FAST AND HEALTHY: FREE YOURSELF FROM WEEKLY GROCERY SHOPPING TRIPS WITH THESE 3 ALTERNATIVES

FAST AND HEALTHY: FREE YOURSELF FROM WEEKLY GROCERY SHOPPING TRIPS WITH THESE 3 ALTERNATIVES

It’s 5:15pm, you’ve just left the office from a grueling day on the job. You want nothing more than for Scotty to beam you up and directly into bed with your robe and glass of wine. But just as that thought comes to mind, your phone chimes with a calendar notification – “Monday: Grocery store” it reads. This happens every week. You forget Mondays are grocery store days and you’re so tired and uninspired that the thought of battling those long lines and not getting home before 7’oclock makes McDonald’s drive-through an attractive option.

What if there were a way to avoid so many regular trips to the supermarket, save time and money, and be healthier? We’ve uncovered 3 alternatives to the weekly grocery store grind that might just make you excited about food all over again.

HOME DELIVERY

In many cities across America the only options for consumers are usually middle-tier supermarkets or big-box warehouse type stores like Costco and Sam’s Club. There usually aren’t many places you can purchase organic, raw, or specialty foods with ease. This can be a real problem, especially if you’re trying to maintain a healthy diet.

Not to worry if you don’t live across the street from Whole Foods! If you’re looking for a particular item or specialty ingredient, there’s a good chance you’ll find better prices online for the exact product you want. In many cases you can schedule regular ordering and delivery, so you’ll never have to think about “what’s for dinner?” ever again.

FARMER’S MARKETS

Have you seen the white pavilioned tents stretched out over empty fields and parking lots? Ever since the organic and local food movements started over half a decade ago, farmer’s markets have steadily grown and become an almost regular occurrence. On most weekends you can find several farmer’s markets in and across most major cities – and probably in your own.

Produce at farmer’s markets is typically comparable in price to produce at supermarkets, including other staple items like eggs, milk, breads, etc. However, the benefits go far beyond the price. Imagine meeting your farmer face-to-face, shaking their hand and then going home to prepare some of the freshest food you’ll ever eat. The sense of community fostered at local farmer’s markets is one reason why they’re a powerfully positive movement for sellers and consumers.

ETHNIC FOOD STORES

Ethnic food stores carry special import items and foodstuffs for less than your local grocery store (if they carry them at all!). Asian markets are usually the most common and you’ll find all sorts of spices, sauces, and lentils that you won’t find anywhere else. A simple google search for “ethnic food stores” should yield promising results.

GET THE FREEDOM THAT COMES FROM BEING HEALTHY AT PPG

Sometimes the hardest part of making healthy, life-changing choices is knowing where to start. At PPG we offer physician guided weight-loss programs, nutritional supplements, and can even help you with meal planning. Contact us today to get on the path to eating better and feeling great!

::Sources::

http://thehumbledhomemaker.com/2013/01/6-alternatives-to-the-grocery-store.html
http://www.localharvest.org/csa/
http://abc13.com/archive/8975908/