January 14, 2024: Tips for Healthy Grocery Shopping

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Grocery shopping when trying to make a healthy change can be daunting. Stores are designed to entice you to buy more, and when you’re working on changing your bad habits, you’ll notice the grocery store is out there dangling those foods that will knock you off track. Don’t be discouraged! This week, we’re going to talk about tips for navigating the grocery store while keeping your eyes on the prize - your success.

​Have a plan in place

Plan your meals ahead of time so you know exactly what you need for that week and how much you need of it. Meal prepping will help you eat healthier, and it also saves you time and money at the grocery store. With all of the grocery store apps out there, you can make your list on your phone and include any coupons they might have. If you’re extremely busy, you can create the list and pick it up or have it delivered from many stores.

​Don’t shop hungry

This tip has been around for ages, yet how many times have you found yourself walking out the door to run your errands thinking it won’t take you long and when you come home unload bags of food you know you don’t need. The chips, the candy, the premade, packaged, processed meals that have no nutritional value… You’re susceptible to anything that looks good and quick then you’re hungry. This is why having a plan in place is a good first step. You shouldn’t just plan what you’re going to buy, but when, like after you’ve eaten a nutritious breakfast and are ready to start your day.

​Shop the store perimeter

The outside aisles are where you should be getting most of your shopping done. They’re usually the produce, meat, fish, and dairy aisles. The inside aisles contain most of the processed, packaged food that we should avoid.

Read labels

If you do end up in the middle aisles, make sure to check the labels. Understanding what’s fueling your body is just as important as fueling it.

Jazz up your meals

We tend to stick with what we know and continue to make the same meals day after day, week after week, but now is the best time to mix it up. Every fruit and vegetable has a season, and buying the freshest and most in-season produce is a great way to not only get the nutrients you need, but the best tasting and usually cheapest produce. Find some new recipes to add to your repertoire, and play around.

Next Sunday, we’ll talk about the most popularly shared weight loss myths you’ll come across.

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