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My final blog in this three-part series outlines additional efforts consumers are making to eat healthier, as surveyed in “Shopping for Health 2011” a yearly study by the Food Marketing Institute (FMI) and Prevention magazine. 

Healthy Eating

Shoppers take many routes to healthy eating; from how they shop to how they prepare food to how they eat. This survey showed that there are substantial numbers in which consumers make an effort to eat healthier:

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According to “Shopping for Health 2011” a yearly study by the Food Marketing Institute (FMI) and Prevention magazine, there is a shift in supermarket aisles across the country. My first blog outlined what consumers look for. This second blog looks at what health claims are attractive to customers, and how meal planning/timing affects eating patterns. 

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There are usually two opinions regarding the health benefits of nuts – they’re fattening stay away from them or they are a convenient snack with a long list of health benefits. So which is it? As a dietitian, a large percentage of my clientele want to a) lose body fat and b) be healthy. So the good news is, it’s not an “either/or” situation. Nuts actually support both goals.

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The wonderfully sweet taste and deep red color of strawberries can boost the taste and look of any meal. The simple strawberry, a staple in many desserts or enjoyed fresh, is not simple when it comes to its complex network of micronutrients and their far-reaching health benefits. Not only do they taste great, they are very high in antioxidants. The same antioxidants that help combat damaging effects of free radical activity on cellular structures and DNA. 

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