Summer is less than two months away and we’re far from swimsuit ready. 👙 We’ve been slacking on our step counts and haven’t stopped snacking since the Super Bowl. 😵 It’s gonna take more than a veggie tray to snap us out of this rut.
Ever wonder if those “healthy” items at the grocery store are worth it? 🤔 Before you leave for your next shopping trip, take a look at this. 👇
Here’s Five Fast Facts on what not to buy at the grocery store:
- 🥤 Smooth Move - Forget that dumb Hailey Bieber smoothie. It’s not even that good for you - 700 calories, 80 grams of sugar, and a wallet full of regret. Instead of splurging on those ready-made cold treats, grab a bag of frozen fruit, some protein powder, and throw it all in the blender. You’ll wind up with a healthier, cheaper bevvy.
- 🍉 Fruit Loop - You might think you’re eating clean while snacking on that dried fruit. Plot twist: it’s high in sugar, basically glorified candy. To get a healthy fruit fix, stick with the real deal. You’ll pay a whole lot less and get more nutrients.
- 💧 Thirst Trap - Trying to stay hydrated? Don’t fall for Big Water’s big tricks. Avoid bottled waters with claims of added vitamins and minerals. In most cases, it’s a (pricey) gimmick. Fill your Stanley with filtered tap water instead.
- 🥔 Chipping In - Look, if you want to eat chips, just eat the regular kind. Those fancy veggie chips from that boutique grocery store are no healthier than the regular tater-based kind. Include plenty of real vegetables in your diet so you can go chip crazy every now and then.
- 🍞 Let’s Get This Bread - Today, it feels like everyone and their mother wants to avoid gluten. Hot take: the gluten-free packaged products at the supermarket are pricey and not that healthy. These items come packed with fat, sodium, and sugar. A better bet: stick with naturally GF whole food starches, like corn, rice, and potatoes.
🔥Bottom line: Do you think we can get our bods ready by June? If not, there’s always next year. Who wants another hot dog? On your next Costco run, swing by customer service and get an insurance quote. You could save big! Read this article to learn more.
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