How do I shop for healthy foods for my diet?

Healthy eating at home starts with choosing healthy foods at the supermarket. It is easier to prepare nutritious meals if you have top-quality ingredients on hand. Here are some tips for shopping for healthy foods:
  • Make a shopping list and stick to it. Without a list, you may forget something important and you may be more tempted to buy poor-quality junk foods.
  • Don't shop when you are hungry or in a hurry.
  • Fresh fruits and vegetables are best, but if you can't eat them in a day or two, frozen fruits and vegetables are a better choice.
  • Choose lean meats such as fish fillets, skinless chicken breasts, lean pork chops and turkey. Avoid processed meats like hot dogs, and sausages.
  • Stay away from the snack aisle.
  • Read the nutrition facts labels on any canned and packaged foods. Notice the how much fat and sodium are in the food.
  • Choose low fat milk, soy milk or rice milk.
  • Replace white bread with 100 percent whole grain bread.
  • Keep your favorite spices and herbs on hand to add flavour to your meals instead of adding extra salt.
  • Don't buy frozen dinners that are high in fat and calories.

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