GROCERY SHOP FOR HEALTHY OPTIONS!
Vegetables: broccoli, asparagus, onions, spinach, peppers, zucchini, sweet potatoes, baby red potatoes, and butternut squash Beans and grains: chickpeas, brown rice, black beans, and quinoa Proteins: eggs, salmon, and skin-on chicken breast Nuts and seeds: roasted almonds, pumpkin seeds, and natural peanut butter Dairy and nondairy substitutes: oat milk, coconut milk, feta cheese, and full fat Greek yogurt
When it comes to grocery shopping, there are many options. If you find your weekly trip to the grocery store overwhelming, you’ve come to the right place. The best way to start your grocery shopping is by thinking about your preferences and needs. For example, do you want to lose weight? How many people are you feeding? Once you’ve determined these factors, make a list of everything you think you may need. Keep in mind that a diet high in protein and low in carbohydrates has been proven to be the most effective for weight loss. Protein is a building block of muscle, and it stimulates the hormone that helps you feel full. Protein also helps you maintain muscle mass during weight loss, which can help you maintain your metabolism. The most important thing to remember is that you should be eating a balanced diet. This means that you should avoid overeating any one type of food. For example, if you are overeating sugar or processed food, it might be time to change your diet. When shopping in the aisles, try to avoid ultra- processed foods, foods with high sugar content, or excessive amounts of red meat. Here is an example of what a healthy grocery list may look like: Fruits: apples, blueberries, clementines, grapefruits, and avocados
HEALTHY RECIPE
Buddha Bowl
• 1 clove garlic, minced • 2 c. shredded chicken • 2 c. broccoli florets, steamed • 2 avocados, thinly sliced • 2 green onions, thinly sliced • 1 tsp. sesame seeds
• 12 oz. package udon noodles • 3 tbsp. smooth peanut butter
• 3 tbsp. soy sauce • 2 tbsp. sesame oil • 1 tbsp. honey • 1 tbsp. lime juice
In a large pot of salted boiling water, cook noodles according to package instructions. Drain noodles and rinse with cold water to cool. Return noodles to saucepan. Add peanut butter, soy sauce, sesame oil, honey, lime juice and garlic. Stir until sauce is creamy and noodles are fully coated. If the sauce is too loose, turn heat to low and cook until the sauce has thickened, about 1 minute. Divide noodles between bowls. Top each serving with chicken, broccoli, avocado and green onions. Garnish with sesame seeds and serve warm or at room temperature.
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