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What's the easiest way to eat better in 2014?  Buy better food!  If high fat, high calorie junk food doesn't come into your home, you're not going to eat it.  So if weight loss is your goal this year, start by learning to grocery shop for better health.

Use NuVal to Shop for Healthy Food

One of my favorite new ways to shop is to use the NuVal system at my grocery store. This innovative system allows you to compare foods within specific food groups to make the best choice.  For example, if you are craving pineapple, you'll find that fresh pineapple gets a healthy high NuVal score but canned pineapple does not.  Buying diet-friendly food becomes easy when you can simply compare numbers. Many people lose weight thought it. NuVal has come across some criticism because it provides relatively high scores to some processed, unhealthy foods, but the trick is to use it within foods groups to compare similar items and make the best possible choice.

More Grocery Shopping Tips

If your store doesn't use NuVal, there are still plenty of ways to shop for healthier food.  My list of Grocery Shopping Dos and Don'ts provides a basic list of blunders to avoid.  For instance, did you know should exercise before you shop? You'll feel better about your body and that boost of confidence may inspire better choices.

Of course, once you bring your healthy food home, you're more likely to find diet success if you've  set up your kitchen for weight loss. Clear out those cabinets and clean out your fridge!

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