Nutrition Tip of the Week

Stick to the Grocery List

Is one of your resolutions to shed a few pounds this new year? Losing weight and keeping it off is partly related to how good you are at planning. When possible, plan your meals for the week ahead of time, make your shopping list, and stock your pantry to ensure that you have all the right foods on hand. When you go to the grocery store, try to buy only the items on your shopping list. Avoid the grocery store when you are hungry or overly tired to help prevent a trip down the "temptation aisles" where you can get caught buying items that are definitely not on your healthy food list or your diet. Shop smart and plan ahead and you can accomplish more than half the battle of successful weight loss.

This nutrition tip of the week is brought to you by Melinda Safir, R.D. Melinda specializes in weight management as well as preventive and cardiovascular nutrition and wellness. For more information or to schedule a nutrition consultation, call 972-560-2655.