7 steps to better shopping

You have now made the commitment to a leaner, fitter and healthier you. A more attractive figure requires a better diet and some exercises. Eating the right foods may appear daunting and even expensive. Eating right is as easy as one, two, and three. (Or in this case 7 easy steps!)

Step 1 Timing

Avoid shopping during peak hours. Aside from wasting a lot of time forming long queues, you will be hassled by a large number of diverse individuals, all of them wanting to get what they need as soon as possible and then go straight home; The result is jam in the lines and in the aisles. Choose a more relaxed shopping is in the off hours: earlier or later in the day. A week’s worth of shopping an hour before the supermarket closes can be done in less than 30 minutes. Shop online, you save time once you have set up the list, you are not as tempted and usually go for the essential.

Step 2 Make a complete list.

Everyone knows this yet so few do it right. Make a complete list of what you need based on your menu and stick to it. The essence of this strategy is to be prepared. Browse through your pantry, fridge or larder and verify what you need. Avoid making impulsive buys mostly based on the shop marketing. You get to spend more and, worse get to buy a lot of junk food that you actually do not need at all. As mentioned above a comprehensive list will save both time and money. You stick to your diet plan and your budget.

Step 4 Avoid Branded Products.

They are all just one and the same. Whole-wheat cereal is whole wheat cereal. What you do is pay for the name and not the nutrition if you choose branded over generic.

Step 5 Watch out for Bargain Sales.

You can grab healthy fruits and veggies that are not on your list but are on sale. These are perfect for smoothies and sorbets.

Step 6 Know where to buy what you want to buy.

A grocery is a grocery no matter where you go. Just simply know where you need to buy your healthy foodstuffs. Also you need is to avoid the sweets and junk food aisle.

Step 7 Avoid Pesticide or any other contaminated food and foodstuffs.

The International Organization the Environmental Working Group makes a ranking of top dozen foods that have dangerous pesticide content. Peruse this regularly updated list to make sure that your healthy food is healthy. These 7 tips will ensure your grocery shopping to be fast, efficient and an effectively healthier experience.