Friday, June 13, 2014

Grocery Transformation


There was a day when all I bought was frozen foods, bread and sweets. If I was being healthy, I would buy a banana or two. For the last couple years my grocery habits have changed for the better. I have found that my nutrition for the week is much more closely aligned with my nutritional intentions when I take a few minutes to plan out my week. I think through my day and the different food groups and add specific items to my grocery list. That way when I am in the grocery store I’m just grabbing items off the shelf instead of making impulsive decisions.  Here are a few ideas for the different food groups to get your brain going as you make your grocery list.

Fruits
Grapes
Bananas
Pears
Strawberries
Blueberries
Grapes
Apples
Pears
Clementines
Oranges

Vegetables
Fresh greens – spinach, kale, mixed greens
Broccoli
Broccoli slaw
Green beans
Onions
Peppers, green, red, yellow, orange
Carrots
Celery

Dairy
Milk
Keifer
Yogurt

Fats
Cheese (yes I put in my fat group)
Avocado
Dressing (regular, not fat free)

Protein
Chicken
Shrimp
Flounder
Salmon
Tuna
Turkey
Beef
Sausage (hey, fat helps keep you full and it is just tasty.)
Pork
Ham

Carbohydrates
English muffins
Quinoa
Rice


What do you like to eat that is healthy and satisfying? 

1 comment:

  1. Nice post, thanks! I'll have to refer to this next time I go shopping, it'll save me some time!

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