Comments on: 17 Aldi Real Food Finds

By: Josten Fish, Registered Dietitian

Josten Fish, Registered Dietitian — Thu, 11 Nov 2021 01:19:17 +0000

In reply to Josten Fish, Registered Dietitian. And yes, unfortunately, prices have come up a good bit since I wrote this post 4.5 years ago.

By: Josten Fish, Registered Dietitian

Josten Fish, Registered Dietitian — Thu, 11 Nov 2021 01:16:36 +0000

In reply to victoria z. Hi Victoria - I totally agree that Aldi sprout bread is not the same as Ezekiel- I mention this in my post and even state I prefer Ezekiel. Do I think it's still a good option for someone on a tight budget? Yes. I also agree that checking ingredients is important no matter where you shop.

By: victoria z

victoria z — Fri, 05 Nov 2021 15:34:03 +0000

aldi’s sprouted grains is definitely NOT the same as Ezekiel bread, the differences are, Aldi’s contains flour and vital wheat gluten, Ezekielcontains zero flour or vital wheat gluten. Ezekiel states “flourless” on the wrapper. if you are comparing price compare apples to apples. Aldi’s sprouted grain in obviously better than white bread or their other bread varieties but it is NOT the same as Ezekiel, similar, but less quality. Do you honestly think the cost would be $3 less if it was not inferior? Aldi has gotten as expensive as any other grocery store. Regular white eggs are $1.69 at the Aldi where i shop. i have never seen them under $1.49 there. i buy the organic anyway. many of Aldi’s products mimic health food but if you read the ingredients closely even the organic, many contain questionable ingredients that are not found in higher quality organic brands. i do shop there for a few organic items which usually cost less than the grocery store, and read labels, but it has become less pratical from a financial and time aspect if i still need to go shop elsewhere for some items or brands that Aldis does not carry. the aldis where i shop does not yet have the organic oats shown or a wide variety of organic. at this point with their prices so close to the regular grocery stores it often makes more sense for me to shop elsewhere.

By: Josten

Josten — Sat, 18 Apr 2020 19:19:41 +0000

In reply to Just Sayin. Thanks for sharing!! I will have to update the information. :)

By: Just Sayin

Just Sayin — Sat, 21 Dec 2019 21:54:16 +0000

Just a correction on your fun fact. The founder of Trader Joe’s is Joe Coulombe in 1967, not one of the Aldi brothers. One of the brothers has recently purchased Trader Joe’s.in

By: Josten

Josten — Sun, 03 Nov 2019 20:13:07 +0000

In reply to RS. I'm so glad you found it helpful! That's my goal to provide actual usable and not overwhelming advice! :)

By: RS

RS — Tue, 29 Oct 2019 08:36:55 +0000

Yessss this post rocks!! (Bookmarked on my phone!) There are sooo many sites that either assume I’m aiming for an Arnold Schwarzenegger bod or expect me to eat leaves and count seeds at every meal!! I eat like a toddler–if it isn’t chicken nuggets, macaroni, pizza, or corn dogs then get it away from me, lol… Your list is great for anyone just trying to make a few baby steps in the right direction versus filling their kitchen with crap I can’t even spell that looks like it came from the Amazon rainforest lol!! Thanks for the tips! 🙂

By: Josten

Josten — Tue, 01 Oct 2019 02:50:42 +0000

In reply to Anna Locricchio. Hi Anna, The closest Trader Joe's is well over an hour from me so I rarely make it. I love the new options Aldi's is bringing out lately, but would also love to have a Trader Joe's near where I live!

By: Anna Locricchio

Anna Locricchio — Sun, 25 Aug 2019 16:34:49 +0000

Why isn’t Aldi’s more like Trader Joes, It’s a shame. I like Aldi’s but Tardrer Joes is the best Well they very open up a trader Joes on the east side?

By: Nicole Eggersman

Nicole Eggersman — Sat, 06 Jul 2019 21:33:34 +0000

Thank you! I appreciate your research, advice, and pictures!