Whole Foods Shopping Guide 2025: Best Healthy Foods and Products

Introduction

Whole Foods has long been known as a destination for health-conscious shoppers, and in 2025, it continues to offer an impressive array of nutritious options. This guide will walk you through the best products to buy at Whole Foods, focusing on nutrient-dense, healthy items that are Bobby-approved. We'll cover everything from protein-rich foods and dairy to snacks and personal care products, along with some insider tips to help you shop smarter.

Cereals and Breakfast Options

Finding healthy cereal options can be challenging, but Whole Foods offers several Bobby-approved choices:

Seven Sundays Cereal

• Glyphosate-free oat protein cereals
• Sweetened with maple syrup
• Contains real fruit powder
• Only 5g of maple syrup and 3g of fiber per serving
• Non-GMO corn
• Price: $9.29 (look for sales)

One Degree Organic Foods Brown Rice Crisps

• Made with sprouted brown rice
• Sweetened with coconut sugar (only 1g per serving)
• Glyphosate-free
• Easier to digest due to sprouting process

Purely Elizabeth Gluten-Free Cereal

• Made with complex carbohydrates like sorghum, quinoa, and amaranth
• Contains chia seeds
• Sweetened with honey and maple syrup
• No natural flavors

Ezekiel 4:9 Sprouted Whole Grain Cereal

• All organic sprouted grains
• Zero grams of added sugar
• 6g of protein and 7g of fiber per serving
• Hearty option for those who prefer a more substantial breakfast

Eggs

Whole Foods offers an impressive selection of pasture-raised eggs:

• Whole Foods brand pasture-raised eggs
• Vital Farms pasture-raised eggs (various options)
• Nest Fresh pasture-raised eggs ($4.45 per dozen)

Pasture-raised eggs are nutritionally superior to cage-free or free-range eggs, as the chickens have access to the outdoors and a natural diet of bugs, worms, and grass, supplemented with grain.

Pro Tip

Look for the 18-pack of organic Vital Farms eggs, which offers better value than the 12-pack.

Yogurt

Stonyfield Organic Greek 100% Grass-Fed Yogurt

• 16g of protein per 3/4 cup serving
• Only 4g of natural sugar
• More nutrient-dense due to grass-fed cows (higher omega-3s and CLAs)

Dairy-Free Options

1. Coconut Cult Yogurt

   • Highly fermented with potent probiotics
   • Start with small amounts due to high probiotic content

2. Cocojune Coconut Yogurt

   • Clean ingredients
   • Silky texture

Cottage Cheese

Good Culture Double Cream Classic Cottage Cheese

• 14g of protein and 7g of fat per 1/2 cup serving
• Creamy texture
• Satiating due to protein and fat content
• Stimulates GLP-1 hormone for fullness

Dairy-Free Cream Cheese

Kite Hill Dairy-Free Cream Cheese

• Chive flavor recommended (avoid Garden Veggie due to added natural flavors)
• Made with almonds
• Tastes similar to real cream cheese

Tortillas

Fresh organic corn tortillas

• Made with organic yellow corn, alkaline water, and nothing else
• Blue corn option available (non-GMO heirloom corn)
• Heat in a pan with a touch of avocado oil for best results

Chips and Dips

Chips

1. Boulder Canyon Avocado Oil Potato Chips

   • Ruffled texture
   • Cooked in avocado oil
   • Ingredients: potatoes, avocado oil, sea salt

2. Siete Puffs

   • Made with lentil flour
   • Dairy-free queso seasoning
   • Crispy texture with a cheesy, spicy flavor

Dips

1. Siete Salsa Solada

   • Made with olive oil and sun-dried tomatoes
   • Includes dates, sunflower seeds, and chipotle peppers
   • Sweet, spicy, and smoky flavor profile

2. Primal Kitchen Queso

   • Dairy-free option
   • Made with tomatoes, pumpkin seed butter, avocado oil, carrots, and bell peppers

Bread

Base Culture Sourdough Bread (Gluten-Free, Keto)

• Found in the freezer aisle
• Ingredients: eggs, cashew butter, sauerkraut, flaxseed meal, psyllium husk, almond flour
• 3g of fiber and 5 net carbs per slice
• Best tasting keto bread on the market

One Mighty Mill Bread (for gluten-eaters)

• Made with freshly milled, stone-ground heirloom organic grains
• Baked fresh

Nut Butters and Jelly

Nut Butters

Look for options with only one or two ingredients: nuts and possibly salt.

Jelly

1. Crofter's Just Fruit Spread

   • Sweetened with organic fruit juice concentrate
   • 5g of added sugar per serving

2. Bionaturae Organic Wild Berries Spread

   • Sweetened with fruit juice
   • 5g of added sugar per serving

Cheese

Organic Valley Raw Cheddar Cheese

• 100% grass-fed
• Raw (unpasteurized)
• Organic
• Aged for legal sale in the US
• Retains more living nutrients due to lack of pasteurization

Pasta and Mac & Cheese

Jovial Organic Brown Rice Pasta Mac & Cheese

• Gluten-free
• Made with organic brown rice pasta
• Uses organic, non-GMO cheese
• No filler ingredients or preservatives
• Complex carbohydrates from brown rice

Oats

Steel Cut Oats

Look for organic, sprouted, and gluten-free options for maximum nutrient density.

Flavored Oatmeal

Purely Elizabeth Oatmeal Cups

• Certified organic, gluten-free oats
• Sweetened with coconut sugar (6g)
• Contains grass-fed collagen powder
• Includes chia, quinoa, and amaranth
• Just add water and microwave

Sauces and Seasonings

1. Siete Red Enchilada Sauce

   • Ingredients: tomato paste, apple cider vinegar, dates, avocado oil, onion powder, flaxseed, mushroom powder
   • Great for pulled chicken tacos or enchiladas

2. Siete Taco Seasoning

   • Ingredients: smoked sea salt, dates, cumin, bell pepper flakes
   • No filler ingredients

3. Yoso Smoky Mexican Chili Crisp

   • Made with avocado oil
   • Contains sesame seeds, pumpkin seeds, almonds, garlic, guajillo peppers
   • Smoky, nutty, crispy texture

Frozen Foods

Snow Days Pizza Bites

• 100% organic ingredients
• Made with olive oil and avocado oil
• Contains hidden vegetables
• Organic cheese
• Pepperoni version uses organic pork and beef

Cookies and Snacks

1. Siete Mexican Shortbread Cookies

   • Made with almond flour and cassava flour
   • Cooked in avocado and coconut oil
   • Sweetened with coconut sugar
   • 1g of sugar per cookie

2. Emmy's Crunchy Coconut Cookies

   • Ingredients: coconut chips, coconut sugar, tapioca starch

3. Simple Mills Cookies

   • Various flavors available
   • Clean ingredients

Personal Care Products

Toothpaste

1. RiseWell Mineral Toothpaste

   • No harsh scrubbing agents or fake flavorings
   • Mostly organic ingredients

2. Dr. Bronner's Toothpaste

   • Clean ingredients
   • Various flavors available

Shampoo and Conditioner

1. Acure Lemongrass Shampoo and Conditioner

   • No perfumes or fragrances
   • Clean ingredients

2. Jupiter Hydrating Shampoo and Conditioner (not available in-store)

   • Good for dry, flaky scalp

Body Care

1. Weleda Skin Food

   • Clean ingredients
   • Uses natural essential oils for fragrance

2. Primally Pure Tallow Balm (not available in-store)

   • Made with beef tallow
   • Great for dry skin

Bar Soap

Dr. Bronner's Pure Castile Bar Soap

• Made with coconut oil, palm oil, olive oil, hemp seed oil
• Available in various scents (e.g., peppermint)
• No harsh skin irritants

Conclusion

Whole Foods in 2025 continues to be a treasure trove of healthy, nutrient-dense options for conscious consumers. By focusing on Bobby-approved items, you can ensure that you're getting high-quality products without unnecessary additives or harmful ingredients. Remember to keep an eye out for sales, especially on personal care items, to maximize your savings. With this guide in hand, you'll be well-equipped to make the best choices for your health and wellness during your next Whole Foods shopping trip.

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