5 Tips for Making Healthy Choices at the Grocery Store

3/29/2018

Most of us know not to go to the store hungry, because it can lead to impulse purchases and quick decisions which can impact not only your health but also your wallet.

Next time you head to the store remember these tips to keep you on track:

TIP 1: Go With a List and Know Your Store’s Layout
- Organizing your shopping list by section can keep you on track and also cut down on the amount of time you spend in the store.
TIP 2: Read the Ingredients and Nutrition Labels
- Look out for hidden additives and choose items lower in sodium and with no added sugars.

TIP 3: Check the Store’s Ad
- This will help you get a better deal and provide inspiration for meal ideas.
TIP 4: Buy Pre-cut Fruit
- You’ll be more likely to eat produce throughout the week if it’s ready to go.
TIP 5: Stock Up on Healthy Basics
- Healthy staples like beans, eggs, lean cuts of meat, and whole grains will give you good options for any impromptu meals.

SOURCES:
https://cathe.com/6-tips-making-healthier-choices-grocery-store/
https://healthyforgood.heart.org/eat-smart/articles/5-easy-ways-to-find-healthier-options-at-the-grocery-store
Https://www.eatforhealth.gov.au/eating-well/tips-eating-well/food-shopping-tips
https://www.womenshealthmag.com/food/buy-healthier-groceries
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Food Spread: Photo by Jannis Brandt on Unsplash

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Amanda is a mother of three (10, 7, and 5) and has been married for 14 years. My weight loss journey started July 17, 2008, one day after my daughter's first birthday. Tipping the scales at 235 pounds at 5'3, being an over weight, over tired, out of shape role model no longer appealed to me and I knew it was time for a change. Three pregnancies later, I had lost a total of 105 pounds. I had run 2 marathons and dozens of half marathons. Something was missing. I was thin, but I wasn't fit. I wasn't healthy. I could feel it in my insides. I was 136 pounds and a size 8. Something didn't add up. I got my certification in personal training, nutrition, weight management, and dove into supplementation and whole foods. 90 days later, I gained 10 pounds and lost two pants sizes (8 to a 4).

Continuing on this path, all of my clients wanted to know how I was doing it. I always dreamed of creating a business that truly added value to people and improved their health. My husband, Grant, and I decided it was time to take that leap.

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