The perimeter of the supermarket is not the best or only place to find healthy foods. In fact, if you only shopped the perimeter, you’d have a pretty mundane diet. Think about it. You wouldn’t be able to enjoy items that fit your lifestyle or budget, such as:
Canned and Frozen Fruits and Vegetables
They are picked and packed at their peak, so they are just as nutrient-rich as fresh. Simply drain canned vegetables and beans to slash sodium up to 45 percent. Choose canned fruits packed in light syrup or 100 percent juice. Stock up on frozen vegetables (choose cheese/butter/cream sauce versions less often) and frozen fruits (packed without sugar) for convenient mealtime prep. (Visit fruitsandveggiesmorematters.org for fresh, frozen, canned, dried, and 100 percent fruit and vegetable information).
