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[ARTICLE] Six Tips for Grocery Shopping in Recovery
Filed Under: Nutrition
| Published: Nov 26, 2012
| Author: Melissa Ruggles
Six Tips for Grocery Shopping in RecoveryBy Melissa Ruggles Food is our friend it's what sustains us and gives us energy. Why, then, is it so hard to walk into a grocery store and fill a cart? We've become so inundated with advice on eating healthy that we've begun to think of food as the enemy. Take media coverage about America's growing waistline, add the hazards of transfats, the perils of high-fructose corn syrup, and the dangers of meats treated with antibiotics, combine it with an eating disorder (ED), and a trip to the market begins to look like a black hole of doom. Buying food shouldn't be about supposed to be good or bad foods, it should be about moderation, balance, and health. So, how does one shop while in recovery from an ED? 1. Plan ahead.Eating healthy is an important habit, but it can be difficult to get a balanced meal when your biggest fear is food. Decide what meals you want to prepare for the next week, before you go to the store.Come armed with a week's worth of planned meals. This will not only cut down on shopping trips, but it will allow you to make sure you've literally put all your nutrients into one basket. 2. Discover meals you enjoy.There's nothing worse than gulping down some bland veggies just because they're beneficial and your doctor told you to include them in your diet. Even if you aren't the next Iron Chef, there are lots of ways to make food interesting without it being scary. Since you're choosing your meals ahead of time, start with recipes that are within your skill set and contain foods you are comfortable with. The Internet is a great resource. Experiment by adding new foods, cooking your favorite foods in new ways, or even try out the wonderful world of spices on those bland veggies. Learning to enjoy your meals will help to rebuild your trust in food and in yourself. Incorporate variety and flavor into
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