SEPTEMBER 06, 2021″Make a list of healthy foods to buy and avoid shopping for food when you’re hungry. Shopping with a grocery list of healthy items will help you curb impulse purchases.” — Adamarie Multari, M.D.Overcome Obstacles11 setback recovery tipsDid you indulge a little too much over the weekend? That’s OK — stay positive and don’t be hard on yourself. It’s normal to slip into old habits from time to time or hit a weight-loss plateau despite your best efforts. Simply be curious about your choices and use your experiences as learning opportunities for the future. Don’t give up — follow these tips to get back on track.Recommit to your goals with these strategies »Healthy Eating 
Follow the pyramid
Unsure about which foods you should be eating — and how much? Let the Mayo Clinic Healthy Weight Pyramid be your cheat sheet to making smart eating choices. It’s simple and easy to use. The goal is to choose most of your food from the groups at the base of the pyramid and less from the top — and to move more. 

Learn these eating guidelines »Today’s Nutrition Tip 
Shop smart: Focus on fresh foods 
Fresh foods generally contain more nutrition and fewer unhealthy additives than do ready-to-eat foods. The produce, dairy and seafood sections of your grocery store are most likely all located on the outer aisles. So focus your shopping there, using the Mayo Clinic Healthy Weight Pyramid as a guide. 

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