Tips on Food Buying

It is important to crate a healthful environment, especially at home, because you will eat what is available . This is a very simple principle, but one that is very important and often overlooked.

1. Always make a shopping list and stick to it

2. Plan weekly menus

3. Avoid calorie-dense snack items such as chips and cookies

4. Buy canned soups, vegetable sticks, and fruits to eat as snacks with little preparation

5. Buy foods that can help you stick to your plan

6. Avoid candy and cookie grocery aisles - shopping the perimeter of the grocery store instead of in the aisles is a good practice since lean meats, fruits, and vegetables can be found there.

7 Never shop while hungry