Rome wasn't built in a day, and those abs that are "made in the kitchen" don't appear after one meal. If your goal is weight loss, you'll need to give your grocery list an overhaul and start shopping strategically. One day at a time, meal after meal — with the right foods at home, you can make big changes.
Our tips will help you be more thoughtful and efficient at the market — and avoid any "oops, how did that get in there?!" moments with a tub or two of Ben & Jerry's (we've all been there, it's OK). These guiding principles will help you even if you're not trying to lose weight — they're just good rules of thumb to keep in mind!