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Kroger Grocery TourHow to Shop Healthier and More Affordably
Kroger Grocery Tour Objectives
• Familiarize patients with MyPlate
• How to shop for healthy foods
• How to save money
• How to read a food label
Disclose a relevant relationship with Krogers as a Krogers pharmacist.
Kroger Grocery Tour
Walking the Store
• Produce
• Meats
• Deli
• Bread
• Cereal
• Canned goods
• Nuts, crackers, chips
• Beverages
• Dairy
• Dressings and condiments
Fruits and Vegetables
• ½ of plate should consists of fruits and vegetables
• Fresh, canned, or frozen?• How to buy fruits and vegetables on a budget• Comparing unit prices
Comparing Unit Prices for Fruits and Vegetables
Whole Carrots: $2.39 ($0.80 per lb)
Baby Carrots:$2.69 ($1.35 per lb)
Comparing Unit Prices for Fruits and Vegetables
Canned Carrots:$0.69 (4.76 cents per ounce)
Frozen Carrots:$1 (8.33 cents per ounce)
Comparing Unit Prices for Fruits and VegetablesSo Which is the Best Price?
Whole Carrots:$2.39 per bag$0.80 per lb5 cents per ounce
Baby Carrots:$2.69 per bag$1.35 per lb$8.5 cents per ounce
Canned Carrots:$0.69 per can4.8 cents per ounce
Frozen Carrots:$1 per bag8.3 cents per ounce
Comparing Unit Prices for Fruits and Vegetables
Does this Price Difference Really Matter?
If a family were to eat 1 lb of carrots per week then the potential savings would be over $30 per year just on carrots by going with the cheaper option
Meats & Seafood
• Deli meat will contain more sodium• Look for at least 90% lean ground meats• Choose skinless chicken/turkey breast if you
can• Salmon, tuna, trout, mackerel, herring,
anchovies, oysters, mussels and sardines are great sources of omega-3’s
Meats & Seafood and Comparing Unit Prices
Total Price $9.13 but $3.79 per lb
Total Price $12.32 but only $1.99 per lb --- Savings of $194 per yr
Breads and Cereal
• Look for whole grains or whole wheat
• Added sugar?
• Low in saturated fat
Breads and Cereal and Comparing Unit Prices
27.4 cents per ounce 13.4 cents per ounce
Canned Goods
• Reduced sodium or “no added salt” vegetables
• Fruit canned in 100% fruit juice, or water or “no added sugar”
• Just as nutritious as fresh. Any form of produce is healthier than none!
Canned Goods
Nuts, Baked snacks, Crackers, etc
• Nuts contribute healthy fats, nutrients and protein
• Look for snacks lower in sodium, trans & saturated fat, and added sugars
• Besides nuts, these foods are not typically considered everyday foods
• Purchase pre-portioned snacks or snack baggies to limit intake
Beverages & Dairy
• Low and no calorie beverages• Look for 100% juice • Skim milk and soy milk are nutritious beverage
options• Nonfat plain yogurt provides all of the nutrients
with no fat or added sugar• Cheese provides protein and calcium but also
can be high in saturated fat – consume in moderation
Kroger Food Tour
Dates: Monday, November 16 from 1-3 PM
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