Healthy eating starts at the grocery store! Having a grocery list in hand can make grocery shopping faster, more efficient and even healthier! You may have heard that if you go to the grocery store on an empty stomach you are sure to leave with muffins, cookies, and ice cream. Everything can look appetizing when you are hungry! Following a grocery list can help keep you on track and your mind on choosing foods that will guide you to better health.
Produce Section:
While fruits do contain carbohydrates, they are an important food group to include every day. Aiming to get 2 servings of fruits daily can help you reach the recommended amount of fiber and give you plenty of other beneficial nutrients.
Fresh Meat Department: Loin and round = lean
Dairy Department:
Within the Grocery Aisles:
Frozen Aisles:
Blog post provided by: Megan Kemp, RDN, LD