If budget tightening has you concerned about your ability to buy healthy foods at the grocery store, choose Redner’s Markets for an abundant inventory of affordable, fresh, locally sourced, and high-quality grocery, food, and beverage products?
Planning, finding, and prioritizing healthy foods when grocery shopping can seem overwhelming and expensive, but mindful shopping doesn’t have to be either. Read on for guidance when faced with many options, including products that promise nutrition but fail to deliver.
Plan Ahead for Shopping Success
To fill your pantry and fridge with healthy options and keep your budget intact, plan well before you ever head to the store. Check out your pantry and freezer to know what needs to be used and what meals you will prepare in the week ahead. Consult our weekly ad to pinpoint the exact deals that will work with your plans, and create a menu to guide your shopping list draft.
A grocery list allows you to stay within budget and dietary guidelines. It should be full of nutritiously rich foods that will provide a foundation for healthy meals.
A well-designed grocery list will be divided into departments to ensure you have a variety of food types and to make shopping easier since the store is also organized by category.
Sample Healthy Grocery List
- Fruits
- Apples
- Strawberries
- Oranges
- Grapefruits
- Avocados
- Starchy vegetables
- Potatoes
- Sweet potatoes
- Squash
- Non-starchy vegetables
- Spinach
- Mixed greens
- Broccoli
- Cauliflower
- Onions
- Peppers
- Cucumber
- Grains and legumes
- Pinto beans
- Black-eyed peas
- Chickpeas
- Brown rice
- Cous Cous
- Proteins
- Chicken breast
- Turkey
- Fish
- Eggs
- Protein powder
- Frozen food
- Fruits
- Vegetables
- Proteins
- Nuts and seeds
- Peanut butter
- Walnuts
- Cashews
- Almonds
- Pumpkin seeds
- Dairy
- Greek yogurt
- Coconut milk
- Low-fat mozzarella cheese
- Condiments
- Prunes
- Raisins
- Olives
- Salad dressings
- Salsa
- Olive oil
- Hummus
- Beverages
- Coffee
- Sugar-free water flavors
- Coconut water
- Bottled water
- Juice
Buy your shelf-stable groceries in bulk to save money and time. We suggest investing in some airtight storage containers to preserve maximum freshness. Redner’s Markets also provides a stellar store brand that you can rely upon to be as good as any brand name.
When constructing your grocery list, begin with a weekly menu. We suggest you convert your menu into a shopping list. Trying to wing it in-store with the menu alone may lead to purchasing products you already have, leaving the duplicate to lose freshness as it waits to be used.
While you may use a meal plan to guide your grocery shopping, we all know that other foods and snacks will be needed. Otherwise, you’ll go to a convenience store or fast food restaurant for a burger or chips. Keep your fridge, freezer, and pantry stocked with healthy options that you enjoy – including fruit, multi-grains, nuts and seeds, etc.
When shopping for healthy food, a key to remember is to shop the outermost aisles of the store. These areas contain produce, proteins, and other fresh, unprocessed foods. The inner aisles contain healthy condiments, canned items, and other shelf-stable goods, but for the healthiest diet, focus on fresh.
Bring healthy foods into your home by planning what you will buy at the grocery store before you head to your local Redner’s Markets. While prioritizing your family’s health, maximize savings using Redner’s Rewards!