Online Store Reviews For Celiacs: Vitacost

As you know, it is hard to find an online store that has Gluten Free foods at inexpensive prices. However, 7 months ago, I stumbled upon www.vitacost.com. Vitacost offers health and wellness products that are, up to 50% off the regular retail price. This site sells nearly 40,000 products, and has a Gluten Free section for us Celiacs.

The prices are absolutely incredible, even if you decide to purchase Gluten Free foods in bulk. They have everything, from breakfast foods, to breads, to candy, to pasta, and soups.

To navigate the Gluten Free Favorites section, go to:

www.vitacost.com, mouse over to the foods section, click on Gluten Free Favorites (http://www.vitacost.com/gluten-free-products).

Here, if you look on the left hand side, you will find several categories of Gluten Free foods available for purchase.

This site is always having sales and special deals. If you sign up for their e-newsletter, they contact you when they have specials on the site, which is, practically, everyday!

This site also specializes in pet food, vitamins, beauty products, baby food, and protein powders. All at reasonable prices, and top notch quality.

Shipping is reasonable, about $4.99. If you spend over $49, shipping is free. The products arrive quickly. I have been a customer of Vitacost's for 7 months, and have never had a problem with them. People I know have never had a problem with them. If a problem does happen, they have world class customer service that are eager to help you.

Vitacost truly cares about their customers, and want them to keep coming back. It is rare to find an online store that truly cares about you. Vitacost is a gem, and I will be a customer of theirs for a very long time.

Source: http://www.vitacost.com/company
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