Best place to shop in Edmonton
 

Hi everyone,

new here and iam in need of locating the best place to buy low carb foods...this means which place in edmonton has the best variety?
I know the GNC in wem has a couple of shelves..but there a little pricy for some things. Hows costco here? Anyways some local support would be of great help...thanks again.

Hi and welcome.
I find a lot of low carb items at larger grocery stores. IGA and Safeway both carry Atkins muffin mixes, pancake mixes, syrup and Advantage bars. You will find these in the pharmacy sections and I have also seen the baking items in the baking section of non-pharmacy stores. Walmart carries sugar free Ross chocolate bars and other sugar-free items in their pharmacies and in the candy section you can usually find sugar-free Baskin and Robbins candy. I find they have excellent prices on things like cream and whipping cream. Superstore carries Atkins Advantage bars and other low-carb items in their pharmacy. They also have sugar-free Chapman's ice cream with the other ice creams. Costco carries Atkins Advantage bars and I recently saw a low-carb 'crunch' bar by Genisoy available their (I haven't tried the Genisoy bar yet, but plan to buy some my next trip after reading some favourable reviews here). Save-On Foods, IGA and I believe Safeway all carry the Healthy Way brand 'Carb-Conscious' bread. Planet Organic (just south of whyte Ave on Calgary Trail carries a line of low carb items from Lakeview bakery including a bread, 'nutty' bread, cinnamon loaf, foccacia and pizza shells. I find they are sometimes hit and miss with what is in stock, frustrating if you don't live in this part of the city and make a trip there, but a call ahead can help with that (433-6807). Again depending which part of the city you are in, Londonderry Mall has a health food store (sorry, can't remember the name) located close to the Save-On Foods, I think, that carries low-carb pasta, tortillas and other items. Also, I found 'Botticelli' brand sugar-free chocolate bars at The Army and Navy in Londonderry Mall for 1.49 (the lowest price I've seen...usually 1.99 at London Drugs) Which brings me to London Drugs, they carry Atkins bars, mixes and chocolates, I have also seen Carbolite brand items (cookies, chocolate and shake powders) at their South Edmonton Common location. I don't know if all locations are consistent with the products they carry, so I wouldn't want to say they all carry them. If you look in the diabetic section in the pharmacy at London Drugs you will also find an assortment of other sugar-free candies. Carol's Quality Sweets 12519 102 ave (not far from the Mountain Equipment Co-op) carries a great assortment of sugar-free products that you don't see many other places, both candy and 'Steels' brand products. The staff at Carol's also seems pretty knowledgeable about the products they carry too. The cinnamon candies, Licorice drops and Jelly Bellies are my personal faves. A friend was at the Boston Pizza on 97 st. around 125th or so avenue and they had a whole page dedicated to low-carb items on their menu. I don't know if they all do, as I couldn't find any info online about it. Hope this info helps and it's nice to see another Edmonton low-carber around. Happy shopping!

Has anyone found DaVinci SF syrups in Edmonton?

Just to add a couple of things to the last extensive list...I have found almond flour (ground almonds) in the bulk section at Save-on and wheat gluten in the speciality (natural) food section at IGA. Have found xanthum and guar gums at a health food store in Sherwood Park but let my fingers do the walking for that first.

7-11 also has advantage bars , and low carb penutbutter cups and a caramel crunch bar. I have also seen low carb shakes in some of them.

costco
 

extra info for the edmontonians...

costco has carb conscious bread (5 net carbs per slice), 2 loaves for $5.49 not bad at all.. LC tortilla chips..and genisoy LC bars 15 per box for $20

keep up the information in this post to help out others , anything you can find out will help out the rest of us.


p.s we should start emailing hood manufacturers for there LC milk seen at the walmart superstores...we dont have one and LC choc. milk seems like it would be a hit here.

I haven't found DaVinci syrups, but I have found Torani syrup (sweetened with Splenda). The Bay has a pretty good selection for a decent price. The small bottles are 6.95.
I bought the gold card at GNC on the weekend. You pay 15$ per year and save a decent amount on their products. I picked up banana nut muffin mixes on special for 5.19. The first week of the month you save 20% when you are a gold member. I agree some of their stuff seems expensive, but there are some deals to be found and they do have a wide selection (at least the South Edmonton Common location did).
Someone also told me they saw Protein Platters at local McDonalds.

Thanks for the info...recently seen a wide variety of the knorr ( i think thats how its spelled) choc. bars at the new walmart in the west end. they also now carry advantage bars at some walmarts. knorr bars are 1.47 and are really good.. atkins bars 1.88


keep up the info

genisoy bars
 

i tried the genisoy bars from costco

they are yummmmmmy....i keep thinking that can't be good if they TASTE this good

im just curious about the reviews that have been read on them

:)

davinci syrup and lots of low carb
 

There is a new LOWCARB GALLERY in south Edmonton (51st Ave - by London Drugs) - they specailize in products for both Atkins and Southbeach diets, adn the best part - the people working there are ALL on the diet!!!! They have first hand knowledge and GREAT advice!

Hi Edmontonians, I just seen a ad in the "See" magazine
for the Sidetrack Cafe now featuring a low carb menu!!!. I can't wait to check it out.

thanks sor the good info...has anyone been to this new low carb gallery in S.E common, and if so whats there prices like. it would be good to shop in one place.

The new store, Low Carb Gallery is located at 10431 51 Ave. That's the south side of 51 Ave east of southgate mall by Londaon Drugs.The store hours are posted as 11 to 6 weekdays, noon - 4 Sundays and I can't remember Saturdays. I went yesterday and actually waited about 10 or 15 mins as the store opened late. But I think the wait was worth it. There are both Da Vinci and Torrine (sp?) syrups, a coffee pot set up with tasters/samplers of the syrups at hand, soy tortilla chips, b-bque sauces, ketchups, all kinds of candies, pizza crust mix, fresh baked breads and more. Nothing was inexpensive but I don't think the prices were really high either.

I also got a Steel's caramel sauce which is gooey, thick and rich. I've posted on the kitchen help for a caramel type thing so when I saw this, I bought it! Last night I melted some butter and chocolate, threw in some Splenda and whipping cream and poured it into small muffin papers in tins. Put in the freezer. Heated some of my caramel sauce. Poured it over the hardened chocolate and froze again. Voila, a reasonable facsimile of caramilks. YUM!!

PS The store lists a website at www.lowcarbgallery.com Haven't checked it out yet but will as soon as I'm done here.

LCG is not bad if price isnt an option.. if you shop around you can find better prices on almost everything they carry..i personally make my own syrups (like Divinci) for a fraction of what they charge..

I visited The Low Carb Gallery last weekend. While I agree some of their prices seem high, it was nice to have so much selection. I bought a chili pepper sauce (6.99 for a 300 ml bottle) and it is excellent served alongside a nut crusted pork loin chop. I also bought a package of tortillas and they are excellent also (I think around 6$ for a pkg. of 10). They have the Genisoy crunch bars there, but at 2.99 per bar they are much cheaper at Costco (15 for 19.99). I will shop there for the occasional item and for things that I don't see anywhere else, again it's just nice to go to one place and have such a wide selection.

low carb cereal
 

I bought some delicious low carb hot cereal at The Big Fresh on Jasper. I also got soy flour, soy pasta and pizza crust mix that can be used as garlic fingers if I want to make them instead. Interested to check out this low carb gallery place but it's an hour drive for me. Maybe some weekend.

Costco also has a much better price for Atkins Advantage Bars (15 for $29.99 - only $2.00/bar). They have splenda 2 boxes - I can't remember the price off-hand, but it was much cheaper than anywhere else. They had a taste test of the Genisoy bars today - yum!

GNC has some good sales - e.g. better price for Atkins syrup than I've seen anywhere - 3.99. I've also noticed they're getting more items in.

ERNURSE - how do you make your own Divinci-like syrups?

Hers one that is pretty good...


Chocolate Syrup

1 1/2 cups Splenda sweetener
1 cup cocoa
dash salt
1 cup hot water
2 teaspoons vanilla
2 teaspoons guar gum

-In a medium saucepan, over medium heat, add Splenda, cocoa & salt.
-Gradually add the hot water, stirring to keep mixture smooth.
-Cook,stirring constantly until it boils; cook & stir for 3 minutes.
-Remove from heat & stir in vanilla & guar gum{put back on stove if it doesn't thicken right away}
-Cool to room temperature then pour into a sealable container & refrigerate.
-Makes 2 cups syrup.*** 2.7 carbs minus 0.9 gr. fiber= 1.8 carbs per T.
-Good to use on low carb ice cream, white chocolate pudding or drizzled on cheesecakes & waffles...the ideas are endless

there are many different kinds, but i only experimented with Raspberry, Strawberry, and Maple
.........and still testing!

Pizza
 

F.Y.I, Panago just started serving low carb pizza!!!,
I never tried it yet but I can't wait.

Edmonton Tea and Coffee (near 111 st and 105 Ave) has Sugar-free and regular DaVinci Syrups for $11 each. The bottle is the size of a wine bottle.

Low Carb Gallery
 

Hi all,
I just got back from Edmonton and stocked up at Low Carb Gallery 104 st and 51 ave. I got Da Vinci syrups, Steel sauces, Atkins sauces. They had a good selection and were willing to ship stuff to me in Medicine Hat. I would recommend them. Also, got stuff at a place on 82nd ave and 108 street.

Urban Fare (96 Ave and 142 St) has Atkins products, including teriyaki and steak sauces, pasta and rice sides, and bars.

I also found fresh edamame beans there.

dyberrah

Champions grocery on Jasper has Ross Chocolate bars for $1.69, They also have much more in low carb/sugar-free chocolate bars.

Also, their bison meat is reasonably-priced. It's a great change from beef!

dyberrah

Yes, another place to get it all!
 

Lo Carb Delight on Whyte Ave. has too many items to name - all low carb and all natural and more than 80% of the items are lower priced than elsewhere. The owner is knowledgeable - 30 years following Aktins way of living!

Davinci Syrups
 

Yes, I know of three places that have sugar free DaVinci's: Lo-Carb Delight on Whyte Ave. The Low Carb Gallery on 51st. Ave and Arabicup coffee shop in Sherwood Park Mall. :)

Protein Platters
 

Yes, MacDonalds has Protein Platters for Breakfast, and dinner - quite good because you get REAL eggs - however, I heard a rummor that they may disconntinue them. And many of the "gold card items" at GNC(lower price with card) are still more expensive than regular prices at some other places like Save-On, Lo-Carb Delight and some health stores.

I found 3 different hot cereals at Lo-Carb Delight on Whyte and 2 are so good I almost crave them in the morning. One is like my old favorite, Cream of Wheat, only this is Cream of Flax, and one is like a smooth Red River/Oat/Wheat and is called Flax O Meal. The great news is that they are all instant - just add hot water and of course cream!!!

hi everyone! I've been reading this site for a while, but this is my first post. I wanted everyone to know that I found a great place to buy food the other day. The old McKernan IGA, which I think is now called McKernan Market (76 ave, between 114 st and 111 st, next to the fire hall) has a big display of sugar free items right by the cashier. I saw some Steel's, Ketogenics, and I think some other stuff also. Prices looked to be real good. Has anyone found any more stores lately? I know there are new low carb stores opening up all the time, and I'd like to go check them out. Thanks!

I just got back from Edmonton and while there I checked out Low Carb Gallery on 51st Ave. They have a fairly good selection of products (Davinci syrups/torani syrups, sugar free jones pop, gold lite sugar free chocolate chips, steels products and carbolite etc. etc. I also went to Maximum Nutrition on St. Albert Trail and they have a fairly good selection too. They told me that they are getting sugar free marshmellows in shortly.

Since I cannot afford to shop at specialty shops, I have discovered that Superstore carries lot's of low carb products, bread, syrups, chocolate bars. Their latest additions are Hellman's Carb Wise Barbeque sauce (2 flavours) and Hellman's Carb Wise Salad Dressings. Every time I shop there I discover something new. I also get my coconut oil there as well in the east indian ethnic food section.