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Grocery Shopping Directory
Grocery shopping can be daunting when you're trying to feed your family healthy foods. To get the most out of your budget, keep a stock of fruits and vegetables, whether fresh, frozen, dried, or canned. Healthy snacks are a must to keep from overeating unhealthy foods like cookies or chips. The healthiest foods in a market are on the perimeter of the store, so stick to those choices as much as possible. Follow the links below to find WebMD's comprehensive coverage about how to choose healthy foods, shop on a budget, and get more out of your grocery shopping trips.
Medical Reference
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Make a Healthy Grocery List in Minutes
Make a healthy grocery list and get a jump on good eating habits. Your guide to nutritious food shopping.
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Food Label FAQ: Using the Nutrition Facts Panel
Confused about food labels and the Nutrition Facts panel on the back of packaged foods?
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Grocery Shopping Tips for Parents
These grocery shopping tips can help busy parents keep their children healthy. Learn about choosing nutritious food for your family.
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10 Healthy Foods Under 1 Dollar
Here is our list of the top healthy foods you can find in your grocery store for under a dollar.
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10 Ways to Save Money on Food Shopping
With the cost of food rising, we're all looking for ways to trim our grocery bills. WebMD asked experts for tips and strategies on how to save money on food shopping while still eating healthfully.
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Holiday Shopping Power Snacks
Holiday shopping is a test of endurance. Pack these healthy snacks for fuel.
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10 Tips for Healthy Grocery Shopping
Experts offer advice on navigating the supermarket.
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What are Food Additives?
Most additives fall into a few basic categories: preservatives, flavor changers, and added vitamins and minerals supply extra nutrients.
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Video: Smart Food Choices
What healthy guidelines should you keep in mind when grocery shopping?
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Healthy Supermarket Shopping
Get expert tips on navigating your supermarket’s fat-filled minefields.
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Healthiest Supermarket Foods
Get the tips you need from a top nutritionist on how to shop for heart-healthy foods at your local supermarket.
Slideshows & Images
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Slideshow: Fat-Fighting Foods
Grapefruit, hot peppers, vinegar, and more appear on WebMD's list of fat-fighting foods -- along with surprising facts about how they may work. Pictures show great ways to prepare these fat-busters.
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Slideshow: 12 Pantry Staples
Stock up on these foods to make dinner any night of the week. These 12 pantry staples are convenient for healthy cooking.
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Slideshow: Grocery Smarts: Fat Foods, Fit Foods
A healthy diet starts at the grocery store. View this WebMD slideshow to see fat foods to avoid, and fit foods to choose.
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Slideshow: 14 Grocery Shopping Myths
Know the best way to feed your family? See choices to make for a healthy family diet and how to choose nutritional food for family meals.
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Expert Commentary
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The New Supermarket: Not Your Mother's Grocery Store
Today's markets emphasize quality, variety, and convenience.
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The New Supermarket: Not Your Mother’s Grocery Store
Today's shopper is looking for quality, variety, and convenience. You'll find all three (and coconut-crusted mahimahi, too) at the new breed of supermarket.
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Cheap and Healthy: 15 Nutritious Foods for About $2
How do you eat a nutritious diet while keeping your grocery budget low? The good news is that some of the cheapest foods from your supermarket are also among the healthiest.
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9 Healthy Foods for a Diet-Friendly Fridge
If you keep your refrigerator stocked with appetizing foods that also happen to be good for you, you're much more likely to eat healthy meals and healthy snacks.