Comments on: Online grocery shopping – healthy helper or costly convenience?

By: OFD USA

OFD USA — Mon, 28 Jan 2013 12:10:28 +0000

Shopping at online grocery stores will enable you the convenience that you require while allowing you more time to do other things in your life that was formerly taken up with grocery shopping.

By: Ann

Ann — Tue, 25 Oct 2011 02:19:54 +0000

GREAT information! I am willing to purchase some things on-line (Quinoa, wheat berries, gluten), but when it comes to fresh produce, I want to see it before it goes in my basket.

By: spring challenge

spring challenge — Sat, 04 Jun 2011 20:56:13 +0000

I used to do my shopping online every week, now I do it every other week. When I shop online I stock up on cupboard items, heavy items and things I can’t find in my local shop. I’ve turned off the substitutions feature because I’d rather be short of an ingredient than end up with something I don’t like, although it’s very annoyng when that happens. I often book my delivery a week in advance and add items to my shopping basket throughout the week as I remember what is needed. But I agree with you, sometimes it’s good to visit the shop yourself for inspiration.

By: A-M

A-M — Thu, 05 May 2011 14:07:03 +0000

I am an online shopper convertee. It really does stop me buying loads of rubbish I don’t need. The only special offer section I check out are the fruit and veg and the joy of computerized shopping means as I do so, I am not distracted by the smell of the bakery. Also, living in the countryside, we save ourselves at least 40 minutes of driving, not to mention getting stuck behind people have discussions in the middle of aisles, queuing at the check out behind the woman who has only just realised she’s left her purse at home once everything’s already been scanned, and my own pet peeve, the gauntlet of the supermarket car park. All things I can happily do without.

We do usually make one small trip to ‘real’ shops once a week, to top up on fresh things like milk, and whatever wasn’t available from the online shop. But as this is a small trip, I can rely on the local shops and don’t need to use the car. And I can make up for those daft substitutions. The other month I ordered a potato peeler, and they tried to deliver barbecue tongs. Not quite sure how that’s going to help me making vegetable stew but never mind…

By: Sophie

Sophie — Tue, 26 Apr 2011 12:51:23 +0000

In reply to Linda Shirley. interesting Linda, I thought online shopping was much more commonplace in the States. I'm wondering if it's more common in big urban areas where people are closer together?

By: Sophie

Sophie — Tue, 26 Apr 2011 12:49:34 +0000

In reply to Valeria. absolutely, I think when you are trying to diet is when online shopping really comes into it's own. It's so helpful to be able to plan your meals for the week and then have those foods (but only those foods) delivered.

By: Linda Shirley

Linda Shirley — Fri, 22 Apr 2011 15:33:14 +0000

I wish on-line shopping was available to us in the States but it rarely is. We are just too spread out. Darn it.

By: Valeria

Valeria — Fri, 15 Apr 2011 12:19:47 +0000

I have to say that the balance swings in favour of online shopping for me; I’m in the 4th week of a diet, and I don’t think I’d be able to stick to it quite as well without online shopping. I have a habit of accidentally wandering into the biscuit section, or being drawn in by the offers at the end of the aisles. I think the only downside, like you said, is fruit (mine’s usually nowhere near ripe).

I have to say that Ocado’s substitutions and offers are pretty good compared to the rest.

By: Arwen from Hoglet K

Arwen from Hoglet K — Wed, 13 Apr 2011 07:38:26 +0000

That’s a very well-balanced look at online shopping. I’ve never tried it for groceries, but I guess it would save a lot of time. A mixed veggie box like Kathryn gets could be almost as exciting as seeing what’s in season on the shelves too. You’re right about the label reading though – I think I’d never buy anything new and different if I couldn’t read the label first.

By: Helen @ Fuss Free Flavours

Helen @ Fuss Free Flavours — Sat, 02 Apr 2011 12:32:08 +0000

I online shop for store cupboard non perishables and for the boring stuff like washing powder and loo roll. Works a treat for me, but I could not imagine getting everything delivered and never bothering to go to the shops, that would be too boring, and I like to see what I am buying and plan a menu around one ingredient.