My husband and I did a big shopping at the grocery store this week. We are out of everything! It was one of those trips to the grocery when you feel like you buy one of everything! Even still, we are able to save some money and trade-up!
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In this week’s cart:
- Bananas (NuVal score: 91)
- Apples (NuVal score: 96)
- Grape tomatoes (NuVal score: 96)
- Vanilla Soy Milk
- Green bell pepper (NuVal score: 94)
- Canned tomatoes
- Cheddar cheese from deli (not yet rated)
- Sliced turkey from deli (not yet rated)
- Celery (NuVal score: 96)
- Ground turkey (NuVal score: 33)
- Chicken breast (Nuval score: 39)
- Shrimp (NuVal score: 75)
- Laundry detergent
- Romaine Hearts (NuVal score: 100)
- Arnold 100% Whole Wheat Sandwich Thins (NuVal score: 37)
- Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips (NuVal score: 12)
- Cucumber (NuVal score: 93)
- Canned kidney beans
- Eggland’s Best eggs (NuVal score: 33)
- Zucchini (NuVal score: 99)
- Red & Russet potatoes (NuVal score: 93)
- Kiwis (NuVal score: 100)
- Sour Cream
- Chunky Teddie Peanut Butter (NuVal score: 38)
- Carrots (NuVal score: 99)
- Onion (NuVal score: 93)
- Chobani Greek Yogurt Plain (NuVal score: 94)
Trade
Boneless Chicken Breast (NuVal score: 39) for Shrimp (NuVal score: 75)
Ground Beef (NuVal score: 30) for Shady Brook Farms Ground Turkey (NuVal score: 33)
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Store coupons
In addition to vendor coupons, I also hang onto the coupons that I receive along with my grocery receipt at the end of my shopping trip. Sometimes they are for competitor products, but I’m always willing to try something new! 
I also had a store coupon for $3.50 off my entire purchase, but I forgot to snap a photo of it.
Store coupons are a great incentive to keep you shopping at the same store, but they also help you save money– and every cent counts!
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Looks like a successful trip to the store! Thanks for posting all of the scores. Here is my Grilled Cheese/Pear sandwich made with Sandwich Thins:
http://twopeasandtheirpod.com/grilled-cheese-and-pear-sandwich-with-red-onions-and-rosemary/
any suggestions for trading up my luna bars?? I love luna bars b/c they pack 8-9g protein, for about 170 cals and don’t cause blood sugar issues.
i sometimes resort to them as a pre-gym early morning workout b/c its quick as i’m literally running out the door to get to the gym by 6!!!
I also resort to them as a nice calorie boost because i am currently training for a 10 mile race in April and a half marathon in May.
TIA!!!
@Sarah W.: Larabars typically score higher! The Cherry Pie flavor scores a 40!
Is 37 a decent score for bread. (arnold’s wheat thins) I always buy this and am wondering if I should stick with them or switch to another kind.
I love the coupons that stores give out because they usually have to do with what you buy. i usually get them for sandwich thins, cat food/litter, and oikos which makes greek yogurt way more affordable!
I’m surprised that ground turkey only scores a 33. I wonder, does it take into account how lean of a ground turkey you purchase?
@Heather @ Get Healthy With Heather: Yep, it does! You can read more about how the scoring works: http://www.nuval.com/How
Romaine hearts score 100?? I saw some on your blog the other day and bought them; I didn’t know they were so healthy!
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