Aldi: My Personal Favorite Healthy Foods
What's healthy while saving money at Aldai?
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10,000 Steps - Scientists change the number of steps needed daily to stay healthy. 4000 or 2337 steps can make a difference. Also, Is Aldi owned by Trader Joes? See articles below in this issue.
Shopping for Healthy Food at Aldi
I’ve been shopping at Aldi more lately. I go to Aldi weekly and then backfill at my regular grocery store the next trip. I’ve found buying and keeping healthy fresh produce and meat can be easier with 2 trips to the store a week. Retirees often face various health challenges, such as inflammation, high cholesterol, or high blood pressure. Fortunately, there are some foods that can help improve health and well-being. In this article, I will introduce a few of best foods I found that at the Aldi grocery store chain that offers good quality products at affordable prices.
Kale, Spinach, and Arugula
One of the foods that we should all include in our diet is kale, a dark leafy green vegetable that has many health benefits. Kale is rich in antioxidants, vitamins, minerals, and fiber, which can help lower inflammation, boost immunity, and prevent constipation.
Kale is also a cruciferous vegetable, which means it contains sulforaphane, a sulfur-based compound that has been shown to improve heart health and digestion.
Other dark leafy greens that retirees can enjoy are spinach and arugula, which are also available at Aldi. Spinach and arugula are also high in antioxidants, vitamins, minerals, and fiber, and can help reduce inflammation, lower blood pressure, and protect against cancer .
At Aldi, I find organic kale in 12-oz bags for only $2.99. You can also find organic baby spinach and organic arugula in 5-oz containers for $2.49 each. These greens are perfect for salads, smoothies, soups, or stir-fry.
Trader Joe’s owns Aldi?
Trader Joe’s and Aldi are not owned by the same company. The two grocery chains have separate ownership groups. Trader Joe’s is a privately held company, while Aldi is a publicly traded company
Grass-Fed Ground Beef
Grass-fed ground beef, is a lean and nutritious source of protein. Grass-fed beef is more expensive because it comes from cows that are raised on natural pastures, without antibiotics, hormones, or grains. This makes grass-fed beef healthier than conventional beef, as it contains more omega-3 fatty acids, conjugated linoleic acid (CLA), and vitamin E, which can help lower cholesterol, prevent diabetes, and fight inflammation.
At Aldi, I found Organic 100% Grass-Fed Ground Beef at an affordable price. This ground beef is sold in convenient 1-pound vacuum packages, which are easy to store and use. This ground beef is ideal for burgers, pasta sauces, meatballs, or tacos. They had some great options on grass fed steaks, like New York Strip, too.
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Organic Beef Franks
If you are looking for a quick and easy meal, they can try the Aldi Parkview Organic Uncured Beef Franks, which are delicious and healthy. Unlike those bright red franks you ate as a kid, these beef franks have no nitrates or nitrites added, no by-products, and no artificial preservatives, colors, or flavors.
They are made from organic grass-fed beef, which is better for the environment and the animals. They are also gluten-free and low in sodium, which is good for retirees who need to watch their salt intake.
Hummus
A great snack or appetizer is hummus, a creamy dip made from chickpeas, tahini, olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, and salt. Hummus is rich in protein, fiber, healthy fats, and antioxidants, which can help lower cholesterol, regulate blood sugar, and prevent hunger. Hummus is also versatile and can be paired with various foods, such as crackers, bread, pita chips, carrots, celery, or cucumbers.
At Aldi, retirees can find fantastic hummus in three different flavors: Classic, Red Pepper, or Garlic. The organic hummus dip offered by Simply Nature is offered at a great price for an 8-oz container. You can use hummus to dip in veggies, spread it on sandwiches, or mix it with salads.
Conclusion
Shopping for healthy food at Aldi for retirees is easy and affordable, as there are many options to choose from. You can improve their health and well-being by eating foods such as kale, spinach, arugula, grass-fed ground beef, organic beef franks, pesto sausage, and hummus. These foods are not only nutritious, but also delicious and satisfying. You can visit the Aldi website to find more information about their products, prices, and locations. You can also check out the Aldi weekly specials to save even more money on their groceries.
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What are your favorite things to get at Aldi that were not listed in this article? Leave a comment below:
“To lengthen thy life, lessen thy meals.”
Ben Franklin
Scientists change the number of steps needed to stay healthy. 4000 or 2337 steps can make a difference
Why Scientists Changed the Number of Steps Needed to Stay Healthy
For decades, the benchmark for maintaining good health has been achieving 10,000 steps a day. But is 10,000 step an arbitrary number pulled out of the air? One new study showed that walking on 4000 steps a day still reduces the chance of the risk of dying from any cause and 2337 steps can reduce the risk of dying from a cardiovascular disease! Click here for full article: How many steps do you need?
These findings are significant because they make the goal of staying healthy through physical activity more attainable. It’s hard for many people to get in 10,000 steps a day and this may be physically impossible for others. By lowering the step count, more people might be encouraged to incorporate walking into their daily routines, leading to improved health outcomes.
In conclusion, while 10,000 steps a day can certainly boost health, it’s not the only path to wellness. It’s just a number. Even less than half of that number can offer substantial health benefits. So, whether it’s 10,000 steps or 4,000, the key is to keep moving. After all, every step counts! Full Article Here - How Many Steps?
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Martin Luther King, Jr.
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I like the bagged kale at Aldi. My favorite unexpected item is Meditteranean-style feta as a block in brine rather than the dry dust chunks common at most stores. The story of the breakup of the Albrecht brothers is a crazy story!
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