You may have to drive a little out of your way to find a Whole Foods Market, and the prices might be slightly higher than your average grocery store, but Whole Foods -- which is not your average grocery store -- is worth it.\n\nEntering the produce section of Whole Foods is like wandering into a bountiful garden. The produce is fresh, first pick, and top notch. Everything is carefully packed so that you know your produce is going to last and taste its best. There is hard-to-find produce like frisse heads and pea sprouts, and if you cannot find what you're looking for, there are number of helpful employees present at all times to assist you, and they usually approach customers to offer their assistance. \n\nMoving on to the fresh meats at the butcher counter.... First and foremost, kudos to Whole Foods for NOT purchasing mutant meats. Absolutely no meat of theirs has been genetically or chemically compromised, this includes the adding of preservatives and cosmetic additives, namely nitrites.\n\nThe block is kept squeaky clean and no foul stench emanates from the meats section. The skilled butchers will prep your cuts of meat any way you want, including casing or uncasing sausages. There's a whole counter of ready-made raw meats -- meals for those on the go or who have little to no skills in the kitchen. Good food can be had by anyone these days, no excuses.\n\nIf you want to avoid meat altogether, Whole Foods has the largest selection of tasty faux-meat/soy protein products that I've seen anywhere. Whether they mimic the flavor and texture of chorizo, ground beef, or Italian sausage, the soy protein products at Whole Foods are delicious, all-natural, and taste like the real thing. \n\nWhole Foods has made a special effort to cater to consumers with other dietary restrictions as well. Gluten-free products are peppered throughout the store from the fresh bakery section to the frozen cases. These products are tasty and healthy to eat even if you are not gluten-intolerant. \n\nWhole Foods' commitment to natural and wholesome ingredients is evident everywhere. Packaged tortilla chips and other corn-based products are bought from suppliers that use organic corn and make every effort to ensure their products do not contain GMOs (genetically modified organisms). \n\nAll dairy is organic with none of the additives. Whole Foods also has a wide selection of organic soy milk, almond milk, and coconut milk.\n\nThe assortment of aromas from the tea and coffee aisle greets you before you get there. You won't be disappointed with the vast selection of exotic coffees and teas from around the world. Whole Foods only buys coffee from fair trade suppliers and emphasizes their support of growers who practice sustainable agriculture.\n\nNext to the two-lane salad bar, there is a fresh deli and gourmet-entree counter, where some of the most creative and aesthetically pleasing entrees and side dishes are sold by the ounce or pound -- hot and cold salads, crab cakes, ragouts, eggrolls...you name it. Some of these entrees are constant, others vary by day or season. \n\nNot every grocery store can cater to the highest standards of quality and taste. Unfortunately, the demand for foods that are organic, unadulterated, and wholesome is relatively small. Fortunately, Whole Foods meets the demand in spades.
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