Dietitian Approved Grocery Shopping Tips

Check out the full Episode 36 show notes on our website! In this episode of Healthy Family Project, we talk to registered dietitian Julie Harrington of julieharringtonrd.com about how to make healthy choices at the grocery store that go beyond the perimeter of the store. Julie believes that there is no one size fits all approach to nutrition and shares lots of great tips for finding healthy foods outside of the produce department, nutrition label hacks, and ways to make grocery shopping more efficient. Julie Harrington, RD, is a registered dietitian, chef, and author. She blogs at julieharringtonrd.com, committed to helping people gain confidence in the kitchen to create nourishing meals. She is the author of The Healing Soup Cookbook, hearty recipes to boost immunity and restore health. She also loves teaching kids culinary classes to encourage healthy eating habits at a young age. Listener Survey! Thank you so much for supporting the Healthy Family Project Podcast from Produce for Kids! We'd love if you could take 5 minutes to let us know how we can bring you the best possible content future episodes. By completing the survey, you'll also be entered to win a $50 Amazon gift card! Take the survey here. Healthy Recipes & Tips in Your Inbox Sign up for the Produce for Kids e-newsletter to receive healthy recipe inspiration, our latest blog posts and more directly to your inbox each week. Healthy Family Project Facebook Group Join our new Healthy Family Project Facebook group! This group will serve as a safe space for parents and caregivers to talk all about raising a healthy family - from dealing with a picky eater and tips to get more fruits and veggies onto plates to exercising as a family and mental health. We welcome all of you to join in! Relevant Links Connect with Julie on her website, Instagram and snag a copy of her book! Grocery Shopping Hacks to Save Money on Fresh Produce 5 Tips for Grocery Shopping on a Budget Julie's Grocery Store Finds Navigating the Frozen Aisle at the Grocery Store Other Podcast Episodes to Check Out: Ep10: Shopping Tips from a Grocery Store Dietitian Ep14: Why You Should Grocery Shop with Kids Ep27: Grocery Shopping on a Budget Timestamps 1:50 Welcome, Julie! 5:33 Where to look for healthy options in the grocery store 12:07 Is there a perfect ratio of fresh vs packaged food? 14:37 Tips for reading nutrition labels 21:06 Healthy Bite from the National Watermelon Promotion Board 24:11 How to make grocery shopping more efficient 24:57 The wing it method 30:46 What does a "Healthy Family" Mean?