There's a real psychology to the layout of a food store. Most of us don't pay attention to it, but the placement of every product is carefully planned. Eye level shelves are the premium products. Lower level shelves are for the cheaper products. And the lower level shelves, especially in the cereal aisle, are eye level for kids.
I've never been one to breeze thru the food store grabbing things as I go. I spend a good deal of time reading labels, comparing products and determining which size is the best buy. And I use coupons when I can.
Today, I'm more apt to shop AROUND the food store and not walk up and down every aisle. The perimeter of the food store is where all the fresh food is located - The produce, meat and dairy sections. Shopping AROUND the food store keeps me away from all the boxed and canned foods. Those are the products that contain extra salt, hydrogenated oils, trans fats, sugar, chemicals, artificial colors, artificial flavors and preservatives. Sure I love potato chips, mayonnaise and brownies. But, sparingly. It's not part of my regular diet.
Over the years I've made little changes that have added up to eating much more healthy and simply. I like lots of salad and vegetables. I've cut back on meat, especially beef and pork. And food is prepared simply - raw vegetables or lightly steamed or sauteed. I don't add sauces and gravy to my meals. It cuts down on prep time, but most importantly, I get to really taste each food item.
I've never been one to breeze thru the food store grabbing things as I go. I spend a good deal of time reading labels, comparing products and determining which size is the best buy. And I use coupons when I can.
Today, I'm more apt to shop AROUND the food store and not walk up and down every aisle. The perimeter of the food store is where all the fresh food is located - The produce, meat and dairy sections. Shopping AROUND the food store keeps me away from all the boxed and canned foods. Those are the products that contain extra salt, hydrogenated oils, trans fats, sugar, chemicals, artificial colors, artificial flavors and preservatives. Sure I love potato chips, mayonnaise and brownies. But, sparingly. It's not part of my regular diet.
Over the years I've made little changes that have added up to eating much more healthy and simply. I like lots of salad and vegetables. I've cut back on meat, especially beef and pork. And food is prepared simply - raw vegetables or lightly steamed or sauteed. I don't add sauces and gravy to my meals. It cuts down on prep time, but most importantly, I get to really taste each food item.
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