Kroger Grocery TourHow to Shop Healthier and More Affordably

Kroger Grocery Tour Objectives

• Familiarize patients with MyPlate

• How to shop for healthy foods

• How to save money

• How to read a food label

Disclose a relevant relationship with Krogers as a Krogers pharmacist.

Kroger Grocery Tour

Walking the Store

• Produce

• Meats

• Deli

• Bread

• Cereal

• Canned goods

• Nuts, crackers, chips

• Beverages

• Dairy

• Dressings and condiments

Fruits and Vegetables

• ½ of plate should consists of fruits and vegetables

• Fresh, canned, or frozen?• How to buy fruits and vegetables on a budget• Comparing unit prices

Comparing Unit Prices for Fruits and Vegetables

Whole Carrots: $2.39 ($0.80 per lb)

Baby Carrots:$2.69 ($1.35 per lb)

Comparing Unit Prices for Fruits and Vegetables

Canned Carrots:$0.69 (4.76 cents per ounce)

Frozen Carrots:$1 (8.33 cents per ounce)

Comparing Unit Prices for Fruits and VegetablesSo Which is the Best Price?

Whole Carrots:$2.39 per bag$0.80 per lb5 cents per ounce

Baby Carrots:$2.69 per bag$1.35 per lb$8.5 cents per ounce

Canned Carrots:$0.69 per can4.8 cents per ounce

Frozen Carrots:$1 per bag8.3 cents per ounce

Comparing Unit Prices for Fruits and Vegetables

Does this Price Difference Really Matter?

If a family were to eat 1 lb of carrots per week then the potential savings would be over $30 per year just on carrots by going with the cheaper option

Meats & Seafood

• Deli meat will contain more sodium• Look for at least 90% lean ground meats• Choose skinless chicken/turkey breast if you

can• Salmon, tuna, trout, mackerel, herring,

anchovies, oysters, mussels and sardines are great sources of omega-3’s

Meats & Seafood and Comparing Unit Prices

Total Price $9.13 but $3.79 per lb

Total Price $12.32 but only $1.99 per lb --- Savings of $194 per yr

Breads and Cereal

• Look for whole grains or whole wheat

• Added sugar?

• Low in saturated fat

Breads and Cereal and Comparing Unit Prices

27.4 cents per ounce 13.4 cents per ounce

Canned Goods

• Reduced sodium or “no added salt” vegetables

• Fruit canned in 100% fruit juice, or water or “no added sugar”

• Just as nutritious as fresh. Any form of produce is healthier than none!

Canned Goods

Nuts, Baked snacks, Crackers, etc

• Nuts contribute healthy fats, nutrients and protein

• Look for snacks lower in sodium, trans & saturated fat, and added sugars

• Besides nuts, these foods are not typically considered everyday foods

• Purchase pre-portioned snacks or snack baggies to limit intake

Beverages & Dairy

• Low and no calorie beverages• Look for 100% juice • Skim milk and soy milk are nutritious beverage

options• Nonfat plain yogurt provides all of the nutrients

with no fat or added sugar• Cheese provides protein and calcium but also

can be high in saturated fat – consume in moderation

Kroger Food Tour

Dates: Monday, November 16 from 1-3 PM

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