Shopping smarter
Feel prepared and purposeful as you stroll down grocery aisles with these pointers on how to be “cart smart.”
![Shopper and grocery cart.](/cart2table/sites/default/files/2023-10/bg.png)
Tips and tricks for being “cart smart”
Optimize your grocery shopping experience with these tips and tricks:
![Healthy-meals in-plastic-containers](/cart2table/sites/default/files/2023-03/Healthy-meals%20in-plastic-containers.png)
Make a menu
![A-person-grocery-shopping-for-produce](/cart2table/sites/default/files/2023-03/A-person-grocery-shopping-for-produce.png)
Stick to the sides
![A person reading ingredients from a packaged food item at the grocery store](/cart2table/sites/default/files/2023-03/image%403x.png)
Practice packaging principles
Friendly tip:
Fuel up before you head to the stores. If you’re hungry while shopping, you might be more likely to buy things that aren’t on your list.
Diabetes superfoods to add to your grocery cart
Don’t leave the grocery store without these 8 items:
![Variety of beans](/cart2table/sites/default/files/2022-12/01-elements-placeholder-card-1-1_10.jpg)
Beans
A great source of fibre, beans slow down digestion and help reduce sudden spikes in blood sugar.
![Variety of colourful berries](/cart2table/sites/default/files/2022-12/01-elements-placeholder-card-1-1_11.jpg)
Berries
These sweet treats are packed with vitamins and fibre and provide a delicious dessert alternative.
![Dark, leafy vegetables.](/cart2table/sites/default/files/2022-12/01-elements-placeholder-card-1-1_12.jpg)
Dark, leafy vegetables
Spinach, kale, arugula, collard greens – low in calories and carbohydrates but high in vitamins and minerals.
![Raw fish for cooking.](/cart2table/sites/default/files/2022-12/01-elements-placeholder-card-1-1_13.jpg)
Fish
“Fatty fish,” like salmon and trout, are high in omega-3 fatty acids, which may help to reduce the risk of heart disease.
![A bottle and cup of milk.](/cart2table/sites/default/files/2022-12/01-elements-placeholder-card-1-1_16.jpg)
Milk and yogurt
Low-fat dairy products are nutritious (full of calcium and vitamin D) and delicious.
![A variety of nuts.](/cart2table/sites/default/files/2022-12/01-elements-placeholder-card-1-1_17.jpg)
Nuts
Almonds, pecans, cashews – go nuts (but hold the salt). These super snacks are full of healthy fat, fibre and flavour.
![Two sweet potatoes.](/cart2table/sites/default/files/2022-12/01-elements-placeholder-card-1-1_19.jpg)
Sweet potatoes
Much lower on the glycemic index than regular potatoes and jam-packed with fibre.
![A mix of grains.](/cart2table/sites/default/files/2022-12/01-elements-placeholder-card-1-1_20.jpg)
Whole grains
Rich in vitamins, minerals and fibre, whole grains are healthy and versatile pantry staples.
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![Fresh produce in a canvas sack.](/cart2table/sites/default/files/2023-02/Fresh%20produce%20in%20a%20canvas%20sack..jpg)
Grocery shopping tips
![Reading a jar label.](/cart2table/sites/default/files/2023-02/Reading%20a%20jar%20label..jpg)
Reading nutrition labels
![Fresh vegetables.](/cart2table/sites/default/files/2023-02/Fresh%20vegetables..jpg)
Ingredient substitutions
![Bowl of soup.](/cart2table/sites/default/files/2023-02/Bowl%20of%20soup..jpg)