Healthy Eating Starts Here
Our Commitment to Your Health
We believe in promoting the health and wellness of our customers, Team Members and community through education and support.
Every Whole Foods Market in North America and the UK is committed to your health. No matter where your favorite store is located, you’ll find a variety of options to help you get started on a healthier lifestyle plan, including:
- Culinary Education Classes and Series
- “Getting Started” programs:
- Eat Right America™ 28-Day Program
- The Engine 2 Diet™ 28-Day Health Opportunity
HEALTHY EATING PRINCIPLES
Plant-Strong™
- No matter what type of diet you follow, including those that incorporate dairy, meat and/or seafood, eat more plants, like raw and cooked vegetables, fruits, legumes and beans, nuts, seeds and whole grains
- Eat a colorful variety of plants to ensure you’re getting the best nutrients for your body, which leads to feeling satiated
Whole Food
- Choose foods that are whole, fresh, natural, organic, local, seasonal and unprocessed
- Eliminate the consumption of refined, highly processed foods and foods void of nutrients, such as artificial flavors, colors, preservatives, sweeteners and hydrogenated fats
Healthy Fats
- Get your healthy fats from plant sources, such as nuts and avocados
- Minimize extracted oils and processed fats
- If eating a diet that includes animal products, choose leaner meats and seafood as well as low-fat dairy products
Nutrient Dense
- Choose foods that are rich in nutrients when compared to their total caloric content; also known as foods with a high nutrient density
- Build your menus around plant-based foods to ensure highly nutrient-dense meals
- Choose foods with a wide spectrum of vitamins, minerals, phytonutrients and antioxidants
- Look for the Aggregate Nutrient Density Index (ANDI)
scoring system to guide you on healthier choices
TIPS TO GET YOU STARTED
- Look for the “Health Starts Here” logo around the store
- Visit the Whole Foods Market “Health Starts Here” area to browse our selection of books
- Learn to use the Aggregate Nutrient Density Index (ANDI) scoring system throughout the store to guide you on healthier choices
- Ask a Team Member about additional healthy eating support, including:
- Prepared Foods offerings
- In-store Healthy Eating areas
- “Health Starts Here” books
- Online recipes
- “Getting Started” program sites
- Lifestyle support clubs
- Healthy Eating supper clubs
- And more!
Kristine Nicholson, our in-store Healthy Eating Specialist, is a certified holistic health coach. Kristine graduated from the Institute of Integrative Nutrition in New York City in 2007 and is certified by Columbia University School Of Education and The Association of Drugless Practicioners. Kristine recieved her certification in plant based nutrition from the T. Colin Campbell Foundation through her studies with ECornell University. She has been passionate about healthy eating for over twenty five years and is excited about sharing her enthusiasm with our Whole Foods Market customers and team members.
Please visit Kristine at our Healthy Eating Kiosk (located between the Produce and Whole Body Departments) to ask any healthy eating questions or to make an appointment for a personalized consultation. Make sure to pick up a calender of events! You may also contact kristine.nicholson@wholefoods.com. Here is just a sampling of services offered by our Healthy Eating Specialist:
- Healthy Eating Support
- Label Reading Tips
- Recipes
- Reference Books
- Aggregate Nutrient Density Index (ANDI) scoring system charts
- Store Tours
- Contests & More
Our goal remains to help you understand the value of eating natural, fresh, real foods that are minimally processed. By choosing nutrient-rich foods, and eliminating foods with artificial ingredients, you may improve your health and vitality.
