Is Whole Foods Ripping People Off with Their Marketing?

Patricia Walling*

These days everyone wants to eat healthier. Whether your doctor has advised you that natural foods like whole grains and organic vegetables are better for you or you have simply discovered this on your own, making smart decisions when buying food can provide you with numerous benefits. Luckily, there are some great resources out there that can help you find organic fresh food and get the products you want to improve their health. However, there are some stores that do not measure up to the national standards for organic foods and obtain their products from sources that are not proven to be organic and sometimes not even fresh. In the health food market, you have to be careful about when purchasing products labeled as “fresh” and “organic,” since oftentimes they may not be as fresh and organic as they seem. Read the rest of this entry »