Healthier eating tip

Here's a simple tip for grocery shopping. When you're at the grocery store, shop only from the outer edge of the store whenever possible. The outer ring of just about every grocery store contains fresh fruits, vegetables, milk, butter, yogurt, cheese products, meat, fish and eggs. Your diet will consist of only fresh, natural products, and you'll be avoiding the temptation to purchase the refined, processed foods and products found in the center aisles of the store.

You may see pastries, ice cream and soda pop on the outside aisle, but these should be avoided. Another exception to the rule is that some needed items such as olive oil, dried herbs, and personal care products will be on the inside aisles, but you get the idea - avoid processed foods as they contain preservatives, trans fats and sugar among other less than desirable ingredients.

Just stick to the outside aisle while shopping, and you'll feel better and shed some of those extra pounds.