Shopping for healthy foods is your first step to eating healthy. But with so much to chose from, supermarket shopping for healthy food can turn into a tug-of-war between intention and temptation. Below are a few simple tricks to keep you on the straight and narrow:
1. Don't shop hungry!
What one thing never fails to make you feel better?Hungry minds make bad food choices.
2. Write a list
Plan meals in advance and compile your ingredients into a list so when you hit the aisles, you know exactly what you need. This eliminates any room for guesswork.
3. Avoid packaging
Buy food that is as close to it's natural form as possible, whether fruit, meats, dairy, nuts and seeds or cereals. This is the simplest way to avoid processed food.
4. Read labels
Labels like 'Diet', 'Low Fat' or 'Sugar Free' may seem healthy but are usually loaded with hidden sugars.