It’s the start of a new year, and you’re ready to reset your routines—beginning with a grocery cart stocked full of nutritious essentials. But let’s face it: Navigating the aisles can feel overwhelming with so many options vying for your attention. How do you choose produce that’s fresh and affordable or proteins that won’t break the bank while keeping your meals exciting?
If you’ve ever felt uncertain about how to stock your cart, you’re not alone. That’s why we teamed up with registered dietitian Taylor Grasso, MPPD, RD and ALDI to help make the process easier, more cost-effective, and actually enjoyable.
According to Grasso, a simple strategy is key. “Create a list,” she says. “This helps so much when grocery shopping and getting an idea of what you need and how much it might cost.” With low prices on fresh produce, lean proteins, and versatile staples at ALDI, you can stick to your plan without stretching your budget.
Now that you have your game plan, let’s make it fun. Keep scrolling to play three interactive grocery games that will help turn your next shopping trip into a game-changing success.
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Quiz yourself on the benefits of these staple ingredients and flip each card to find out how an RD likes to incorporate them into meals.
Before you make your grocery list, check out these pointers to help you optimize your haul.
The Pre-Shopping Checklist
Think you can solve these riddles? Hover to uncover the answer, along with RD advice to shop smarter and eat better.
The Riddles
French green beans
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Organic greens
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Organic Cherub Grape Tomatoes
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Fresh Mediterranean Herb Salmon
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Grasso suggests mapping out a few meal options and letting them guide your grocery list.
Stick to Grasso’s power four—carbs, protein, fat, and color—by loading your cart with mostly whole foods.
Most people skimp on fiber and protein, according to Grasso, so try grabbing snacks to boost these essentials.
Store brands—such as ALDI exclusive brands—can deliver top-notch quality, but at a friendlier price, Grasso says.
What’s In a Registered Dietitian’s Cart?
For a serving of fiber, vitamin C, and folate, Grasso will often sauté this crisp, green veggie or throw it on a sheet pan with Simply Nature organic chicken breasts for an easy dinner that’s très magnifique.
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French Green Beans
Check out Grasso’s RD-approved essentials, available at ALDI.
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Packed with vitamin C, fiber, and carotenoids, these fruits are bright orange on the outside with a sweet, rosy-red interior. They can be snacked on solo, juiced, or sliced up for a pop of color on a salad or charcuterie board.
Cara Cara Oranges
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Leaf (wink, wink) it to this organic arugula and spinach mix to add vitamins A, C, K, and folate to any meal. Grasso’s go-to? Tossing it with olive oil, a squeeze of lemon, and a pinch of salt and pepper for a simple but delicious side.
Organic Greens
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Sweet, tropical, and shaped like an egg, I provide a tangy burst of vitamins A and C to any dish.
Rich, buttery, and swimming in omega-3s, I’m the catch of the day.
Am I a fruit or veggie? Either way, I’m creamy, green, and worth the hype.
Tart, juicy, and bursting with nutrients, I’m the berry with the most fiber.
Grasso pairs them with peanut butter yogurt dip for a fiber-packed, balanced treat.
An organic gala apple!
Roast it with fresh herbs, lemon juice, and olive oil for an easy, flavorful dinner, Grasso says.
A Simply Nature organic whole chicken!
Packed with vitamins K and C, Grasso loves them for a hydrating snack and recommends dipping in homemade ranch made with Greek yogurt.
An organic mini cucumber!
Eat plain, blend in a smoothie, or spice with chili powder for a TikTok-worthy snack.
A mango!
Eat plain, blend in a smoothie, or spice with chili powder for a TikTok-worthy snack.
Fresh Atlantic salmon!
Grasso suggests topping toast or pairing with eggs for a breakfast full of healthy fats.
A bag of mini avocados!
Grasso likes to toss them into smoothies with frozen banana, spinach, and a sprinkle of cinnamon for a well-balanced drink.
A raspberry!
