Written by Guest post
on Wednesday, 11 July 2018.
Tagged: health, healthy cooking, healthy eating, healthy lifestyle, nutrition, shopping
“Only shop the perimeter of the supermarket” – how often have you heard this phrase? It’s often suggested as the best and healthiest way to do your weekly shopping – but it’s not the whole story.
Whilst the perimeter (the outer edge) is where you usually find fresh fruit, vegetables, dairy and fresh meats, skipping the middle aisles can mean missing out on a range of healthy food products from canned sardines to dried soup lentils and more.
Take a look at these examples.
You’ll find many packaged food items that are:
The confectionery, snack, biscuit and soft-drink aisles are three that I would recommend skipping altogether. Realistically, these products are high in sugar, fat and/or salt and lack nutrients. Plus they won’t do your waistline any good. Walking down will only tempt you to add these items to your shopping trolley – give them a miss.
Hard and fast rules such as “only shop the perimeter of the supermarket” aren’t necessarily the best way to go. You’ll end up missing out on a variety of foods that can make healthy eating a lot simpler and more convenient. However, temptation does lurk in the middle aisles, so stick to your list!
Both the perimeter and middle aisles are worth visiting on your next shopping trip, with the exception of the confectionery, snack and soft drink aisles. Finally, reading the food labels can really help you identify which food items are nutritious and which are not. Here’s how to learn more.
Written by dietitian Sophie Feng. You can follow her on Instagram @sophies_foodfeast
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