DaybyDay
Posts:257
 | | 12/07/2007 8:51 AM |
 Alert | | did anyone else receive a newsletter from a market called Fresh & Easy? In it was a typed letter indicating that they were coming to Maricopa. It is supposed go to in near 347 and Hathaway. Go to www.freshandeasy.com to find out information on the market. | | | |
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Linda H
Posts:46
| | 12/07/2007 9:55 PM |
Alert | | Neat concept, extremely high sodium content!! | | | |
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High i
Posts:120
| | 12/21/2007 10:53 AM |
Alert | <div class='NTForums_Quote'>Posted By Linda H on 12/07/2007 9:55 PM
Neat concept, extremely high sodium content!!</div>
Huh? How do whole foods have an extremely high sodium content? Doesn't this store sell mostly whole (meaning unprocessed)produce, meats, and diary products? I am under the impression that it will be similar to Sprouts or Trader Joe's. I am just wondering "when it is coming?" I first heard of this store coming about 6 months ago and still don't see any progress being made at the proposed location. IMO it will be a welcomed addition to this town when it does arrive. | | | |
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TwoBigDawgs
Posts:48
| | 12/21/2007 11:05 AM |
Alert | | Yes, they do selll organic and unprocessed foods, but a big part of their business is ready to eat meals. I'm sure that's where the high sodium comment comes from. | | | |
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GilaGuy
Posts:789
| | 12/22/2007 5:11 AM |
Alert | <div class='NTForums_Quote'>Posted By TwoBigDawgs on 12/21/2007 11:05 AM
Yes, they do selll organic and unprocessed foods, but a big part of their business is ready to eat meals. I'm sure that's where the high sodium comment comes from.</div>
Uhh, I think that comment was in reference to the old adage "take it with a grain of salt." :-)
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Linda H
Posts:46
| | 12/22/2007 5:31 AM |
Alert | | No, the comment is from knowledge and reading the backs of cartons. The ready made entrees and family dinners are fresh, never frozen. However, as a "holding agent" (so the food lasts a few days in refrigeration), sodium is used to increase the shelf life. The Fry's in Tempe is gearing up for the opening of a nearby Tesco (oops, "fresh and easy") and they already have many "ready made" entrees and dinners. The food and choices are good, but the sodium content is over 1000 per entree!! Just be aware and choose wisely. | | | |
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MommaToni
Posts:1045
| | 12/22/2007 9:32 AM |
Alert | | You should always read the labels whether it says all natural or not..... | |
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Cactus Rob
Posts:896
| | 12/22/2007 10:30 AM |
Alert | Salt, unless it's iodized, is a natural substance!
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MommaToni
Posts:1045
| | 12/22/2007 12:11 PM |
Alert | | in large quantities can be quite harmful tho...... | |
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GilaGuy
Posts:789
| | 12/22/2007 3:35 PM |
Alert | <div class='NTForums_Quote'>Posted By Linda H on 12/22/2007 5:31 AM
No, the comment is from knowledge and reading the backs of cartons. </div>
You're kidding. You were serious about that comment?! Oh my goodness. Obviously my sarcasm meter is now officially broken. ;-)
Although, now that you mention it...some extra sodium sounds mighty good right about now! Mmmmmm... :-) | | | |
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Linda H
Posts:46
| | 12/22/2007 10:25 PM |
Alert | | Sorry. I thought so initially but wasn't sure. I just wanted to make people aware of the convenience but high sodium :-) | | | |
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CliffinAZ
Posts:404
| | 12/28/2007 1:12 PM |
Alert | | I'm looking forward to having a store that will sell whole foods and specialty stuff--I think it will be a nice addition to the city. Speaking of whole foods, has anyone been to the huge Whole Foods that opened up on Ray and Price? My wife and I just went there for the first time a couple of days ago, and my head was spinning. I could get lost in that store--it's amazing what they have in there! | | | |
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vinny
Posts:635
| | 12/28/2007 2:23 PM |
Alert | <div class='NTForums_Quote'>Posted By Cactus Rob on 12/22/2007 10:30 AM
Salt, unless it's iodized, is a natural substance! <img src='http://www.85239.com/desktopmodules/ntforums/images/emoticons/biggrin.gif' height='20' width='20' border='0' title='Big Grin' align='absmiddle'>
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so is rattlesnake venom, now where did that little bugger get to? <img src='http://www.85239.com/desktopmodules/ntforums/images/emoticons/w00t.gif' height='20' width='20' border='0' title='w00t' align='absmiddle'>
i was in whole food on ray a few weeks ago, i think it was right after it was opened. seams like a decent place, but for some reason i can't pull myself away from sprouts.
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CliffinAZ
Posts:404
| | 12/28/2007 3:19 PM |
Alert | <div class='NTForums_Quote'>Posted By vinny on 12/28/2007 2:23 PM
<div class='NTForums_Quote'>Posted By Cactus Rob on 12/22/2007 10:30 AM
Salt, unless it's iodized, is a natural substance! <img src='http://www.85239.com/desktopmodules/ntforums/images/emoticons/biggrin.gif' height='20' width='20' border='0' title='Big Grin' align='absmiddle'>
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so is rattlesnake venom, now where did that little bugger get to? <img src='http://www.85239.com/desktopmodules/ntforums/images/emoticons/w00t.gif' height='20' width='20' border='0' title='w00t' align='absmiddle'>
i was in whole food on ray a few weeks ago, i think it was right after it was opened. seams like a decent place, but for some reason i can't pull myself away from sprouts.
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I know what you mean. I really miss the Sprouts that was right up the street from me when I was living in Chandler. The selection at Whole Foods (particularly the one by Ray) is really extensive, but Sprouts is definitely a lot easier on the wallet! | | | |
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drummer72
Posts:3075
| | 12/29/2007 12:57 AM |
Alert | | Well, you know what they say..."Whole Foods takes your WHOLE wallet". | |
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musicaddict
Posts:80
| | 01/02/2008 3:09 PM |
Alert | I have to disagree with my husband on this one... I liked the fresh and easy market, however the reason it is so cheap is because most of the food is pre-packaged. Also, as someone who is a health food conisseur, I found their selections of stuff to be limited and couldn't find alot of what I usually buy in whole foods.. even trader joes has more selection. Sprouts is ok but i think frys and bashas has more organic foods. Don't get me wrong, fresh and easy is a welcome addition to maricopa, as we need some type of health food available here and i do commend them for trying to make it affordable but i will still have to go to whole foods to get alot of what I need that they don't supply.
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