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Business Insider
12-07-2025
- Lifestyle
- Business Insider
I've lost 30 pounds and rely on these 11 products from Aldi to help me keep the weight off
Over the past year, I've lost 30 pounds and relied on some Aldi products to keep the weight off. I love snacking on things like cheese, blueberries, sliced turkey, and dill-pickle chips. Fresh ground turkey and rotisserie-style pulled chicken are my go-to sources of protein. After adopting a largely low-carb lifestyle last summer, I've lost 30 pounds. Early in the process, Aldi quickly became my go-to grocery store for stocking my refrigerator and pantry. From proteins to fresh fruits and vegetables, these are the 11 products that have been a mainstay and help me keep the weight off. The Kirkwood fresh ground turkey is my go-to source of protein. Fresh ground turkey is my favorite way to get my protein in because it's versatile and easy to cook quickly. My favorite way to prepare it is with taco seasoning. I use the meat to make taco salads with vegetables or enjoy it as a taco with a low-carb tortilla. Canned beans keep me satisfied throughout the day. Although legumes tend to be high in carbohydrates, I find that incorporating them into my diet makes me feel more satiated. The Dakota's Pride kidney beans from Aldi are my favorite because they taste great in my lunchtime salads. Riced cauliflower is my favorite versatile staple. Although I haven't always enjoyed riced cauliflower from other brands, the Season's Choice garlic and herb version is seriously good. My favorite ways to prepare it include using truffle oil for an Italian-style twist on risotto or pan-frying it for Asian-style fried rice with an egg, paleo teriyaki sauce, and a protein. I love snacking on Happy Farms cheese. I'm a big snacker, and my go-to pick is always cheese. The Happy Farms cheese blocks from Aldi are budget-friendly and inexpensive. I always grab a package of Aldi's rotisserie-style pulled chicken. Another of my favorite versatile protein sources is Aldi's rotisserie-style pulled chicken. I like to use it in salads or a low-carb tortilla to make a wrap. When I'm craving pizza, I also pair it with a tortilla to create an air-fried low-sugar barbecue flatbread. Blueberries are a versatile favorite. I'm not typically a huge fan of fruit, but I love berries. Luckily, I can always count on Aldi for great blueberries with a sweet and tart flavor profile. I like to have them in the morning as a breakfast side dish, or at night as a dessert with whipped cream. Aldi's spicy guacamole is very tasty. I'm a huge fan of dips and sauces, and Aldi's spicy guacamole is surprisingly tasty for a prepackaged option. I like to pair it with a turkey taco salad or scoop it out with cucumber chips. I like to pick up a three-pack of green peppers. The deli-sliced honey turkey breast makes the perfect snack. I find it easiest to stay on track with my eating habits when I keep easy-to-grab protein sources handy. Although I prefer hand-sliced turkey from the deli counter, the pre-sliced turkey from Aldi has become a staple in my house. I often snack on it during the day or when my protein intake is low. I use the Friendly Farms vanilla almond milk to make a shaken espresso. Fancy coffee drinks can quickly pack on the calories. So, I prefer to keep it simple and make an at-home variation of an iced shaken espresso. I typically use a double shot of espresso, the Friendly Farms unsweetened vanilla almond milk, and a sugar-free syrup. This delivers on flavor with fewer carbs and calories. I love snacking on dill-pickle chips.
Yahoo
18-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Aldi Just Slashed Prices for the Summer—Here's What We're Buying for Under $3
Aldi is dropping prices on more than 500 grocery items this summer. The discounted products include many supermarket essentials for less than $3. Our picks include cream cheese, granola, fruit, sandwich supplies and sales are always exciting, whether you're scooping up some discount cookware during an Independence Day sale or grabbing cookout essentials over Labor Day weekend. With inflation and tariffs joining forces to make us all a little nervous about our grocery budgets, it's always a good idea to track down deals where you can. Fortunately, Aldi has come to the rescue. The store has slashed its prices for the summer, with some savings of up to 33%. You can scope out the full selection of 500 discounted products on Aldi's website, but we thought we'd narrow down the field for you a bit. Here are the 10 discounted groceries we're most excited about scooping up—all for under $3. 8-ounce packages of cream cheese and Neufchâtel cheese for $1.85 each Happy Farms Cream Cheese is one of our favorites here at EatingWell. If your house is like mine, summer means wandering out of bed and grabbing a quick, no-cook breakfast, like a bagel, before embarking on the day's adventures. It's great to be able to get this high-quality product for under $2. Neufchâtel cheese, cream cheese's French cousin, has a third the fat of regular cream cheese, so it's a good substitute if you're trying to dial back on saturated fat. Just check out Aldi's specific packaging to get all the details 7-ounce packages of Havarti or Gouda for $1.89; 8-ounce packages of habanero Jack, chipotle Cheddar, smoked Cheddar, or smoked Gouda for $2.15 Summer burgers with a variety of cheese choices can jazz up a basic barbeque. The spice of habanero or chipotle adds a delectable kick, while smoked Cheddar pairs nicely with a savory burger. Cold sandwiches on a picnic or trip to the pool aren't so basic with Havarti or Gouda, and any of these choices are fun ways to mix it up when making grilled cheese. Getting all these options for under $3 each is a huge win—especially when kids are home and seem to be constantly hungry. A range of sizes and spices available for $2.09 As grilling season heats up, a good marinade or a rub with major flavor can go a long way. The Simple Nature spices included in the sale, like turmeric, cumin, garlic powder, cayenne powder, cinnamon, oregano, paprika and onion powder are all must-haves in my house. Whether you're making a savory meat dish or adding some cinnamon to a fresh berry crisp, having fresh spices is key. 2-pound packages of peaches for $2.85 Served as a peach cobbler, peach pie, peach crisp, grilled peaches, peach salsa or simply fresh, peaches are the flavor of summer. These fuzzy fruits are yummy in sangria or virgin beverages or mixed into smoothies for added sweetness. And did we mention they make a mean high-protein muffin, too? 13-ounce package of Bagel Skinnies for $2.99 Less bulky than a whole bagel, these skinnies are another of our favorites. Paired with cream cheese or a smidge of Neufchâtel, they make for a yummy breakfast. You can also make sandwiches for them—just opt for eggs in the morning or go with deli meat and sliced cheese for picnic lunches. These skinnies are also a good base for homemade bagel pizzas. 12-ounce packages of steamable veggies for $2.19 Sometimes, on really hot summer days, or when we've been out at the lake or river playing until nearly sundown, dinner time needs to be fast and nutritious. Steamable frozen vegetables make quick work of dinner time and don't require heating up the kitchen with the stove or monitoring on the grill. Pair the broccoli or the medley pack with some quick stir-fry chicken or another protein to complete the meal. Brown rice could be a great addition, too! Each Athena cantaloupe available for $2.55 Named for the goddess of wisdom, Athena cantaloupe is a very smart and versatile fruit. It's a classic at breakfast, sliced up or filled with cottage cheese, but it also can get mixed into fresh fruit salads or served with prosciutto for a classy appetizer. Though out-of-season cantaloupe can be 'filler fruit'—always the saddest part of a side of fresh fruit at a restaurant—when it's in season, there's nothing sweeter than this melon. 3-pound packages of yellow onions for $2.55 I'm always using yellow onions and tend to buy them in large quantities. They can be used in all meals of the day, and they're one of the most versatile kinds of onions—making them essential to a cheesy omelet. When grilled or sliced and put atop burgers, or mixed into all manner of entrees and sides, they add necessary flavor. Plus, we love them roasted and caramelized for a simple dinner side. 11-ounce packages of granola for $2.75 My granola consumption sees an uptick in summer, since it's a cold meal that travels well. I bring it along when camping and even to hotels because it doesn't suffer from being squished in a suitcase. I love yogurt, fruit and granola for a mid-morning second breakfast and have been known to eat granola for dinner when it's too darn hot to cook. These bags of granola are not only at a hard-to-beat price, but a serving packs 10 whopping grams of protein and 20 grams of whole grains, so you know they'll help you power through a busy day ahead. 7.5-ounce bags of fruit medley or 6-ounce bags of pineapple for $2.99 Dried fruit, like granola, is another summer staple for travel and busy days on the go. A dried fruit medley or a bag of dried pineapple make for the perfect poolside pick-me-up. Plus, dried fruits are great to have when you're out enjoying the summer sunshine, since they keep well and add a quick burst of sweetness and energy to your day. You can even add nuts and other favorite snacks to them and create your own special trail mix. Read the original article on EATINGWELL
Miami Herald
19-04-2025
- Business
- Miami Herald
Popular grocer has concerning news for customers
Inflation has pushed many consumers to change the way they're spending money. Nowadays, many are dining out at restaurants less frequently and focusing more on cooking meals at home to reap the savings. Don't miss the move: Subscribe to TheStreet's free daily newsletter Restaurants are notorious for marking up the cost of the items they serve, and for good reason - they need to make a profit and cover all of their overhead. But if money is tight, it pays to limit restaurant spending and focus more on the delicious meals you can make in your own kitchen. Related: Costco makes sneaky food pricing change, angers members You should also know that while food prices are up across the board, the cost of restaurant food has been rising at a faster pace than grocery prices. So that's another reason to limit dining out and spend more time mindfully shopping for food. There's a reason stores like ALDI have such a loyal fan following. Unlike other supermarket chains, ALDI doesn't load its shelves with national brands you see advertised all the time. Rather, the bulk of ALDI's products are private-label products. Related: Kroger borrows key Target and Costco pricing plan shoppers love Some might call those products "generic" or "off brand." But they're typically less expensive versions of the products you might find with fancier packaging elsewhere. And when you're trying to spend less to put food on the table, it pays to forgo labels and focus on the products you're actually getting. This isn't to say that ALDI doesn't carry any brands you might recognize. But more than 90% of the products the store carries are exclusive to ALDI, so you won't find them anywhere else. Buying groceries at Aldi can often feel like taking a gamble when you're not familiar with the brand you're purchasing. Much of the time, that can work out perfectly fine. But recently, ALDI customers encountered an issue with the store's Happy Farms Colby Jack Cheese. ALDI was forced to voluntarily recall the cheese after stainless steel fragments were discovered to have made their way into it. The recall applies to products sold in Connecticut, Michigan, Ohio, and Pennsylvania. It just so happens that this is the first time Happy Farms has ever needed to recall a product. But the same can't be said for ALDI in general. Related: Costco raises more membership fees This recent recall marks the 69th time ALDI has been forced to pull items off of its shelves since 2018 due to quality issues. Those issues have run the gamut from mislabeled products (which could be dangerous for consumers with food allergies) to contamination with salmonella. The FDA has since declared ALDI's cheese recall a Class II event, where ingesting the product could have minor adverse health effects on the body. "From time to time in the retail world, questions regarding a product's quality or safety - or errors in its packaging or shipment - may arise," ALDI said on its website. "On those rare occasions, ALDI has a plan to swiftly and effectively remove such products from the store." Consumers who purchased the contaminated cheese shouldn't hesitate to return it to ALDI for a refund. But while ALDI will no doubt take steps to make things right for shoppers who brought home the problematic cheese, the store now faces a very serious blow to its reputation. More Retail: Walmart, Target, Costco make major 2025 announcementFormerly bankrupt retailer makes painful decision to close more storesTop investor takes firm stance on troubled retail brandWalmart and Costco making major change affecting all customers As it is, some consumers are hesitant to give ALDI their business due to a lack of brand familiarity. If ALDI continues to experience issues with product quality, it could not only discourage new customers, but also potentially drive existing customers away. Consumers today are definitely motivated to save money on food. But they're unlikely to do so at the expense of their health. ALDI, meanwhile, is planning to open more than 225 new stores this year as part of an ongoing expansion. The Arena Media Brands, LLC THESTREET is a registered trademark of TheStreet, Inc.
Yahoo
02-04-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Active Recalls on Cheese, Coca-Cola and More to Be Aware of Right Now
"Key Takeaways" There are active recalls on Chomps Beef Sticks, Aldi cheese, Coca-Cola and more. Many of these products were sold nationwide at Costco, Trader Joe's and other retailers. Common recall causes include foreign matter contaminations and undeclared are a slew of recalls you should be aware of at the moment. From brand-name favorite drinks to pantry staples sold at Costco and Trader Joe's, there are several products to check your kitchen for. Here's everything you need to know about the latest alerts. Chomps recalled two classic flavors, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS). This was due to a foreign matter contamination. The recalled Chomps Original Beef Sticks were sold at retailers nationwide, including Costco locations in 22 states. Each recalled beef stick has a printed establishment number of 6220A and UPC of 856584004183. In addition, the sticks sold in 12-count packaging contain a UPC of 856584004763. The following lot codes are also printed on the individual sticks: 25016, 25017, 25018, 25020 or 25021. Related: Chocolate Is Being Recalled Nationwide Due to Contamination—Here's What to Know Some Chomps Original Turkey Sticks have also been added to the recall, all of which were sold individually and bear the UPC of 856584004404 and a lot code of 25022 or 25023 on the individual stick package. Those sticks also have a printed establishment number of P6220A. Two consumers reported finding metal fragments in the snack product, resulting in this recall. If you are experiencing any illness or injury after consuming these beef sticks, contact your doctor. For questions about this recall, call Chomps at 855-636-1150 from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. CST or visit for more information. Aldi just recalled cheese sold at locations in four states, according to the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA). This is due to possible foreign matter contamination. The recalled cheese is the Happy Farms by Aldi Colby Jack shredded cheese. Sold in 12-ounce plastic pouches, the recalled shredded cheese has a printed UPC of 4061463330840 and best-by dates of July 13 or 14, 2025. The cheese was sold at Aldi locations in Connecticut, Michigan, Ohio and Pennsylvania. The recalled product may contain fragments of stainless steel in the shredded cheese, so check your refrigerator immediately for this product. If you have the recalled cheese on hand, return it to your local Aldi for a refund. For questions about this recall (or any recalls announced by the FDA), contact the FDA by calling 1-888-INFO-FDA (1-888-463-6332). Related: These 7 Food Dyes Are Starting to Get Banned in States—Should You Still Eat Them? There's an active recall on Coca-Cola soda cans sold in two states, per a recent FDA report. This is due to a foreign matter contamination as the drink may contain pieces of plastic. The soda recalled were 12-ounce cans of Coca-Cola Original Taste sold in 12-count packs. There is a UPC of '0 49000-00634 6' printed on each can and a UPC of '0 49000-02890 4' printed on the packaging. Each can has a best-by date of September 29, 2025, and the cases were sold at retail locations in Illinois and Wisconsin. Check your soda, and if it matches the recalled information, dispose of it or return it to your place of purchase for a possible refund. Over 210,000 pounds of liquid egg products are being recalled right now, according to the FSIS. The recalled liquid eggs may have been in contact with cleaning products containing sodium hypochlorite. The egg substitutes affected include multiple brands. Each of the following products are impacted and contain a printed establishment number of G1804 on the carton: Egg Beaters Original Liquid Egg Substitute in 32-ounce cartons with a best-by date of August 10, 2025 Egg Beaters Cage-Free Original Liquid Egg Substitute in 32-ounce cartons with a best-by date of August 9, 2025 Egg Beaters Cage-Free Original Frozen Egg Substitute or Egg Beaters No Enjauladas Original Sutituto de Huevo Congelado in 32-ounce cartons with a best-by date of March 7, 2025 Bob Evans Better'n Eggs Made with Real Egg Whites in 32-ounce cartons with a best-by date of August 10, 2025 Check your refrigerator for these products. While there are no illnesses or injuries connected to this recall, be sure to contact your healthcare provider if you are experiencing any side effects. For questions pertaining to this recall, contact Chuck Miller, Cargill Kitchen Solutions, at 1-844-419-1574 or media@ Related: Over 12,000 Espresso Machines Recalled Nationwide Due to Burn Hazard Trader Joe's latest recall is a popular bottle of salad dressing sold in 18 states and Washington, D.C. The product may contain multiple undeclared allergens. The recalled salad dressing is the Trader Joe's Hot Honey Mustard Dressing packaged in 12-fluid-ounce bottles. Each recalled bottle has a printed SKU of 80152 and a use-by date of May 27, 2025. They were sold at Trader Joe's locations in the following states and district: Arkansas, Colorado, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Kansas, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, North Carolina, New Mexico, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Texas, Virginia and Washington, D.C. This salad dressing may contain peanuts, sesame, soy and wheat, all of which are common allergens that are not properly declared on the bottle. Those with allergies to these unlisted ingredients may experience an allergic reaction as serious as anaphylaxis. Common signs of anaphylactic shock include hives, difficulty breathing, abdominal pain, dizziness, tightness of the throat and in severe cases, cardiac arrest. Call 911 immediately if you have any of these symptoms after eating the recalled salad dressing. Consumers with questions can contact Trader Joe's Customer Relations at (626) 599-3817 or by emailing via their product feedback form. If you have a bag of Tostitos chips in your kitchen, you may want to check it for this recall information. Some 13-ounce bags of Tostitos Cantina Traditional Yellow Corn Tortilla Chips are being recalled right now, according to the FDA. The yellow corn chips affected have a UPC of '28400 52848' and a 'guaranteed fresh' date of May 20, 2025. The recalled Tostitos products were sold at grocery stores, retail locations and drug stores in the following states: Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Mississippi, North Carolina, Ohio, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia and West Virginia. They may have also been sold online and shipped elsewhere. The recalled chips may contain milk, a common allergen that is not declared on the product. This means that those with a milk allergy could be at risk of an allergic reaction such as anaphylaxis when eating these chips. Seek immediate medical attention if you are experiencing symptoms of anaphylactic shock after consuming this recalled snack. If you have any questions or concerns regarding this recall, visit Frito-Lay's contact page or call the company at 1-800-352-4477 from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. CDT, Monday through Friday. Related: Nationwide Recalls on Frozen Meals, Coffee Creamers and More to Be Aware of Right Now Read the original article on EATINGWELL
Yahoo
26-03-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
FDA: Popular Retailer Recalls Cheese Over Contamination Concerns
Aldi cheese is being recalled over metal fragment contamination. It was made a Class II recall, which means consuming the product may cause serious adverse health concerns. Below is more information about the recalled product. Processed cheese can last a good bit of time in the fridge, which is why it's worth checking the back of yours for recently recalled Happy Farms by Aldi Colby Jack Finely Shredded Cheese. The product was recalled in February over potential foreign material contamination. Now, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is classifying it as a Class II recall, meaning that consumption could cause 'serious adverse health consequences.' Four-hundred cases of the 12-ounce pouches of cheese were recalled in four states—Connecticut, Michigan, Ohio, and Pennsylvania—because they could potentially be contaminated with foreign matter—specifically, stainless steel fragments. The packages have the item number of 170374, the UPC code 4061463330840, and best-by dates of July 13, 2025 and July 14, 2025. If you believe you have affected product, do not eat it. A press release announcing the recall was not published, so further details regarding how the cheese was contaminated are not available, nor are specific disposal or return instructions. However, according to Aldi's recall policy, the stores work to 'swiftly and effectively remove such products' from shelves. 'A 'pull-from-sale' alert from either the manufacturer of the suspect product or our own Corporate Buying Department will trigger a rapid response plan for handling recalls,' the grocer's site reads. 'Products that do not meet Aldi or government standards in any of these areas will be efficiently and effectively removed from sale.' If you do still happen to have recalled product, reschedule taco night and follow the standard procedure for disposal and reaching out to either the store you purchased it from or the manufacturer, which, in this case, is Great Lakes Cheese Co Inc. The manufacturer can be reached at 440-834-2500 or via email at hello@ Other wellness and food products recently impacted by recalls include acne treatments, canned tuna, pancake mix, and more. A February report published by the Public Interest Research Group, a nonprofit consumer protection group, analyzed data from food recalls in 2024 and found that there were about 300 food recalls last year leading to nearly 1,400 illnesses associated with pathogens like salmonella, E. coli, and others. Food safety experts attribute the apparent rise in numbers to a few causes, including a lack of proper sanitation practices and increased monitoring and reporting of these issues overall. 'We don't find outbreaks if we don't look for them,' Barbara Kowalcyk, Ph.D., associate professor and director of the Institute for Food Safety and Nutrition Security at George Washington University previously told Prevention. 'We're doing more investigations, but we also have better tools to do investigations with.' As a result, the U.S. may be experiencing more outbreaks and recalls than before, but the food supply is becoming more tightly regulated, she said. You Might Also Like Can Apple Cider Vinegar Lead to Weight Loss? Bobbi Brown Shares Her Top Face-Transforming Makeup Tips for Women Over 50
