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8.) Grab a cart. If you’re purchasing at least three days worth of food, you’re going to need a shopping cart. A cart gives you the freedom to take your time to find what you need. It actually reduces stress. By getting a basket, you’re only going to buy a few items, and if you add more, the basket will get heavy. Believe me, I’ve been there, done that!

9.) Go to the produce section first. Many people are tempted to buy the first thing they see when they walk in, or something that they want but don’t need. By going to the produce section first, you’ll buy more fruits and vegetables.

10.) Don’t forget to check the higher and lower parts of the shelves. In order to increase sales, many name brands or more-expensive foods are put at eye level. Typically, they aren’t the healthiest. Often, you’ll find the least expensive and most nutritious products on the upper and lower shelves.

11.) Stick with your plan. With practice, you’ll start to only buy what’s on your list. If you forget something, chances are you won’t forget it the next time. The things that distract you while you are shopping do sp because they are tempting, and temptation is a human trait you’ll never lose but can learn to cope with. Just remember this: If you are tempted to stray from your plan, tell yourself, “I made this list and I’m going to stick to it!”

12.) Skip the snack food aisle. Or stroll down it to prove you won’t buy from it! The bottom line is to keep the healthy foods in your cart and the unhealthy foods out. Remember, the easiest way to avoid eating unhealthy foods is to just not buy them.

Do you have more ideas? Feel free to add them in the comments. After all, it’s about a healthy lifestyle!