Grocery Shopping Tips...

You’ve all heard the “stay at the store perimeters and avoid the middle aisles” or “don’t go shopping when you are hungry” I’m sure; so I won’t repeat those here.  Rather I’d like to address if you don’t even know where to begin – what to buy to start your healthier lifestyle.
 
I believe forms of protein should be top on your list (I don’t think majority of the population gets adequate amounts), fruits, veggies, and healthy fats should also be on the top.  This is not an inclusive list – rather just some suggestions.  I highly recommend you also get foods you enjoy eating as you will more likely stick to your new way of eating if you have balance.  Also, you can also find some of these items frozen or canned. 
 
PROTEIN                                               Perimeter                           Frozen                                    Aisle      
Chicken Breast                                     x                                              x                                             x (canned)
Boneless/Skinless Thigh                     x                                            x
Ground Turkey                                     x
Lean Meat                                             x
Lean Deli meats/turkey                       x
Salmon                                                  x                                              x                                              x
White Fish                                            x                                              x                                              x (tuna)
Egg                                                        x
Greek Yogurt                                       x
Cottage Cheese                                    x
 
FRUITS                                                  Perimeter                                Frozen                                    Aisle      
Apples                                                   x
Banana                                                   x
Orange                                                   x
Papaya                                                   x
Peach                                                     x
Pear                                                        x
Pineapple                                               x
Raspberry                                              x                                              x
Strawberry                                             x                                              x
Blueberry                                               x                                              x
 
VEGETABLES                                      Perimeter                                Frozen                                    Aisle      
Asparagus                                               x
Broccoli                                                 x                                              x
Celery                                                     x
Cucumber                                              x
Green Beans                                          x                                              x                                              x
Romaine                                                x
Mushrooms                                          x                                                                                              x
Onions                                                   x
Peppers                                                  x                                              x
Spinach                                                  x                                              x                                              x
Tomato                                                  x
Zucchini                                                x
 
 
HEALTHY FATS                 Perimeter                                Frozen                                    Aisle      
Almonds                                              x
Cashews                                              x
Peanut/almond butter                         x
Extra virgin olive oil                          x
Avocado                                              x
 
 
GRAINS                                 Perimeter                                Frozen                                    Aisle      
Brown Rice                                                                                                                                    x
Jasmine Rice                                                                                                                                 x
Oatmeal                                                                                                                                           x
English Muffin                                                                                                                                x
Quinoa                                                                                                                                              x
Corn tortilla                                                                                                                                     x
Sweet Potato                                                                                                                                   x
Potato                                                                                                                                                x
Steal cut oats                                                                                                                                   x
Rice Cakes                                                                                                                                        x
Wheat bread                                                                                                                                    x

Happy Shopping!!