{"id":4603,"date":"2015-08-18T12:30:04","date_gmt":"2015-08-18T16:30:04","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blogs.butler.edu\/healthyhorizons\/?p=4603"},"modified":"2015-07-17T15:25:12","modified_gmt":"2015-07-17T19:25:12","slug":"3-step-plan-for-a-week-of-healthy-eating-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/blogs.butler.edu\/healthyhorizons\/uncategorized\/3-step-plan-for-a-week-of-healthy-eating-2\/","title":{"rendered":"3 Step Plan for a Week of Healthy Eating"},"content":{"rendered":"
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refrigerator full of healthy food. fruits, vegetables and dairy products<\/p><\/div>\n

Healthy eating\u00a0doesn\u2019t just happen with the snap of your fingers. It takes thought and a bit of work to make sure you are set up with everything you need. We have a plan\u00a0you can follow to make sure you are doing what you need to get ready for a week of smart food choices.<\/p>\n

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  1. Start by cleaning out your fridge and pantry<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Get rid of (or donate) anything that\u2019s going to tempt you to overeat or blow your budget. If you share a kitchen with others, try designating one cupboard or shelf in the kitchen as your \u201chealthy food only\u201d section so that you only see the healthy stuff and don\u2019t get tempted by other foods.<\/p>\n

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    1. Make a plan\u00a0for your visit to the grocery store<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

      Before you hit the grocery store,\u00a0make a plan.<\/strong> Think through your upcoming week and what you \u00a0want for\u00a0breakfast, lunch, and dinner. If you enter the grocery store with your week planned out, it\u2019s easier to avoid buying foods that may hurt your calorie budget. Get some inspiration from this healthy grocery list<\/a>.<\/p>\n

      Remember<\/strong>: the healthy items are generally around the edge\u00a0of the store. Be aware of that when you\u2019re in the store and aim to spend more time on the perimeter.<\/p>\n

      We know you\u2019ve heard it a million times but it bears repeating,\u00a0don\u2019t shop hungry!<\/strong>\u00a0On top of that, one study<\/a> suggests you may even benefit from having a healthy snack (like an apple) before a trip to the store.<\/p>\n

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      1. Once you\u2019re in the store:<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n