To prepare healthier meals for your family, here are several tips to follow when visiting your local commissary: (1) stick to the list you made; (2) shop the perimeter of the store for most of your food purchases because the inner aisles have the majority of processed foods, which can be high in sodium, fats and preservatives; (3) spend the most time in the produce department; (4) aim to fill most of your cart with fresh fruits and vegetables; (5) when purchasing frozen or canned fruits and vegetables, choose items that have no added salt or sugar; (6) purchase some plant-based proteins like dried or canned beans for a couple of meatless meals during the week; (7) choose the least processed foods; and (8) be sure to read the Nutrition Facts labels and ingredients.
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