Yes. Grocery shopping can be good for your health, if you choose the right foods to buy. What foods are you putting in your food cart?

Fiber. Look for whole-grain breads and cereals, as well as dried beans and brown rice.

Green vegetables. The darker the better. Deeper greens signify a higher concentration of vitamins A, C, and E, along with folic acid, calcium, and other important nutrients.

Frozen produce. Check the label carefully. Some frozen fruits and vegetables contain as many nutrients as the fresh variety, especially produce that has been sitting out for a few days.

Pasta. This can give you a good dose of protein, iron, and B vitamins.

Check expire dates. Be sure to take time to check expiration dates on perishables such as bread, milk, yogurt, meats, etc.  You don’t want to get home and find that you have 2 days to eat something. Oh, that’s just a target date; not necessarily, the store may have had the product for some time.

Don’t Buy Bruised Fresh Products. Bruised and knicked produce shortens the time you can keep the item at home.  

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