Dieting, trying to eat healthy, or just shopping for the week, grocery shopping in the U.S. can be a real headache! We fought for options in what we buy and industry unloaded on us.
Take salad dressing for example, you have your choice between 6-7 non-organic brands and 4-5 organic brands. Each brand has at least 6 to a dozen options between vinaigrette, mayo based, low fat, fat free, sweet, savory, creamy, or natural. You have your choice of single serve, small, medium, spray, pour, squeeze... Have your eyes crossed yet?!
The point is that the food industry's creativity has almost optioned us out of even caring. Who hasn't just thrown their hands up and said, "I don't care.. what's cheaper?" Well, guess what.. the clean, fresh ingredients aren't usually the guys having the sale.
I have compiled some articles and helpful hints from those researchers who get their thrills from wading through the swamp of labels. I hope this post helps you on your next grocery store visit! Happy, healthy shopping!!