Benefits of a Planned Grocery List
Having a well-planned grocery list gets you in and out of the store quickly and helps you stick to your healthy eating plan. Organizing your list by aisle makes shopping even easier, guiding you to the healthiest choices in each section. Use these tips, and in just a few minutes, you’ll have a blueprint for a cart full of groceries that supply all the nutrients you need and none of the junk you don’t.
Bakery and Bread
Look for the words “whole grain” on the label or with “whole grain flour” as the first ingredient.
- Whole wheat bread, pita pockets, and English muffins
- Whole-grain flour tortillas
- Breads packed with nuts and seeds
- Sprouted-grain breads
Choose whole-grain breads that contain at least 3 to 4 grams of fiber and have fewer than 100 calories per slice. Opt for bread products without added sugar.
Meat and Seafood
Lean meats and seafood are your healthiest options. Choose:
- Skinless chicken or turkey breasts
- Ground turkey or chicken
- Salmon, halibut, trout, mackerel, or your favorite seafood
- Reduced-sodium lunchmeat (turkey, roast beef)
If you buy red meat, choose the leanest cuts — ones with very little marbling.