You might just find your new favorite hot sauce, crackers, or salsa at beloved grocery retailer Aldi. But not everything at Aldi is an unconditional win.

Stock your kitchen with heart-healthy, Mediterranean diet-friendly foods from Aldi. These dietitian-approved picks make it easy and budget-friendly to eat well.

Aldi is known for its low prices on the groceries and household essentials it stocks. Because of this, you may be eager to start shopping there more often. But here are a few reasons why Aldi shopping could backfire on you -- and why you may be better off avoiding the store entirely.