| A smart shopper has a systematic plan for buying | | | | 4. It's a great idea to have a master grocery list of all |
| groceries. This grocery list organizer tips help you | | | | the items you need by default, and keep it stuck on |
| think way in advance. It saves you time, energy and | | | | the refrigerator door. |
| make healthy food shopping choices. These Top 10 | | | | 5. Don't buy more than what you can afford. Use |
| Tips for Smart Grocery Shopping are sure to help | | | | cash rather than a credit card to avoid the possibility |
| you shop right and plan healthy meals. | | | | of overspending. |
| | | | 6. Oftentimes, healthier (less expensive) items are |
| 1. Write down a list of the items you need. Only then | | | | more difficult to find. Packaged, prepared foods are |
| go ahead and buy those items. Avoid getting lured by | | | | more costly and generate big profits to food |
| flashy ads, eye catching food packaging to tempt | | | | companies. |
| you into buying these foods. | | | | 7. Shop on a full stomach. People tend to buy more |
| 2. Plan in advance what you will be eating for the | | | | when hungry, and end up buying a lot of things that |
| next week. It's worth your time. Not only will it help | | | | they don't need. |
| you take an objective look at your eating habits, but | | | | 8. Read nutrition labels. And remember, just because |
| it will save you the effort of daily meal decisions. If | | | | a label says a food is trans-fat free, doesn't mean it |
| you have a cook, just stick the weekly plan on the | | | | is a healthy food choice. Beware of food labels that |
| refrigerator for him/ her to follow. | | | | state a food is "light" as this could be deliberately |
| 3. Make your shopping list: Take two sheets of paper. | | | | deceptive. |
| Use one for your grocery list and the other for your | | | | 9. Frozen meals are loaded with preservatives and do |
| menu plan. Divide the grocery list into categories | | | | not taste as good as fresh food. Your eating plan |
| based on aisles/ stores that you would go through | | | | should consist of fresh and wholesome food choices. |
| for your items. For example: dairy, cereal/ breakfast, | | | | 10. It's a great idea to buy grocery at a deal or |
| frozen foods, grains/ pastas. Then write down what | | | | discounted price but make sure the food is good, |
| you need on your grocery list, making sure you do | | | | well within the expiry date and most importantly, you |
| not have the items already. | | | | will eat it. |