Are you ever surprised at your grocery tab at checkout? I've been surprised many times at how high my tab is because, well, good food is not cheap. But, this time, I was surprised that I got in-and-out of the store for less than $20! You can see my entire cart in the picture and I'll admit it wasn't a full week's worth of food. Still, I was feeling super proud of my smart shopping skills and staying on-budget as I headed home from this mid-week grocery run. If you're interested in some insights on a nutritious grocery cart fill-up, then take a look at my earlier blog here. On-Budget Smart … [Read more...] about A Grocery Cart of On-Budget, Smart Nutrition
What’s in Your Grocery Bag for the New Year?
What's in Your Grocery Bag for the New Year? This is a question I like to ask when I offer fun nutrition programs to people around my community. After a pause, I usually hear confident answers like fruits and vegetables! OK, that's a great start for everyone's grocery bag. But, don't stop there. Take some time to think about how your bag reflects balance, variety and moderation. These are smart things to ponder, too. Fruits, vegetables, whole grains, dairy, lean meat, poultry, fish, nuts, seeds. It all adds up to a top-notch grocery bag for energizing your personal nutrition! What's in … [Read more...] about What’s in Your Grocery Bag for the New Year?
What is a Grocery Store Tour?
What is A Grocery Store Tour? Are you: Overwhelmed by all the varieties in the grocery store? Confused by food labels and stressed out by rising food costs? Worried about the choices in your grocery cart? On a grocery store tour, you will: Walk through the store with Cindy, a registered dietitian with 17 years in the grocery industry Target specific aisles to explore for healthy choices Learn to shop for easy meal solutions that meet your needs Become more confident looking for good nutrition at an affordable price Feel free to ask questions and know you can … [Read more...] about What is a Grocery Store Tour?
Save Money by Throwing Away Less Food!
A Food Plan Comes First! 1. Set aside 20 minutes to plan meals for the week ahead. 2. Use your free resources, like the grocery store ad and a trusted cookbook or website. 3. Firm up your plan on a day-by-day wipe board, simple notebook or smart phone list. Sticking with Your Plan Comes Next! 1. Write a detailed shopping list and arrange it to match the layout of your grocery store to save time. 2. Store food carefully when you get home, labeling and dating perishable items like dairy foods, fresh deli meat/cheese, and freshly-cut fruits/veggies. 3. Ask all members of the … [Read more...] about Save Money by Throwing Away Less Food!
Eating Well ~ Saving Money!
Is Your Plan to Eat Well Working? Do you set expectations for meals and snacks that are too high? Does your grocery cart overflow with foods that are perishable and/or require a lot of fancy preparation? Too often, do you end up throwing away half your perishables and not making that special recipe, wasting food and money? Get Simple. Eat Well. Save Money. 1. Focus your menu. Build a week's menu around 5 simple foods like cantaloupe, sugar snap peas, cucumbers, skinless chicken thighs and instant brown rice. Remember, grocery shopping can be fun! 2. Plan to eat well. Make whole … [Read more...] about Eating Well ~ Saving Money!