
Choose fresh foods, use a list, and read food labels.
1. Buy food that ‘goes bad’.
Buy food that has an expiration date or ‘goes bad’ at some point in the near future. These items are generally healthier than others. The longer the shelf life of a product, the more chemicals and preservatives it probably contains.
The perimeter of the store generally contains fresher food with a shorter shelf life: fresh fruit and vegetables, lean meats,...