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3 Healthy and Smart Food Shopping Habits to Adopt

16/3/2021

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To reach your nutrition goals and enjoy plenty of healthy, delicious, and nutrient-rich meals on a daily basis, you have to regularly evaluate your shopping and food consumption habits. Do you hurry through the supermarket and pick up the first items you see? Do you always plan to cook a healthy dinner at home but end up ordering takeaway? In a busy, fast-paced world, many people are used to making decisions quickly, always choosing the most convenient option rather than the healthiest one. 
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In this article, you’ll discover three healthy and smart food shopping habits that can transform your relationship with food.

​1. Make a Shopping List  

When you don’t have a clear idea of what meals you want to prepare, you can become a victim of impulse shopping. Just because an item is on offer or on the nearest shelf, it doesn’t mean that buying it makes sense. Before going to the grocery store, think about a few meals that you’d like to prepare for the week ahead and make a list with the necessary ingredients. If you ignore this step, there’s a chance you won’t be able to prepare a specific dish because you forgot an ingredient. 

Also think ahead about the foods you want to buy. Research which foods have health benefits such as Gold Bee honey and which brands have ethical standards and recyclable packaging. If we all spend a little time thinking ahead we can become healthier and help the planet too. 
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2. Order Groceries Online 

If a tight schedule is the major reason why you don’t prepare your meals at home, consider ordering groceries online. This habit can save you hours each week so you can spend more time in the kitchen. Many grocery stores now offer home deliveries. You can get anything from vegetables to fresh meat delivered to your door. Visit the Meat Man for beef, lamb, pork, and other exotic meats. By ordering online, you can spend more time meal-prepping or cooking your favourite dishes. You no longer have to drive to and back from the store or waste precious time standing in line.

​3. Buy Fresh in Small Quantities 

A common food shopping habit is to buy food in excess. Many people do this because they consider it better value for money, or because they don’t have the time for frequent visits to the grocery store. However, if you buy more food than you need, or that you can safely store in the freezer, you’ll end up throwing produce away. You’ll also waste money and contribute to the global food waste issues. Besides, if you buy in excess, you may buy items with a close expiration date by mistake. A clever food shopping habit is to buy fresh in small quantities. Less will go to waste, and you’ll enjoy the full range of nutritional benefits of each type of food. Fresh produce also tastes better. 
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​Final Words 

​Your journey to healthy and tasty meals starts with intentional grocery shopping. The quality of your meals depends on the quality and freshness of the meat and produce you buy. Find stores that meet your quality standards and develop a shopping system that matches your lifestyle. If you don’t have time to visit local markets or grocery stores, shopping online is an excellent alternative. 

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