Registered Dietitian Nutritionist
A couple of years ago I led a monthly grocery store tour for patients. We would spend almost 2 hours walking through the grocery store talking about food, nutrition labels, how to use ingredients, better options and every other question you can imagine! One of the most common questions I received was “What do you buy?” Patient’s wanted to know what I placed in my cart and how I filled my pantry and fridge. Today, I wanted to share 7 items I always purchase and have stocked in our kitchen.
We all know that investing in our health now can save HUGE on healthcare costs in the future. But the fact remains that eating a healthy diet can drive up our food bill each month. In fact, a research review showed that consumers pay $1.50 more per day (per person) to eat a healthy diet! Wow!! Essentially, a diet rich in fruits, vegetables, fish, and nuts costs a lot more than refined grains, and processed meats/foods. For many, the added cost of healthy foods only causes more stress, making it difficult to stick to a healthy meal plan long term.
