WPF Grocery Shopping, Part 1
The WPF Shopping Experience
Although grocery stores have not changed much in what they sell, your perception of the shopping experience will surely change with your new knowledge of the WPF lifestyle. Now, instead of heading directly to the prepared foods aisle, you will head to the produce aisle. Fresh fruits and vegetables are the powerhouse of your new kitchen and will drive many of the dishes you prepare. After you explore the produce aisle, you move on to beans, grains, and spices, and you might finish up with frozen fruits and vegetables. Before you head to the store, watch the video below featuring Jon's guidance for the new grocery store experience, then learn about reading labels.
Video
Am I buying what I think I'm buying? Label Reading Basics:
If you buy packaged food, you must read the label to ensure that what you are buying is consistent with your WPF goals. When reading food labels, be aware that manufacturers often use tactics to make their products appear healthier than they really are. They add ingredients to extend shelf life and enhance flavor, and even ones that allow them to make vague health claims. Labels like "natural" or “healthy” can be misleading. The healthiest foods usually have only a few recognizable ingredients.
Video
Below are highlights from the video:
Start with the ingredient list.
Watch for the divide and conquer strategy.
Be cautious of hidden ingredients.
Nutrition labels can be deceiving.
Don't stress too much about protein content.
Although grocery stores have not changed much in what they sell, your perception of the shopping experience will surely change with your new knowledge of the WPF lifestyle. Now, instead of heading directly to the prepared foods aisle, you will head to the produce aisle. Fresh fruits and vegetables are the powerhouse of your new kitchen and will drive many of the dishes you prepare. After you explore the produce aisle, you move on to beans, grains, and spices, and you might finish up with frozen fruits and vegetables. Before you head to the store, watch the video below featuring Jon's guidance for the new grocery store experience, then learn about reading labels.
Video
Am I buying what I think I'm buying? Label Reading Basics:
If you buy packaged food, you must read the label to ensure that what you are buying is consistent with your WPF goals. When reading food labels, be aware that manufacturers often use tactics to make their products appear healthier than they really are. They add ingredients to extend shelf life and enhance flavor, and even ones that allow them to make vague health claims. Labels like "natural" or “healthy” can be misleading. The healthiest foods usually have only a few recognizable ingredients.
Video
Below are highlights from the video:
Start with the ingredient list.
Watch for the divide and conquer strategy.
Be cautious of hidden ingredients.
Nutrition labels can be deceiving.
Don't stress too much about protein content.