The Dr. London Podcast

A Heart Surgeon's Guide for Healthy Grocery Shopping

The Dr. London Podcast

Show Notes

In this episode, Dr. Jeremy London, a board-certified cardiovascular surgeon, talks about the basics of grocery shopping. He highlights the importance of having a plan before entering the store, choosing whole foods over ultra-processed/processed foods, where to find healthy options in most stores, and how to prepare them for the week when you get home. Enjoy!

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Timestamps:

00:00:00 How to Shop at the Grocery Store To the Convenience Store

00:01:58 Sponsor: Manukora

00:03:23 Make a List

00:04:35 Prioritize Whole Foods Over Processed & Ultraprocessed

00:06:38 Organic vs. Not Organic

00:07:32 Sponsor: Function

00:08:57 Shop the Perimeter & Minimize Your Time in the Aisle

00:10:32 Read the Labels on the Back

00:11:34 Cooking at Home

00:12:42 Meal Prepping - Make Healthy Foods Convenient

00:13:55 Intentional Eating

00:16:12 Thank You for Listening!

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