Having a well-planned grocery list, is as good having yourself organized before an interview. Making that list will help you to get in and out of the store quickly and helps you stick to your healthy eating plan.

Use these tips and in just a few minutes, you’ll have a blueprint for a cart full of groceries that won’t bust your budget or diet.

Organize your grocery shopping list by aisle. Follow these tips for filling that list with the healthiest foods from each aisle. When getting things make this things the top four things you should buy.

1. Meat and Seafood

Skinless chicken or turkey breasts

Ground turkey or chicken

Salmon, halibut, trout, mackerel, or your favorite seafood

Reduced-sodium lunch meat (turkey, roast beef)

If you buy red meat, choose the leanest cuts ones with very little marbling as those ones are more healthy.

2. Pasta and Rice

Brown rice. This are better than the conventional white rice that are available everywhere.

Whole wheat or whole-grain pasta

Again, favor whole grains whenever possible with your finance.

3. Bakery and Bread

Whole wheat bread, pita pockets, and English muffins

Whole-grain flour tortillas

Look for the words “whole wheat” or “whole wheat flour” as the first ingredient on the label.

Choose whole-grain breads that contain at least 3 to 4 grams of fiber and have fewer than 100 calories per slice.

4. Oils, Sauces, Salad Dressings, and Condiments

Tomato sauce

Mustard

Barbecue sauce

Red-wine vinegar

Salsa

Extra virgin olive oil, canola oil, nonfat cooking spray

Jarred capers and olives

Hot pepper sauce

Many sauces and condiments are surprisingly high in sodium and sugar. Look for sugar-free varieties.

Keep track of sodium levels, especially if you’re cutting back on salt.

Replace mayonnaise and other high-fat condiments with options like salsa and hot sauce, or choose light mayonnaise.

5. Cereals and Breakfast Foods


Whole-grain or multi-grain cereals

Steel-cut or instant oatmeal

Whole-grain cereal bars

Buy cereals and cereal bars that are high in fiber and low in sugar. Use berries, dried fruit, or nuts to add sweetness to your cereal.

Try this few points out and lets know how it worked for you.

Source: http://www.naijapr.com/5-things-you-should-include-in-that-list-when-going-to-the-grocery/