I go there because of food allergies I developed years ago at age 50. I can’t stand the smug attitude of the employees and patrons. These Pius(sp.)drivers love to smell their own superior farts. I am glad to know that a right winger owns it and laughs at the hippies, who fund his lifestyle, all the way to the bank.
I, too, have a list of adult-onset food sensitivities. My main culprits are sodium nitrites and MSG. Our family used to frequent Whole Foods but 2 years ago we found an organic grocery that delivers to your door in the Indianapolis area. Green BEAN Delivery has the same high standards but we are buying from a local company.
I've been eating "pure foods" for over four years now. It's not any more expensive if one eats less and everthing eaten has good nutritional value.
It isn't just the ingredients, which are bad enough in WalMart-type foods. It's that there is so much salt in cheap prepared foods, and some still contain transfats, HFCS, and food dyes. Good luck trying to find a whole grain bread with no filler ingredients at WalMart.
The better chain around here also has more ethnic choices. And you know what? They manage to stock healthy foods that aren't more expensive than the major or store-labelled brands.