{"id":4434,"date":"2019-03-15T05:35:22","date_gmt":"2019-03-15T05:35:22","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.liveyourlifept.com\/blog\/?p=4434"},"modified":"2019-03-15T05:35:22","modified_gmt":"2019-03-15T05:35:22","slug":"navigating-the-grocery-store","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/liveyourlifept.com\/blog\/2019\/03\/15\/navigating-the-grocery-store\/","title":{"rendered":"Navigating the Grocery Store"},"content":{"rendered":"

It\u2019s Sunday afternoon you\u2019re mentally preparing yourself for the work week to come. You take a peak in the fridge and wonder \u201cWhat am I going to eat all week?!\u201d Next on your weekend to-do list, going to the grocery store\u2026 but what are you going to get?! It\u2019s Sunday afternoon you\u2019re mentally preparing yourself for the work week to come. You take a peak in the fridge and wonder \u201cWhat am I going to eat all week?!\u201d Next on your weekend to-do list, going to the grocery store\u2026 but what are you going to get?!<\/p>\n

First off, make a list! Find a new recipe to try this week or get the ingredients for your go-to meal. Not only will making a list help you not forget things and save you an extra trip back to the grocery store, but it will also help you avoid the unhealthy food items such as chips and candy.<\/p>\n

Planning your meals for the week can also help keep you on track for healthy eating. If you know what you\u2019re going to be having for supper, you\u2019ll be less tempted to go out to eat or pick up something quick and easy on your way home from work. Not always in the mood to cook? Cook bigger portions at one time so you can have some leftovers. You can also stick your leftovers in the freezer to eat at a later time.<\/p>\n

When at the grocery store, try and buy most of your foods from the \u201coutside\u201d perimeter. Most grocery stores have their fresh produce, meats, dairy, and eggs in the outside aisles and convenience foods in the middle isles.<\/p>\n

On a tight budget? Buy produce that\u2019s in season. Not only will it taste better, but it will be friendlier on your wallet. Another option is to buy frozen vegetables. I love to keep frozen vegetables on hand at all times. They don\u2019t go bad, they\u2019re a quick and easy side for your meals, and they\u2019re affordable!<\/p>\n

When buying grains, bread, cereals, and pasta, choose whole grains. It\u2019s recommended for adults to consume approximately 25 grams of fiber daily. Choose whole grain options such as oatmeal, whole grain bread and pasta, and brown and wild rice.\u00a0 When looking at cereals and bread, aim for at least 4 grams of fiber per serving.<\/p>\n

Remember that eating healthy doesn\u2019t always mean more work. There are so many healthy recipes that are super easy and quick to prepare!<\/p>\n

Try this recipe below. It\u2019s been my go-to recipe this winter and loved by family and friends!<\/p>\n

Italian Pork Sausage and Orzo Soup<\/strong>\u00b9<\/p>\n

Ingredients:<\/p>\n