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.****
Hi Jennifer, I just found your program and started to work out with you. You have encouraged me so much. I realize that our body is our holy temple and we need to take care of it. Can you please share the info on foods and grocery shopping list that we should use to be healthier? God bless you ,and thanks!
My kids and I sure enjoy the encouraging workout! We watch another program where people lose weight and exercise, but the exercise coaches yell and curse at the contestants, we find it doesn’t edify our soul, nor encourage us to glorify God and praise Him for our bodies. But we do when we exercise with you! Thank you!
Just did the “Rise Up” workout and greatly appreciate it! Thank you.
Love the workouts not tooI hard i would like to have a copy of the shopping list. GOD BLESS YOU.
dear jennifer please send me your shopping list, I could use some help
Dear Jennifer,
I’m writing to say thank you. Your program is truly a blessing. It is so wonderful to hear the encouraging scripture and words to uplift during the workout. I am 9 weeks pregnant with my 6th child and have felt so tired, even after eating well and getting a good nights rest. This morning I decided to try some light exercise to see if it would help me. I looked at my program guide and saw that your program was coming up and decided to tune in. For the first time in weeks I feel great! I find it no coincidence that my devotional this morning was Isaiah 60. God is so wonderful! Thank you for your ministry and may God bless you as you share the light of Christ.
dear jennifer, I just found your show and I belive our body is the temple of the holy sprit and we should take care of it, thank you P.S. can I get a copy of that grocery list.
Please send me a copy of the shopping list. I am a new viewer and I am really enjoying the workout!
Lurena Bynum
Thank you for this blessed ministry…….I am very interested on a good healthy grocery list……social security does not stretch to far….do you have any exercises for me being in a wheel chair? I can move my arms and legs but I am very weak
Blessings
Dear Jennifer,
I enjoy your Christian based exercise program so much… I am retired now, and can watch most every day at 9:00 a.m. I am blessed each day as you share scripture with us. I thank God for your program and may He continue to bless you and your family.
I am interested in your DVD’s but would like to know the prices.
Sincerely, JO
Dear Jennifer,
Please send me your shopping list.
My husband and I could use some help.
Thank you for your ministry.
God’s blessings
Sun
Dear Jennifer,
I have been working out with you for eight months now. I lost weight in the beginnng and exercising has helped me lose a bit more and maintain it. I appreciate that it is low-impact enought so that I get a great workout without overstressing my body. May I please have your grocery shopping list? I want my family to join me in the journey to healthy living, honoring God in the process.
Dear Jennifer,
I liove the work out. I do it Monday-Friday. The scriptures you use are a real encouragement too!!!
On Dec. 30th Jesus delivered me from a 42 year nicotene addiction, and I praise Him for it. I laid down the “smokes” and picked up your work out. I feel so much better!
Keep up the good work and know you’re a real blessing.
May God continue to bless you as you’re in His service!!!!
Lois
THANKS SO MUCH FOR THE GROCERY LIST.. NOW ALL I HAVE TO DO IS FOLLOW IT AND USE IT… SHALOM,, SUSANNA(SHOSHANAH..HEBREW)
I am almost 67 and have been doing the workout for about 6 weeks. I can already tell a differance in my belly fat. I feel great after doing them. kay
I just found your workouts and I enjoy them. I am an active person. I fractured my right ankle 3 wks ago, in cast for 1 more week and would like your advise on working out during my healing time. I mostly do upper body (don’t want to gain weight during this down time). Help! Also please send me grocery shopping list! Look forward to hearing from you soon
Thanks for this information. I needed help as I am on a healthy eating plan to lose weight. I need information that you gave on your program this morning about vegetables and complete proteins. I am not sure you got the email I sent earlier. This website is a blessing to many. Dianne Ashley
Jennifer I Thank God for your show I’m just beginning, but you are a real blessing. Please send me your grocery list 101. My address is 3316 circle brook dr. apt.k Roanoke, va.24018.
Hi Jennifer!
I’ve been working out with you for about two weeks and I love the way I feel!
I love how you always talk about God’s word while working out. I need that inspiration first thing in the morning. I would love to have your shopping list. God bless you and your show!
Hanna
Love your exercise program and it makes me get up early as you are on at 6:00 am. Thank you for your spiritual guidance. I know God is blessing you spiritually and physically. Please send me the Grocery Shopping List. I couldn’t find it on you website. Thank you.
Jennifer,
You are a blessing and I thank the Lord for your dedication.
I Love everything about your show!!
Yes, I am very interested in your grocery shopping list.
Thanks Very Much!
Lisa
Jenifer please send me a copy of the top 20 super foods and the grocery shopping list. I do the work out each morning either with the TV or the 5day workout cd I purchased from you. Thanks for your encouragement: In Him, Brenda Wheeler
Jennifer I love your workouts each morning they’re such an inspiration. God Bless You! Also, I would like a copy of that grocery list. Thanks again.
Hi Jennifer, I would love to have a copy of the top 20 super foods and grocery list. Thank you. I’m on week five of working out with you Mon- Fri. and almost two weeks with no desserts! I just decided to try to feel better- I have so many health issues. Thank you for your encouragement. It’s like a long distance friend.
Dear Jennifer, I just worked out to Rise Up this morning and it felt so good and I feel blessed. I would love to have a copy of your healthy shopping list. Looking forward to a healthier me.
Blessing to you, Nancy
Jennifer – I’m new to your workouts, but loving them so far. Would you please send me the 20 super food and grocery list. Thanks for the early morning inspiration
Hi Jennifer!
After lying in bed “watching you exercise” from time to time; I finally decided to “leap out of bed” and join you. Today was my 3rd day to exercise with you…. the first 2 days I had to force myself to stay with it all the way through the program, but today I was more eager and required less effort.
It was as if you were there in the room with me. The tone of your voice, your choice of music/song, and the scriptures you quote, are all very encouraging. And I too, would like a copy of the grocery shopping list, as well as your prayers for healthy weight loss and healthy lifestyle changes.
May the Lord continue to bless you and your ministry!
Can you send me a copy of your grocery list?
Thank you.
Heidi