Like anything else, buying healthy food takes careful planning and thought. You don’t wake up one day and just decide to buy a new car or a new house, do you? There should be a plan. You may one day wake up with the desire to own a new car or home, but there are many things to consider. If you are married then you have to take advice from your spouse. You will most likely consult your bank account before rushing out to buy a Jaguar!
Buying healthy food is no different than buying a new car or house. Your family will be very impressed by such a big step. You need your spouse’s consent and approval before you start throwing out his favorite chips or his favorite mac and cheese. And if you have kids, you should explain to them the reason why you are doing this.
Practicing healthy eating won’t be as easy as the delicious and amazing food we may see during commercials or while passing by the grocery isles. And this is why keeping a list of the products you need to buy will always be the wisest way to start it.
But before making your list, first you have to go through your cupboard and identify which items/foods can still be used and which should be discarded. After doing this, you have to plan what food you want to prepare for your daily meals. Then after doing this, now you can start making your list.
Once you have your list ready, and you’re ready to go grocery shopping, remember to visit the produce isles first. Never “stroll” into the grocery with an empty cart, as it’s always easier to cross off your list and start grabbing the things you think you and your family need.
When choosing products, as much as possible, choose naturally derived products rather than chemically enhanced products. Always read the label before adding to your cart. Pay attention to the amount of sodium, food coloring, fat, monosodium glutamate, aspartame and other harmful additives. These are essential additives to preserve the product and the higher the content, the more harmful it is for us.
When choosing meat, always choose white meat over red. White meat contains less fat, which lowers the bad cholesterol in our system. Go for the meat of fish, especially salmon or tuna. Salmon and tuna are rich in omega 3 fatty acids which will increase the good cholesterol.
When choosing fruit, go for berries. They contain high levels of antioxidants that help prevent cancer from developing and reduce the chances of heart diseases. When choosing vegetables, the greener it is, the better it is for you.
I really hope this article proves helpful to you and your family as you start fine-tuning or calibrating your family’s diet! Eat Healthy, Stay Healthy!!!
Source by Kelli Shepherd
