Grocery Shopping Tips 101
Creating a healthy grocery shopping list on a budget does not have to be complicated. It can be an experience for some who may be overwhelmed by the many, many choices that are offered up and down those aisles! One of the keys is to know up front what to look for and what you are looking for. Listed below are some helpful tips on grocery shopping with our health and weight loss in mind.
- Always go to the grocery with a list. Try your best to stick to it! This will help you to stay away from impulse buys which are a lot of times unhealthy.
- NEVER go to the grocery hungry! (I don’t even need to explain) J
- Become label savvy….know the 3 key things to look for on the nutrition facts of the label…
- Watch out for trans fats…the hidden kind too. When looking at fats, check out what source of fat is in the product. Is it trans, saturated etc. Remember, trans fat and saturated fats are the bad sources.
- Check out the 20% rule on the complex/simple sugar…and make sure if the product has sugar that it has at least 3 grams of fiber in it too.
- Check for Sodium content. It is good to have less than 600 mg of sodium per meal. The max is 2000mg per day.
- Become Ingredient savvy…know what to look for in the ingredients list..For example, if the list is really long and has really long words that we can not pronounce…you can pretty much say that it is full of additives and preservatives and not going to be the best choice. There are some key words to look for that will identify a nutrient deficient product…high fructose corn syrup, corn syrup, partially hydrogenated vegetable oil, anything that has hydrogenated in front of it, Olestra, Olean, BHT, BHA and monosodium glutamate (msg)
- Purchase lean meats and try to limit deli meats. If buying packaged meat then it is better to have it sliced at the deli. (less preservatives)
- When buying fruit juice…look for not from concentrate.
- Spend most of your time in the produce section. Choose the darker colored fruits and vegetables. Remember, fresh is best, then frozen and last canned.
- Use the grocery shopping lists that I have provided for you too. They are free of additives and preservatives too.
- Jennifer Brindley
****Just remember to plan ahead and take stock of what’s in your pantry, fridge and freezer already. Stay prepared to avoid having to eat out as much.****
I would like the free grocery/food/snack list
Thank you
thank you soooooooooooo much for you and your ministry
p.s you daughter is doing a fantastic job as well
God Bless you both
Jennifer,
I use to exercise with you, but I started taking water exercise because of a knee injury. My knee is healed and even though, I am still doing water exercise Mon ., Wed., and Fri., I am going to start back exercising with you on Tues. and Thurs. I am looking forward to it. Please send the foods to eat for breakfast, lunch, snack, and dinner. The list you mention you would send free if we wrote and asked for it.
May God Bless!
Rev. Hall
Jennifer thank you for your encouragement every morning on NRB at 9 am. I lke that you’lve included some new exercises, your daughter, and the dr. Also the Senior dvd was great and I’m using it to help the Seniors at my mom’s apt. to get in shape. We’re loving it!
Jennifer, Your exercise program on the NRB network is so encouraging. I have just recently started back exercising and feel great. Your program is so easy to follow and anyone can do it, no matter their fitness level. I was diagnosed with thyroid disease (hypothyroidism) about 5 years ago and have gained about 40 pounds. I have tried many diets and other exercise programs but nothing has seemed to work. Your program is based on Godly principles along with exercise and I think that is what was missing in the other programs I’ve tried. Even though I’m a Christian, I never thought about putting God first in exercise, I don’t know why I didn’t because God is first in all other aspects of my life. Thank you sooo much for your program . I feel very encouraged. Thank you and God Bless You and Your Ministry.
Krystal
I just discovered your program and really like it.. I would like to have the list that you recommend of foods to eat and also the grocery list. Thanks again You are refreshing Rachael
Thank you so much for your program, your words are always an encouragement to me. My almost-3 yr old daughter joins in, too sometimes! I’m thankful to see her gaining healthy habits at a young age:0) Praise God! Could you please send me the list of foods for meal times & snacks? Thank you & God bless you and your ministry.
Sisters in Christ,
Kendra
Please send the foods to eat for breakfast, lunch, snack, and dinner. The list you mention you would send free if we wrote and asked for it. Thank You so much. I fee very encouraged from your program.
Hi, Jennifer,
My husband & I exercise with you every morning. It’s a real blessing! Thanks so much for your encouragement!
Please will you send us the list of foods to eat for meals & snacks?
We appreciate you so much!
God bless you!
Judith Gerrish
Please send me the list of foods and snacks for lunch, dinner and breakfast. Thank you very much. Your show is such a blessing! Keep up the good work!
We have been living in MN but will return to Colorado in May. We have not found you on any of the stations here…looking forward to seeing you on TV again in CO
As for now we use you DVDs to excerise.
Keep on Keeping on for Jesus. Irene Francis
Please send the foods to eat for breakfast, lunch, snack, and dinner. The list you mention you would send free if I wrote and asked for it . Thank you! Glenda
Helllo,my name is Polonia,Im been exercise with you in the morning when ever i can, so i dont have a rutine yet, also do some wii and is fun to,i will like to have the grosery list the you recomend in your TV program, I do thank you very much,God Bless you for your exercise program and do give me also the blessing to your children and Doctor, God bless all you,senserly,Polonia
Please send the free food list you talk about on your tv exercise program. You said if we wrote and asked for it, you would send it. I really enjoy your program and exercise with you at least 3 times a week. It is a great help to me. Thank you in advance.
God bless you!
Marie
thanks for all the help!
Hi Jennifer! I am grateful God led me to your program at such a time as this in my life season transition ! God has revealed to me that I must have exercise to be and do all he has called me to. Wish I could say I jumped up and down when HE told me (LOL)! but I do know with GOD ALL things are possible and you are HIS instrument! Thus please send me examples of daily and or weekly menues as well as pray for my perseverence, balance, and focus! God continue to bless and keep you and makke HIS face shine upon you!
I just fiund out that i have a health concern and the dr. said i need to lose weight. i just turned 50 and i am finding that it isnt going to be as easy as it used to be to lose weight. I found your program and decided to start today with you. Thank God i found you. Please send me thefree breakfast, lunch, snack, and dinner list that you mentioned, and the gro.list too. and any thing else that you think might help me. God bless you and your ministry. Delores Campbell
Great show to get your health in shape. I told my doctors at Cancer Treatment Center of America about your exercise show and that it was a great way to help with after surgery for Breast Cancer. My move of motion of my arm was great when I went back for follow-up and I give credit to God and the exercise I received on your show. May God bless you for hearing Him to be an encourager to the World to get our Health Back!!!
I enjoy your program. I don’t feel it’s too hard,and I do sweat. Thanks for the ministry.
Good morning my sisters and brothers in CHRIST…I have started my 30 day fit journal Jennifer sent to me. Today is day one and the healthy confession for today is Mathew 5:14 I am the light of world and the healthy tip for today is drink @ least 64 .oz of water…well this is a very weak area for me. I am good if I drink 2 cups of water a day. I know all about Criystal light and drink mixes to add to water..just can’t seem to do it. Thiis is something only GOD can do or change. So I decided to to glorify the LORD today in hydrating his temple as much as possible but, I’m calling on YOU in corporate prayer for you to help me to achieve. Let us ALL go forth today and let our light so shine in CHRIST.
Brenda
Hi Jennifer,
Please send the foods to eat for breakfast, lunch, snack, and dinner. The list you mention you would send free if I wrote and asked for it .
Thank you!
Love your program; and I am excercizing with you at least 3-4 days a week.
And, I feel wonderful!!
Thank you for your encouraging words!
Please send me a list of the grocery list and other nutrition list that you have to offer. Thanks for rising up early for me. Nan
Good day Jennifer,
Wonderful program, thank you for all your encouragements during the workout. I appreciate you very much and my body appreciate the renewed energy as well.
Please send me the gocery list of healthy foods.
God’s continued blessings,
Nicole
Just found your program today on NRB…what an answer to prayer! I’m ‘older than dirt’, and in poor shape at this point…135 lbs overweight…starting to lose now that I have been healed of hypothyroidism, arthritis, and hypertension (praise God!!!)…I have been needing a suitable excercise regimen to get this ‘temple’ back into the shape God intended…just started using a stationary bike, but needed some low impact toning, stretching, and weight training instruction to add to my bike and swimming…I have been following a healthy diet, but would surely appreciate the lists for breakfast, lunch, snack, and dinner…as I stated, I’m ‘older than dirt’, and don’t want to waste anymore of my life on earth in a deteriorating ‘temple’…I’m determined to be strong and ready to serve in whatever situation the Lord presents to me!!! I give praise to God for directing me to your program, and declare blessing on you and your ministry…thank you for being obedient to the call on your life!!!
May God Bless you and your show.
Would like to get the free grocery shopping list and also the breakfast ,lunch,snack and dinner list (menus) that you offered on your show. I am dealing with high blood pressure right now. Any help with this would be a great blessing.
Thank you, May God Bless You
T
Hi Jennifer – I recently found your show and have been working out with you. What a blessing your ministry is! I would love to have you send me your grocery list.
Pastor Marcy Stone
Pleasant Hill, Iowa
my work uot was very good I felt it all over my body
Jennifer,
I exercise with you every morning and would love to get your grocery shopping list. Thanks so much and God bless!
Jennifer,
Your daily workout is one I am able to do. Your ministry is a blessing and up-lifting to my soul. Your grocery shopping list would be much appreciated. Thank you and God Bless!!
Hi Jennifer, please send the free foods to eat for breakfast, lunch snack and dinner. You mention you would send it if I mention it thanks.
Jennifer, I have been doing exercise with you for 5 weeks. I know it was the Lord that led me to your show and I thank Him for it. I feel like I am getting stronger, but I have only lost two pounds. I am staying consistant, I even try to exercise on Saturdays for the extra help. I know you are a faith filled woman, will you please remember me in prayer? Thank you for your encouragement!
Michelle
Would like your gracery shopping list and snack list.
Thanks,
Leslie
May the Lord bless the good work you are doing.I tuned in to your show for the first time and being a couch potato the Lord started me to exercise with you.I have been diagnosed with borderline diabetes and must lose weight too. I am 65 years old.Please email me your grocery list and what cd do you reccomend for me to purchase.God Bless you and your ministry. sincerely brenda cohen.
please send me your free grocery shopping list & snack list . thank you.l
Thank you for your ministry!!! I need a healthier lifestyle and need to workout. Please send me your free grocery shopping list and your breakfast, lunch, snack and dinner list (menus) that you offered on your show. I was flipping channels this morning and came across you on WVLR Knoxville, TN. I LOVE your music, it is very uplifting for me and would like to know more about it so that I could download it on my Ipod so that I can enjoy it all the time. Also what size weights do you recommend that I purchase?
Thank you so much – God Bless you and your ministry
I just started exercising with you today and i am enjoying it. I was trying to jog for 1 hour a day, but it is just to boring. I decided i wanted to do your program for the half hour and still jog for a half hour. This will break it up and keep me interested in doing it. I am also pleased to hear the word of God as i excersice with you. That is very encouraging for the day….Thank you, Melissa.
i realize i just posted about your program, i forgot to mention i would like the free list of foods and grocery list. melissa mcclurg.
Just found your show yesterday channel surfing and I love it!! Your work out is easy to follow and I can feel the burn. You are uplifting and encouraging, in fact I find myself answering you back. I have been looking for a good cardio workout using weights to strengthen my arms and tone up. I thank God for directing me to you!!
I look forward to receiving your copy of the grocery and menu list.
Thank you and God bless you and the network
Cynthia
Jennifer – It is refreshing to work out with you each week day. It’s enough to make me “feel” the workout in my legs, but not enough to zap all my energy. Please send the grocery list to help me maximize your workout with healthy eating habits. God bless. Cathy
Hi Jennifer!
I recently came across your program and have started working out. This morning my body didn’t really feel like working out, but my mind was looking forward to your workout and encouragement. The mind won! I would just tell folks that if you don’t feel like working out, do it anyway. You’ll be glad that you did! God Bless your whole family and ministry.
P. S. I am interested in getting your shopping/snack/recipe list. Thanks!
Jennifer,
I have been working out with you for about 4 weeks now and LOVE it. The low inpact is great for people with health problems. I would like your shopping~ snack~recipe list you mention on the show. Thanks Have a blessed day!!!
Jennifer, I enjoy your program. Please send me a free food grocery/ snack/recipe list that will help me to have a good cholesterol and triglyceride. I do appreciate it so much. Thank you and God Bless you. Eva
Hi, Jennifer,
Please sent your list of foods and grocery shopping list as offered on your exercise program.
Thank you.
Margaret
Please send me the free shopping list. I am 63 years old and i exercise with you every morning.
I would like the free grocery/food/snack list.
Thank You……………..
Jennifer,
I just found your show yesterday and i really did enjoy it. I am requesting the free list of foods to eat for breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks.
Thanks,
Steffani
I have enjoyed your program– and I feel an anointing on the scripture for the day, as well as when you encourage us viewers as we excercise with you at 8:00 am on Direct tv..Its a perfect time for me to excercise–thank you for your ministry! Can I please have a grocery list too? thanks In Christ–LajUne Banks
Hi Jennifer, I am been exercising with you as often as I can. You come on at 6:00 am in the morning and sometimes miss you, however, I have at least 3 days with you. Please send me a copy of your shopping list. I noticed that at times you change arm positions but the camera is on your feet. I would like to order the video but not sure if that happens on the video too. It is great exercising with you and enjoy all you wisdom and information. It helps to keep our minds off of exercising!! May God bless you abundantly for your Christian efforts and allowing God to use you physically and verbally giving God’s Word.
I am a senior (73) and find you exercising pretty easy to follow. Supporting is one of the things I am praying about. Social Security only reaches so far with Church and Missions. Love you gal.
I just found your program and really am enjoying it. You are a great blessing. Thanks so much!! Also would like to receive your grocery shopping list and meal and snack help.
dear jennifer,
i think your workout is so good!!! i always feel it when im done; and that is such a satisfying feeling. i want to thank you so much for your care and concern for people like me who have struggled with their weight most of their life. bless you, jennifer!!! i also workout with others; but i really appreciate your inspirations about Jesus; you cant get that anywhere else!!! sincerely, kathy mathias
Jennifer,
Thank you for your program. I am encouraged every morning by you to do what is right for my body. At 48 and home bound with a disabled child It is so easy to have a pity party and sit all day with her but if I start first thing in the morning with you I feel great all day and want to stay active even if it’s just squats while folding clothes or while feeding her. God bless you for bringing a proper world view in to my work out. Please send me your food and grocery list.
Thank you,
Mary