Think about the foods you find on the outer edge of a grocery store. Fruits and veggies typically come first. Next is the dairy section containing cheese, yogurt, milk, and other calcium containing foods. The deli and rotissere counter are usually along the wall where you can have someone slice fresh meats for you or you can pick up raw meats next to that. Those are the foods you need the most. Some of the aisles have whole grains like brown rice, quinoa, wheat bread, and wheat pasta. Those have a long shelf life if you store them in a cool, dry place so it is more cost efficient to buy those in bulk. That way you rarely have to be in the aisles of the market.
Other than that, the aisles have a lot of processed foods that aren't as healthy for you as the products around the perimeter of the market. Plan to stay around the outside unless there are specific things you're looking for in the aisles, like spices, peanut butter, beans, or high fiber cereals.
One other thing that can help out is to make a list of what you need. Promise yourself you'll stick to the list with only one or two special items. That way if you see parsley, and you forgot to put it on your list, you can grab it. It will help to keep you from throwing the cookies, crackers, and other junk foods into the cart.
Be sure to call Diabetes Partnership at 216-591-0800 with any questions!
Health and Happiness!
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