Ten Secrets to Healthy Food Shopping

1. Never shop on an empty stomach.
2. Select canned fruits and tuna packed in water, not syrup or oil.
3. Check labels for the words "hydrogenated" or "partially hydrogenated." The earlier they appear in the ingredient list, the higher the amount of unhealthy trans fatty acids a food contains.
4. Buy skinless turkey or chicken breast meat.
5. If selecting frozen dinners, choose those that are not only low in fat, but also low in sodium and cholesterol.
6. Try calcium-fortified orange juice if you're not consuming enough dairy products.
7. Opt for whole-grain breads, rolls and cereals.
8. Consider cantaloupe. For just 95 calories, half a melon provides more than a day's supply of vitamin C and beta carotene.
9. Don't be fooled by yogurt-covered raisins or nuts. The coating is usually made of sugar and partially hydrogenated oil.
10. Go for these low-fat goodies: pretzels, ginger snaps, graham crackers and angel food cake.