Lo S.
Yelp
So...one day when I was bored, I decided to watch Food documentaries on Netflix, Hungry for Change, Vegecated, Forks over Knives, and GMO OMG. If you've watched any of them, you know it's impossible to watch any of them and look at the food we eat the same EVER AGAIN!
So, as a result, I've decided to eat like a vegan for 20 days for fun. No alcohol. No sugar. No dairy. No animal products at all. STRICTLY and plant based diet. GREENS, FRUITS, NUTS, BEANS. (I'm on my 9th meatless day)
Everything I need, I found at Rollin' Oats after draining my wallet at Whole Foods. Don't get me wrong, I LOVE Whole Foods, but it's hard on the pockets. Rollin' Oats is the less expensive, more budget friendly alternative for us non-millionaires. THEY HAVE EVERYTHING I NEED!!!! EVERYTHING!! Raw, unsalted nuts, a decent produce section, supplements with associates eager to help, almond butter, essential oils, cacao powder, JUST EVERYTHING! From a personal recommendation from the guy that works over there, I got my B-12 supplement AND IT IS ABSOLUTELY AMAZING!!! I couldn't be happier with it.
In the back of the store, they have a small cafe that prepares a "vegan option" for lunch everyday. I tried it just for fun...it was Vegan Lo mein with tofu and bok choy. It was outstanding!!! SOO SO SO GOOD!! They also have a refrigerator with lot's of salad options by the cafe'. The kale slaw is SLAPPIN!!!!!
While I was wandering around the aisles, I found different "local" brands of several items, like Coconut Oil that a purchased and fell in love with.
As quiet as it's kept, ROLLIN OATS is better than Whole Foods because of price point, and KILLING Trader Joe's, miniscule product availability. I AM IN LOVE WITH THIS STORE!!