Creating a shopping list
Key takeaways
- A shopping list helps you stay organised and on budget.
- Sticking to your list reduces impulse buys and food waste.
- Use our heart-healthy shopping list template to focus on nutritious staples.
Why you should use a shopping list
Before doing your grocery shopping, in-store or online, take a few minutes to make a list of what you need. This small habit can help you stay organised and avoid buying extra items, saving money, and avoid food waste.
A shopping list it a great tool to help you shop easier, save money, and make healthy choices. With a little planning, you can feel more prepared and confident on your next shopping trip.
What’s next?
Looking for ways to save more on your groceries? Read our Budget-friendly grocery shopping page for simple tips to cut costs without compromising on heart-healthy choices.
More healthy eating tools and resources
- We have plenty of resources to help you follow a heart-healthy eating pattern.
- Build your skills and confidence in the kitchen with our tips and tools for planning, shopping, and cooking healthy meals.
- Explore our full range of recipes for delicious, budget-friendly and easy to prepare heart-healthy meals you can make at home.
- Discover our collection of free recipe e-books, from ‘Family recipes on a budget’ to '5 Ingredient Recipes' plus many more.
- Get four weeks of easy-to-follow dinner recipes, shopping lists, tips and other helpful information to make healthy eating easy with our free Heart-Healthy Dinner Plans.
- Looking for more information? Explore our resources on healthy eating and recent articles.