Every Sunday I try to make a big trip to the grocery store and also the produce market to pick up some healthy eats for the week. I find that if I spend an hour each Sunday making a quick tentative meal plan and grocery list we are more prepared for the week ahead.

Here are a couple tips I find useful when shopping at the grocery store:

• I shop mainly along the perimeters of the store, this helps to reduce the amount of junk food and processed food that ends up on the cart. You still get all the protein, dairy, fruits, & veggies and it helps to avoid any temptation from the middle aisles.
• Shop for fruits and veggies that are in season (healthy food doesn’t have to be expensive!)

Healthy Groceries for the week:

Kabocha squash

Kale

Romaine

Apples

Strawberries

Berries

Peaches

Sweet Potatoes

Eggplant

Tomatoes

Chicken

Chicken Thighs

Yogurts

Eggs

Pumpkin Seeds

Soy Chips

Pasta and sauce

Whole grain English Muffins

Meal Ideas for the week:

Sautéed Chicken, Kale, & tomatoes in white wine sauce

Dijon Chicken Thighs with Roasted Kabocha squash

Pasta with Turkey meatballs

Pesto Grilled Chicken & Veggie sandwiches