These are just a few pages from the Thumbs Up for Healthy Food Choices booklet. This book is full of information- including things that may shock you like the thumbs down rating for Special K and Cheerios!

Healthy eating starts with smart food shopping. Here are a few pointers on how to shop healthy on your next trip to the store.

1. Plan ahead. Mapping out the meals and snacks you’d like to have for the week not only helps cut down on the time it takes to shop but it helps you stay away from impulse purchases.

2. Don’t shop hungry! Having a snack before you hit the markets will curb your desire to buy ready-to-eat items like candy and boxed snacks.

3. Buy healthy, convenient items. Carrot sticks and 100 calorie packs are just as easy to grab on the go as other snack foods.

For more tips on shopping healthy, visit Neighborhood HealthPlan’s Eating Healthy resource page here.