Especially when a mountain of chocolate bars and candy is waiting for you at the checkout line.
Registered dietitians shared eight excellent tips that will help optimize all your shopping trips from now on.
Going to the store with a plan is key, explainsEmily Cope-Kyle, M.S., R.D..
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Using a list as your guide will help save you time AND money.
By now you probably knowexactlywhere your local grocery store keeps the sweets.
As the saying (sort of) goes, out of sight, out of stomach.
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Efficientandhealthyit’s a win-win.
Even better?Most foods can keep in the freezer for monthsat a time.
So stockpiling and freezing seasonal produce will ensure you’re using the best ingredients all year long.
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Yeung likes to load up on fresh berries during the summer and use them in desserts and smoothies.
In these situations, frozen and canned fruits and vegetables are perfectly acceptable alternatives.
One major tip: Always look for cans that sayno salt added.
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“I also buy bananas on the greener side so they last,” she says.
You could do the same with avocados, tomatoes, and other unripe produce, she explains.
Protein aids muscle recovery and will help keep youfeeling satiated.
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She likes Wonderful Pistachios 100-calorie packs and KIND fruit and nut bars.
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