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Avoid these grocery store mistakes while on a diet

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Buying in bulk

It can be a big temptation to choose a supersize bag of something at the supermarket just because it is “on special” or to “save money” or to keep it for “guests” or “special occasions”, right?

It is almost impossible to resist the temptation to take a handful here and there. Stick to buying when, what and in the quantities you need, when you are on a weight loss diet.

Shopping on an empty stomach

Finding time to do grocery shopping can be challenging and tempting –but do yourself a favour and have a piece of fruit as part of you snack and daily allowance before you enter the shop.  Alternatively do shopping after an actual meal or ask someone else to do the shopping. If you shop on an empty stomach, blood glucose is likely to be low and it will be more difficult to stay focused.

No shopping list

You are more likely to purchase things you do not need if you do not have a shopping list.  The noise, colours, samples and smells all take your attention away from the task at hand. Using a list means your fridge is stocked and ready to go.  

Find below a shopping list for Simeon B meal plan to get you going.

Slender Wonder Simeon B Shopping List

 

Vegetables

Proteins

Fruit

Starches

Asparagus

(no visible fat/skin)

Apple (preferably Granny Smith)

Crackerbread (Original)

Baby Marrows/zucchini

Chicken or Turkey breast (only white meat)

Grapefruit

Finn Crisps (Original)

Brinjal / Aubergine

Eggs

Mineola

Melba Toast

Broccoli

Fish: hake / Kingklip / Tuna (fresh / brine) / Sole

Naartjie

Provitas (Original)

Brussels sprouts

Lean beef: fillet / rump / topside

Nectarine

Rye-Vita (Original)

Cabbage

Low-fat or fat-free cottage cheese

Orange

Wasabread

Cauliflower

Ostrich

Peach

Herbs & Spices

Celery

Seafood: crayfish / prawns

Persimmons

Basil

Cucumber

Fennel

Veal

Tangerine

Chives

Lettuce

Venison

Mango

Curry

Onion

Yoghurt, plain, fat-free

Melon

Garlic / Garlic Salt

Gem squash

Condiments

Papino

Oregano

Radish

White vinegar

Paw paw

Rosemary

Spinach

Pepper

Spanspek (Canteloupe)

Tarragon

Tomato

Salt

Strawberries

Thyme

Raw Chillies

Lemon

Watermelon

Raw chillies

Chives

Lime

 

 

Spring Onion

 

 

 

Decaffeinated coffee

Soda water

Diet soft drinks

Sugar-free gum

Tea

Herbal tea

Sweeteners without aspartame eg Slender Wonder sweetener

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