A lot of my clients go grocery shopping and grab the same foods week after week.
And sure, we all have our favorites and our go-tos.
Stock up on fresh and frozen fruit.
Virojt Changyencham
Maybe you’ve seen or read something about how you should avoid fruits with higher sugar content.
When it comes to fresh fruit, I say dont worry about high sugar versus low sugar ones.
Just choose whichever fruits you love and will be excited to add to meals or snack on.
My favorite fruit: lychee
Don’t be afraid to try a kind of fruit or vegetable that’s totally new to you.
Theyre all delicious and a offer nice break from apple and pear fatigue.
Your veggies should include some dark green options like arugula, spinach, kale, or collards.
Ezekiel bread is my go-to
These are full of vitamin A and folate.
Get a good variety of leafy greens and others that you might roast.
Yes, you’ve got the option to have potatoes.
RXBAR is a great grab ‘n go snack
Theyre starchy, yes, but thats what makes them filling and satisfying, not to mention delicious.
Again, a varied diet keeps things interesting.
Go for bread that’s hearty and filling.
The best place on earth: the ice cream aisle
I love bread, so its always on my list.
Find these breads in the freezer section.
They have no preservatives, so I recommend refrigerating or freezing them so they last longer.
Fiber helps satisfy and its also good for digestion.
Added sugars arent really needed in bread, at least not in the quantities that some bread varieties have.
Try not to obsess about added sugar.
I should talk aboutadded sugarjust to clarify my position on it.
My thoughts on sugar are just something I keep in the back of my mind as I shop.
When it comes to meat, go for a mix of fresh and frozen.
At the meat and fish section, I generally buy whats on sale, and what looks good.
Pick up tofu, which is a good plant-based protein option.
Dairy-wise, go for the full- (or at least not-too-low-in) fat milk and cheese.
I stay away from dairy thats less than two percent milk fat.
Im always looking for higher-protein snacks, and Ive rediscovered cottage cheese!
However, my opinions on these and all products are my own.
I personally purchase and use all of the products mentioned in this piece.
If you only shop the perimeter, you’ll miss out on great stuff.
Nothing could be further from the truth; nutritious food is everywhere, not just around the outside.
It has a fairly high smoke point and heart-healthy fats.
I love this one from California.
Also in the middle aisle, I always grab a box of RXBAR for myself and my kids.
I like that theyre high in protein and have simple, whole ingredients.
Get plenty of stuff it’s possible for you to heat and eat (or heat and serve).
I cook a lot, but sometimes life gets in the way.
Lets be real: I cant make every little thing myself.
I buy rotisserie chickens, hummus, frozen fish fillets, and frozen spring rolls.
Don’t forget dessert and favorite snacks.
The way I grocery shop isn’t only about making great meals and snacks.
It was unhealthy and extremely tough to get myself out of that place.
A healthy diet has a wide variety of food and a good attitude towards food and eating.
Life is far too short for anything less than that.
