How many of you shop at Aldi? I know there are people who think since Aldi is less expensive then it must be cheap quality. That is not necessarily true. I shop at Aldi frequently and have found my top 15 healthy foods I buy at Aldi. They are always coming out with new and improved products, including gluten free and organic
I used to have to drive quite a ways to the nearest Aldi. A year ago they built one in my town. I was so excited! Here are my top 15 healthy foods I buy at Aldi.
- Organic Quinoa- Quinoa is my new go to food. It can be on the expensive side, but i find it to be cheaper at Aldi. I use it as a filler in meatloaf, stuffed peppers, and enchilada Quinoa Casserole. It’s a good substitute for rice and has a lot more protein.
- Organic Salsa- I do like salsa, but only the mild kind. I love dipping tortilla chips and pretzels in the salsa. I also like to use it for cooking.
- Mangos- I absolutely love mangos! I love eating them plain and in smoothies. I usually only buy them when they’re in season. They are about 69 cents a piece.
- Red, Yellow,and Orange Peppers- I love to add peppers to my smoothies and stir fry. They can be so pricey. At Aldi they are reasonable.
- Zucchini- They do not have organic zucchini at my store. I wish they did, but you can’t beat the price. My family eats a lot of zucchini.
- Organic Apples- Since my family and I usually eat the skin on the apple I try to buy organic whenever possible.
- Canned Peaches- My kids love peaches. When they are not in season we eat canned. I’ve noticed that canned fruit has gone up a bit in price. At my Aldi store they only cost 89 cents a can!
- Whole Wheat thin Spaghetti- My family has been eating whole wheat pasta for a long time. I was glad to see that Aldi carried whole wheat pasta. I just wish that all their pasta had a whole wheat choice.
- Steel Cut Oats- I have been trying to eat steel cut oats instead of regular oatmeal. The only real nutritional difference is that steel cut oats are lower on the glycemic index.
- Nuts- Nuts can be so expensive! I am so glad I can purchase them from Aldi. I have bought the almonds and cashews, and I find them to be cheaper than even Walmart. They are a great source of protein.
- Whole Wheat Waffles- I have bought whole wheat waffles in other stores and the first ingredient is not whole wheat. I was pleasantly surprised when I found these waffles at Aldi where the first ingredient is whole wheat.
- Fruit and Vegetable Juice- This is what i use for the base of my smoothies. Aldi brand is very close to V-8 brand.
- Frozen Fruit- Again I use this to make smoothies. It c an be so expensive, but I can get it cheaper at Aldi. They have organic and non organic options.
- Organic Spinach- I like to put these in my smoothies and when I saute vegetables I throw in a handful of spinach. Spinach is one of those food items that you’ll want to buy organic if possible. Aldi makes it affordable.
- Organic Grass Fed Ground Beef – This is one item that I have not bought at Aldi because our store doesn’t carry it yet. When they do, I’ll be sure to try it.
I hope my top fifteen healthy things I buy at Aldi will be helpful in choosing the best food for your money. What do you like to shop for at Aldi?
I like to shop at Aldi’s when I can. The nearest one to me is about 45-50 miles from where I live so I don’t go often. My mother lives close to one so when she visits she brings us goodies from Aldi’s. I love their unsalted almonds and sunflower seeds.
That is quite a ways away! I use to have to drive 25 minutes away now there’s one in my town about 15 minutes. It has made a big difference in my food budget.
There are some great deals at Aldi and it’s so nicethey carry organic.
They keep adding more healthy foods! They have a lot of non GROUPON foods and msg free foods.
I meant GMO! It autocorrected to Groupon!
Aldi’s has gotten so much better with offering healthier choices and the price is great too! I’ll have to try the whole wheat waffles. Thanks for the other suggestions.
Sure, no problem. Thanks for visiting!
This post couldn’t have come at a better time because I’ve been saying to my bf that we should check out the Aldi. We have one about 20 minutes away, and I’ve heard such great things, I’m finally ready to give it a go 🙂 Thanks for this post–great to know they have so many healthy, whole wheat, and whole foods without the WF price tag! Stopping in from SITS Sharefest today–hope you are enjoying your weekend 🙂
Thanks for stopping by! Don’t forget to bring a quarter for your cart (You get it back) and you need to bring your own bags or buy them there. It is a little bit of work, but it’s so worth it! Hope your Aldi visit goes well.
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This is great! They’re building an Aldi very close to my house and I’m super excited about it – can’t wait t check these out!
So glad they’re building one near you!
I live in South Carolina, and there’s finally an Aldi near me! Woohoo! I love that store! It’s great quality for low prices – perfect for my family of six.
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This is a great list. I have been trying to shop more at Aldi. We follow a Paleo lifestyle so I sometimes get overwhelmed by what I can and cannot buy at certain stores. Thank you for these ideas.
I love Aldi! It’s kind of a pain to go there, but I save so much money on the basic essentials.
I know. I usually get worn out packing my bags!
I’m fortunate to have Aldi’s in my town. It’s my favorite place to grocery shop. Not only are the prices better than any other grocery store but the quality of products are very good. They carry a lengthy line of health foods, fresh produce, and their breads are sooo good! I’ve sent so many people to Aldi’s and they come back to me saying how much they appreciate me telling them about Aldi’s and everything I said is true. I Love Aldi’s !