As for Trader Joe's, I agree it is a wonderful store, with lots of healthy items. I have driven to Gainesville a couple of times since they have been here and actually am planning a visit this Monday.
However, just so there is not a mis-understanding, not everything in TJ's is organic and not everything in TJ's is healthy. Even if you are an "everything in moderation" type who doesn't mind sugar, heavy cream, white bread, potato chips (and the list goes on), you will find plenty of packaged, processed foods in TJ that you might not want to consume. They even have a cereal that is a take off of Fruit Loops and their own version of Pop Tarts. I actually bought the Pop Tarts take off, since they WERE "healthier", but really I should not have.
Having said, I do agree the ingredients are generally better for us than the junk on the shelves in a larger, more traditional, supermarket. I just looked at a TJ's chicken pot pie I have in the freezer. I could pronouce all the ingredients, but a couple were close.
Point being, you still have to shop wisely and read the labels. You can't just start grabbing everything that catches your eye. Even in the produce section, it's definitely not all organic. Last time I was there, the conventional produce way out-numbered the organic.
The prices are outstanding!!! So, overall, if you eat a traditional diet, and just try to not over-do the sugar, dairy, etc., then Trader Joe's is an outstanding grocery store for you. Hard to go wrong. If you are a true health food consumer, shop carefully.
I finally opened my $2 (3) buck Chuck last evening. It was pretty .....OK. I might buy more on Sunday.
@Gracie...You really should go check it out. I would invite you along on Monday, but I will be coming from Jacksonville, not TV.
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