The Grocery Store, Decoded: How to Shop Smarter for Your Family

In this episode, Marianne sits down with registered dietitian and award-winning nutrition communicator Kathleen Zelman to simplify grocery shopping with your family’s health in mind. From confusing labels to processed foods, Kathleen shares practical strategies to help you shop with confidence, without overthinking every choice.They break down the 80/20 approach to eating, prioritizing whole, minimally processed foods while leaving room for flexibility and enjoyment—plus how to spot added sugars, choose foods with protein and fiber, and better understand food labels.What We Cover:• Start with a plan and a list• Use an 80/20 approach—whole, minimally processed foods with room for flexibility• Focus on protein, fiber, and overall food quality• Make peace with processed foods—not all are created equal• Understand what food labels really mean• Build healthy family meals and snack habitsIf you’ve ever wondered how to fill your cart with your kids’ health in mind—balanced, not perfect—this episode offers a realistic, doable path forward.Guest: Kathleen M. Zelman, MPH, RDN, LDNo Nonsense Nutrition, LLC Nutrition Communications ConsultantContributor: US News & World Report and WebMDNutrition4Kids podcast hostInstagram: KZelmanRDFacebook: Kathleen Manning ZelmanTwitter: @KZelmanRDWebsite: kathleenzelman.comPinterest: kathleenzelmanrd