Homobody Tip #52: Buy healthy groceries on Amazon

Sometimes getting healthy foods is inconvenient. If you have to drive across town to get quinoa flakes, as I do, it gets old fast! Health food stores are notorious for running out of or discontinuing my favorite products which is an additional frustration.

And is it just me or are Whole Foods patrons the worst parkers in the world? I fear for my life and my Civic’s fenders whenever I have to go there!

The solution? Amazon grocery!

I just did the math and found out that my beloved quinoa flakes are $1.60/pound LESS from amazon than from the bins at People’s Grocery. Add the gas I’ll save from driving all the way to Ocean Beach (which is not on the way to anything) and the time saved, and it’s a no-brainer for me.

Also, you save an extra 15 percent if you subscribe to a product. That means they’ll automatically ship it to you periodically (as infrequently as every six months).

I went in with a few people to join Amazon Prime which gives me free two-day shipping on most items  for a small flat fee, so it’s been really great for me.

The drawback is that you usually have to get a large quantity of an item so it’s not so great for trying new things. But if you know you like it and it makes you feel good, order it from amazon and it’ll make healthy eating a little easier to do!

Written by Charlie Fields, RKC.
Charlie is a Russian Kettlebell Certified Personal and Small Group Trainer in San Diego. His training focuses on fat loss for San Diego men and women who are tired of not getting results from their workouts! Charlie trains clients individually in their homes or in small groups at San Diego parks. He can be reached by e-mail or by phone at (619) 723-5674. New clients get their first in-home session for only one dollar! Click here to sign up!
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