Some go to the grocery store with a list of things they need, others go to the store without a list and wing it. Yet others make mental notes at home on what they need to buy from the store and do a pretty good job of replacing what they need. Supermarket Saint Laurent

Going to the grocery store is best when you go after you have already eaten. If you go to the store and you have not had food in awhile and are hungry,…

When it comes to grocery shopping, everybody has their own way of doing things. Some make a list before hand, determined to turn on the tunnel vision and focus only on the family's predetermined "needs." Others go up and down every aisle, sans a list, picking and choosing as they go. There are hundreds of strategies, but they all rely heavily on store layout to work. In an ever competitive age with super stores popping up everywhere, it's essential that independent grocery store owners…

When shoppers compare supermarkets they usually make comparisons about price but there it is becoming increasingly important to compare supermarkets on health too. So, how do you compare supermarkets for the health of your family?

The best place to start is to look at your weekly shopping list and type the items into your favourite online supermarket website. The usual culprits for unhealthy eating are salt (eating too much), sugar (also eating too much) and fat (not eating the…

Whether you are eating to achieve a healthy weight, or following a nutrition-conscious lifestyle for long-term maintenance and fitness, one of the most challenging tasks you face regularly is going grocery shopping. The choices are overwhelming and the multitude of decisions dizzying, so entering a grocery store without a plan can result in wrong food choices and destruction of a healthy lifestyle.

So to avoid the various pitfalls that can occur during grocery shopping, we offer these…