Healthy Shopping

Eat before you go Shopping.

Make a list and take it with you to the store (sometimes we make the list and forget it, then we try to remember what was on it and come home with some of the stuff we already have).

If you shop when you are hungry, you are more prone to make impulse purchases that may not be healthy.

Having a list when you shop is good because it keeps you focused on the healthy foods you need.

When you make your list, plan the meals you want to prepare for the next few days.

Look around your kitchen to see what you have on hand, and write down all the healthy foods and ingredients you need.

The healthiest foods such as fresh produce and unprocessed meats tend to be placed around the perimeter of the store, while the unhealthy processed foods are usually in the middle aisles.