Grocery Store Tips
It is so easy to go wrong in the grocery store with all the low priced, easily packaged foods. Here are some suggestions that will help point you in the right direction around the grocery store:
- Make a list and stick to it.
- Know your store, don’t just visit every aisle.
- Don’t shop when hungry.
- Allow time for shopping, avoid being rushed.
- Plan a weekly menu and buy food accordingly.
- Keep a list on your fridge of items you run out of.
- Buy in bulk when it makes sense.
- Go for whole foods.
- Don’t take your kids shopping with you if you can help it.
- Try to do the majority of your shopping from the perimeter of the store to get the freshest foods with the best nutrients.
- Take a basket instead of a cart if you are only intending to buy a few items. This cuts down on poor food choices and extra expenses.
- Read labels: Identify items with high trans fat, hydrogenated oils, high amounts of sugar, saturated fat, lots of sodium, cholesterol. Look instead for fiber, good fats, protein, vitamins and calcium.
Several good references on shopping:
My Grocery List; American Heart Association
Healthy Grocery Shopping List
