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A Healthy Grocery List for Healthy Skin, Hair, and Smiles

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We all know that the way we eat affects how we feel.  In fact, poor health is the strongest predictor of unhappiness, according to a 2006 Pew Research Center survey. However, we can also improve our already dashing good looks by eating right. And we’re not just talking about slimming down, either. A brighter smile, shinier hair, younger looks, and smoother skin can all be achieved by changing diet habits. So put down the chocolate bar and pick up a celery stick to start seeing the benefits of a healthy grocery list right in your mirror. Next time you’re in the grocery store pick up some of these items:

  • For shiny hair: Certain foods, like salmon or chicken make your hair shinier and stronger. The omega-3s in salmon are what add some extra shine to your locks, while the protein in chicken helps to make your hair stronger.
  • For smoother skin: If you want to smooth out rough or stressed skin, opt for foods that are rich in vitamin C, like oranges, tomatoes, strawberries, and broccoli.
  • For younger looks: Aging before your time? Stock up on water-packed fruits and veggies, like watermelon and celery, which can keep your skin hydrated, smooth out wrinkles, and make you appear younger.
  • For a whiter, healthier smile: As Dr. Timothy Chase, a 15-year veteran of cosmetic dentistry in New York City says, “White teeth and healthy gums can take 10 years off your appearance.” But, according to Dr. Chase, it’s not only professional dental products that do the whitening. “It seems certain fruits, vegetables and other foods can aid in your quest for whiter teeth. Apples, cauliflower, celery and carrots work to whiten because they function as an abrasive scrub for teeth. These foods are nature’s toothbrush.” Dr. Chase also recommends eating strawberries for the malic acid, which can whiten teeth, and avoiding staining foods, like red wine, tobacco, coffee, tea, and blueberries.

Keep in mind to get the right amount of all of your beauty superfoods for an optimal grocery list. The USDA recommends you eat 3-5 servings of veggies, 2-4 servings of fruits, 6-11 servings of grains, 2-3 servings of meat and beans, and 2-3 servings of milk products or the appropriate milk replacement. One serving of fruit could include one orange (for smoother skin), while one serving of vegetables could include 1/2 cup of teeth-scrubbing carrots. Eating right and preparing a healthy grocery list is important to not only maintain a healthy weight, but also to make you look and feel better, in general. Wow! You look younger already.

When to Use a Blank Grocery List

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About one-third of consumers polled for Shopping for Health, an annual study from the Food Marketing Institute (FMI) employ smartphone apps in the creation of grocery lists. While fancy grocery list apps may be extremely helpful, you may want to keep your eyes peeled for applications that include a blank grocery list. A blank grocery list is one that does not provide a list of ingredients for you, but instead has blanks in which you can write your own grocery list items. Here are some reasons why you may need a blank grocery list:

  • You prefer obscure grocery list items, like tempeh, tofu, or panko, which cannot be found on pre-made grocery lists.
  • If you want to specify brands, you may want to stay away from pre-made grocery lists. With grocery lists online that list all the ingredients for you, they probably won’t indicate particular brands that you may prefer.
  • If you want to create a grocery list that’s geared towards weight loss, an online, already-made grocery list may be for you. Instead, find a blank or customizable grocery list, which could allow you to specify calories.
  • Perhaps you’re only baking for two people, or maybe you’re baking a feast for 12. If you want to indicate servings on your grocery list, a blank grocery list is definitely for you.
  • If it’s for a specific recipe (in which case you need a grocery list that’s linked with your recipe bank).
  • You would like to hand-decorate your grocery list. Some people tend to gravitate toward grocery lists that are colorful and hand-crafted. If this is you, then print out a blank grocery list on colorful, beautiful paper or doodle on your blank grocery list.
  • You shop at a unique or small grocer, and therefore need to lay out your items based on a different grocery store experience. Many grocery lists online to print are based on food groups and how they are universally laid out at a supermarket. However, if you do much of your shopping at the farmers’ market or the Asian grocer down the street, you may not be able to find a grocery list online that divides food up based on these grocery layouts.
  • You shop at multiple grocers for different items and you prefer to lay your grocery list out based on these specifications. You may get your produce from a bulk supplier, your specialty-goods from a high-end grocer, and your fish from the market down the street. If this is the case, get your hands on a customizable or blank grocery list to indicate your multiple, grocery store stops.

A blank grocery list can come in handy if you have any or all of the above criteria. Next time you’re checking out a grocery store app, make sure it has functionality that allows you to quickly and effectively translate what’s onscreen to printable grocery lists.