Tips for Healthy Grocery Shopping
1. Don't go shopping when you're hungry. You have a greater chance of making unhealthy choices and buying too much if you are hungry. If it is in between meal times, make sure you have a healthy and satisfying snack before you hit the store.
2. Shop the perimeter of the store. All of your fresh produce, lean meats, and low-fat dairy products are located along the perimeter of the store. This is where you should buy the majority of your groceries. Don't forget to make a few trips down the center aisles for healthy staples like oatmeal, beans, and brown rice.
3. Limit processed and packaged foods. Processed and packaged foods are almost always loaded with extra calories, fat, and sugar. They are certainly lacking many of the important nutrients found in fresh, whole foods. Enjoy a piece of chocolate or a few chips every now and then, but remember that moderation is the key! Try to limit your processed snacks to 200 calories a day.
