$25 Whole Foods Gift Card Giveaway
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It’s the last Whole Foods Friday, and that means one last $25 gift card to give away. If you haven’t had a chance to visit the Whole Foods blog, Whole Truth, you’ll want to pay them a visit and take a look around. Come back here and let me know what you think. If you’ve been visiting their blog throughout the dkMommy Spot’s series of Whole Foods Fridays, then leave me a comment telling me your family’s healthy eating habits. Do you eat healthy? Or what would you like to improve? I promise not to tell!
That’s it! We’ll keep the last Whole Foods Friday simple and fun. I can’t wait to read your comments. Oh, and I’ll be leaving this contest open for a full week so tell your friends. (I bet if they win, they’ll take you along and get you one of those really good coffees.)
3 Ways to Enter:
1.) Either visit the Whole Story blog then come back and tell me what you liked or learned there, or share something in my comments telling me your family’s healthy eating habits. I promise not to forward your response to your mother. You know how she gets about that stuff. Remember, leave an interesting comment. If I cannot contact the winner, you might be chosen instead based on your comment.
2.) Email subscribers are entered into this and all future giveaways, for as long as their subscription is active. Just click here: Subscribe to dkMommy Spot by Email (Please make sure to verify your Feedburner subscription by responding to the email they send you. If you do not receive it, check your junk mail. Only verified subscriptions are entered for all the giveaways.)
3.) Blog about this giveaway on your blog with a link back to this post. Come back and leave me a Comment with a link to your blog post.
Feel free to do all three, and you have three entries to win! You have until midnight EST on Friday, August 22, 2008, to enter.
August 15th, 2008 at 8:15 am
I have gotten into the habit of keeping cut up carrots and green peppers and celery for us to snack on. The kids didn’t take to it right away, but now they look for the veggies, especially if I put out a littl cup of non-fat dressing as a dip.
August 15th, 2008 at 8:52 am
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August 15th, 2008 at 9:16 am
I found that my kids love green beans! I mix a little green beans in with all meals now. It’s a great way to get vitamins packed into every meal.
August 15th, 2008 at 9:42 am
Being conscious of what my toddler son is eating has helped our eating, too! I’m more likely to plan meals with vegetables, steam some carrots to have on hand, add extra veggies to pasta, etc.
EGs last blog post..Plant a Little Watermelon on my Grave…
August 15th, 2008 at 10:00 am
I love their soy based yogurt! Can’t wait to see more of their brainstorming for new recipes and flavors with it!
August 15th, 2008 at 10:43 am
we started drinking kefir its similar to yogurt and is so yummy and good for you too.
August 15th, 2008 at 11:04 am
Our family’s eating habits have improved greatly since we started visiting our local farmer’s market weekly several years ago. I also do a little vegetable and herb gardening for my use in the kitchen. I am trying to become more of a locavore - cooking and eating items that are grown and sold locally. I try to use less and less meat. I like to create recipes where meat is more a condiment type accent than the main focus of the dish. I keep a bowl of fresh fruit on the kitchen counter to encourage healthy snacking. There’s always room for improvement in our healthy eating habits!
August 15th, 2008 at 11:13 am
We eat only organic and try to eat as much local organic as is possible. We have several farmer’s markets to choose from and also have a local organic delivery service. We eat lots of fresh veggies and try to eat a lot of raw rather than cooked.
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August 15th, 2008 at 11:26 am
My family eats lots of vegetables, fruits, and whole grains. I shop at Whole Foods weekly, and prepare meals purchased from there. I buy organic as much as possible, as eating wholesome foods makes for a healthier lifestyle!
August 15th, 2008 at 11:36 am
I love their site’s recipe section.
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August 15th, 2008 at 11:45 am
I love the site overall but the recipes are a favorite…I adjust some but there are alot of great ideas there when you are stuck in a rut
August 15th, 2008 at 11:56 am
I didn’t know there was a coconut milk yogurt! I’m definitely going to try it next time I go to Whole Foods.
I know I love coconut milk ice cream… yummm. 
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August 15th, 2008 at 12:59 pm
I learned about meat safety at Whole Foods! Very cool. Thanks so much!
August 15th, 2008 at 2:52 pm
i love whole foods!! theya re the very best
August 15th, 2008 at 3:11 pm
It was cool to read about Klean Kanteen. I didn’t know bottles can be contaminated with phthalates, “a chemical used to make plastic softer that is a known endocrine disruptor and toxic to our bodies.”
August 15th, 2008 at 3:40 pm
We’ve started a small veggie garden in the backyard. It’s not completely organic, but it’s great for our kids to see something grow, and then WANT to eat it. Both my preschoolers are eating tomatoes now!
August 15th, 2008 at 4:30 pm
My daughter likes to graze in the garden and is much more prone to try new veggies if she has been taking care of them herself. This summer she learned to enjoy tomatoes and cucumbers! We also bring home new treats to try from Farmer’s Market to introduce healthy, local fare.
August 15th, 2008 at 4:44 pm
I like to make sure that vegetables are served, in some fashion, at every meal. Sometimes this means sneaking them into dessert (carrot cake). tinawittmer(at)yahoo(dot)com
August 15th, 2008 at 4:55 pm
I love Kefir and so do my kids! It helps our constipation issuesd and is so good for you. I can’t keep it stocked in my house!
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August 15th, 2008 at 5:09 pm
It’s comforting to know that they have never had a confirmed case of e-coli. Yes, I am a meat eater. Sorry about that! I think growing up with a vegetarian mother drove me to to it.
August 15th, 2008 at 5:30 pm
Healthy eating habits? We try to eat vegetables. I forget sometimes my daughter likes healthy things like melon and garbanzo beans!
August 15th, 2008 at 5:30 pm
I like the receipes the best i am trying to feed my family with healthy items and i will try some of these receipes.
August 15th, 2008 at 5:31 pm
My family is making a conscious effort to eat healthier but with two working parents sometimes convenience is prioritized over health. We are, however, trying to do small things. For example, although we don’t have the space to do a veggie garden I’ve created a small planter with some basic herbs that sits on my windowsill so we can have fresh, organic basil mint etc.
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August 15th, 2008 at 5:54 pm
I instantly went to the recipe section. We cook a LOT around here - including my husband (he’s a fabulous cook!) and my 13 year old SON! (who bakes, including cakes made from scratch!!!). There’s wonderful recipes on the Whole Foods site! I registered, and my printer is very busy right now! However, we could still be doing better. In my opinion, we need more veggies at our meals! Less with the potatoes and rice, and offer a couple servings of veggies. When it’s in front of us, we eat it! Every single time!
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August 15th, 2008 at 5:58 pm
I love their recipe section…good ideas
August 15th, 2008 at 6:11 pm
We like to eat healthy but could try a little harder I’m sure. We’re going on a cruise in a few weeks so I wanna try and lose a few lb’s! Great giveaway, thanks!
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August 15th, 2008 at 6:16 pm
My daughter LOVES fruits and vegetables, so much so that she will actually ask to have fruit for dessert. Since she was little, we would always say, “welllll, do you think you’ve behaved enough today?” She would think she was getting such a treat that way, and pulling a fast one on the old parents. She is 16 now, and still loves to eat like that.
August 15th, 2008 at 6:24 pm
We always have fresh fruit in the refrigerator. It’s amazing what happens when cookies and LIttle Debbie’s snack cakes aren’t around all the time.
August 15th, 2008 at 6:43 pm
Very nice!
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August 15th, 2008 at 6:55 pm
We only buy whole grains. I’m trying to incorporate more nuts and seeds. We snack on raw peanuts and I’d like us to start eating more sunflower seeds.
August 15th, 2008 at 6:56 pm
I’m actually eating some roasted pumpkin seeds from Whole Foods right now! I had a baby two months ago, so in an effort to get back to my ‘fighting weight’ my entire family is now eating healthier. And we’re loving it! We’re eating more whole grains, less saturated fat, smaller portions. I discovered that my nine-year old daughter would just as soon eat carrots or peapods dipped in Annie’s Natural Green Goddess dressing as a snack than anything else. Who knew? I try to add veggies and high fiber items and whole grains to just about everything I cook. We always, always, always have fresh fruit in the fridge to grab as a quick snack. I recently purchased bento boxes for all of us so that it’ll be easier to pack nutritious lunches as opposed to convenience items that fit nicely in a baggy. I’m really proud of my family’s efforts to eat healthier.
August 15th, 2008 at 6:58 pm
I keep fresh fruit around to encourage heathly eating
August 15th, 2008 at 7:01 pm
We cut our chicken and meat into 3 oz portions and we also cook it on the George Foreman grill to have less fat. We also try to fill our plates 3/4 full with fruits and vegetables.
August 15th, 2008 at 7:08 pm
i would like to try whole foods.
August 15th, 2008 at 7:18 pm
they have really great recipes
August 15th, 2008 at 7:19 pm
I didn’t know that Whole foods was on the Forbes list for best places to work and 16 ain’t bad!
August 15th, 2008 at 7:26 pm
We try to keep a variety of fruits and vegetables always on hand for our baby girls, and we snack on them too.
August 15th, 2008 at 7:34 pm
We try to be healthy by limiting our red meat, caffeine, and dairy intake. I am now exclusively drinking Soymilk, but my husband does like his skim milk. Overall, we feel a lot healthier and less pumped up with hormones and chemicals.
August 15th, 2008 at 7:36 pm
great recipe section
August 15th, 2008 at 7:54 pm
love the recipes
August 15th, 2008 at 7:58 pm
We get a farm share every summer and it really helps us get in lots of fresh, organic, local veggies (and some fruits), plus we get to try some things I’d never buy in the store.
August 15th, 2008 at 7:59 pm
My kids like raw vegetables like carrots and celery
August 15th, 2008 at 8:01 pm
We try to keep healthy snacks and lunch items on hand now that we have kids. We keep our house stocked with frozen edamame. whole wheat pasta shapes, fresh organic fruit and vegetables etc. That way we can throw together a quick dinner or pack a school lunch without worrying about our children eating pre-packaged junk food.
August 15th, 2008 at 8:22 pm
For the past year, I’ve abandoned all things artificial (colors, flavors, sweeteners) and have been eating real food. I use Stevia in my coffee, drink lots more water and green tea, have given up caffeine and feel wonderful. I have been a regular at Whole Foods Market, and absolutely LOVE it. I have lost 80 pounds and feel about twenty years younger.
August 15th, 2008 at 8:35 pm
We try to eat whole and minimally-processed foods. We buy organic as much as possible.
August 15th, 2008 at 8:40 pm
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August 15th, 2008 at 8:42 pm
Sorry. That’s got to be irritating. Here’s the whole link: http://www.formykidsonline.com/free_stuff.htm
August 15th, 2008 at 8:42 pm
Whole Foods/Whole Story provides great news and recipes. I’m trying to cut down on the amount of meat we eat by cooking more stir fry dinners and things that are primarily rice, pasta and veggies with just a little meat added.
August 15th, 2008 at 8:49 pm
I shop here everday
August 15th, 2008 at 9:02 pm
Happy Friday! For the most part, I do eat very healthy foods. I am a vegetarian and sometimes find it difficult to get enough protein in my diet! My sweet tooth is really big, also! I have heard of this store and would love to win your gift certificate. Please enter my name in your drawing. Many thanks…..Cindi
August 15th, 2008 at 9:12 pm
Since my daughter moved in and she’s been doing a lot of the cooking and she cooks healthy. So if I don’t feel like making something myself I either eat what she prepared or I don’t eat. Guess that counts as me eating healthier.
August 15th, 2008 at 9:18 pm
I try to make mini-muffins for us to snack on and sneak in fruits and vegetables–we all love zucchini muffins. And I almost always bake our bread–I got the Artisan bread in 5 minutes a day cookbook, and I love it! SO much easier and more efficient, and tasty.
August 15th, 2008 at 9:19 pm
We just got a Whole Foods in our area a short time ago. Being a single person (my children have left the nest) I have slacked off on cooking. A $25.00 GC would be perfect for me to get back into the swing of things. BTW, I have added Whole Story to my favorites.
Andrea
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August 15th, 2008 at 9:19 pm
I’ve been switching all my snacks over to whole grain versions, and trying to eat more eggs and fewer Frosted Flakes for breakfast.
August 15th, 2008 at 9:25 pm
Since visiting WHole Foods I cook lovely, unnique and appetizing meals which are healthy, tasty and popular with the whole family.
August 15th, 2008 at 9:29 pm
We eat a variety of 100% whole grains and I try to make all of our processed foods (bread, sauces, etc.) myself so that I know what’s in them. Our big push right now is with animal-based protein sources. I’m trying to get my husband to cut back to three times a week for meat.
August 15th, 2008 at 9:46 pm
We eat salads at least once a day..homemade.
The kids love sushi, nutritional yeast, etc.
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August 15th, 2008 at 10:00 pm
A variety of vegetables has always been featured in family meals. When my eldest daughter was midway in her teens, she thanked me one day for fixing healthful meals and teaching her and her siblings how to make wise eating choices. By the way, I love Whole Food’s produce section.
August 15th, 2008 at 10:10 pm
We only eat meat once a week now, it saves us money and it feels good.
August 15th, 2008 at 10:11 pm
I love Whole Foods, but until now I didn’t know they had a blog. The recipes look yummy!
We have a long way to go regarding eating healthy (not enough fruits and veggies), but we do eat little processed foods mostly due to my daughter’s food allergies. We also don’t use plastics to store food or for water bottles, plates, etc.
August 15th, 2008 at 10:23 pm
I posted here http://bee-mused.blogspot.com/2008/08/friday-giveaways.htm
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August 15th, 2008 at 10:32 pm
As usual, I have my fingers crossed for another one of your awesome giveaways!
We try to eat healthy at home, and I have a pretty good hang of it after being vegetarian for 10+ years. We like to eat lots of produce during the summer and lots of soups in the fall and winter. Soups are my favorite healthy thing to make because they can be made in one pot with whatever ingredients you have on hand. And now that I have a bread machine, I can’t wait to bake some loaves for our soups this fall.
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August 15th, 2008 at 10:57 pm
We believe in a diet rich in Ben & Jerry’s at our house! OK, we also try to get enough veggies and have banned hydrogenated oils and HFCS. We do the best we can but with grocery prices anymore… good grief.
Katies last blog post..Happy Birthday Monkey!
August 15th, 2008 at 11:18 pm
We are working on eating healthier, but we are definitely great about eating our veggies (when we’re not eating out!). We almost always have a side of fresh veggies with our meals - my son loves red pepper and cucumber!
August 15th, 2008 at 11:24 pm
My husband and I try to limit sodium as much as possible and drink lots of water. We love our salt around here!!
August 15th, 2008 at 11:42 pm
Eat meatless meals 5 times a week. People may find this boring but these are some of our most interesting meals. Some of our staples are chickpea curry, lentil curry, salads, stir fries with tofu, Thai peanut noodles with tofu and frozen vegetables, scrambled eggs with onions and zucchini, and vegetable stir fries with whole wheat pasta.
Sounds yummy, but how about recipes?
August 15th, 2008 at 11:43 pm
I didn’t know Whole Foods had a blog.. so I learned that today!
We don’t eat meat every day in order to eat more sustainably. We also cook every night, which is much more healthy than eating out.
August 15th, 2008 at 11:48 pm
I would love this. We eat healthy, compared to a lot of people. However, on our budget, we cannot eat as “whole foods-ish” as I would like (organic, etc). Our family could do better, but we eat a good balanced diet.
August 15th, 2008 at 11:50 pm
i had never heard of cocnut milk yogurt until this blog. it sounds intriguing
August 16th, 2008 at 12:31 am
I love their store as you never know what you will find…But for the blog I love the recipes…Thanks for the giveaway.
August 16th, 2008 at 2:30 am
my family and I eat fish,chicken and salads.
August 16th, 2008 at 3:52 am
My son has allergies and it is great to be able to buy chips and cookies for him that don’t have a ton of additives. The lamb kebobs are really good too.
August 16th, 2008 at 4:34 am
I really appreciate the recipes and ways to get my son to try new foods
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August 16th, 2008 at 4:38 am
I’m subbed up on bloglines!
I’m excited! That’s THREE entries hoping to win this. Thank you.
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August 16th, 2008 at 7:15 am
I’ve found that healthy eating starts at the grocery store. If it’s not in the house, they can’t eat it. If there’s plenty of healthy food to snack on - fruits, whole grains, veggies - that’s what they will fill up on. Remember, nothing gets past your lips without your permission! Thanks for the chance to win.
August 16th, 2008 at 9:00 am
One is moving to my city soon.
August 16th, 2008 at 9:39 am
I read the Back to School Green info and I was impressed to see that teens are getting into being more green and that there are options for green cosmetics, book bags and more. I need to look into getting my own water cantina as I didn’t realize that plastic bottles may leach dangerous chemicals into the water. Lots of good tips esp using recycled products like paper, folders etc.
August 16th, 2008 at 11:06 am
My husband’s favorite food is a good sandwich. They’re great for an easy, quick meal, but I’m always looking for new ideas. I love the Super Sandwiches post. The Ultimage Grilled Cheese in the photo makes me hungry every time I look at it.
August 16th, 2008 at 11:24 am
How does my family stay healthy? We belong to a local CSA, get a delivery of fresh organic fruits and vegetables every week and when at the grocery store we never buy items with more than 5 ingredients. It is working so far since my one year-old’s favorite foods are avocado and organic cheese
August 16th, 2008 at 11:57 am
This summer has been great, since we’ve been eating from our garden
August 16th, 2008 at 12:22 pm
I love eating healthy and would love to eventually make the move to an all-organic diet. My daughter will be starting solid food soon, and I’d love to be able to give her organic fruits and veggies exclusively!
August 16th, 2008 at 12:39 pm
We have changed our eating habits during the past year to more healthier ones.
We eat only whole grain bread and cereal.
I buy a lot of fresh fruit and veggies every week.
We eat less red meat and more chicken.
I am working on eating more fish!
I would say we eat heathy 80% of the time.
Thank you!
janetfaye (at) gmail (dot) com
August 16th, 2008 at 2:18 pm
Always tired my best to stay away from processed foods, as well as refined sugars and white flour. On the plus side eat a lot of fruits and vegetables.
August 16th, 2008 at 2:44 pm
We eat lots of fresh fruits and vegetables. We also are part of a CSA.
August 16th, 2008 at 3:06 pm
I really love Whole Foods market. Everything is so fresh and delicious.
August 16th, 2008 at 3:21 pm
i make a blend of walnuts, sunflower seeds, soy nuts, and almonds. Blend them all together for a few seconds in the food processor. delicious.
August 16th, 2008 at 4:59 pm
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August 16th, 2008 at 5:08 pm
We have eaten completely organic for about 2 years now, since right before I got pregnant with my son. We go to the local farmers market and buy whatever we need there and get the rest at Whole Foods. We feel good about the way we shop and live and I hope to pass this legacy onto our children. We also meal plan and stick to a budget of $125 a week (we only buy organic!) and it works for us! No one can say that buying organic is impossible on a buget
thanks!
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August 16th, 2008 at 6:04 pm
When I was working, I used that as an excuse for not eating right stating I did not have time. Now that I am retired, I have no excuses and I feel so much better eating the right things now.
August 16th, 2008 at 6:25 pm
Our city just started a new Farmer’s Market on Tues mornings. My son and I go pick out locally grown fruits and veges. It’s also a neat way to meet farmers in our community. In this economy it’s better to help out the small farmer than the huge corporation. We’ve never tried Whole Foods before, but I hear from others that it’s great.
August 16th, 2008 at 6:53 pm
we try to eat as healthy as we can but it isn’t cheap!! i usually buy whatever produce is on sale and then supplement with the healthiest products that are on sale…
August 16th, 2008 at 7:31 pm
I’m beginning to shop at Whole Foods. My son eats chichen nuggets all the time and I like the fact the one’s I buy at Whole Foods has natural ingredients.
August 16th, 2008 at 7:53 pm
My family has some kind of fresh fruit or vegetable with every single meal. We feel so much better when we eat fresh foods that are good for us!
August 16th, 2008 at 8:54 pm
I love knowing that they have never had a confirmed case of e-coli! Go Whole Foods!
August 16th, 2008 at 9:25 pm
I am seriously considering replacng my my plastic water bottle with the Klean Kanteen I read about on the blog. I just recently bought a cheap plastic bottle after my other one cracked and now I’m not feeling so good about it.
August 16th, 2008 at 10:23 pm
have a fresh fruit with every meal
August 16th, 2008 at 10:23 pm
A serving (most everyday) of low-fat plain ORGANIC yogurt with fresh ORGANIC diced fruit!!!! Yummy!!!!
August 16th, 2008 at 11:00 pm
learning to do fruits on the grill this summer
August 17th, 2008 at 12:27 am
Our favorite family meal is Chicken Caesar pitas! Simple, no cooking and it’s so healthy!
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August 17th, 2008 at 1:20 am
One of the greatest things I ever did for me and my family was becoming an organic raw foodist for a few months…….yes the weight loss was great,but above everything it got my children eating raw WHOLE FOODS! Im not talking just the yummy stuff…but things like raw ONIONS( my 7 year old now eats them just like an apple) raw green beans, fresh salads not smothered in ranch dressing……………..weve even kicked the sugar habit now too! its been almost 2 years sugar free…..we only do raw honey or raw agave………weve learned to bake everything from pies to smoothies using them as sweeteners( and no thats not easy for someone who could down 6 candy bars at a time
I can honestly admit that I CRAVE fruits and veggies now…..ever tried a raw pecan pie made from date????????? YUMMMY- is the only word I can think of.
August 17th, 2008 at 4:02 am
I learned that they did a voluntary multi-state recall of ground beef sold between June 2 and August 6, 2008 because of a concern that it may be contaminated with E. coli. I’m glad they are doing this voluntarily to not risk their customer’s health.
August 17th, 2008 at 7:38 am
Well…since this is somewhat of a confessional post, I will confess. My iguana eats healthier than I do. I tend to think of healthy foods as green only and I only like green peas OR cupcakes with green icing.
BUT, I have seen your review of this store and it is quite impressive. We would LOVE to take a trip there and begin eating a bit healthier.
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August 17th, 2008 at 8:47 am
Our family’s eating habits have had to change as a result of my daughter’s food allergies. Whole Foods is pricey, but we can find foods there that we can find elsewhere. This gift card would be so helpful to get food safe for my daughter!
August 17th, 2008 at 9:00 am
We have started trying to eat more organic foods and adding more non-dairy to our diet. So far so good. We are still learning to adapt our taste to certain things, as it is an acquired taste for some items, but for the most part we are really satisfied with our choices.
I figure if we start now with the changes it won’t be an issue once we have children. We will be able to start them out on the right track.
~Blessings
P.S. I have subscribed and activated my subscription to your site as well as added a link on my blog about the contest.
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August 17th, 2008 at 11:01 am
LOVE their soy based yogurt…hard to find and now I know where it is…thanks!!!!!
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August 17th, 2008 at 11:49 am
My dh and I have improved our eating habits a lot in the last few years. We are eating mostly whole grains, lots of fruits and vegetables, smaller amounts of meat and have fish at least 2 x week. We shop at Whole Foods and I really love that store!!
August 17th, 2008 at 12:52 pm
Of love their cakes and pastries!
August 17th, 2008 at 1:14 pm
We are definitely trying to eat healthier– one of the big things we are doing is trying to eat a lot less processed food and less fast food. It’s not easy, because I am a junk food junkie, but we’re trying. Whole Foods makes it easy to eat healthier!
August 17th, 2008 at 2:03 pm
We are using more fresh veggies and fruit. I am shopping at a local farmer’s market and getting a better variety of fresh produce. We are using less red meat and watching the use of fat and sugar in our foods.
August 17th, 2008 at 5:05 pm
There is nothing better or good for you as fruit.
August 17th, 2008 at 5:20 pm
I cut up fruit and serve with every meal and leave out bowls of fruit when they are playing video games.
August 17th, 2008 at 5:27 pm
I am a huge Whole Foods Market customer and I know their website, blogs and webpods very well so I’d rather comment on our family’s healthy eating habits. Whether my 3 children realize it or not, they are lucky to be living under my husband Hudson’s and my roof. We do not eat sugar at all in our home. We cut sugar out of our diet at least 6 years ago, and the only sugar my children eat is natural, from fruits. On their Birthday, special occasions and Holidays they are allowed to eat sweets, but once those occasions are over with, it is back to our no-sugar lifestyle. We also eat lots and lots of vegetables and protein in our home. My children very, very rarely eat any junk food, nor do they ask for it or crave it. We never had in the house when they were born, so they are missing it because they never had it to begin with. I am proud of our healthy eating. I am still the same size I was in high school, a size 2 and my husband is tall, and extremely lean. Our children will be like us. I am not bragging here, just proud of our lifestyle.
August 17th, 2008 at 7:54 pm
We have learned what snacks are better for the family and have found they are eaten just as fast as the sugary snacks use to
August 18th, 2008 at 1:25 am
I like their philosophy “We carry natural and organic products because we believe that food in its purest state — unadulterated by artificial additives, sweeteners, colorings, and preservatives — is the best tasting and most nutritious food available.”
August 18th, 2008 at 2:46 am
organic food is the way we eat !
August 18th, 2008 at 7:49 am
I really enjoyed the article on the Whole Story blog about going back to school in green style. There was a lot of good information in there and I was especially surprised to learn about how conventional hand sanitizers contain harmful ingredients and that there are healthier alternatives available. I thought they were mostly just alcohol, which evaporated, but the article implies otherwise.
August 18th, 2008 at 8:54 am
great recipes ! We eat at least once a Day a Salad or Veggies. I also buy my Eggs & Honey from a Farmer. thanks bunches
August 18th, 2008 at 8:59 am
The recipes all look good and healthy, I especially liked The Ultimate Grilled Cheese Sandwich, I think my daughter would like that one. Thanks!
August 18th, 2008 at 9:37 am
Our family tries to not eat very much processed foods. It’s pretty easy in the summer because we mostly harvest veggies from our own garden. Of the items that we purchase from a store, I try to limit it to food products that contain fewer than 5 individual ingredients.
August 18th, 2008 at 9:50 am
I have two daughters. My older one (she’s 7) has Asperger’s syndrome and is the pickiest eater. She know’s what she likes and refuses to try anything new. This makes mealtime very difficult. My younger one (she’s 2) loves vegetables. It’s surprising (but such a pleasure) how much she loves brocolli, tomatoes and beans.
August 18th, 2008 at 10:51 am
I learned that you can now buy soy delicious yogurt made with coconut milk. Thanks!
August 18th, 2008 at 11:31 am
It is my favorite place to shop for organic produce. With young children I have become so aware of the pesticides they are exposed to through eating fresh foods (which you want them to eat!) I am so thankful for a place like WHole Foods which has such a large selection and great variety to keep my kids interested in healthy food.
August 18th, 2008 at 12:58 pm
My husband was very sick one day and my sister, who is all natural, took some ginger drops, put them in her own gelatin pills and gave it to the hubby. After 20 min. he felt much better. So we have just made the switch to doing extracts in our own pills. I have started a memory/brain strengthener and he is going to try herbs for sleeping. This is our most recent switch in living a healthier life. Each day is a new adventure in healthy living.
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August 18th, 2008 at 1:51 pm
I learned that Organic Farms produce is the best on the market, and about the same in price as at any other store Vive Whole Foods!
August 18th, 2008 at 3:22 pm
We just switched to organic foods only. What a difference!
August 18th, 2008 at 8:50 pm
My favorite part is the recipes and I saved a few.
August 18th, 2008 at 10:01 pm
i like the suggestions for “super sandwitches”. some great ideas. thanks for the giveaway
August 18th, 2008 at 10:03 pm
We have just started incorporating flax into our diet. I’m at a bit of a loss as to what to make with it or what to add it to. So far I’ve just been putting it into my yogurt.
Whole Foods is such a great store.
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August 19th, 2008 at 1:00 am
Whenever possible we buy our fruits and veggies from local growers via Farmer’s Markets or going directly to the farm.
August 19th, 2008 at 2:57 am
I buy Heirloom tomatoes at the Farmer’s Market in the summer, make whole wheat bread, and we enjoy wonderful tomato sandwiches. I also make a great salad with tomatoes, avocadoes, sprouts and vidalia onion dressing! Mmmmm!
August 19th, 2008 at 1:24 pm
We’re buying whatever we can local.
August 19th, 2008 at 1:39 pm
I recently learned about making burgers out of eggplant. It’s healthy, cheap, and pretty tasty.
August 19th, 2008 at 7:48 pm
Yummm That Panzanella salad looks so good!
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August 19th, 2008 at 9:50 pm
For more healty eating, we eat whole wheat rather bleached or processed products when available.
August 19th, 2008 at 10:16 pm
There recipe section
August 19th, 2008 at 11:22 pm
I really agree that children need a muti-vitamin everyday because somedays it is hard to give them totally balanced meals everyday and at least I know she is getting all her vitamin aand mineral and a bit extra when she get supplementation. I am not saying that vitamin are replacing meals I just recognize that I am not always able to make all the best food choices and I must say that most nights my kids prefere Mac and cheese (aniies OG though) over what I painskakingly prepared for the adults in the house. I also supplement with a DHA fish Oil blend and we use the Star vitamins I forget by who with a great herb support in them also.
August 19th, 2008 at 11:58 pm
First of all, I just discovered WHOLE FOODS store recently - its a ways from my house - so I plan & buy everything we need there every week or so. Also, I like your recipes !
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August 20th, 2008 at 12:38 am
There’s nothing artificial about Sparkman’s Cream Valley dairy products. Even their cartons are made out of corn starch.
Thanks for entering me!
KJ
August 20th, 2008 at 12:51 am
I blogged about your Giveaway. Tootles, KJ P.S. It’s at the bottom of my August 19th post and on my right sidebar.
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August 20th, 2008 at 4:33 am
Whole foods is great and has the best selection of organically grown produce anywhere.
August 20th, 2008 at 9:00 am
Because of cooking shows, like Good Eats and 30 Minute Meals, I have developed a little confidence in the kitchen. Now we eat at home a lot more often. We joined a CSA and I HAVE to cook with the vegetables we have. We’re a lot healthier as a result.
August 20th, 2008 at 9:56 am
I prefer to buy & eat more wholesome foods & teas. It would be a blessing to win!
August 20th, 2008 at 10:17 am
Oh the swiss cheese, provalone and the meats yummy
August 20th, 2008 at 1:55 pm
We have started planning our our food for the whole week, then we can put together lunches and snackes the night before. No matter which one of us gets home first we already know what to start preparing for dinner. We eat better, less stress, more time to play, works great for all of us.
August 20th, 2008 at 3:15 pm
My family eats really healthy - we try to incorporate fruits and vegetables into every meal, and to get a variety of fresh fruits and vegetables from Whole Foods each time we go to the store. It can be more expensive than buying junk food, but our health is worth the extra price.
August 20th, 2008 at 4:41 pm
My family has been trying to eat healthier. I would love to visit the nearest Whole Foods as I have not been there yet. The gift card would be a great incentive. I would bring my girls and have them pick a veggie each and some whole grains.
August 20th, 2008 at 4:45 pm
I too have started to eat healthier since I now have a one year old. My mom is amazed that my son will eat broccoli and turnips! Hubby isn’t a big vegetable eater, but I’m trying. On another note, I’ll be visiting the Whole Story blog for recipe ideas.
August 20th, 2008 at 5:25 pm
i hope i win
August 20th, 2008 at 9:07 pm
I’ve always wondered this, but got an answer ~ Learn the big reasons why most kids can benefit from a little daily multivitamin. Despite even the best attempts at a healthy diet, many don’t get all the essentials they need. Think of it as a combination of insurance and investment, and get the most recent nutritional recommendations for smart parents and smart kids.
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August 20th, 2008 at 9:51 pm
I have read down the list of comments and there is really nothing more to add.
August 20th, 2008 at 11:00 pm
We have been growing a garden, eating lots of fresh vegetables. We canned our own beans, tomatoes, made grape juice. and our own jams. Eating stuff we have grown, is definately better than buying it at the store
August 20th, 2008 at 11:30 pm
I love keeping the pre-packaged freeze-dried fruit and vegetables on hand for on-the-go snacks for our family.
I have also started keeping a much closer eye on the ingredients that are found in many mainstream processed foods and am being a lot more conscious about phasing those out of our diets.
August 21st, 2008 at 1:33 am
I love the link to kid friendly recipes on the Whole Foods website! I’m a big fan of Whole Foods. I can’t say enough good things about the fact that they have product lists for people with food allergies!!! It makes my job much easier when I go grocery shopping for my kid who has multiple food allergies. Reading the ingredients on each box can take a LONG time, and when you have a screaming toddler and a wandering preschooler, that list is a true life-saver!
August 21st, 2008 at 8:59 am
There Cold Cuts are always fresh and sale items always availiable. friendly store Staff who always help the elderly with there groceries.
August 21st, 2008 at 11:36 am
We eat healthy! We belong to a CSA, and our meals are all planned around the fresh produce we receive–no matter what it might be and how much we like/dislike it. We eat it!
August 21st, 2008 at 11:46 am
I love Whole Foods Breads, expectually there Crusty Itailan Yummy!
August 21st, 2008 at 12:48 pm
Getting healthier eating styles has really helped my daughter with her attitude. The doc says that it was allergies to a lot of chemicals that cause some negative behaviors. I love what whole foods and organic companies make available for families.
August 21st, 2008 at 2:35 pm
My family only eats prepared food once a week. The other six days I make dinner from scratch and make sure that I only use the best of ingredents for my cooking.
August 21st, 2008 at 4:11 pm
We use organic yogurt for/in everything - for baking, in place of sour cream for dips, added to fresh whipped cream for a healthier dessert topping - it’s even one of our dog’s favorite treats!
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August 21st, 2008 at 5:09 pm
I use baguettes for sandwiches. They have no fat or sugar (at least the ones from Safeway’s bakery) and they taste great.
August 21st, 2008 at 5:59 pm
I need to help my wife more in the kitchen with cooking dinner.
August 21st, 2008 at 6:53 pm
I like how they have a section for customer to write value tips.
August 21st, 2008 at 8:03 pm
I love Whole Foods! They always have beautiful produce displays and so many healthy and unusual foods. Plus, you can’t beat their salad bar.
August 21st, 2008 at 9:53 pm
My favorite part is the recipes
August 22nd, 2008 at 12:36 am
Soy based yogurt is what I am most interested in.
August 22nd, 2008 at 12:55 am
We are slowly replacing the ‘man snacks’ in our house to soy chips, sunflower seeds and natural snack bars.
August 22nd, 2008 at 5:27 am
Cool Blog! I learned that August is prime tomato season. As for my healthy eating, I will admit to my chinese food addiction, but I have been trying to different ways to prepare veggies so they don’t become boring.
August 22nd, 2008 at 5:46 am
We try to eat lots of veggies and mix them in with the main diah
August 22nd, 2008 at 9:09 am
We have been grilling a lot more foods, rather than frying them. Thanks for the contest.
August 22nd, 2008 at 9:50 am
I like the recipes. We are trying to eat more healthily and we will certainly try some of these dishes.
August 22nd, 2008 at 10:17 am
I didn’t know that even when the computer isn’t on that our wireless router would still be running! That’s putting our whole family at risk for developing health problems down the road!
August 22nd, 2008 at 10:35 am
Thanks so much for the blog on the best tomatoes!!!
August 22nd, 2008 at 10:47 am
I’ve been making a trip to Whole Foods every few days. The prices on organic strawberries, raspberries and grapes are so good this time of year!!!
August 22nd, 2008 at 10:50 am
I’ve recently incorporated flaxseed and wheat germ into our diet. I’ve been trying to “sneak” the veggies in where possible and have been concentrating on eating lots of colorful superfoods such as spinach, broccoli, and BLUEBERRIES.
Thanks for the chance to win!
August 22nd, 2008 at 12:38 pm
We have started eating only natural grown meat and started eating more vegetables.
August 22nd, 2008 at 12:57 pm
were bad we eat alot of fast food..pizza,burgers etc etc..but i would really like to change that
August 22nd, 2008 at 1:21 pm
I can find coconut milk at Whole foods. Thanks for the contest.
August 22nd, 2008 at 3:33 pm
I try to eat fairly healthy -at least we do try to eat organic and hormone/pesticide free whenever possible. We do end up eating veggie burgers a lot, but that is better than pizza~
August 22nd, 2008 at 3:33 pm
I loved the article about Teens for Safe Cosmetics and how they are making people aware of the bad stuff out there in our beauty products.
August 22nd, 2008 at 4:21 pm
I learned how close a store was to me! thanks!
August 22nd, 2008 at 4:35 pm
I liked Emily! She gives me hope the teens out there are paying attention! I forwarded that post to my 19 year old daughter.
August 22nd, 2008 at 7:56 pm
Our family enjoys healthful eating, so we enjoy shopping at Whole Foods. Since participating in this contest, I have become more conscientious about my food choices. I’m including healthier fats like olive oil, avocado, and sesame oil. Asian fusion cooking is definitely in at my home, and many of the food items required for that type of menu are available at Whole Foods.
August 22nd, 2008 at 9:39 pm
My kid loves juicing. She likes to see me magically transform a carrot into a cup of juice. So juicing is how I trick her into getting her vegetables.
If you mix carrots and apples or melon and cucumber, the fruit disguises the vegetable taste. Sometimes we make a game of experimenting with different mixtures- if we mix this with that, how will it taste?
Thank you for the contest.
August 22nd, 2008 at 10:11 pm
I would like to try kefir
August 22nd, 2008 at 10:11 pm
I am a subscriber
August 22nd, 2008 at 10:12 pm
I put your button on my blog
August 22nd, 2008 at 11:16 pm
I recently discovered The Whole Deal and LOVE it! We are at Whole Foods every week and I try to buy mostly organic foods so this was a great find.
We actually eat pretty healthy…we aren’t completely vegan but we try to at least avoid red meats. Other than that I don’t think are habits are all that strange…I do like my cookie dough though!
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August 22nd, 2008 at 11:37 pm
My favorite part is the recipes — Like this one: Panzanella Salad with Crab, Goat Cheese & Roasted Tomato Vinaigrette
Thank you for the opportunity to win!
August 23rd, 2008 at 12:39 am
I’m going to start using a Kleen Kanteen now, after reading the blog and the unnecessary effects plastic water bottles have on the environment.
August 23rd, 2008 at 9:06 am
I love the Whole Deal Tips of the Week!
December 22nd, 2008 at 11:34 pm
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March 23rd, 2009 at 5:10 am
hey excellent post, really enjoyed it. I’ve added your blog to my netvibes account - will be keeping up with your posts!
May 16th, 2009 at 9:28 am
Hmmmm that’s cool.