(BPT) - Have you ever returned from a grocery run, unloaded your bags and questioned some of your choices? It's time for a new, more strategic approach to your shopping trips. What you put in your cart will feed your whole family, so better health starts with the selections you make at the store. Smart shopping comes down to planning, and utilizing the store layout to your advantage, as well as education — about food labels and the companies you buy from.

Here are four simple ways to make every grocery trip a little healthier for your family.

1. Plan ahead

Planning meals for the week is the smartest way to shop — it helps avoid impulse purchases and ensures you have everything needed for balanced, wholesome meals. Sketching out weekly meals ahead makes shopping and cooking easier, helpi

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