Healthy Grocery List on a Budget

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Knowing what to look for, how to choose healthy items, and maneuver the grocery store may take a little adjustment, but before long, filling your cart with the right choices becomes second nature.

THE HEALTHY GROCERY LIST FOR YOUR WEEKLY MEAL PLAN

Avoid visiting the grocery store without a list, otherwise, your shopping basket may fill up with impulsive and unnecessary items.

PROTEINS FOR DELICIOUS MEALS AND OVERALL HEALTH

When your list requires purchasing meats, poultry, and pork, choose lean cuts trimmed of fat, skin, and bone.

Legumes, nuts, and seeds are healthy protein nutritious meals. They contain fiber and healthy fats good for heart health.

FATS

 Fats that are unsaturated, polyunsaturated, or monounsaturated, are healthier options from vegetables, nuts, or seeds.

CARBOHYDRATES

This category includes rice, potatoes, cereals, bread, pasta, and other grains. Choose whole grains when possible listing whole grains as the first ingredient.

FRESH PRODUCE THAT'S IN SEASON

Fresh fruits and fresh vegetables receive the bulk of their nutrients from the stem of the plant.

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