Paleo Diet and Paleolithic Diet Questions & Answers

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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?

*edit: I live in North Carolina

1) Kerrygold butter: $2.79/.5lb at Whole foods

2) Wild planet sardines: $1.25/pack on sale at Kroger (I bought about 30...)

3) Native forest coconut milk: $3/can

4) Hazelnuts: $5/lb at Trader Joes

5) All non-organic produce: local asian market

6) Sweet potatoes: $.39/lb at local asian market

7) free range, local, and organic eggs: $4.39/dozen at Whole foods

8) Spaghetti squash: $.99/lb at Food Lion

9) Avocados: $3 for 4 at Trader Joes

edited Mar 4 2012 at 20:28

asked Mar 4 2012 at 19:44

Priscilla
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Primal Toad · Answer 1 · 2012-03-04 20:55:10Z UTC

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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!

answered Mar 4 2012 at 20:55

Primal Toad
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I've read weird reviews regarding Native forest coconut milk on Amazon so I've been leary.. something about the quality of the product not being the same as what's sold in the store. I'd prefer that brand bc I know it is BPA free. What brand do you buy from Amazon? – Priscilla Mar 4 2012 at 21:08

FWIW, I also buy Native Forest coconut milk from Amazon and have never had a problem with the quality. – Kimmie Mar 4 2012 at 21:13

Good to know Kimmie. Thanks! – Priscilla Mar 4 2012 at 21:20

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I've purchased both Thai Kitchen and Native Forest coconut milk (organic, both) on Amazon for about $2/can or slightly over per can. If you have prime, it ships for free. – blueballoon Mar 4 2012 at 21:46

The negative reviews seem to be about the fact that some cans may get dented. I actually had this problem with Amy & Brian's coconut water from Amazon. Most cans were dented in but that is probably due to mishandling from UPS. The quality will be the same. – Primal Toad Mar 5 2012 at 2:46

Erin Chamerlik · Answer 2 · 2012-03-04 20:36:50Z UTC

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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)

answered Mar 4 2012 at 20:36

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Chris · Answer 3 · 2012-03-04 20:45:57Z UTC

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.

I've found the cheapest coconut milk without a bunch of extra gunk at the local Asian market.

Grassfed beef and pastured chickens are cheapest straight from the farmer around here- I would expect that's pretty much the same anywhere.

Pastured eggs are cheapest at the local food co-op, and veggies and eggs are way cheaper at the summer farmer's market.

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.

Danie · Answer 4 · 2012-03-04 21:16:20Z UTC

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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

answered Mar 4 2012 at 21:16

Danie
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1+ without a doubt. – Celton Mar 5 2012 at 12:38

jj · Answer 5 · 2012-03-04 19:47:49Z UTC

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A few random data points off the top of my head:

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.

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jj
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	50 cent avos??? must be a CA or FLA thing And I would avoid all Trader Joe's as quality and honesty about labeling is a big issue. – pjnoir Mar 4 2012 at 20:52
	Yup, CA. And these are the ugly ones... but they taste plenty good. – jj Mar 5 2012 at 1:37
	What's the deal about the labeling at TJ's, pjnoir? I shop there all the time and if I'm not buying what I think I'm buying, I wanna know! – EvaFolsom Oct 22 at 3:49

pjnoir · Answer 6 · 2012-03-04 20:56:30Z UTC

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)

Tom O. · Answer 7 · 2012-10-22 03:08:10Z UTC

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.

Sam's Club has whole pork shoulder, 1.58/LB

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.

WalMart...everything is cheap at WalMart.

abuerger · Answer 8 · 2012-10-22 13:19:53Z UTC

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.

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