Here’s your list of must-have grocery items for a healthier lifestyle

Feb 17, 2022 08:33 AM

Robinsons Supermarket is here to give you healthy products that you can include in your grocery list

A key to good health is through smart choices in the grocery store. The things you prepare for meals should contribute to a balanced, nutritious diet.

With tons of food choices available in the market, grocery shopping can be a daunting task, especially to people who are just starting to make a shift to healthy living.

When listing the things you need to buy, it is helpful to separate the products according to their categories, such as dairy and non-dairy products, pantry essentials, snacks, frozen goods, drinks, condiments, and other items.

Still overwhelmed with choices of food? Robinsons Supermarket is here to give you healthy products that you can include in your grocery list.

1. Grains and cereals

Whole grains and cereals contain fiber and nutrients that make a valuable addition to your diet. Not only that, diets that are rich in grains and cereals lower the risk of colon cancer for it contains fiber that washes away toxins in your digestive system. Instant and quick cook oatmeal is good for people who are always on the go and have hectic schedules. Try Robinson Supermarket’s selection of oats like Quaker, Australia Harvest, Healthy You Oats, or Woolworths Quick Oats.

2. Fruits and vegetables

As we all know, fruits and vegetables are generally low in fat. They add flavor and variety to your diet and also contain vitamins and minerals that are good for your diet. Instead of adding margarine, butter, mayonnaise, and sour cream, season it with omega-rich oils, herbs of your choice, or yogurt.

Robinsons Supermarket offers a variety of yogurt. Looking for non-fat yogurt, try BTIC Greek Yogurt or Nestle 0 Fat Yogurt. For added flavor, check out Pascual Creamy Delight in strawberry, mango, vanilla, or mixed berries.

3. Meat and poultry

Apart from protein, meat and poultry are also rich in several vitamins and minerals such as vitamin B12, niacin, and selenium. Chicken breasts are low in fat and high in protein, fish is high in omega 3 that is good for the heart. However, there are also non-meat products that offer protein and fiber, including dry beans, peas, and lentils.

For individuals who love vegan food, Robinsons Supermarket also offers textured vegetable protein Veega that offers a wide range of high-fiber, plant-based protein offerings. Veega comes in five variants: meat-free balls, burger patties, sausages, giniling, and nuggets. They are already fully-cooked and seasoned, and make use of wheat, soy, mushroom, and egg, with no added preservatives.

4. Dairy products

If you’re trying to lessen fat and sugar intake, choose skim or non-dairy milk such as soy, rice, or almond milk. Robinsons Supermarket is offering a wide range of dairy and non-dairy products, such as Selecta Low-fat Milk, Dutchmill Soy Secretz, and Arla Organic Low-Fat Milk.

5. Canned goods

Canned goods may not be a healthy option for your diet, yes, but not all the time. When buying healthy foods, you may keep a variety of canned fruits, vegetables, and beans that you may add to your soups, salads, pasta, and other dishes. As much as possible, choose processed vegetables without salt, and fruits that are packed in artificial juice. Products such as Century Tuna, Jolly Green Peas and Mushrooms, San Marino Corned Tuna, and Dona Elena Tomatoes are readily available at any Robinsons Supermarket.

6. Dried goods

Nuts, sun-dried fruits, or vegetables are healthy alternatives for snacks. While binge-watching your favorite TV series, replace junk foods with dried mangoes or mixed nuts. It will lower your sodium and saturated fat intake, and lowers the risk of having kidney problems. Robinsons Supermarket also has Robinsons Peeled Nuts, Ram Dried Pitted Prunes, Cebu Dried Mangoes, Chacheer Sunflower Seeds, and Sunkist Dry Roasted & Light Salt Almonds.

To make shopping for healthy living more enjoyable, and to maximize your budget being spent on groceries, Robinsons Supermarket has an ongoing campaign called Supersavers Festival that will run from Jan. 15 until Feb. 28, 2022.

Apart from product discounts, shoppers may also avail of free two packs of Healthy You Trail Mix 100g for a minimum purchase of P3,500 with worth P500 participating item. To know more about the Supersavers Festival, visit https://bit.ly/3B3FSEq. You may also shop online via GoRobinsons.