whipping cream, cheese and cook in butter (trying to eat high-fat for weight loss). I think she gets the Omega-3 eggs at a regular store.

Outside of that it’s Steak, burgers, some sausage, and the broccoli. Chicken and Pork too, though it’s not as satiating, and chicken is kind of bland. We really don’t need WF for any of that, though I do get sausage at a specialty meat store that makes a lot of gourmet meats. I do treat myself with Cherries for enough carbs to keep me from craving bread/rice/pasta.

[CardiffBaseball]

[quote=faterikcartman]Years ago a friend introduced me to People’s hippie Co-Op in OB. I carefully observed the general health, appearance, and smell of the hippies there and heard their exhortations to eat organic and raw foods. For years now, as a result of those observations, I have restricted my diet to one consisting only of products with at least ten ingredients I cannot pronounce or identify, cooked products, overly processed products, and those containing a reasonably high level preservatives, and meat, preferably red, included in every meal and some between-meal snacks. I remain strong and healthy, with fantastic cholesterol and other blood levels. The hippies I encounter are constantly searching for some new organic or diet craze to cure their malaise and numerous physical and psychological issues. If I didn’t hate them so much I would tell them my secret.[/quote]

Too funny.

The one somewhat health-food storish thing I eat are Omega-3 eggs, so I am a little guilty. Of course I mix in heavy whipping cream, cheese and cook in butter (trying to eat high-fat for weight loss). I think she gets the Omega-3 eggs at a regular store.

Outside of that it’s Steak, burgers, some sausage, and the broccoli. Chicken and Pork too, though it’s not as satiating, and chicken is kind of bland. We really don’t need WF for any of that, though I do get sausage at a specialty meat store that makes a lot of gourmet meats. I do treat myself with Cherries for enough carbs to keep me from craving bread/rice/pasta.

[CardiffBaseball]

[quote=faterikcartman]Years ago a friend introduced me to People’s hippie Co-Op in OB. I carefully observed the general health, appearance, and smell of the hippies there and heard their exhortations to eat organic and raw foods. For years now, as a result of those observations, I have restricted my diet to one consisting only of products with at least ten ingredients I cannot pronounce or identify, cooked products, overly processed products, and those containing a reasonably high level preservatives, and meat, preferably red, included in every meal and some between-meal snacks. I remain strong and healthy, with fantastic cholesterol and other blood levels. The hippies I encounter are constantly searching for some new organic or diet craze to cure their malaise and numerous physical and psychological issues. If I didn’t hate them so much I would tell them my secret.[/quote]

Too funny.

The one somewhat health-food storish thing I eat are Omega-3 eggs, so I am a little guilty. Of course I mix in heavy whipping cream, cheese and cook in butter (trying to eat high-fat for weight loss). I think she gets the Omega-3 eggs at a regular store.

Outside of that it’s Steak, burgers, some sausage, and the broccoli. Chicken and Pork too, though it’s not as satiating, and chicken is kind of bland. We really don’t need WF for any of that, though I do get sausage at a specialty meat store that makes a lot of gourmet meats. I do treat myself with Cherries for enough carbs to keep me from craving bread/rice/pasta.

[CardiffBaseball]

[quote=faterikcartman]Years ago a friend introduced me to People’s hippie Co-Op in OB. I carefully observed the general health, appearance, and smell of the hippies there and heard their exhortations to eat organic and raw foods. For years now, as a result of those observations, I have restricted my diet to one consisting only of products with at least ten ingredients I cannot pronounce or identify, cooked products, overly processed products, and those containing a reasonably high level preservatives, and meat, preferably red, included in every meal and some between-meal snacks. I remain strong and healthy, with fantastic cholesterol and other blood levels. The hippies I encounter are constantly searching for some new organic or diet craze to cure their malaise and numerous physical and psychological issues. If I didn’t hate them so much I would tell them my secret.[/quote]

Too funny.

The one somewhat health-food storish thing I eat are Omega-3 eggs, so I am a little guilty. Of course I mix in heavy whipping cream, cheese and cook in butter (trying to eat high-fat for weight loss). I think she gets the Omega-3 eggs at a regular store.

Outside of that it’s Steak, burgers, some sausage, and the broccoli. Chicken and Pork too, though it’s not as satiating, and chicken is kind of bland. We really don’t need WF for any of that, though I do get sausage at a specialty meat store that makes a lot of gourmet meats. I do treat myself with Cherries for enough carbs to keep me from craving bread/rice/pasta.

[CardiffBaseball]

[quote=faterikcartman]Years ago a friend introduced me to People’s hippie Co-Op in OB. I carefully observed the general health, appearance, and smell of the hippies there and heard their exhortations to eat organic and raw foods. For years now, as a result of those observations, I have restricted my diet to one consisting only of products with at least ten ingredients I cannot pronounce or identify, cooked products, overly processed products, and those containing a reasonably high level preservatives, and meat, preferably red, included in every meal and some between-meal snacks. I remain strong and healthy, with fantastic cholesterol and other blood levels. The hippies I encounter are constantly searching for some new organic or diet craze to cure their malaise and numerous physical and psychological issues. If I didn’t hate them so much I would tell them my secret.[/quote]

Too funny.

The one somewhat health-food storish thing I eat are Omega-3 eggs, so I am a little guilty. Of course I mix in heavy whipping cream, cheese and cook in butter (trying to eat high-fat for weight loss). I think she gets the Omega-3 eggs at a regular store.

Outside of that it’s Steak, burgers, some sausage, and the broccoli. Chicken and Pork too, though it’s not as satiating, and chicken is kind of bland. We really don’t need WF for any of that, though I do get sausage at a specialty meat store that makes a lot of gourmet meats. I do treat myself with Cherries for enough carbs to keep me from craving bread/rice/pasta.

[NotCranky]

[quote=faterikcartman]Years ago a friend introduced me to People’s hippie Co-Op in OB. I carefully observed the general health, appearance, and smell of the hippies there and heard their exhortations to eat organic and raw foods. For years now, as a result of those observations, I have restricted my diet to one consisting only of products with at least ten ingredients I cannot pronounce or identify, cooked products, overly processed products, and those containing a reasonably high level preservatives, and meat, preferably red, included in every meal and some between-meal snacks. I remain strong and healthy, with fantastic cholesterol and other blood levels. The hippies I encounter are constantly searching for some new organic or diet craze to cure their malaise and numerous physical and psychological issues. If I didn’t hate them so much I would tell them my secret.[/quote]

I am a lot like you with regards to health, it’s a gift. A lot of those folks at people’s and other health food nuts, had experienced serious illnesses before they took faith and refuge in alternative diets. Until you have walked in their shoes you don’t know.They may be screwed either way. And yes being hygiene challenged is often part of being a hippie, it wasn’t quite universal though.I Loved those hummus and avocado sandwiches with spouts and jack cheese.

Some of you might remember Jimbo working at People’s ? He was a really nice young man… and clean too.

[NotCranky]

[quote=faterikcartman]Years ago a friend introduced me to People’s hippie Co-Op in OB. I carefully observed the general health, appearance, and smell of the hippies there and heard their exhortations to eat organic and raw foods. For years now, as a result of those observations, I have restricted my diet to one consisting only of products with at least ten ingredients I cannot pronounce or identify, cooked products, overly processed products, and those containing a reasonably high level preservatives, and meat, preferably red, included in every meal and some between-meal snacks. I remain strong and healthy, with fantastic cholesterol and other blood levels. The hippies I encounter are constantly searching for some new organic or diet craze to cure their malaise and numerous physical and psychological issues. If I didn’t hate them so much I would tell them my secret.[/quote]

I am a lot like you with regards to health, it’s a gift. A lot of those folks at people’s and other health food nuts, had experienced serious illnesses before they took faith and refuge in alternative diets. Until you have walked in their shoes you don’t know.They may be screwed either way. And yes being hygiene challenged is often part of being a hippie, it wasn’t quite universal though.I Loved those hummus and avocado sandwiches with spouts and jack cheese.

Some of you might remember Jimbo working at People’s ? He was a really nice young man… and clean too.

[NotCranky]

[quote=faterikcartman]Years ago a friend introduced me to People’s hippie Co-Op in OB. I carefully observed the general health, appearance, and smell of the hippies there and heard their exhortations to eat organic and raw foods. For years now, as a result of those observations, I have restricted my diet to one consisting only of products with at least ten ingredients I cannot pronounce or identify, cooked products, overly processed products, and those containing a reasonably high level preservatives, and meat, preferably red, included in every meal and some between-meal snacks. I remain strong and healthy, with fantastic cholesterol and other blood levels. The hippies I encounter are constantly searching for some new organic or diet craze to cure their malaise and numerous physical and psychological issues. If I didn’t hate them so much I would tell them my secret.[/quote]

I am a lot like you with regards to health, it’s a gift. A lot of those folks at people’s and other health food nuts, had experienced serious illnesses before they took faith and refuge in alternative diets. Until you have walked in their shoes you don’t know.They may be screwed either way. And yes being hygiene challenged is often part of being a hippie, it wasn’t quite universal though.I Loved those hummus and avocado sandwiches with spouts and jack cheese.

Some of you might remember Jimbo working at People’s ? He was a really nice young man… and clean too.

[NotCranky]

[quote=faterikcartman]Years ago a friend introduced me to People’s hippie Co-Op in OB. I carefully observed the general health, appearance, and smell of the hippies there and heard their exhortations to eat organic and raw foods. For years now, as a result of those observations, I have restricted my diet to one consisting only of products with at least ten ingredients I cannot pronounce or identify, cooked products, overly processed products, and those containing a reasonably high level preservatives, and meat, preferably red, included in every meal and some between-meal snacks. I remain strong and healthy, with fantastic cholesterol and other blood levels. The hippies I encounter are constantly searching for some new organic or diet craze to cure their malaise and numerous physical and psychological issues. If I didn’t hate them so much I would tell them my secret.[/quote]

I am a lot like you with regards to health, it’s a gift. A lot of those folks at people’s and other health food nuts, had experienced serious illnesses before they took faith and refuge in alternative diets. Until you have walked in their shoes you don’t know.They may be screwed either way. And yes being hygiene challenged is often part of being a hippie, it wasn’t quite universal though.I Loved those hummus and avocado sandwiches with spouts and jack cheese.

Some of you might remember Jimbo working at People’s ? He was a really nice young man… and clean too.

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