Can You Relate? Navigating the Modern Food Maze
The following article was written by Heinen’s Chief Dietitian, Melanie Jatsek RD, LD.
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Anne Frank once remarked, “Our lives are fashioned by our choices. First, we make our choices. Then our choices make us.”
It’s a beautiful thing to have the freedom to choose what we want to do with our life and who we want to spend it with. But what about smaller, less momentous decisions like what to put in your grocery cart? Maybe it’s because I’m a dietitian, but I happen to think this is a pretty important decision. After all, the food that goes into our carts and kitchens winds up on our plates and in our bellies. And as the adage goes, “You are what you eat.”
Having choices can be a blessing, but having too many choices can lead to feelings of confusion and overwhelm. This is especially true when you are trying to make healthier food choices. There’s a lot of conflicting information out there!
Can you relate?
A GPS for Club Fx™-Approved Foods
As a member of Club Fx™ (if you’re not a member, click HERE to learn how to sign up for free!), you already know that we’ve taken the guesswork out of making healthy food choices. But did you also know that in addition to the Club Fx-approved buttons affixed to hundreds of products throughout Heinen’s, you can now easily search Heinen’s shop site on your computer or smartphone for over 5,000 Fx-approved foods?
Looking for something specific? Our shop site has multiple filters you can check to narrow down your search, including beverages, dairy, frozen, meat, pantry, snacks, and more!
I’m a planner by nature, which means I’d be lost without my grocery list— it helps me stay organized and committed to my weekly meal plan while cutting down on grocery bills. If cleaning up your diet is on your to-do list, don’t wait! Start today by planning your grocery list ahead of time using the Club Fx filter on https://shop.heinens.com/.
Key Takeaway
On the surface, what we put in our cart may not seem like such a big deal, but remember, this is a weekly activity, and that makes it a big deal.
I agree with Anne Frank that our choices make us, and I am so grateful for the freedom to choose what goes into my cart and on my plate. How about you?
