Grown-Up Stuff: How to Adult Grocery Shopping like a Grown-Up
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Dec 19, 2023 Consumer and food trends expert Phil Lempert shares tips on grocery shopping, including avoiding impulse buys, finding deals, and reducing food waste. Learn why frozen fish may be better than fresh and the truth about misters in the produce section.
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First Solo Grocery Overwhelm
- Molly recalls her first solo supermarket trip as overwhelming with too many brand choices.
- She compared the store's 31,000 products to Barry Schwartz's Paradox of Choice to illustrate decision fatigue.
Build Your List From Last Receipt
- Start your shopping list from last week's receipt and take inventory of fridge, freezer, and cupboards.
- Cross off items you already have and then add what you actually need before you go.
Shop Aisles In Smart Order
- Enter the store in the dry goods aisles (canned/boxed) before visiting produce to avoid impulse buys.
- Shop refrigerated and frozen last to protect food safety and maintain cold items until checkout.