A fun tour around the grocery store is a perfect way for busy moms and dads to learn about how to feed their kids better nutrition. Even a busy mom or dad has time to learn about things they care about most - like the kids. Putting good nutrition onto the breakfast table, into the school lunch box, and onto the dinner table amounts to a big responsibility day-after-day. And, for busy moms and dads, learning the ins and outs of nutritious grocery shopping can make all the difference. A Grocery Shopping Plan for Busy Moms and Dads - Present these tips: Come to the store with 3 quick … [Read more...] about Busy Moms and Dads Benefit from a Grocery Store Tour
Waste Less Food with Consistent Meal Planning
If you want to reduce your kitchen food waste - and who doesn't - then the best solution is to consistently plan your meals. There's a lot of information these days about food waste. In fact, here is an easy to understand summary on the topic. The bottom line is that less is better and more is harmful to the landfill, the Earth, and what you spend at the retail food market. There is a solution that seems to tick all the boxes of wasting less food and getting more nutrition and it's meal planning. Taking the time to pre-think your meals for a few days at a time, write them down, grocery … [Read more...] about Waste Less Food with Consistent Meal Planning
Best Deals at the Grocery Store
Best Deals at the Grocery Store - A New Way of Thinking about It If it were up to me, I'd ditch the word 'deal' when talking about saving money at the grocery store. Why? Because your personal health is priceless, that's why. Getting top quality nutrition - within your budget - is the real deal, the best deal at the grocery store. For some handy background information, take a look at these 10 tips to guide your food choices to better physical and mental well being. Best Deals at the Grocery Store - Tips to Get You Organized Plan grocery shopping into your week Do your homework … [Read more...] about Best Deals at the Grocery Store
7 Favorite Holiday Foods For Your Grocery Cart!
Holiday grocery carts come in all varieties. If you look into mine, though, you will see pretty much what's in the picture at the left. Here are 7 foods I adore at this time of the year and why I think they belong in your grocery cart, too. 7 Favorite Holiday Foods for Your Grocery Cart Fresh Pomegranates: These amazing fruits are only available in American grocery stores from November through January. They add a festive pop to your holiday salad or grain dish, or eat a generous handful on top of your plain yogurt along with crunchy granola. Really yum. Fresh Citrus: Tangerines, … [Read more...] about 7 Favorite Holiday Foods For Your Grocery Cart!
Shopping Cart Smarts!
Ways to Shop for More Nutrition & Less 'Fluff' 1. Never ever shop when you are hungry...because your choices will suffer. Here are 3 tips to help you over this hurdle. 2. Slow down and think about every choice. You'll be amazed how this improves the quality of what's in your cart. 3. Check items off your list as you think through how you will use them in your meal or snack. It's a great way to reduce food waste. 4. Count up your fruits and vegetables - fresh, canned, dried, frozen. Do you have one of each for all days of the week? 5. Watch for discounts. Then, ask yourself … [Read more...] about Shopping Cart Smarts!
Spring at the Store & 3 Easy Meals!
Spring is Coming! Spring cannot come too soon this year for most of us in the Eastern part of the US. There is much to look forward to: warmer weather; crocus and daffodil shoots poking up from the melting snow; birds singing and frolicking about; neighbors venturing out for a walk or run; and some fantastic, seasonal foods to take advantage of. What's Seasonal in the Spring? Spring at the store means some great quality and great buys on foods like asparagus, Florida berries, spinach, kale, leaf lettuces, radishes, spring onions and garlic. The weekly grocery ad will give you that … [Read more...] about Spring at the Store & 3 Easy Meals!