Dietitians of Canada

Shop Smart

Making smart choices at the grocery store can help you stock a healthy fridge and pantry. It’s important to understand food labels to make the best choices for you and your family. View the label reading and grocery shopping videos on the right side of this page to help you become a shopping expert.

Check out these suggestions for a well-stocked pantry, fridge and freezer.

• Get Stocked! – A well-equipped pantry makes cooking a nutritious, delicious meal easy, any day.
• Get Frozen! – For healthy meals in a flash, pack your freezer with nutrient-rich frozen foods.
• Fresh Foods for your Fridge – Fresh, simple foods start off meals in the right direction.

Look up common foods online and view their nutrient content
Know more about the food you buy before you go shopping. eatwise.ca lets you look up common foods online and view their nutrient content. The site provides accurate information about foods sold in Canada, provided directly by manufacturers, along with foods that do not require a Nutrition Facts Table on the package.
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