Grocery Shopping Tips For Healthier Eating
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Grocery Shopping Tips For Healthier Eating

Eating healthy starts in the grocery store.

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Grocery Shopping Tips For Healthier Eating
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A lot of people are trying to be healthier in the New Year and a lot of people are just about ready to give up, but that doesn't have to be! Being healthy is not just about going to the gym - a lot of living healthy starts in the kitchen... or, technically, the grocery store! Here are a few tips for healthy grocery shopping:

1. Shop Around the Perimeter FIRST

All of the fresh foods are located along the perimeter of the foods, and these are the healthiest ones - produce, meats, and dairy. Start by shopping in these sections, filling up your cart with REAL food.

2. Read Nutrition Labels

Don't judge a food by its box - judge it by the nutrition label! Look for foods that are low in added sugars and sodium. And check the ingredients lists! A lot of products claim to be whole grain... just check to make sure that whole grains are one of the first things listed! ALSO, check nutrients - the reason we eat is to obtain the nutrients we need!

3. Avoid Diet Foods

A lot of diet foods claim to be healthy, but don't be fooled! Low fat and fat free products of full of artificial ingredients. Stick to the real, whole foods.

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