Club Fx™ Finds: 5 New Fx™-Approved Foods for Your Next Grocery Run
The following article was written by Heinen’s Chief Dietitian, Melanie Jatsek RD, LD. Click here to learn more about Mel’s personalized nutrition coaching services.
If you’re anything like me, you buy roughly the same staple foods week after week. In fact, you know the exact shelf and location of all your favorite products.
Having a food routine can be a good thing, especially when it serves your health in positive ways, but it can also get a little boring and therefore become a hindrance. I call this getting into a food rut. Grocery shopping should feel adventurous and exciting!
Staying alert for new arrivals at Heinen’s is one way to keep things fresh. It definitely works for me, and I know it will help add a little pizazz to your shopping experience too!
Get ready to shake things with the latest Fx™-approved products to hit the shelves at your local Heinen’s.
1. Silver Hills Bakery Bread
Meet your new favorite avocado toast bread! Silver Hills is everything a sprouted bread should be, plus more. Each loaf of whole grain goodness is non-GMO, non-glyphosate certified, and made with organic sprouted grains.
Thanks to the sprouting process, the grains are more bioavailable to your body, so you get a nutritious and easily digestible bread with more fiber and protein than your average sandwich bread. Located in the Bread Aisle.
Fx™-approved varieties include Soft Wheat, Organic Multigrain, Squirrelly Bread, Little Big Bread, and The Big 16.
2. Wellwerks Nutrition Bars
Crafted for health-conscious consumers seeking quality and efficacious snacks, Wellwerks nutrition bars are the perfect way to stay energized on nature hikes, at work, or on long road trips.
Each Wellwerks bar is made with whole food ingredients like apples, bananas, dates, blueberries, elderberries, pecans, cashews, and sunflower seeds and contains no preservatives, additives or bad-for-you ingredients!
What makes Wellwerks truly special is the addition of unique science-backed ingredients formulated to support key areas of health such as immune function, cardiovascular health, and improved metal clarity. Located in the Wellness Department.
Fx™-approved varieties include Health Yeah (for immune support), Daily Sunshine (for mental clarity and decreased stress), and Heart Strong (for cardiovascular support).
3. Beekeeper’s Naturals Bee Pollen*
Bee pollen is a tiny ball made by bees as they gather nectar and pollen from flowers. Put a bunch of them together and you get Beekeeper’s Naturals bee pollen—a raw, sustainably sourced variety of bee pollen yielded from wildflowers.
Just one teaspoon of bee pollen stirred into yogurt, sprinkled on salads, smoothies, or oatmeal is all you need to benefit from its abundance of energizing B-vitamins and other micronutrients like calcium, copper, and iron. Bee pollen is also a natural source of branched chain amino acids (BCAAs) to support post workout recovery. Located in the Wellness Department.
*Do not take bee pollen if you are allergic to bees. Consult with your healthcare provider if you are allergic to pollen, have seasonal allergies, or are taking any medications.
4. Karine & Jeff Soups
Looking for a way to sneak more veggies into your diet? Karine & Jeff soups offer four wholesome and delicious ways to do it!
Each jar is the closest to homemade you will find, crafted with over 70% organic vegetables and cooked using gentle steam at low temperatures to lock in flavor and preserve precious vitamins and minerals. What you won’t find in Karine & Jeff soups are unwanted additives, preservatives or thickeners. Located in the Soup Aisle.
Fx™-approved varieties include Mediterranean Harvest, Tai Coconut Milk, Provençal, and Vegetable.
5. Alter Eco Chocolate Bars
Can chocolate really be a health food? You bet it can, and Alter Eco has found a way to make it happen!
You can feel good about indulging in these USDA organic, regeneratively farmed, fair trade chocolate bars because they are made from quality ingredients like cacao beans and cocoa butter, and only minimal added raw cane sugar. Just when you think it can’t get any better, each Alter Eco bar is packaged in plant-based compostable wrappers.
Let chocolate be your medicine with a daily square of Alter Eco’s Fx™-approved bars! Located in the Candy Aisle.
Fx™-approved varieties include Super Blackout (90% cacao), Crisp Mint (90% cacao), Classic Blackout (85% cacao), and Sea Salt (70% cacao).
Key Takeaway
Keep stocking your kitchen with the reliable Fx™-approved staples you know and love, but don’t forget to add a touch of spontaneity now and then. A regular habit of trying new foods can help you stay committed to your health goals and keep things exciting. Your weekly Heinen’s grocery trips will begin to feel less like a chore and more like a culinary adventure!
