Are you looking to eat healthier without breaking the bank? Look no further than Aldi’s organic food range!

I often tell people who aren’t ready to follow eating guidelines to make one simple change – to either buy their groceries from the farmers market, or if they don’t want to get up on the weekend and do that (as they usually close up around 1030-11am), then buy as much as possible from Aldi’s. The reason being, European sourced foods are often lower in additives, genetically modified ingredients and pesticide.

When I was in Europe in 2013, it opened my eyes to a lot of things food-related. In Australia I was unable to eat coconut, berries, dairy or gluten without having an allergic reaction, but over there I was able to eat almost everything without any adverse effects. It was the EXACT SAME FOOD, but clearly something about it was different. And on top of that, I learned what berries ACTUALLY tasted like. They taste a lot better over there than they do over here.

Fast-forward to 2016 and Aldi’s has announced that they are going to do two things; start introducing less processed foods, and change the product placement of health foods to better serve the consumer. This means they are increasing the amount of fresh and organic food they’re stocking, as well as introducing healthier snack options.

As someone who has been eating organic in order to conquer health issues and dull symptoms for over a decade, ALDI is one of the stores I purchase groceries from.

Know that Europe has much higher food quality in general, so even if it is not organic, it is still going to be healthier for your body to consume over most Australian or American food products.

Here is an itemised look at the organic food items I love to purchase from Aldi, for a healthy mind, body and gut.

Organic In-House Brands: Both the SimplyNature and Just Organic brands are highly affordable, but also free from artificial flavours, high fructose corn syrup, trans fats, and many other unwanted ingredients (and we want to avoid these!)

Fresh Produce: Aldi’s organic produce includes items like bananas, apples, peppers, oranges, grape tomatoes, avocados, baby carrots, potatoes, spring mix, arugula, and baby kale. You can enjoy fresh, pesticide-free fruits and vegetables without worrying about harmful chemicals.

Pantry Staples: There are plenty of organic pantry essentials like peanut butter, almond butter, canned black, kidney, and pinto beans, diced canned tomatoes, tomato sauce, granola, instant oatmeal, wildflower honey, light agave nectar, brown rice, assorted spices, and more. These items make it easy to create healthy meals at home, minus the nasty chemicals.

Dairy & Meat: Aldi offers USDA Organic milk, sliced cheese, yogurt, grass-fed ground beef, and other organic dairy and meat products. Their Never Any brand ensures that meat products are free from antibiotics, animal by-products, and added hormones or steroids (essential, ok?).

Snacks & Beverages: For those snack cravings, Aldi has organic granola bars, assorted kinds of organic bread, organic coffee, apple juice, and more. You can enjoy guilt-free snacking throughout the day.

Other Items: Aldi also offers specialty items like artisan cheeses, fair trade coffee, and various kinds of olive oil. These unique products add a touch of luxury to your everyday meals.

AMAZING CHOCOLATE: Aldi has both organic chocolate, both a 70% plain and 70% sea salt, and Moser Roth (although not organic) is delicious and packed with healthy ingredients.

Aldi has been amazing when it comes to providing affordable organic food options which makes healthy eating accessible to everyone. So, next time you’re at Aldi, be sure to explore their organic range and make healthier choices for you and your family!

Hope you found this article helpful.

Happy shopping!

Jen X