I often feel extremely lucky to be in the position I am in, as a blogger, given opportunities that are a dime a dozen, and enriching my life beyond means. Monday was one of those days, as some of you saw via instagram, I was invited on a Shop Sense Tour with GlobalTV’s Registered Dietitian, Melodie Yong. What better way then to start off March which is known as Nutrition Month. We toured a downtown grocery store, section by section, learning all the important facts about health and wellness in our family lives. It was not only important to be in-attendance for myself, but as a mother, knowing I am providing the best possible food choices for my babies {young; Sofia Marie, and old; Sammy}.
What I took from the tour, I will now provide you… in point form. Every mother and family grocery shopper should know these basic facts:
- if you have a picky eater in the family, let them choose fruits and vegetables for the week ahead. Your child’s excitement to choose something on their own, could encourage them to try a bite or two at your next meal. If they choose a fruit or vegetable you’ve never used or tried yourself, don’t show them disappointment or fear. Google will be your best friend when finding a suitable recipe.
- while shopping for vegetables, the deeper more vibrant colors the better for you. More vitamins and nutrients.
- making a grocery list in advance, will help with avoiding foolish purchases and stress at the store. I find grocery shopping with a toddler daunting enough, save yourself the grief and make a list. Thanks to Healthy Families BC here is a printable Menu Planner with Shopping List
- when preparing your family meals, go by a 3 color minimum rule. Make sure everyones plates consist of 3 colors or more {protein color, carbohydrate color, and Vegetable colors}. Ensuring your providing the best array of vitamins for you and your diners bodies.
- the healthiest options for you and your family will be on the perimeter of the store. Once you start walking into the aisles your venturing into a land of high sodium, preservatives, and trans fats. Be sure to read labels when buying these boxed/bagged options.
- the best choice of fats/oils are those that are room temperature are liquid. Plain and simple really.
NoPeanutsAllowed says
Awwwwwwesome!!! You’re doing amazing my lovely xo
Alana Krahenbil says
Thanks for te giveaway, this would be great to win!
adrienne says
great
The Write Mama says
Great post little miss mama!!
Annie1 says
I love the tip of encouraging your kids to help choose fruits and veggies for the family! Keeping them interested and invested in their health is so important!
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Larabear says
Thankfully, I do not have a picky eater but I love the idea of them picking out their own veggies. I will pass that idea on to my sis-in-law!
GoGreen says
Get organized. Plan ahead. Make a list. Great shopping tips.
Bonnie
Xing says
I liked the tip on discarding leftovers that have been unrefridgerated for more than two hours.
Sunshine says
I needed to be reminded to let my DD help. I forget sometimes that there ARE things that she can do, like rip lettuce leaves, even if she isn’t going to eat them.
C.Lee says
Great tips!
C.Lee says
love the recommendation on the 2 color rule
MamaHunfy says
I love their tips on food storage safety.
Vashti
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Silvia says
Good tips! and always check the flyers before going to the grocery store!
Gina C says
Weird- I posted my favourite tip but it’s not on here anymore :S
anyways, my favourite tip is:”Buy fresh and “in season” produce for the best value”
Tina L. says
plan ahead and make a list.
Elaine says
Having a picky eater at home, I’d say my fave tip is letting the picky eater choose fruits and vegetables for the week ahead…
Tooth Fairy says
I enjoyed the reminder from the The Produce Section – “Colour Your World” Believe me it’s always nice to SEE a colorful reminder of how important fruits and vegies really are!
Dawn B says
Stick to the perimeter…I guess I knew this, but I need to practice it more!
Amy Lee says
the meal planning chart was most useful =)