Grocery Shopping Tips 

• Prepare a list ahead of time; spending a few minutes thinking about absolute necessities will save you time and money once you are in the store
• Never go grocery shopping when you are hungry
• Compare products based on calories and fat if weight management is an issue
• If you have high blood pressure or heart disease, you should focus on the amount of total fat, saturated fat, trans fat, cholesterol and sodium; choose products containing less than 20 percent of daily values for fat, cholesterol and sodium
• If you have diabetes, pay attention to carbohydrates, added sugar and fiber
• If you’re in a hurry, try a bagged salad or slaw mix for a quick bite
• Stock your freezer with frozen vegetable mixes and fruits; a handful of vegetables can easily be added to soups, casseroles and stir-fry or topped on pizza; berries can be added to yogurt, smoothies or breakfast cereal
• Dried fruit is a convenient, portable snack
• Pick up some whole wheat pitas, wraps and English muffins for a change from sandwich bread
• Load up on nuts, seeds (with no added salt) and trail mixes for healthy snacks to get you through mid-afternoon slumps
• At the deli section of the store look for healthy convenience foods such as hummus, salsas, pre-cut cheese, roasted chicken (remove the skin before eating) and deli meats; choose deli meats that are lower in fat like turkey, chicken and lean roast beef
• Naturally lower fat cheeses, such as cottage cheese and ricotta cheese, are good protein and calcium sources for lunches and snacks

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