Shopping for Good Health
Grocery shopping doesn't have to feel like a chore-if you have the right attitude and know what to look for. Done right, it's the foundation of your good health. To help you maximize your next trip to the store, we've broken down your local supermarket, section by section, to help you find the foods you need and avoid the ones you don't. Included in the tour are Label alerts! The most important thing you can do at the grocery store is to take the time to read and compare food labels. Label alerts! will tell you what to beware of in each section. Be sure to also check the serving sizes and servings per package to find the best choices.

And now, let's begin the tour.
Produce:
It's hard to go wrong in this section. Buy color and variety. Experiment. Go ahead and find out what that quince tastes like. Just remember to test your blood glucose so you know how your levels change in response to fruit. Label alert! Actually, there's a shortage of labels in this aisle. Just remember that one serving size is about half a cup, or one whole cup for leafy vegetables.

Bakery:
Label alert! "Multigrain" or "whole wheat" claims on bread packages may not tell the whole story. Check out which have the most fiber per slice. You don't have to completely avoid the sweets in this aisle, but take great care working them into your diet.

Meat:
Invest in low-fat cuts in this aisle. Seafood and white meat like pork, turkey and chicken are all good choices. Label alert! When you compare cuts, check out how many servings you'll get from each package. One serving is about 3 ounces, or .18 pounds.

Canned Goods:
Label alert! Canned goods like soups and beans can be loaded with sodium, so look for low-sodium varieties if they're available. You want to aim for less than 2400 mg of sodium per day. Canned vegetables, tomatoes in particular, are a great substitute when good fresh vegetables are scarce or off-season.

Dairy:
Low-fat dairy products make for great snacking and provide the calcium you need without the cholesterol or fat. Label alert! To get the most out of yogurt, look for containers that say they contain live bacteria or cultures. Buy it plain and flavor it at home with a little fruit, jam or honey to skip a lot of calories and sugar.

Frozen Food:
Frozen vegetables and fruits are usually picked ripe and flash frozen, making them another easy alternative to fresh. Label alert! Double-check that any frozen fruits in your cart don't have added sugars or syrup. Many frozen entrees contain fried foods, so keep an eye out for those as well if you need to restrict them.

We have now come to the end of our tour. Remember to take your time, have fun and keep this guide in mind on your next trip to the grocery store. You'll soon be shopping your way to better health.

More shopping tips from POWERBAR® PRIA® COMPLETE NUTRITION BAR Concentrate your shopping around the store's edges, where the healthier whole foods are stocked.
Make a list before you go to limit impulse shopping.
Eat something like a POWERBAR® PRIA® COMPLETE NUTRITION BAR before you go. You'll make better decisions without a growling stomach to throw you off course.
Look up. Healthier foods tend to be stocked on the higher shelves.