Many of us are trying to eat better in order to improve our overall health and wellness. In the US we have numerous food choices but don't always make the best choices. The following are some suggestions that may help the next time you shop for groceries:
1. Produce Section: Choose fresh, whole organic produce whenever possible. Vegetables and fruits from all parts of the color spectrum should make up most of your grocery items.
2. Grains, Breads, Cereals and Legumes: Choose products made of whole, intact grains, not white or whole wheat-flour products. Stock up on healthy, inexpensive staples like dried beans and lentils.
3. Dairy, Refrigerator Case and Frozen Foods: Choose organic, hormone-free dairy products without a lot of added sugar, and choose frozen foods that are organic. Avoid frozen meals that are high in sodium, and instead opt for healthier protein sources such as frozen edamame, omega-3 enriched eggs and fresh tofu.
4. Meat/Seafood/Fish: Choose fresh or frozen to widen your selection, and focus on seafood. When buying salmon, always opt for wild-caught Alaskan varieties.
5. Healthy Fats: Choose unsalted or low-salt varieties of nuts and seeds that are raw or dry roasted (store seeds in the freezer for freshness) and always choose extra virgin cold-pressed olive oil or organic canola oil for cooking and baking. I recently read where coconut oil is good because it can take higher temperatures.
Self-care = self love.
Together we thrive,
Jacqueline
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