
Recently, I heard someone say that they were proud of themselves for ordering a salad, rather than a burger and fries, from a fast food establishment they like to visit. Then, yesterday, I heard about how great fermented castor oil is supposed to be for our bodies and it reminded me that I need to give my vegetables another shot since my first attempt failed. Two days ago, I took my bi-weekly trip to Trader Joe’s and looked at the cookie butter and other packaged pastries and was reminded that every store has its variety; we, as consumers, can make healthy or not so healthy choices in wherever we go. So, whether you are making better choices at fast food restaurants or fermenting vegetables, this list is for you. Here’s to making progress on our road to healthy choices!
Albertsons
Yoplait Greek Yogurt or Parfait Multipack, 2-4 pk $2.50
Use $0.50/1 Yoplait Greek Yogurt, 4 pk or Greek Yogurt with Granola, 2 pk from SS 2/3 (exp 3/30)
Or $0.50/2 Yoplait Greek Yogurt Cups from SS 2/24 (exp 4/20)
Final Price: $2.00
BI-LO
Dollar Tree
Fred Meyer
Foster Farms Whole Fryers $0.89/lb
Texas Red Grapefruit $0.33
Harris Teeter
Harris Teeter Grade A Large Eggs, 1 dozen $1.37, sale price or $0.97, e-VIC member price
Limit 2
Hass Avacodos, extra large $1.98
Buy One Get One Free
Final Price: $0.99
Kroger
Dannon Yogurt, 4 ct or 32 oz $2.00 each, when you buy 2
Use $1.00/1 Dannon Activia Yogurt, 4 pack from SS 1/13 (exp 3/3)
Final Price: $1.00
Publix
Safeway
Healthy Choice Meals, 8.9-12.5 oz $2.50
Spend $30.00, Receive $10.00 Catalina
Final Price: $1.68
ShopRite
Butterball Turkey Bacon $1.67
Use $0.55/1 Butterball Regular or Fully Cooked Turkey Bacon, Limit of 4 like coupons in same shopping trip from SS 1/6 (exp 2/28)
Final Price: $1.12, or $0.57 with double
Stop & Shop
Sorrento Ricotta Cheese $3.49, sale price through 2/28
Use $1.00/1 Sorrento Cheese from SS 2/10 (exp 5/31)
Final Price: $2.49
Target
Cuties Clementines, 5 lb $5.99
Use $0.50/1 Cuties Product, 2 lb, 3 lb or 5 lb from SS 2/24 (exp 3/24)
Final Price: $5.49
SoBe Lifewater, 20 oz $1.00, sale price
Buy 10, Receive $5.00 Target Gift Card
Final Price: $0.50 each, when you buy 10
Trader Joe’s
Walmart
Daisy 2% Small Curd Low Fat Cottage Cheese, 24 oz $2.68, rollback price
Use $0.50/1 Daisy Cottage Cheese from SS 1/6 (exp 3/31)
Final Price: $2.18
Juicy Juice 100% Apple Juice, 4.23 oz 8 ct $2.38, rollback price
Use $1.00/1 Nestle Juicy Juice Product, any size from RP 2/10 (exp 4/10)
Final Price: $1.38
Whole Foods
Where are you on the road to making healthy choices?

If you have a Whole Foods anywhere in your area (and by “your area” I mean anywhere within driving distance) and you are an organic chicken buyer, find a way to get to Whole Foods today! This is a crazy deal on organic chicken. Today only, they are selling their organic whole chicken for $1.99/lb. There are other deals below. However, this is the big one. Run, don’t walk, to your nearest Whole Foods!
Odwalla Juice, 12 oz $2.50 each, when you buy 2
Use $0.55/1 Odwalla Beverage, 12 oz or larger from SS 1/6 (exp 2/28)
Final Price: $1.95
Ricola Throat Drops, 21 ct $1.69
Use $1.00/2 Ricola Bags from SS 1/6 (exp 3/6)
Final Price: $1.19 each, when you buy 2
Will you be joining me in my mad rush to get to Whole Foods to stock up on organic chicken today?

I’ve got good news and bad news. The good news is: you don’t have to go to one particular store in order to eat healthy. The bad news is: since you can go almost anywhere to eat healthy, it’s up to you to do it!
Let’s get back to the good news. Wherever you live, you can local stores, farmers’ markets, co-ops among other options for resources for a healthy eating and living lifestyle. So, among your resources is this list of some healthy and healthier options for your grocery shopping.
BI-LO
Smart Balance Spread, 13-15 oz $3.89
Buy One Get One Free
Use $0.50/1 Smart Balance Spreadable Butter or Blended Butter Sticks from SS 1/13 (exp 2/27)
Or $1.00/1 Smart Balance Spreadable Butter or Blended Butter Sticks from SS 2/10 (exp 3/27)
Or $1.00/2 Smart Balance Buttery Spreads from SS 1/13 (exp 2/27)
Or $1.00/2 Smart Balance Buttery Spreads from SS 2/10 (exp 3/27)
Final Price: $0.95
Fred Meyer
Harris Teeter
Sweet Potatoes $0.89/lb
Eggland’s Best Large Eggs, 18 ct $3.50
Use $0.50/1 Eggland’s Best Eggs from SS 11/11 (exp 3/31)
Or $0.50/1 Eggland’s Best Eggs from SS 1/27 (exp 4/27)
Final Price: $2.50
Kroger
Publix
Hunt’s 100% Natural Tomatoes, 14.5 oz $1.39
Buy One Get One Free
Use $1.00/5 Hunt’s Tomatoes, 14.5 oz Publix In Store Coupon
Final Price: $0.53 each, when you buy 6
Safeway
Mahatma Long Grain Rice, 5 lb $5.29
With In-Ad Coupon, limit 4
Use $0.50/1 Mahatma or WaterMaid Rice, up to 10 lb size, Limit one coupon per transaction from RP 1/27 (exp 4/30)
Final Price: $4.79
Target
Trader Joe’s
Trader Joe’s Organic Russett Potatoes, 5 lb $3.99
Walmart
Juicy Juice 100% Apple Juice, 4.23 oz 8 ct $2.38, rollback price
Use $1.00/1 Nestle Juicy Juice Product, any size from RP 2/10 (exp 4/10)
Final Price: $1.38
Activia Strawberry Yogurt, 4 ct $2.00, rollback price
Use $1.00/1 Activia Multipack Yogurts from SS 1/13 (exp 3/3)
Final Price: $1.00
Whole Foods
Where do you like to shop for your healthy food?

We all want to live healthy lives and eat healthy foods. And, the road to good health, I believe, is taken one step at a time. So, wherever you are on the “healthy lifestyle” continuum, this list is for you. It includes fresh, whole foods as well as “better than junk food” options.
This is the time when a lot of those New Year’s resolutions are forgotten. Let’s aim to take one step forward on our walk down the road of a healthy lifestyle. Just one step at a time!
Albertsons
Dannon Activia or Danimals Crunchers $2.00
Light & Fit, 4 pk $2.00
Danimals Drinkables, 6 pk $2.00
Use $1.00/1 Dannon Activia Yogurt, 4 pack from SS 1/13 (exp 3/3)
Or $1.00/1 Dannon Light & Fit Greek, 4 pk or (3) Light & Fit Greek Cups, 5.3 oz from SS 1/20 (exp 3/10)
Or
$0.50/1 – Dannon Danimals Crunchers, 4pk – (facebook.com)
Final Price: $1.00
Dollar Tree
Harris Teeter
HEB
Blackberries, 5.6 oz $1.50
Texas Small Red Grapefruit $0.33 each
Kroger
Rite Aid
Safeway
Odwalla 100% Orange Juice, gal $5.00
Use $0.55/1 Odwalla Beverage, 12 oz or larger from SS 1/6 (exp 2/28)
Final Price: $4.45
Stop & Shop
Stop & Shop Spinach $1.99
Whole White Mushrooms $1.99
Buy One Get One Free
Final Price: $1.00 each, when you buy 2
Target
Trader Joe’s
Cara Cara Navel Oranges, 3 lb $2.99
Trader Joe’s Cauliflower $1.79
Trader Joe’s Organic Russett Potatoes, 5 lb $3.99
Whole Foods
Rudi’s Organic Gluten Free Tortillas, 12 oz $3.99
Use $1.00/1 – Rudi’s Organic Bread – (facebook.com)
Or $1.00/1 – Rudi’s Organic Bread – (bricks.coupons.com)
Final Price: $2.99
How are you doing with your health-related New Year’s resolutions?

Yesterday, we posted Sprouts healthy and organic deals this week. But, if you’re like me and don’t (or, don’t yet) have a Sprouts near you, then this should be a nice resource for you. Fresh produce, meats and a few “healthier” packaged options…to meet your needs wherever you fall on the health food spectrum.
Albertsons
Ripe Medium Hass Avocados $0.49
With In-Ad Coupon
Nature Valley Granola Thins or Bars $1.88 each, when you buy 5
Use
$0.50/2 – Nature Valley Granola Bars, 5ct or Larger or Nature Valley Granola Thins – (coupons.com)
Or $0.50/2 Nature Valley Granola Bars or Granola Thins, 5 ct or larger from SS 1/6 (exp 3/2)
Or $0.50/2 Nature Valley Granola Bars, 5 ct or larger, Nature Valley Granola Thins, Fiber One Chewy Bars, Fiber One 90 Calorie Chewy Bars or Fiber One 90 Calorie Brownies from SS 1/27 (exp 3/23)
Final Price: $1.38 each, when you buy 2
Tropicana Pure Premium or Trop50 Orange Juice $3.49
Purchase 10 Participating Items, Save $5.00 Instantly
Final Price: $2.99
BI-LO
CVS
V8 Juice, 46-64 oz $2.50
Spend $30.00, Receive a $10.00 CVS Cash Card, Limit 5
Final Price: $1.68
Special-K Cracker Chips $2.50
Spend $30.00, Receive a $10.00 CVS Cash Card, Limit 5
Use $1.00/2 Kellogg’s Special K Crackers and/or Cracker Chips, 3.48 oz or larger Limit of 4 like coupons in same shopping trip from RP 1/6 (exp 3/3)
Final Price: $1.18 each, when you buy 2
Dollar Tree
Harris Teeter
Ocean Spray Cranberry Juice, regular or 100%, 4 pk $3.68
Buy One Get One Free
Final Price: $1.84
Smart Balance Spreadable Butter, 7.5 oz $2.00
Use $0.50/1 Smart Balance Spreadable Butter or Blended Butter Sticks from SS 1/13 (exp 2/27)
Final Price: $1.00
HEB
Lemons $0.17 each
Red Pears $0.98/lb
Kroger
Dannon Yogurt, 4-6 ct or 32 oz $2.00 each, when you buy 2
Use $1.00/1 Dannon Activia Yogurt, 4 pack from SS 1/13 (exp 3/3)
Or $1.00/1 Dannon Light & Fit Greek, 4 pk or (3) Light & Fit Greek Cups, 5.3 oz from SS 1/20 (exp 3/10)
Or $0.50/3 Dannon Oikos Cups, 5.3 oz or Multipack from SS 1/27 (exp 3/17)
Final Price: $1.00
ShopRite
Boneless Center Cut Pork Chops $1.99/lb
Russet Baking Potatoes, 5 lb bag $1.49
Navel Oranges, 4 lb bag $1.99
Eggland’s Best Large Eggs $1.99
Use $0.50/1 Eggland’s Best Eggs from SS 11/11 (exp 3/31)
Or $0.50/1 Eggland’s Best Eggs from SS 1/27 (exp 4/27)
Final Price: $1.49, or $0.99 with double
Stop & Shop
Extra Large LaRouge Red Peppers $1.69/lb
Ripe Mangoes $1.00
Healthy Choice Fresh Mixers or Lunch Express $2.00
Spend $20.00, Save $5.00 on Chicken or Beef
Final Price: $1.50
Trader Joe’s
Walmart
Yoplait Light Blueberry Yogurt with Granola, 2 ct $2.00
Use $0.50/1 Yoplait Greek Yogurt, 4 pk or Greek Yogurt with Granola, 2 pk from SS 2/3 (exp 3/30)
Final Price: $1.50
Whole Foods
Annie’s Macaroni & Cheese, 6 oz $2.69
Use $0.35/1 – Annie’s Mac & Cheese – (ecobonus.com)
Final Price: $2.34
Do you consider yourself a healthy eater and shopper?

I believe there’s a big difference between food that is healthy and food that is healthier than presumably non-healthy or unhealthy food. However, while I think we should all endeavor to be buying, growing and eating healthy food, I also know that the road to good health is exactly that, a road. Our family has made gradual changes in our food choices and food preparation every year. So, there was a time (and sometimes still is!) when healthier was progress.
Wherever you are on your journey to eating healthy, nourishing foods, this list should be helpful!
Albertsons
Ripe Medium Hass Avocados $0.49
With In-Ad Coupon
Eggland’s Best Large Eggs, 12 ct $2.50
Use $0.50/1 Eggland’s Best Eggs from SS 11/11 (exp 3/31)
Or $0.50/1 Eggland’s Best Eggs from SS 1/27 (exp 4/27)
Final Price: $1.50
Dannon Oikos Yogurt Cups $1.00
Use $0.50/3 Dannon Oikos Cups, 5.3 oz or Multipack from SS 1/27 (exp 3/17)
Final Price: $0.67 each, when you buy 3
BI-LO
Dollar Tree
Harris Teeter
Whole or Sliced White Mushrooms, 8 oz $1.00
Blue Diamond Almonds, 6 oz $3.59
Buy One Get One Free
Use $1.00/2 Blue Diamond Almonds Product, 4 oz or larger, Limit one coupon per customer from SS 1/27 (exp 3/31)
Final Price: $1.30 each, when you buy 2
HEB
Jonagold Apples $0.98/lb
Hill Country Fare Value Pack Split Chicken Breasts $1.00/lb
California Navel Oranges, 8 lbs $4.98
Kroger
Publix
Stacy’s Pita Chips, 6.75-8 oz $2.50
Use $1.00/2 Stacy’s Pita or Bagel Chips, Publix Coupon from SS 1/6 (exp 2/3)
Final Price: $2.00 each, when you buy 2
Safeway
Vitaminwater, 20 oz $0.79
With In-Ad Coupon, Limit 15
Lucerne Yogurt, 6 oz 6 pk $2.57
Use $0.58/1 Lucerne Yogurt, 6 oz, 6 pk, Safeway Just for U Digital Coupon
Final Price: $1.99
Bubba Burgers, 2 lb $9.99
Use $1.00/1 Bubba Burgers, 2 lb, Safeway Just for U Digital Coupon
Final Price: $8.99
Shop Rite
Perdue Boneless Chicken Breast Package, 3 lb $4.19
Final Price: $1.40/lb
Golden Ripe Bananas $0.49/lb
Sweet Cantalope $0.99
Clementines or Tangerines, 5 lb box $4.99
Final Price: $1.00/lb
Stop & Shop
Trader Joe’s
Walmart
Whole Foods
Winco
Grape Tomatoes, 10 oz $0.98
Val Best Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast $1.98/lb
Earthbound Farm Organic Carrots $0.78
Use $1.00/2 – Earthbound Farm Organic Products – (coupons.com)
Final Price: $0.28 each, when you buy 2
Would you call yourself a healthy or a healthier shopper/eater?

Yesterday was a big day in our household and in our little city. Whole Foods opened up just five miles from our house! And, it’s only the beginning of the changing healthy, organic grocery store landscape around here. Sometime this quarter, we’ll see a Sprouts and in about a year, Trader Joe’s will open TWO stores in the area. That’s about enough to make a health food nut like me to jump out of her own skin out of excitement.
So, why didn’t I anticipate that Whole Foods would be ridiculously packed at 10am on a Wednesday morning the day they opened? I really thought it would be a decent time since people are at work (aren’t they?!) on weekday mornings. Boy, was I wrong. Really wrong! It was packed. Packed! Clearly, I wasn’t the only one marking my mental calendar and anticipating the big day.
So, in honor of the entire city showing up at Whole Foods on opening day, here are the highlights of the deals at Whole Foods this week.
Naturtint Hair Color $13.99
Use $1.00/1 – Naturtint Product – (mambosprouts.com)
And use $1.00/1 – Naturtint Permanent Hair Color, Whole Foods Coupon – (wholefoods.com)
Final Price: $11.99
Update: I just heard from a neighbor that the police were called out to control traffic on the road outside of Whole Foods last night! Am I in the only place where this kind of craziness takes place when a new store comes to town? Or, have you experienced a similar store excitement?

Even if you’ve forgotten all about your New Year’s resolution to work out every day, you can still eat healthy and get good deals! I love that we can eat healthy (or healthier than usual) no matter where we shop. Here are some of this week’s best deals!
Albertsons
Red Delicious Apples $0.88/lb
Propel Fitness Water, 24 oz $1.00
Buy 10, Save $5.00 Instantly
Final Price: $0.50
HEB
California Large Navel Oranges $0.97/lb
Sanderson Farms Whole Chicken $0.67/lb
Fuji Apples $0.98/lb
Blackberries, 5.6 oz $1.50
Kroger
Mott’s 100% Apple Juice, 64 oz $2.50
Buy 10, Save $5.00 Instantly
Final Price: $2.00
Publix
Wolfgang Puck Organic Soup, 14.5 oz $2.00
Use $1.00/2 Wolfgang Puck Organic Soup, Publix Coupon from Get a Jump of Good Health Booklet
Final Price: $1.50 each, when you buy 2
Safeway
Pure Protein Bars, 1.6-2.01 oz $0.99
Use $1.00/2 Pure Protein Bars, Limit one coupon per customer from RP 1/6 (exp 2/24)
Final Price: $0.49 each, when you buy 2
ShopRite
Boneless Chicken Breast $1.99/lb
Hellmann’s Real Mayonnaise $2.99
Use $0.50/1 Hellmann’s Real Mayonnaise from SS 1/6 (exp 2/2)
Final Price: $2.49, or $1.99 with double
Trader Joes
Hebrew Nationals Hot Dogs, 10 oz $3.99
Use $1.00/1 Hebrew National Beef Franks in a Blanket from SS 1/20 (exp 3/3)
Or $1.00/1 Hebrew National Beef Franks in a Blanket from SS 12/9 (exp (1/19)
Final Price: $2.99
Whole Foods
Alter Eco Purple Sticky Rice, 10 oz $3.99
Use $1.00/1 – Alter Eco Purple Sticky Rice – (commonkindess.com)
Final Price: $2.99
Was eating/being healthy one of your new year’s resolutions?
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