Grocery Shopping 101

Some of us actually enjoy grocery shopping...most, however, do not. I've heard many a person-female or male--lament the dreaded trip to the grocery store. 

When you're thinking about or attempting to eat healthier, there are some real short-cuts to a grocery store; it does, in fact, make the whole experience more timely.

It's not at all necessary to shop every aisle of a grocery store--most of them are useless to healthy shoppers.  

Always shop the perimeter at first. Here you will find the fresh/perishable foods, i.e. vegetables, fruits, dairy, meats.  The doughnuts are usually on the perimeter, too, but you know better...right?

You can dive into the aisles in specific areas--nuts and seeds; healthy oils; GF and/or healthy condiments; GF and/or healthy grains; dark chocolate; the freezer section to find frozen meats, fruits, and vegetables; teas and coffee. That pretty much covers the needed geographic area of the store.

The next time you're planning a visit to the grocery, try shopping the outside first; see how much you have in your cart. If, after you visit the aisles you find much more in your cart, re-examine your choices. 

Be well!