YES, you can eat healthy at the dollar store! I know there have been a lot of articles coming out lately about the harmful products the dollar store sells, but I think it should be note that there are a lot of good products that dollar stores can sell also. I especially enjoy 99 Cents Only because the store in my area sells a lot of fresh produce and has a refrigerator/freezer section filled with all kinds of healthy (and unhealthy) items. I wanted to share some of the healthy finds I found at the 99 Cents Only Store in Concord, CA today, 9/20/15.
- 1 lb Strawberries – $.99
- Cantaloupe – $.99
- Honeydew – $.99
- Fresh Express Bagged Premium Romaine Lettuce – $.99
- Celery – $.99
- Shredded Carrots – $.99
- Butter Lettuce – $.99
- Grapes – $.99/lb
- 1 Lb Frozen Bags California Blend Broccoli/Cauliflower/Carrots – $.99
- 10 oz Frozen Bag of Blueberries – $.99
- 3 Pack of .19 Oz House Delights Teriyaki Seaweed Snacks – $.99
- Bear Naked Sea Salt Carmel Apple Granola
I also took a few pictures around the store of other notable items for sale for the wonderful price of $.99 or less – lots of brand name items that vary week to week:
Juicy Juice 64 oz bottles – $.99
WestSoy Lowfat Soy Milk – $.99
Back to Nature Crackers – 2 for $.99
Nabisco Premium Crackers – $.99
Cascadian Farms Organic Honey Nut O’s – $.99
Garnier Skin Renew – $.99
Vidal Sassoon Haircare Products – $.99
L’Oréal Vive Pro Haircare Products – $1.49
As you can see, dollar stores like 99 Cents Only can be a great place to find healthy and name brand products for cheap. Just like any store you shop at, you have the choice to be a smart shopper and read your nutrition labels and pick and choose what is a healthy, good fit for your family. Don’t be afraid to check out your local dollar stores – you will probably be surprised of the great choices they have to eat healthy at an affordable price!
