Shopping With Healthy Living In Mind

Shopping With Healthy Living in Mind

There's no doubt that diet affects health. We all know that what you eat is what you are. This saying may not spell it out as detailed as it really is, because
the fact remains, your body needs certain nutrients...without them it is impossible to be healthy. Here are some ideas to keep in mind when you shop for
groceries.

Nowadays, you can search online to see what specials the markets in your neighborhood are having. This is a great resource, simply because healthy food can
be very expensive. Fresh fruits and vegetables can carve out a large part of your grocery budget. If there is a farmer's market in your area, take advantage of the
produce there. You can usually get better varieties of fruits and vegetables for less money.

When shopping for foods for home try to include these:

Lots of vegetables and fruit
100% Fruit juices
Low sugar drinks
Interesting condiments, like new sauces, chilies etc.
Low fat cottage cheese and sour cream (to use instead of cream)
Low fat crackers and dips
Generally look for the 'diet' and 'low fat' alternatives.
Lean meats, poultry and fish
If you like soup, go for the broth-based. Ordinarily, they are lower in fat then the cream soups.


Shopping With Weight Loss In Mind

Herbs and spices can flavor just as well as salt - if not better. Here are some recommended flavourings:

For carrots: caraway seeds, chives, ginger

For potatoes: caraway seeds, chives, curry powder, garlic, mint, tarragon

For squash and zucchini: basil, garlic, ginger, marjoram, rosemary

For fish: bay leaf, chives, coriander, nutmeg, tarragon, thyme

For beef: basil, garlic, ginger, oregano, thyme

Salads make wonderful light meals. Not only are they low-fat, they can be full of nutritious, fresh vegetables like shredded carrots, purple onions, chopped green
and red peppers, bean sprouts, etc...The list goes on and on. If you like meat on your salad, grilled chicken makes a wonderful compliment. As always, go for the
reduced fat, low-fat, low-salt dressings. Extra virgin olive oil and balsamic vinegar are a great low-fat dressing.

Another nutritious addative to a meal could be squash. Steamed squash with a hint of butter and lemon is delicious, low-fat and very nutritious.

Always remember, never shop when you are hungry, or you will end up with a lot of products that you wouldn't have ordinarily purchased.

I hope this information helps you in your quest for healthy living.

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