Healthy lifestyle begins with smart choices that you make at grocery stores.
As per the proverbial saying ‘You are what you eat’, your ideology of a perfect mind and body begins with food that you consume. Eating healthy meal is a decision, and it plays an important value in health. Grocery shopping is also an expense for some families. So its important to plan ahead on budgeting and make things affordable. We have compiled below healthy grocery shopping tips for smart choices.
- Take a list: As everyone says and does it’s important to carry a list of things that you need to buy. You can still narrow the list by weekly shopping list and monthly list. Monthly shopping lists includes list of items that can stay longer or be refrigerated. Weekly lists is based on the meal planning that you do for the following week. This way you can avoid buying unnecessary stuffs.
- Never shop hungry: Lunch time and you are out for shopping, even if you have a list, will not work. You will end up buying what you want to eat at that moment.
- Check for sugar content: Some contain added flavours and others contain natural sweetener. You need to make a choice whats good for your health.
- Try something new: Before leaving to the market think about something new you want to try out this week in your meal planning. This will make cooking interesting and motivates you to explore new options available at market.
- Look for the labels and dates: Some labels are misleading. For example an item can boost energy! as per the add. But look for what ingredient is used to boost energy. It could be sugar, caffeine. Make a healthy choice.
Do not buy expired items. Most of the markets often keep the expired item on sales. Be watchful! It could have a side effect on your body. - Save the receipt: Saving the receipt can help you stick to a budget. This way you can keep track of what you spend and make adjustments for the next time.
Namitha Tantri 
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