Think of your fridge as a vending machine......

I read an interesting article today and wanted to share the healthy eating tips from it. The concept behind this article is to think of your home refrigerator as a vending machine. The difference between the two is that you have control over what you stock your fridge with. Having access to healthy food is the first step in maintaining a healthy diet, changing bad habits, and limit temptation.

If you don't buy it, you won't (and can't) eat it. All relates to out of sight out of mind. When you go grocery shopping, go with a list and stick to it. Most importantly, don't go food shopping hungry. If you do, you may make extra unwanted purchases. If you are hungry, eat an apple before you go. Stick to the perimeters of the store - you'll usually find the least processed foods there.

When putting food away, don't hide the good stuff. We usually use those bins at the bottom of the fridge to store our fruits and vegetables - however if the good stuff is not in view, you may be more likely not to eat it. Instead, use those bins to store meats and other items. Keeping healthy foods at eye level is a better idea.

Take the time to prepare your healthy snacks when you get home from shopping. If your veggies are prepared and ready to grab and eat, you'll be more likely to reach for them than if you have to start preparing them.

These are just a few healthy eating tips. Let me know your thoughts!

Source: Detroit News
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