Start the new year right by following these simple tips for making healthier choices at the grocery store.

 

Buy less-processed foods and more whole fruits, vegetables, beans, nuts, and simple dairy products. Fresh and frozen produce is nutrient dense and low in calories. When you do purchase foods with a label, follow these guidelines: 

• Less than or equal to 10 grams of sugar
• Greater than or equal to 3 grams of fiber
• Less than or equal to 250 mg of sodium
• No trans fats and minimal saturated fats (Avoid “hydrogenated oil” and “partially hydrogenated oil”)

Author: Nicole Bergoine, RD, Your Fuel registered dietitian. Ask HealthEase about Your Fuel nutrition counseling for your workplace at info@healtheasefitness.com. Visit Nicole’s site at: http://www.nicolemarierd.com.