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    I Love to Hate Grocery Shopping; How I Make It Better

    July 30, 2020 / 0 Comments

    Grocery shopping. It ranges from leisurely selecting pristine produce and locally-produced specialty condiments to throwing elbows at Costco on a Saturday afternoon. A Neilson survey in 2015 found that about 6 in 10 people find grocery shopping an “engaging and enjoyable experience” and think of it as “a fun day out for the family.” Wait, what?! There are times when I leave the grocery store feeling like I’ve been in a street fight while playing cutthroat Jeopardy for the last 45 minutes. I’m going to go out on a limb here and guess that the number of people who enjoy grocery shopping has dropped in the past few years, and…

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    Brook Hagen

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Disclaimer: I am not a doctor. I hold a BS in Dietetics (Missouri State University) and an MS in human nutrition (Colorado State University). The information I provide is based on my formal education and practice in dietetics, human nutrition, and biochemistry; and my experience as a runner and athlete.  Any recommendations I may make about exercise, nutrition, supplements or lifestyle; or information provided to you in person or on this website are for information purposes only and do not take the place of professional medical advice.

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