most recent 30 from http://paleohacks.com 2013-05-20T15:56:44Z http://paleohacks.com/feeds/question/102603 http://www.creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/2.5/rdf http://paleohacks.com/questions/102603/best-stores-to-buy-paleo-products-on-the-cheap Priscilla 2012-03-04T19:44:59Z 2012-10-22T13:19:53Z

<p>So I've done my fair share of scoping out all of my local supermarkets in order to find the best quality food at the cheapest price. I buy local and from the farmer when I can (ie. buying my grassfed beef from a local farmer) but it makes sense to buy some things from supermarkets. Am I better off buying these things in bulk from the manufacturer or Amazon? I'm curious to hear about everyone's experience in purchasing 'paleo' products. Here are some of my paleo top picks, where I get them from, and how much I pay. How do these stack up compared to what you buy and how much you pay?</p> <p>*edit: I live in North Carolina</p> <p>1) Kerrygold butter: $2.79/.5lb at Whole foods</p> <p>2) Wild planet sardines: $1.25/pack on sale at Kroger (I bought about 30...)</p> <p>3) Native forest coconut milk: $3/can </p> <p>4) Hazelnuts: $5/lb at Trader Joes</p> <p>5) All non-organic produce: local asian market</p> <p>6) Sweet potatoes: $.39/lb at local asian market</p> <p>7) free range, local, and organic eggs: $4.39/dozen at Whole foods</p> <p>8) Spaghetti squash: $.99/lb at Food Lion</p> <p>9) Avocados: $3 for 4 at Trader Joes</p>

http://paleohacks.com/questions/102603/best-stores-to-buy-paleo-products-on-the-cheap/102604#102604 jj 2012-03-04T19:47:49Z 2012-03-04T19:47:49Z

<p>A few random data points off the top of my head:</p> <p>Coconut milk without guar gum: $1.49/ can @ the Ralphs in Thai Town (LA) Avocados: $0.50 each, in season w/ cosmetic flaws @ farmer's market.</p>

http://paleohacks.com/questions/102603/best-stores-to-buy-paleo-products-on-the-cheap/102616#102616 Erin Chamerlik 2012-03-04T20:36:50Z 2012-03-04T20:36:50Z

<p>coconut oil - native forest = no BPA in can, get on subscription w/Amazon and price gets to be close to $2 (case of 12 on a standing order)</p>

http://paleohacks.com/questions/102603/best-stores-to-buy-paleo-products-on-the-cheap/102617#102617 Chris 2012-03-04T20:37:37Z 2012-03-04T20:45:57Z

<p>That Kerrygold price can't be beat!! The closest TJs is 90 miles, so I stock up everytime I go and throw a few pounds in the freezer. The almond meal and nuts at TJs are a good buy too, imo.</p> <p>I've found the cheapest coconut milk without a bunch of extra gunk at the local Asian market. </p> <p>Grassfed beef and pastured chickens are cheapest straight from the farmer around here- I would expect that's pretty much the same anywhere.</p> <p>Pastured eggs are cheapest at the local food co-op, and veggies and eggs are way cheaper at the summer farmer's market. </p> <p>EDIT: I'm finding that coconut flour and coconut oil are cheapest for me on Amazon- not a lot of specialty stores around here, and both are way marked up in the "health foods section" of the local supermart. Of course, only one brand too. But unsweetened shredded coconut is not cheaper on Amazon.</p>

http://paleohacks.com/questions/102603/best-stores-to-buy-paleo-products-on-the-cheap/102620#102620 Primal Toad 2012-03-04T20:55:10Z 2012-03-04T20:55:10Z

<p>You're buying cocount milk for $3 a can?! Buy a 12 pack from amazon for as little as $24.79 which is just over $2 a can! </p>

http://paleohacks.com/questions/102603/best-stores-to-buy-paleo-products-on-the-cheap/102621#102621 pjnoir 2012-03-04T20:56:30Z 2012-03-04T20:56:30Z

<p>Actually veggies are cheaper in the major supermarket, just the quality and freshness is suspect. I go to many farmer's market, I always blog one or two new FMs very month, farmers know what they can get for their superior product and yes I pay it, it isn't cheaper anymore (except at the end of the day if you are willing to buy what is left, although it may not be what you want, but that is hunting and gathering for ya)</p>

http://paleohacks.com/questions/102603/best-stores-to-buy-paleo-products-on-the-cheap/102625#102625 Danie 2012-03-04T21:16:20Z 2012-03-04T21:16:20Z

<p>If you live in the GTA...Kensington market has some great cheap eats especially at Essence of Life health food market...the whole market is a great place to find bargains</p>

http://paleohacks.com/questions/102603/best-stores-to-buy-paleo-products-on-the-cheap/157215#157215 Tom O. 2012-10-22T03:08:10Z 2012-10-22T03:08:10Z

<p>I buy my meat from Sam's Club and any other item from WalMart. Although I do buy my pastured butter and eggs from Whole Foods.</p> <p>Sam's Club has whole pork shoulder, 1.58/LB</p> <p>If you need nuts, berries, steaks, hamburger Sam's Club is also the place to be. I find their prices on meat to be lowest around my area in Central Arkansas.</p> <p>WalMart...everything is cheap at WalMart.</p>

http://paleohacks.com/questions/102603/best-stores-to-buy-paleo-products-on-the-cheap/157292#157292 abuerger 2012-10-22T13:19:53Z 2012-10-22T13:19:53Z

<p>Costco is selling Kerrygold, uncured nitrate free sliced ham turkey chicken, frozen berries mixed bags, organic apples coffee carrots ... Natural Grocer is also awesome place to get food and discount supplements incl Bluebonnet whey protein.</p>