Grocery Shopping Tips

Not sure where to begin with grocery shopping for clean eating? For starters when you are at the store AVOID the CENTER AISLES! 

Have you ever noticed how a grocery store is set up? The outside of the store is fresh fruits, veggies, meat, dairy, etc. and the center isles are mainly processed foods and a few items that are good.  In general the center isle are items with long expiration dates while the perimeter includes items that are have a short shelf life and are better for you. 

Try to stick to the perimeter of the store where are all the fresh fruits, veggies, and meats are located. The are a few items that are ok to use from the center isle but get in and get out and avoid eye contact with all other items that tempt us and like to knock us off track. The items I pick up in the center isles are brown rice, quinoa, oil, vinegar, spices, green tea, almonds, and coconut water. 

If you are not sure where to begin on a shopping list and avoiding items in the center isles then check out this shopping list below. It will help to guide you through better food choices at the store and keep you on a healthy eating plan. 

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