Guest guest Posted October 30, 2003 Report Share Posted October 30, 2003 > Subject: Grocery Shopping Tips > > > 1. Always shop alone. Shopping with your partner, your friends or the > kids is asking for trouble – and lots of extra products in the > trolley! If you shop alone you are less likely to be swayed from your > list. > > 2. Never shop on an empty stomach. If you are hungry when you shop, > you will be more tempted to choose additional foods from those on > your list. You may also be tempted to buy high-fat or high-calorie > snack foods. Shop after a meal or have a snack and a glass of water > before you go. > > 3. Don't shop when you are tired. If you can, shop in the morning > instead of after work or late at night. If you shop when you are > tired, you are more inclined to buy on impulse and make unwise > choices. > > 4. Always shop from a list. If you plan your meals and write a list > of the ingredients you need to create your meals, you will be a > smarter shopper. Writing a list (and sticking to it!) allows you to > make healthier choices and to save money by avoiding costly impulse > buys. > > 5. Save money buy choosing generic brands. You can save between 25 > and 50 percent if you choose generic store brands over the competing > products. Many generic brands source their products from exactly the > same manufacturers as the regular brands. The savings from reduced > packaging and marketing costs are passed on to the consumer. > > 6. Read the nutrition labels. The nutritional information helps you > to make wiser nutritional choices. Make sure that any claims on the > label are backed up by the figures on the nutrition label. > > 7. Products that are labeled 'low-cholesterol' are not necessarily > low in fat. Cholesterol occurs only in foods of animal origin, so > fruits, vegetables, grains, nuts, seeds and foods made from plants > are automatically free of cholesterol. This food label can be > confusing as it is often interpreted to mean no- or lowfat. Many > foods, such as oils, vegetable margarines, avocado and nuts, are free > of cholesterol but remain high in fat. > > 8. Products that are 'fortified' are a good source of additional > nutrients. Many breakfast cereals, milks, breads and juices on the > market have added nutrients, such as fiber, calcium, folate and iron. > > 9. On the whole, it is better to buy a product > labeled 'lite', 'light', 'low fat' or 'lean' than to buy the regular > product. However, there are some areas where caution is advised. For > example, 'light' olive oil refers to the color and flavor of the oil, > not it's fat content. Products such as 'lite' peanut butter may still > be high in fat. Always check the nutrition label to establish the fat > content of a product. > > 10.The actual weight of a product often varies from the net weight. > The net weight refers to the minimum weight. The actual weight is > usually a little heavier and in some cases can be as much as 25 > percent more. It's important to note that the nutritional data and > serving size is calculated on the net weight, so you may consume up > to 25 percent more calories and fat than the nutritional information > states. It's a good idea to check the weight on your own scales. > > (From http://www.calorieking.com ) > > ---------- > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 7, 2003 Report Share Posted November 7, 2003 > > >> Subject: Grocery Shopping Tips >> >> >> 1. Always shop alone. Shopping with your partner, your friends or the >> kids is asking for trouble ñ and lots of extra products in the >> trolley! If you shop alone you are less likely to be swayed from your >> list. >> >> 2. Never shop on an empty stomach. If you are hungry when you shop, >> you will be more tempted to choose additional foods from those on >> your list. You may also be tempted to buy high-fat or high-calorie >> snack foods. Shop after a meal or have a snack and a glass of water >> before you go. >> >> 3. Don't shop when you are tired. If you can, shop in the morning >> instead of after work or late at night. If you shop when you are >> tired, you are more inclined to buy on impulse and make unwise >> choices. >> >> 4. Always shop from a list. If you plan your meals and write a list >> of the ingredients you need to create your meals, you will be a >> smarter shopper. Writing a list (and sticking to it!) allows you to >> make healthier choices and to save money by avoiding costly impulse >> buys. >> >> 5. Save money buy choosing generic brands. You can save between 25 >> and 50 percent if you choose generic store brands over the competing >> products. Many generic brands source their products from exactly the >> same manufacturers as the regular brands. The savings from reduced >> packaging and marketing costs are passed on to the consumer. >> >> 6. Read the nutrition labels. The nutritional information helps you >> to make wiser nutritional choices. Make sure that any claims on the >> label are backed up by the figures on the nutrition label. >> >> 7. Products that are labeled 'low-cholesterol' are not necessarily >> low in fat. Cholesterol occurs only in foods of animal origin, so >> fruits, vegetables, grains, nuts, seeds and foods made from plants >> are automatically free of cholesterol. This food label can be >> confusing as it is often interpreted to mean no- or lowfat. Many >> foods, such as oils, vegetable margarines, avocado and nuts, are free >> of cholesterol but remain high in fat. >> >> 8. Products that are 'fortified' are a good source of additional >> nutrients. Many breakfast cereals, milks, breads and juices on the >> market have added nutrients, such as fiber, calcium, folate and iron. >> >> 9. On the whole, it is better to buy a product >> labeled 'lite', 'light', 'low fat' or 'lean' than to buy the regular >> product. However, there are some areas where caution is advised. For >> example, 'light' olive oil refers to the color and flavor of the oil, >> not it's fat content. Products such as 'lite' peanut butter may still >> be high in fat. Always check the nutrition label to establish the fat >> content of a product. >> >> 10.The actual weight of a product often varies from the net weight. >> The net weight refers to the minimum weight. The actual weight is >> usually a little heavier and in some cases can be as much as 25 >> percent more. It's important to note that the nutritional data and >> serving size is calculated on the net weight, so you may consume up >> to 25 percent more calories and fat than the nutritional information >> states. It's a good idea to check the weight on your own scales. >> >> (From http://www.calorieking.com ) >> >> > > ---------- > > >> >> >> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 4, 2003 Report Share Posted December 4, 2003 > > >> Subject: Grocery Shopping Tips >> >> >> 1. Always shop alone. Shopping with your partner, your friends or the >> kids is asking for trouble ñ and lots of extra products in the >> trolley! If you shop alone you are less likely to be swayed from your >> list. >> >> 2. Never shop on an empty stomach. If you are hungry when you shop, >> you will be more tempted to choose additional foods from those on >> your list. You may also be tempted to buy high-fat or high-calorie >> snack foods. Shop after a meal or have a snack and a glass of water >> before you go. >> >> 3. Don't shop when you are tired. If you can, shop in the morning >> instead of after work or late at night. If you shop when you are >> tired, you are more inclined to buy on impulse and make unwise >> choices. >> >> 4. Always shop from a list. If you plan your meals and write a list >> of the ingredients you need to create your meals, you will be a >> smarter shopper. Writing a list (and sticking to it!) allows you to >> make healthier choices and to save money by avoiding costly impulse >> buys. >> >> 5. Save money buy choosing generic brands. You can save between 25 >> and 50 percent if you choose generic store brands over the competing >> products. Many generic brands source their products from exactly the >> same manufacturers as the regular brands. The savings from reduced >> packaging and marketing costs are passed on to the consumer. >> >> 6. Read the nutrition labels. The nutritional information helps you >> to make wiser nutritional choices. Make sure that any claims on the >> label are backed up by the figures on the nutrition label. >> >> 7. Products that are labeled 'low-cholesterol' are not necessarily >> low in fat. Cholesterol occurs only in foods of animal origin, so >> fruits, vegetables, grains, nuts, seeds and foods made from plants >> are automatically free of cholesterol. This food label can be >> confusing as it is often interpreted to mean no- or lowfat. Many >> foods, such as oils, vegetable margarines, avocado and nuts, are free >> of cholesterol but remain high in fat. >> >> 8. Products that are 'fortified' are a good source of additional >> nutrients. Many breakfast cereals, milks, breads and juices on the >> market have added nutrients, such as fiber, calcium, folate and iron. >> >> 9. On the whole, it is better to buy a product >> labeled 'lite', 'light', 'low fat' or 'lean' than to buy the regular >> product. However, there are some areas where caution is advised. For >> example, 'light' olive oil refers to the color and flavor of the oil, >> not it's fat content. Products such as 'lite' peanut butter may still >> be high in fat. Always check the nutrition label to establish the fat >> content of a product. >> >> 10.The actual weight of a product often varies from the net weight. >> The net weight refers to the minimum weight. The actual weight is >> usually a little heavier and in some cases can be as much as 25 >> percent more. It's important to note that the nutritional data and >> serving size is calculated on the net weight, so you may consume up >> to 25 percent more calories and fat than the nutritional information >> states. It's a good idea to check the weight on your own scales. >> >> (From http://www.calorieking.com ) >> >> > > ---------- > > >> >> >> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 4, 2003 Report Share Posted December 4, 2003 > > >> Subject: Grocery Shopping Tips >> >> >> 1. Always shop alone. Shopping with your partner, your friends or the >> kids is asking for trouble ñ and lots of extra products in the >> trolley! If you shop alone you are less likely to be swayed from your >> list. >> >> 2. Never shop on an empty stomach. If you are hungry when you shop, >> you will be more tempted to choose additional foods from those on >> your list. You may also be tempted to buy high-fat or high-calorie >> snack foods. Shop after a meal or have a snack and a glass of water >> before you go. >> >> 3. Don't shop when you are tired. If you can, shop in the morning >> instead of after work or late at night. If you shop when you are >> tired, you are more inclined to buy on impulse and make unwise >> choices. >> >> 4. Always shop from a list. If you plan your meals and write a list >> of the ingredients you need to create your meals, you will be a >> smarter shopper. Writing a list (and sticking to it!) allows you to >> make healthier choices and to save money by avoiding costly impulse >> buys. >> >> 5. Save money buy choosing generic brands. You can save between 25 >> and 50 percent if you choose generic store brands over the competing >> products. Many generic brands source their products from exactly the >> same manufacturers as the regular brands. The savings from reduced >> packaging and marketing costs are passed on to the consumer. >> >> 6. Read the nutrition labels. The nutritional information helps you >> to make wiser nutritional choices. Make sure that any claims on the >> label are backed up by the figures on the nutrition label. >> >> 7. Products that are labeled 'low-cholesterol' are not necessarily >> low in fat. Cholesterol occurs only in foods of animal origin, so >> fruits, vegetables, grains, nuts, seeds and foods made from plants >> are automatically free of cholesterol. This food label can be >> confusing as it is often interpreted to mean no- or lowfat. Many >> foods, such as oils, vegetable margarines, avocado and nuts, are free >> of cholesterol but remain high in fat. >> >> 8. Products that are 'fortified' are a good source of additional >> nutrients. Many breakfast cereals, milks, breads and juices on the >> market have added nutrients, such as fiber, calcium, folate and iron. >> >> 9. On the whole, it is better to buy a product >> labeled 'lite', 'light', 'low fat' or 'lean' than to buy the regular >> product. However, there are some areas where caution is advised. For >> example, 'light' olive oil refers to the color and flavor of the oil, >> not it's fat content. Products such as 'lite' peanut butter may still >> be high in fat. Always check the nutrition label to establish the fat >> content of a product. >> >> 10.The actual weight of a product often varies from the net weight. >> The net weight refers to the minimum weight. The actual weight is >> usually a little heavier and in some cases can be as much as 25 >> percent more. It's important to note that the nutritional data and >> serving size is calculated on the net weight, so you may consume up >> to 25 percent more calories and fat than the nutritional information >> states. It's a good idea to check the weight on your own scales. >> >> (From http://www.calorieking.com ) >> >> > > ---------- > > >> >> >> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 5, 2003 Report Share Posted December 5, 2003 > > >> Subject: Grocery Shopping Tips >> >> >> 1. Always shop alone. Shopping with your partner, your friends or the >> kids is asking for trouble ñ and lots of extra products in the >> trolley! If you shop alone you are less likely to be swayed from your >> list. >> >> 2. Never shop on an empty stomach. If you are hungry when you shop, >> you will be more tempted to choose additional foods from those on >> your list. You may also be tempted to buy high-fat or high-calorie >> snack foods. Shop after a meal or have a snack and a glass of water >> before you go. >> >> 3. Don't shop when you are tired. If you can, shop in the morning >> instead of after work or late at night. If you shop when you are >> tired, you are more inclined to buy on impulse and make unwise >> choices. >> >> 4. Always shop from a list. If you plan your meals and write a list >> of the ingredients you need to create your meals, you will be a >> smarter shopper. Writing a list (and sticking to it!) allows you to >> make healthier choices and to save money by avoiding costly impulse >> buys. >> >> 5. Save money buy choosing generic brands. You can save between 25 >> and 50 percent if you choose generic store brands over the competing >> products. Many generic brands source their products from exactly the >> same manufacturers as the regular brands. The savings from reduced >> packaging and marketing costs are passed on to the consumer. >> >> 6. Read the nutrition labels. The nutritional information helps you >> to make wiser nutritional choices. Make sure that any claims on the >> label are backed up by the figures on the nutrition label. >> >> 7. Products that are labeled 'low-cholesterol' are not necessarily >> low in fat. Cholesterol occurs only in foods of animal origin, so >> fruits, vegetables, grains, nuts, seeds and foods made from plants >> are automatically free of cholesterol. This food label can be >> confusing as it is often interpreted to mean no- or lowfat. Many >> foods, such as oils, vegetable margarines, avocado and nuts, are free >> of cholesterol but remain high in fat. >> >> 8. Products that are 'fortified' are a good source of additional >> nutrients. Many breakfast cereals, milks, breads and juices on the >> market have added nutrients, such as fiber, calcium, folate and iron. >> >> 9. On the whole, it is better to buy a product >> labeled 'lite', 'light', 'low fat' or 'lean' than to buy the regular >> product. However, there are some areas where caution is advised. For >> example, 'light' olive oil refers to the color and flavor of the oil, >> not it's fat content. Products such as 'lite' peanut butter may still >> be high in fat. Always check the nutrition label to establish the fat >> content of a product. >> >> 10.The actual weight of a product often varies from the net weight. >> The net weight refers to the minimum weight. The actual weight is >> usually a little heavier and in some cases can be as much as 25 >> percent more. It's important to note that the nutritional data and >> serving size is calculated on the net weight, so you may consume up >> to 25 percent more calories and fat than the nutritional information >> states. It's a good idea to check the weight on your own scales. >> >> (From http://www.calorieking.com ) >> >> > > ---------- > > >> >> >> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 2, 2004 Report Share Posted January 2, 2004 > >> Subject: Grocery Shopping Tips >> >> >> 1. Always shop alone. Shopping with your partner, your friends or the >> kids is asking for trouble ñ and lots of extra products in the >> trolley! If you shop alone you are less likely to be swayed from your >> list. >> >> 2. Never shop on an empty stomach. If you are hungry when you shop, >> you will be more tempted to choose additional foods from those on >> your list. You may also be tempted to buy high-fat or high-calorie >> snack foods. Shop after a meal or have a snack and a glass of water >> before you go. >> >> 3. Don't shop when you are tired. If you can, shop in the morning >> instead of after work or late at night. If you shop when you are >> tired, you are more inclined to buy on impulse and make unwise >> choices. >> >> 4. Always shop from a list. If you plan your meals and write a list >> of the ingredients you need to create your meals, you will be a >> smarter shopper. Writing a list (and sticking to it!) allows you to >> make healthier choices and to save money by avoiding costly impulse >> buys. >> >> 5. Save money buy choosing generic brands. You can save between 25 >> and 50 percent if you choose generic store brands over the competing >> products. Many generic brands source their products from exactly the >> same manufacturers as the regular brands. The savings from reduced >> packaging and marketing costs are passed on to the consumer. >> >> 6. Read the nutrition labels. The nutritional information helps you >> to make wiser nutritional choices. Make sure that any claims on the >> label are backed up by the figures on the nutrition label. >> >> 7. Products that are labeled 'low-cholesterol' are not necessarily >> low in fat. Cholesterol occurs only in foods of animal origin, so >> fruits, vegetables, grains, nuts, seeds and foods made from plants >> are automatically free of cholesterol. This food label can be >> confusing as it is often interpreted to mean no- or lowfat. Many >> foods, such as oils, vegetable margarines, avocado and nuts, are free >> of cholesterol but remain high in fat. >> >> 8. Products that are 'fortified' are a good source of additional >> nutrients. Many breakfast cereals, milks, breads and juices on the >> market have added nutrients, such as fiber, calcium, folate and iron. >> >> 9. On the whole, it is better to buy a product >> labeled 'lite', 'light', 'low fat' or 'lean' than to buy the regular >> product. However, there are some areas where caution is advised. For >> example, 'light' olive oil refers to the color and flavor of the oil, >> not it's fat content. Products such as 'lite' peanut butter may still >> be high in fat. Always check the nutrition label to establish the fat >> content of a product. >> >> 10.The actual weight of a product often varies from the net weight. >> The net weight refers to the minimum weight. The actual weight is >> usually a little heavier and in some cases can be as much as 25 >> percent more. It's important to note that the nutritional data and >> serving size is calculated on the net weight, so you may consume up >> to 25 percent more calories and fat than the nutritional information >> states. It's a good idea to check the weight on your own scales. >> >> (From http://www.calorieking.com ) >> >> > > ---------- > > >> >> >> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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