You don’t have to drastically change the way you shop to eat healthy. Use these tips to ensure you have the right foods in your healthy eating plan.
Plan ahead: Plan your meals a week in advance and take an inventory of what you already have so you know what to shop for that week. The healthy pantry listPDF (324 KB) include items to have on hand so you can make a healthy meal anytime.
Las Vegas Farmer's Markets
Make a list: To make shopping trips more efficient and avoid impulse buying, make a list. Stick to what is on your list, but don’t let it prevent you from trying new healthy foods. The Healthy Shopping ListPDF (315 KB) is a convenient way to organize your list.
Shop the perimeter: Fresh produce, meat and seafood departments are usually found on the outer edge of grocery stores, which is where you want to concentrate most of your shopping.
Don’t shop hungry: It can be hard to resist buying those high-fat, high-calorie items when you are hungry. Have a healthy snack before going to the store so you won’t be tempted.
Do read food labels: Routinely check food labels to compare nutritional values of products to make healthy choices.
Don’t forget the fiber: Load up on whole-grain breads, rolls and cereals, as well as brown rice and dried beans. When shopping, look for the word “whole” at the top of the ingredients list.
Do go green: When buying salad greens, select those with the deepest color. The dark color means higher concentrations of antioxidant vitamins.
Don’t dismiss the frozen produce: Most frozen fruits and vegetables contain as many nutrients as fresh produce, so don’t pass them by.
Check out your local Farmer's Market: Farmer's Markets are a great way to get fresh regionally grown food and now several of the markets are accepting EBT (electronic benefit transfer), debit and credit cards.
Grocery Store Tour
Grocery Store Tours
Let registered dietitian, Mary Wilson, guide you through the grocery store and give you tips on how to make healthier food choices.
Visit the health district YouTube Channel to see the meat, dairy, produce and grains videos.
Healthy Shopping List
Download the Healthy Shopping List. PDF This list will help you make healthier choices at the grocery store.
SNAP Retailer Locator
The new SNAP Retailer Locator finds stores that welcome SNAP benefits. It is easy to use, just click on Retailer Locator link and enter a street address, city and state, or zip code. A map of the closest approved stores will appear. Pick a store and use SNAP benefits to put healthy food on the table.
