The Truth About Shopping At Whole Foods

Most of us have probably heard of Whole Foods, but maybe you haven't been there. Whether you're a frequent shopper or a first-timer, there are some tips you can use to make your shopping experience better. Here's what you need to know before you head to Whole Foods.

If you're looking for both unique dry goods and pantry staples at a bargain price, the bulk bin aisle should be your first stop at Whole Foods, especially when trying out a new recipe or a new ingredient. If you head here instead of the more traditional shelves, you can buy exactly the amount you need. That's great for you, because if it turns out you actually hate eating massive amounts of quinoa for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, you won't be left with a ton of it to throw away, let go to waste, or a lot to try to guilt yourself into eating.

On the other end of the spectrum, it's a good way to stock up on pantry items you know you'll use often. Ingredients as diverse as pink Himalayan salt, nutritional yeast, black lentils, and dried mulberry can all be found in the Whole Foods bulk bins along with all kinds of grains and seeds. And while they're usually much less expensive compared to the items sold on the shelf, availability can vary by location.

Another advantage of buying bulk is doing away with all the extra packaging that pre-packaged goods come in. Not only does it save you money on the product itself, but it's also better for the environment. You can even bring reusable containers in from home, and all you'll need to do is have the cashier zero out the weight before you fill your containers up.

The one ingredient you might want to skip getting from the Whole Foods bulk bins? Nuts, which you can find for almost 50 percent less elsewhere.

Watch the rest of the video to learn more on the truth about shopping at Whole Foods!

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The bulk bins | 0:14
Purchase by the case | 1:30
Bring a straw | 2:22
Hacking the salad bar and hot bar | 3:17
Shop the store brand | 4:42
Use Amazon Prime | 5:47
Customize the package size | 6:59
In-store bar specials | 8:08
Shop on the right days | 9:12
Use the Whole Foods app | 10:12

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