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Creating a shopping list

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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 Plan.
  • Looking for more information? Explore our resources on healthy eating and recent articles.