ceegee25 Posted March 26, 2013 Share Posted March 26, 2013 Hi all, I'm going to visit my parents for a week in Florida, and I'm in the middle of my first W30. They are nowhere near a Whole Foods or Trader Joes, but they ARE within walking distance to a Publix. I'm from NJ so I'm not familiar with Publixes (Publii?). I plan on reading my labels and getting my standard goodies, (and most grocery stores are the same) but for any of you that frequent Publix regularly, do you have any tips on good products/brands to look out for? Any specialties? Thanks!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Tom Denham Posted March 26, 2013 Moderators Share Posted March 26, 2013 I buy Publix brand roasted/salted macadamia nuts and maybe canned beets. They carry some good olives, but I can't remember the brand. The stores have a small organic vegetable/fruit section and usually a good selection of meat and fish. You can certainly eat well shopping at Publix, but since I have a farm nearby and a Whole Foods, I mostly buy paper towels and cat litter at Publix. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slpears Posted March 26, 2013 Share Posted March 26, 2013 We just took a little swing around Publix last night to check out some of their things. It was late, so we were able to ask the deli guy to get the meat out, and really look at things. Our publix does not carry grass-fed beef, or any compliant chicken or pork sausage. Additionally, none of the deli meats are compliant. What I would suggest? Stock up on the awesome organic veggies, buy their beef and lamb and their highest quality eggs. You could make your own clarified butter, and they may carry coconut oil (I didn't check). They do have lots of dry roasted nuts. You should be ok, but you won't have access to grass-fed meats, pastured chicken eggs or any of the delicious sausages that we are able to get at our local EarthFare. Have fun! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ceegee25 Posted March 26, 2013 Author Share Posted March 26, 2013 Thanks guys! I'll def check out the nut section and the veggies. I was planning on making my own mayo and clarified butter (partly for selfish reasons; I want to prove to my mom how much more delicious they are!). Yay! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aph Posted March 31, 2013 Share Posted March 31, 2013 My Publix in SC has White Oak Farms grass fed ground beef. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emilé Crosa Toufighian Posted March 31, 2013 Share Posted March 31, 2013 They do have coconut oil. Lindsays naturals is the only compliant brand I've seen there for olives. They've got almond butter that's fine too - maranatha is the brand I think. Is almond butter allowed, or is that considered "paleoifying?" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharon Simpson Thumann Posted March 31, 2013 Share Posted March 31, 2013 My Publix in SC has White Oak Farms grass fed ground beef. I order from White Oaks every couple of months. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GLC1968 Posted April 2, 2013 Share Posted April 2, 2013 The Publix near my mom in the Tampa area also carries Aidell's chicken apple sausages that are complaint. They are great in a pinch! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michelle13 Posted April 5, 2013 Share Posted April 5, 2013 My Publix near Jacksonville carries grass-fed beef and bison. I also often ask the seafood counter for wild caught shrimp or salmon. They have a small section of organic fruit and veg, but for a week, it will definitely be enough. I only go to Publix in an emergency now as Whole Foods and a mom and pop grocery called Native Sun are my home. As a suggestion: check to see if there are any farmer's markets near where you will be visiting. Always something nearby and I stock up on my off weeks with my CSA delivery. Good luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shelley417 Posted April 5, 2013 Share Posted April 5, 2013 Where are you going in Florida? Publix is mostly an emergency run for me. However in some cities there are Publix Greenwise and they have organic vegetables and a large organic section ( you will still have to read the labels). My Publix has an organic 1/2 aisle. It has some compliant stuff like coconut oil, almond butter (watch maranth a and read ingredients --for some reason there are 2 kinds!), and a small organic vegetable section. I don't buy meat t publix soi don't know. If there is a kosher butcher near where you are going you may be able to get kosher organic but its out of sight expensive. I get compliant sausage there!!! Also Florida has Costco. Is there a Costco near your mom? My advice--check a bag and bring some staples. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Delaine Ross Posted April 11, 2013 Share Posted April 11, 2013 Their salsa is good and I somehow found a compliant chorizo. They have free range eggs. For the most part, I just second Tom. Paper towels Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharon Simpson Thumann Posted April 11, 2013 Share Posted April 11, 2013 I don't even buy paper towels at Publix. I used to shop at Publix weekly but now I tend to shop at Costco, WF's and farmers markets. I'm debating whether I want to remove WF's from that list. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ceegee25 Posted April 11, 2013 Author Share Posted April 11, 2013 Thanks so much, guys! I ended up using Publix for the grass fed beef, pork, and cashews. I couldn't find a compliant chicken sausage but I DID get Kerrygold to make clarified butter. And they had some delicious wild caught shrimps. So I survived, but I definitely missed my TJ and farmer's mkts! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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