All foods can be enjoyed as part of a healthy eating plan if they are eaten in reasonable amounts. Base your shopping on fresh foods as far as possible, but remember processed foods can be nourishing as well as convenient - especially frozen Vegetables and Fruit, tinned Vegetables and Fruit and convenience foods like pizza. A good rule of thumb is that plain items are usually the lowest in calories, fat and often price. Batters and breadcrumbs add fat and calories, especially if deep-fat fried. Oven bake for a lower fat choice.
Prepared meals tend to be expensive although they're handy to have in the freezer for an emergency.
Check the fat content and buy lower fat choices. Put Fruit and Vegetables at the top of your shopping list. Vegetables, especially those in season, are the most economical choice, so buy lots of these. Colour is a good guide when buying Fruit and Vegetables. The dark green and orange coloured Fruits and Vegetables are rich sources of vitamins A, C and E. Add these to your shopping trolley regularly.