Healthy eating: Making healthy choices when you shop

Why is grocery shopping an important part of healthy eating?

You may find that planning your meals and having a variety of foods available will help you make healthier food choices more often. It is easier to choose healthy foods when they are on hand and ready to eat. This is why it helps to include healthy convenience foods on your shopping list. Also, knowing that you have a quick and easy-to-make dinner at home may help you overcome the urge to pick up fast food for dinner.

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Author:	Merrill Hayden	Last Updated: February 19, 2008
Medical Review:	Ruth Schneider, MPH, RD - Diet and Nutrition Rhonda O'Brien, MS, RD, CDE - Diabetes Educator
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