At the shops

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Making a meal plan and a shopping list first will make it easier for you to find what you need at the shops.

  • Take care if shopping when hungry, you might buy too much and then waste it or buy more than you planned
  • Think about the time you go – most stores have cheaper fresh items at the end of the day
  • Check the labels to help you choose healthier items
  • Choosing best before and use-by dates which are further away means you will be less likely to waste food

Remember to take your shopping bags to help reduce plastic waste and avoid the charge.

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Shopping

Planning and shopping are good places to start making some healthier choices.

Starchy foods

Help on choosing more starchy foods at the shops.

Fruit and vegetables

Tips on buying more fruit and vegetables when shopping.

Protein

Help on selecting protein foods at the shops.

Dairy and alternatives

Advice on choosing dairy foods, or alternatives, when shopping.

Oils and spreads

Tips on selecting oils and spreads at the shops.

Packaged foods

Help if you are choosing these foods at the shops.

Checking the label

Advice on using food labels to help you choose the healthier option.

Making a change

How to make small, manageable changes to what you eat and drink.

Make a change