The key to shopping for healthy meals is to choose mostly eMarks 1 and 2, some 3's - blue and green. Aim for at least 75% of the foods in your shopping trolley to be classified as eMarks 1 and 2, blue and green.
Other tips for healthy shopping
- Plan meals in advance, so you know exactly what you will need to buy for the week.
- Make a shopping list and stick to it.
- Make sure that your list includes foods from all of the core food groups
- Fruit
- Vegetables
- Breads and cereals
- Meat and alternatives
- Milk, yoghurt and cheese
- Healthy fats and oils
- Other foods can also be included to add variety and treats to your diet, but keep quantities and portions small.
- Buy fruit and vegetables in season to avoid high prices.
- Remember that frozen or canned fruit and vegetables are an acceptable alternative to fresh produce.