When planning healthy meals, learning to shop is an important part of planning. Here are some tips before heading to the grocery store:
- Plan weekly menus
- Make your grocery list and consider how the store is arranged when making the list
- Try to avoid shopping when hungry or in a hurry
- Purchase fresh fruits and vegetables when in season (fresh and then frozen to help avoid high sodium or canned without salt)
- Purchase store brands whenever possible
- Buy in bulk to save money
- Check for applicable sales and coupons
