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<h1>Healthy Grocery List</h1>

<p>Dairy
o	Low-fat or Skim Milk
o	Low-fat yogurt. (Look for the LIGHT yogurts like the Yoplait blue lids. They have much less sugar)
o	Low-fat cheeses: Skim ricotta, string cheese, low-fat cheddar, 1% cottage cheese 
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<p>Produce: 
   Best choice is fresh, then frozen, then canned. 
o	Fruits: apples, oranges, bananas, strawberries, peaches, pears, melons 	
o	Vegetables: tomatoes, carrots, green beans, peas, broccoli, asparagus, green and red peppers, lettuce
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<p>Meats : 
   Look for LEAN
o	Chicken
o	Beef
o	Pork
o	Salmon
o	Eggs
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<p>Breads, Cereals and Pastas: 
    The key is to look for WHOLE wheat, not just wheat!
	Whole wheat bread
	Whole wheat tortillas, pita bread
	Whole wheat pastas
	Brown Rice
	High-Fiber Cereals: Fiber One, Kashi Good Friends, Kashi Go Lean, Raisin Bran.
	Oatmeal
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<p>Snack Foods
o	Mixed nuts with no added salt: Almonds, cashews, etc.
o	Whole wheat crackers
o	String cheese
o	Fruit
o	Cut up vegetables with low-fat dressings
o	Low fat frozen yogurt
o	100% juice bars with no added sugar
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<p>Frozen Foods
o	Mixed Vegetables
o	Fruit Juice Bars
o	Frozen berries
o	Boneless, skinless chicken breasts
o	Fish fillets and shrimp
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<p>Canned Foods
o	Black beans
o	Pinto Beans
o	Tuna
o	Pineapple
o	Marinara Sauce
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<p>Shopping Tips: 
1.	Don’t Go Hungry. 
Make sure you have a snack before you go to the grocery store. Otherwise, your hunger will convince you too buy too many high-calorie, junk foods. 

2.	Shop the perimeter of the store.
The perimeter of the store has the healthiest foods like breads, produce and dairy products. The junk foods are usually in the aisles, so avoid those aisles.  

3.	Have a List…
….and stick to it. Knowing exactly what you need will keep your trip short and efficient. It will also keep you from over-spending and getting foods you don’t need. 
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