I love grocery shopping. I can literally spend hours in the store, just looking at all of the different health food products. I shop at Whole Foods, even though I suppose it can be a little pricier, it's worth it to me. I remember trying to find a vegan bread at a typical grocery store, and I literally could not find one. I love Whole Foods. They have the biggest selection of organic produce, as well as an abundance of non organic produce. They have pre-made foods which are easy for the nights where I don't feel like preparing dinner. They have their amazing bulk section, where you can scoop any amount you want of everything from dried beans to nutritional yeast to granola to rice. I remember when I first went vegetarian and was experimenting with foods I've never tried before- I bought WAY too much stuff. Whole Foods can be overwhelming, and you can end up with a lot more food than you need. I came up with a little system to help me, so I don't buy too much stuff.
I made a list on my phone first, with everything I need and want. Then, I write down on a piece of paper the things I need and the things I want. Finally, I'll make a final list in my little notebook and divide it by sections of the store. I know this sounds like a lot of time put into a silly little list, but I don't mind doing it, and I really think it helps. Although I always try to get something new that's not on my list when I go, just to widen my horizons and see what I like that I haven't tried. What tricks do you use when grocery shopping?
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