Thursday, December 20, 2012

Diet tip of the week



5 steps for a successful trip grocery shopping!


1. Plan ahead
Before you step foot out the door, be sure to make a list!  Write down everything that you need to get, that way you won’t be forced to search the aisles; you’re more likely to grab only what you know you really need.

2. Eat before you go
With all those yummy looking treats on the shelves, you’re hunger can easily get the better of you.  With a full stomach you will be able to focus on what you need and not have to worry about your cravings taking over.

3. Shop the outside isles, and work your way to the middle
In most stores it’s at the outside sections that you’ll find the fresher, healthier options.  So shop their first for the majority of your items such as fruits, vegetables, and meats.  Once you’ve got those items out of the way; move to the inner aisles.

4. Look around
End aisle displays are designed to attract your attention, but often lack in the nutritional value.  Try looking around the shelves; you’d be surprised at the healthy options you find just by looking at the very top shelf.

5. Read the label
Be sure you know exactly what it is that you’re eating.  By reading the ingredients label you can see the quantity of your food, and by reading the nutrition facts you’ll be able to choose brands with fewer not-so good things like calories, sodium or fat, and much more good things like fibre and calcium!

While surfing the shelves of the grocery store keep a watchful eye out for foods that are high in vitamin D like milk or eggs.  Vitamin D is the nutrient that will provide you with energy to last you until you next meal without needing snacks in between.  On top of that it has the extra benefit of providing the body with energy necessary to keep you focused and aware all day long.

Some of the best sources of vitamin D are found where you wouldn’t initially expect.  Be sure to take your time and look carefully and you may be surprised at what you have been missing in you previous shopping trips!












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