can't live without WF! (via WFM)

Yes, I know the joke - Whole Foods, Whole Paycheck. Yes, they're expensive. So is eating healthy, and I have found wherever I buy organic, be it the local store, Wal-Mart or Whole Foods, I'm walking out with a food bill that is roughly the same. What makes Whole Food more expensive is there is simply a bigger range and more products to choose from! That's not a bad thing, really, as I love to try new foods, that I know are healthy and organic, and have no msg, nitrates, GMOs, rBGH, etc. So, I love Whole Foods. I find the stores to be appealing and warm inside, clean and well stocked, with staff who are friendly and knowledgable. I LOVE their health, beauty and supplement aisles. I find that it is worth the money to go there and have a shopping experience that goes along with my philosophies and lifestyle. Try shopping there for the experience - it's a wonderful day at the grocery store. Just avoid lunchtime/weekends as it gets VERY crowded.

Fresh, healthy foods. Progressive company. Large selection.

Wholefoods is a great place to start is you want to kick start your health life. What they do differently than a normal supermarket is that they review every item before deciding to stock that item in their stores. Foods with certain proceeded ingredients are not sold at wholefoods so it makes it much easier to shop for healthier foods. They have a great meat section too (My personal favorite section) with delicious pre-preped foods that you can just pop in the oven.

The caveat is, however, that it is more pricey, but in the long run, your health costs will probably eat up the cost savings you'd get from eating less healthy options. Of course, this is not to say you can't get fat from eating wholefoods foods. If you drink olive oil, it will still make you fat (and probably sick).

Any who - they do free store tours at some of the stores so you can check it out and them get a goodie bag at the end. Pretty sweet!

I just visited Whole Foods in High Kensington on Thursday and it was amazing. It reminded me of the supermarkets at home (U.S.) big, bright and piled with tons of delights for the senses. I highly recommend the bakery, in particular the vegan cupcakes, they were wonderful and delicious. The sushi was great and my friend loved the red thai chicken I bought for him. He said it was lush. Shopping there was a treat and delight.
If you are in London, here is the address:

The Barkers Building
63–97 Kensington High Street, London W8 5SE

Happy Shopping!!