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Taking children to the grocery store sounds like a nightmare for most parents,
but involving your children in the food selection and preparation process can
teach them about good nutrition at a young age. Turn shopping into a learning
experience for your child by teaching about new foods, colors and smells.
Additionally, make sure that you avoid grocery shopping during the busiest time
of day, for example, after work. Use a grocery list, but allow some flexibility
for your child to make some of the decisions.
Listed below is a basic guide for grocery shopping. Before heading to the store,
ask your child to identify some things that he or she would like to try. You can
also choose a recipe of a new dish you would like to prepare together, and have
your child gather the ingredients.
Dairy
Low-fat sour cream
Fat-free or low-fat milk
Low-fat cream cheese
Colby cheese
Mozzarella cheese
Yogurt
String cheese
Meats
Chicken
Salmon
Tuna
Pork tenderloin
Fish fillets
Shrimp
Turkey
Shell fish
Lean hamburger
Vegetables
Celery
Potatoes
Corn
Squash
Cucumbers
Lettuce
Other leafy greens
Carrots
Asparagus
Zucchini
Radishes
Tomatoes
Green Beans
Onions
Green onions
Peppers
Cauliflower
Broccoli
Peas
Sweet potatoes
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Fruits
Bananas
Apples
Pears
Oranges
Grapes
Blueberries
Strawberries
Kiwi
Pineapple
Grains
Whole wheat bread
Whole wheat pasta
Whole wheat cereals
Whole wheat crackers
Wraps and pitas
Miscellaneous
Low-sodium soy sauce
Low-fat mayo
Mixed nuts
Low-fat vegetable dip
Low-fat dressing
Pumpkin seeds
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Review this list with your child before heading to the grocery store. Don’t be
afraid to try new foods and encourage your child to do the same.
Click here to download a shopping list worksheet.
For More Information
Please call the Minneapolis Heart Institute Foundation at (612) 863-3979 or email
us at educ@mplsheart.org for more information on this or
other heart-health topics. Remember too, that information provided on this site is meant to supplement, not
take the place of recommendations from your primary health care provider
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