![]() Use a disinfecting wipe-wipe your hands and grocery cart handle, then put the wipe in the trash. While at the supermarket during the Coronavirus pandemic… Be sure to play ahead, many stores need a day or two from order to delivery or pickup. Try online shopping-it will save you time and let you keep your social distance. Could you save them a trip to the grocery store? Think about friends and neighbors, especially older adults or those with health conditions. Go for low sodium canned veggies and fruits canned in juice or water-if these are in short supply, buy regular canned fruits and veggies-drain and rinse before use. Best bets are plain frozen veggies and fruits. If fresh fruits and veggies are too costly-remember, canned and frozen fruits and vegetables provide the same nutrients as fresh. Try a meatless meal, like chili with beans instead of beef. Instead of buying ready-made hummus, pureed a drained can of chickpeas to make your own. Keep costs down-consider low cost alternatives. They are high in empty calories and run up your grocery bill. Limit purchases of tempting foods like chips, sodas, cookies, and ice cream. Go easy on the frozen dinners-most are high in sodium, fat, and calories. Vinegars, mustard, hot/steak sauces, lemon/lime juice, light dressings, honey, Greek Flavorings-add zing with dried herbs & spices,.Beef-pre-made frozen lean ground patties or.Shrimp, canned tuna, salmon, and sardines Seafood-frozen ready-to-cook fish fillets, frozen. ![]() Soups & Broths-canned, frozen, shelf-stable. ![]() Veggies (celery, broccoli, onions, potatoes), plain frozen, low sodium canned, Quick cooking pasta, frozen brown rice, couscous, refrigerated pizza crustįruit (apples, citrus), dried, plain frozen, canned in juice or water Whole grain English muffins, bagels, breads, wraps, frozen whole wheat waffles Stock up on nutrition-packed foods that will stay fresh for a week or longer. Make a shopping list-and use it! You’ll be less like to forget items or buy impulse items. Meat portions should be smaller-this will save money and help keep dietary saturated fat in check. The healthiest meals emphasize whole grains, vegetables, and fruits-serve them in the greatest amounts. ![]()
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