1. Shop the perimeter of the store, focusing on fresh foods such as produce, meats and fish, and dairy. The center aisles hold the most unhealthy and processed food in the store.
2. In the produce section, make sure to add a rainbow of colors to your cart. More colors = more nutrients!
3. If you must shop in the center aisles, leave your cart outside the aisle and walk to the ingredient you need. Only the ingredients that can fit in your arms make it back to the cart!
4. Read the labels! Try to avoid food with more than five ingredients, artificial ingredients, or ingredients that you can't pronounce.
5. Choose as many real foods as possible. For example, 100% whole wheat bread, brown rice, and real oats (not instant oatmeal). If you need added flavorings, such as salt or sugar, add it yourself at home.
We hope these tips will make your next shopping trip a little easier (and healthier!). Don't forget to read our Organic Foods on a Budget post--you can even print off a shopping list of the best foods to buy organic!
