@WholeFoods & The New Face of Healthy Eating

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By Mary Thompson –

It doesn’t have to cost a bundle to eat well

Most of us are used to the assumption that eating non-GMO, organic and overall healthy food also comes with a pretty steep price tag. One of the biggest names to lead the health food craze Whole Foods Market proved that was more than a stereotype, but a reality. It’s also no secret that due to the mess in the economy, not many people can afford to pay an arm and a leg for a week’s worth of grocery.

Whole Foods takes the lead again and this time through budget-friendly alternatives

It’s no mystery as to why Whole Foods Market’s products tend to come with high prices after all the reason is simple. Most of their products are considered gourmet and rare finds. However, peeling back the layers of brands which are no stranger to heavy price tags, reveals a brand that frequent Whole Food’s Market shoppers are no stranger to, the 365 brand.

Despite their various walks of life, it would be hard for any Whole Food’s Market shopper to deny that they’ve purchased a 365 product. After all, not only is it reasonably priced, but the quality is top notch as well.

In fact, the popularity of 365 products has grown so much that it can now be found in even conventional grocery stores who don’t necessarily cater to healthy eating. However, the main objective Whole Foods wanted to accomplish of educating society into being conscious of the food they consume tends to consume seems to fall through the cracks.

This unavoidable hazard happens when 365 products are surrounded by everything that is unhealthy such as artificial colours and high fructose corn syrup. But, what if there was no guesswork to food choices? To make things even better, wouldn’t it be great to not feel robbed at the end of every shopping trip?

Whole Foods 365 stores, just what’s good for you minus the fluff

One of the common reactions new customers have when stepping into a Whole Foods 365 store is the fancy signage and imported cheese selections are nowhere in sight.  At first glance, this may seem like a deterrent. However what customers have to realize is that this store may be a branch of Whole Foods, but that’s all the stores have in common.

The store is instead focused on only 365 products at low prices which could end up rivalling other grocery store chains. However, not to worry as they have kept the Whole Foods staples customers are used to such as the deli and salad bar.

Could this narrow selection hinder the 365 store’s expansion?

Through the point of view of someone less dedicated to the health food craze, this is an assumption easily reached. But, for those who have made getting vitamins and nutrients in every meal a lifestyle, the 365 store is more of a time saver. Sort of a one-stop shop for everything 365.

 

A negative side to the 365 concepts?

Despite the obvious pros showcased by the stores, not everyone is on board. In fact, some critics have even gone so far as to say this “expansion” could ultimately lead to Whole Foods Market store’s going out of business. This disastrous outcome would most likely not from other chains but within the company itself.

An outcome such as this could easily come to pass when customers, realize that they’re paying too much for Whole Foods Market. Why do this when it’s far cheaper to purchase cheaper yet a product equally high in quality? Thus, resulting in Whole Foods Market closing their doors and Whole Foods 365 all that’s left of the health food giant’s legacy.

There’s always going to be negativity in every bunch

Perhaps these presumptions are a bit farfetched? It could be given that Whole Food 365 seems to be without the rare hard to find products available at Whole Foods Market.

At the end of the day, it’s always a good thing that more people will be financially able to access healthy food. Wasn’t this Whole Food’s goal from the very beginning?

There’s no such thing as too much of a good thing when it’s actually good for you.

 

Mary Thompson

 

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