Smart Shopping
These tips will help you make healthy choices in the supermarket. For your convenience, we have provided a shopping list that you can print out and take with you. Make sure you stock up on healthy alternatives to foods you may crave. The Craving Converter™ will suggest options to help satisfy you and fit in your eating plan.
In the dairy aisle:
Look for fat-free (skim) and low-fat milk, cheese and yogurt.
In the produce aisle:
Most fruits (like cantaloupe, strawberries and apples) and vegetables (like spinach, broccoli and cauliflower) are low in fat, high in fiber and loaded with vitamins and minerals.
Tip: Foods with fiber help you feel full and satisfied after eating.
In the meat aisle:
Focus on lean meats such as chicken and turkey, or fish.
Tip: A serving of lean meat (after cooking) is about the size of a deck of cards.
In other aisles:
Whole-grain pasta and bread, along with beans, are low in fat and packed with vitamins, minerals and fiber.
Healthy Snacking
A healthy snack or two a day is an important part of staying on your healthy eating plan. Try nuts, fresh vegetables in hummus or fruit smoothies made with skim milk or low-fat yogurt.
Tip: Portion contol is important
