When you are shopping at your local grocery store, do you ONLY shop the perimeter of the store!?! And speed through the center aisles!?!
You’ve probably heard to AVOID the center aisles but there are plenty of superfoods in the center aisles too. Here are a few middle-aisle jewels that you may want to consider shopping for this month!?!
Dried Lentils: Greenish-tan lentils cook in about 45 minutes (without presoaking) and pack three times the fiber of red lentils, which have had their outer skin removed and cook faster. Both types of lentils contain slowly digestible carbohydrates, which may help promote steady blood sugar levels.
Steel-Cut Oats: A 1/4 cup (dry) serving of these chewy oats has 1 gram of beta-glucan soluble fiber, which helps lower cholesterol. Many people on gluten-free diets can eat small amounts of oats, but they should check with their doctors first and only buy uncontaminated brands that say “glueten-free.”
Tahini: You’ll typically find this creamy, roasted sesame paste in the ethnic food aisle of your neighborhood grocery store. Studies suggest 1 to 3 tablespoons of tahini daily may help lower blood cholesterol and blood pressure. A two-tablespoon serving size of tahini is a good source of fiber too.
While shopping for groceries, don’t forget about these middle aisle items too. They seem to be staples in our household along with vinegar, olive oil, frozen greens/vegetables, frozen berries, and various nuts!
What middle aisle grocery items do you seek out to maintain a healthy, well-balanced diet?
Publix FamilyStyle Credit for notes on Tahini/lentils/steel cut oats
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