Grocery Shopping Like a Health Coach

I used to wander the grocery store with no plan and end up with random snacks and nothing to make an actual meal. Now I shop like a health coach — with a structure that keeps me nourished all week.

Here’s how I do it:

1. Shop by Category 
I pick 2–3 items from each of these groups:
- Protein: eggs, Greek yogurt, lentils, salmon, tofu 
- Greens: spinach, arugula, kale 
- Fats: avocado, tahini, nuts, olive oil 
- Fiber: oats, chia seeds, sweet potatoes, berries 
- Flavor: garlic, ginger, herbs, lemon, za’atar

2. Label Tips 
Ignore the “gluten-free” or “low fat” marketing and look at the ingredients. If it has more than 10 you don’t recognize, skip it.

3. Easy Meal Formula 
Protein + Veggies + Fat + Flavor 
Example: roasted salmon + steamed broccoli + tahini drizzle + lemon

4. Smart Swaps I Always Make 
- Ketchup → Homemade tahini dip 
- Chips → Seaweed snacks or roasted chickpeas 
- Sugary cereal → Cinnamon oats with banana

Shopping with intention = eating with ease!