When I think of Whole Foods, one thing comes to mind “healthy.” I have been to the store a few times before, never to actually shop there but to visit the restaurant side of the store. I knew that Whole Foods was a place that many of the environment friendly and also health conscience people shop. The reason I have never shopped for groceries there is because I had heard that the prices were quite a bit higher which I found out was true while walking around. The argument that I found while shopping at Whole Foods was that it was important to eat only organic and all-natural products; however, it would come at a higher price.
After reading the article by Michael Pollen, it made me think about eating healthier, organic, and all-natural foods. Reading the article actually made me think about going to Whole Foods and trying to shop there because I want to put good things in my body. However, I think like most people to shop for all of my groceries there would be a bit ridiculous. The prices are about twice as much as a normal supermarket. Is it really worth twice or three times as much for a jar of peanut butter? Most people, including me would say no. I know that with the health craze going on that places like Whole Foods are becoming more and more popular and I would love to be able to shop there. The main thing is that for most people, it is simply too expensive. It is nearly impossible to find one item at Whole Foods that is cheaper than at the Supermarket. For some people it is just not possible to afford this “healthy” lifestyle.
There were a few items that I would go to Whole Foods for such as milk, meat, and a few others. I believe that others that also can not afford to exclusively shop at places like Whole Foods, go there to buy the few organic or natural things that they like and that is it. When you look at the people walking around the store, most of them have their own bags and are completely into this environmentally healthy approach. Some people will swear by organic and all-natural food items, but those people usually have quite a bit more money than others. I wish I could shop at Whole Foods because it really is better for you. However, for me it is not worth doubling my grocery bill.
