GROCERY SHOPPING TIPS AND TRICKS (For Health and Fitness)

[@Rebecca-gi9cc]

I buy frozen blocks of spinach and cut them up into cubes for smoothies. Way more spinach gets packed into your smoothie vs. raw spinach

[@erinblackburn5065]

What?!? How have I not thought of that!

[@claymango576]

SAME! I blend it with some orange juice and collagen powder and chug it! Sprouts sells a power blend. It has baby red chard, kale and spinach so I like going for that over the plain spinach.

[@ashleygraham6389]

Genius

[@Klitavox]

Sweet I'm gonna try this thanks

[@NatalieNazario]

Such a good idea 💡 thanks for sharing 👍 😊

[@jonas2827]

I’ve been following Dana and Rob on Social Media for about 7 years now. And one thing that I’ve found out is, they literally don’t age. I’m jealous lol

[@TracyMangold]

Same! Totally agree!

[@UKBornin1971]

Healthy lifestyle

[@Exoamylase]

You've been following them for 7 years? So you're a stalker.

[@godfist787]

@@Exoamylase STALKER?!! Maybe he's a passionate man who wants to make sure they're safe by keeping an eye on them...Sheesh people are so ungrateful.

[@jonas2827]

Exoskeleton Bug Millennium following in terms of social media. Come on now...

[@JonKollars]

I literally do what I call “speed rounds” meaning I go in with a list and get everything on it as quickly as possible. Then I am on a mission and don’t get side tracked by random items. It only works with a grocery store that you always go to and know the layout.

[@claymango576]

WOW! great tip! Makes it like a game! haha I'm definitely going to try this.

[@Thsoukieo]

I do the same thing! I check the clock at the entry of the supermarket and go as quick as possible xD

[@danetspeaks8708]

I do the same

[@burritoprincesscrafts]

Thank you for being so real about your Oreo's! As a newbie lifter / someone trying to eat cleaner, it can be really intimidating to see people on IG with their perfect lifting sessions and meal preps. So I appreciate you so much for being real and open and honest about not being perfect!

[@SomaraSon]

I’ve been lifting for a little over a year. I started lifting when I was in poor financial situation and the crazy weird things I would eat to try to get my protein and cals in everyday make me cringe 😩.

[@nicolenicole001]

I’m guilty of having a major sweet tooth. My biggest downfall and I tend to over due it...lol. I have to have extra control when buying sugary snacks.

[@burritoprincesscrafts]

@@nicolenicole001 Me too!!

[@burritoprincesscrafts]

@UC6qtoqeWub_KJEm3Ok0mymg yesss. I love that!

[@jamiebeasley22]

One trip my father tells me (that I always thought was so odd until I started it) park in the same spot. Starts the whole trip with zero stress because you aren’t driving up and down or waiting on a spot and getting frustrated. It seriously makes the whole trip smoother, go by the list, go right back out to the car. AND you never forget where you parked!!

[@ThatOddNerd]

Dana is such a good human. Wish we have more people like her.

[@honzanemec1547]

Except for the fact she pays for chickens to be ground up alive so she can buy eggs.

[@amandadamery9926]

Honza Nemec “ground up alive” ?? You do realize what an egg is, right?

[@jennys1983]

Amanda Damery Male chicks are incinerated, or sometimes literally ground up while still alive, in the course of egg production. You can Google it to check, you don’t have to take my word for it, of course!

[@honzanemec1547]

@@amandadamery9926 kzbin.info/www/bejne/oV62eYOOYpV9hKs Yes ground up alive.

[@jennys1983]

F Yes, that’s why they’re ground up alive when they’re separated from the females, who have been born to lay eggs. If it weren’t for the egg industry, they wouldn’t be born, separated from the female chicks, then killed, so if you’re buying eggs, free range or otherwise, you’re supporting this practice. It’s just part of the industry, you don’t have to believe me, you can Google it. I saw it on a TV show called “How Do They Do That,” for example, it’s just standard practice.

[@kristendickson8472]

I order my groceries and just pick them up. That way I’m not tempted to buy any extra snacks!

[@Rubes160]

That's a damn good idea!

[@madelinemorin7231]

I just recently found you! Just started my fitness journey 102 days ago. Because of you, I've become interested in body building and I'm obesessed with watching your videos!

[@karenmontes9832]

I seriously can't describe how much I love grocery shopping lol! I could spend hours at the store lol so random! Anyways, my tip would be: - if you buy avocados, make sure 2 are ripe and the other ones hard as a rock, so they last longer. And if you make guacamole, leave the seed in it so it doesn't go brown so fast. -always check your eggs at the store, to see if they're broken or damaged. Blessings!💕🤗

[@CaliHinojosaVids]

I’ve found that ordering groceries for pick up has been most efficient for me. I’m not distracted by all the random stuff and I can see a running tally of what I’m spending so I can stay on budget better. I can also not only cross reference my list, but cross reference my pantry. Grocery pick up is almost always free as well. It has made sticking to a specific list and budget a lot easier.

[@CaliButler]

That’s a good ass ideas ❤

[@corbinhudson9902]

I am a seafood Vegetarian, I always enjoyed All Your Videos.

[@kessleepayne862]

There are a million “what I ate in a day” videos. The change in showing where to start was motivating for me. In addition to let’s make our food taste good.

[@Mariawill88]

Pro tip: never go grocery shopping on the 1st or 2nd of the month or the first weekend of the month...unless you like people. Enough said. Thanks for the awesome vlog💪🏼❤️

[@ThatOddNerd]

Shout out ebt

[@rosamoreno4794]

You know it! Welfare and EBT and SSI only recipients get their deposits on the 1st of the month.

[@brittanyb5942]

So true!!

[@lilfoodietheknothead4203]

Imma be honest, you are my spirit animal 😂 thank you for everything you’ve given to the fitness community and to the world in general! You inspired me 6 years ago and I haven’t quit!

[@EStrongFitness]

Between inspiration from your videos, Rob Bailey's music, and my hard work showing up for myself, I was top contender at my gym for December.

[@jodytaves2289]

Plan meals out ahead of time! Otherwise I spend $150 and have no meals, just random shit :)

[@niecsanders]

Same lol

[@vicchecksitout9537]

I've honestly been a huge fan if DLB since the beginning, I always love how positive she is, there is so much negativity in this world and inside if us, it takes over and consumes us. We need more humans like her and we really could learn a few things also ❤U Dana

[@lrj5308]

I’m like you I get so pissed when I see a shopping cart taking up a parking spot. I always return my cart🙏🏼👍🏼

[@noahnomad3607]

Dana and Rob are literally the power couple of the bodybuilding industry y’all are the reason why I started to lift and I’m fairly new to it thank you for inspiring me 💯

[@accompanyaddie3442]

Yes!!! Put your carts away lol. I’m so happy I found your channel, you have the best personality! 🤗

[@arena8778]

Thank you for calling people out for leaving their carts all over!!! It needs to be said!

[@lindsayjane7528]

Love this! As someone who worked at a grocery store, Sunday’s are in fact the worst day to shop. Saturday afternoon and even evenings during warmer weather are also bad. And any week day evening 3-6. Optimal time is as soon as the store opens on a week day! I myself go on Saturdays around 8am. In light of everything going on this might not be applicable for everyone but money wise it’s also optimal to go to multiple stores, really annoying but it can save a lot of money!

[@cdine6245]

Dana your so awesome!!! My kids literally were like "mom, she sounds like your kind of friend" . Loved the video and your realness 🤩🤩

[@UKBornin1971]

13:46, YES, air fryer is a game changer!! Your grocery store tips are identical to mine👍🏽

[@sierraaaron442]

I've been following you for such a long time. Thank you for all of your tips and tricks🙏🏼 Got my DLB Daily workouts going every day now and am 2 weeks into my most consistent cut I've ever done. I've been using your videos and workouts. Definitely would love to do a show in about a year!! You da bomb miss ma'am. Thank you for inspiring me to be the best me.

[@skitxez8912]

I have been following Dana since early days, i started training mostly because of her, i would train in the morning, eat 3 in 3 hours, work, and i acomplished so much, you need to be very disciplined, very disciplined, motivation come and go

[@ThatsBadTV]

One thing I use that works is if your looking for an item and theres three rows of it look at the top and bottom. they are typically cheaper then eye level.. But mind you stores are getting better at it.. and go no name when you can.. most of the time its named products with the stores logo on it.. but its personal preference..

[@racheleggert-witmer1711]

My tip: use reusable bags whenever possible! Our grocery stores are starting to allow them again thankfully.

[@DanaLinnBailey]

I use them as poop bags

[@claymango576]

YES! a lot of grocery stores will take 5 to 10 cents off per reusable bag used!

[@craigfaulkner8455]

Hi Dana and rob My tip at the supermarket would be To really assess whether you're getting a good deal, look at the price per ounce rather than the total cost. A family pack of chicken breasts, for example, will cost you more total but often be a better deal per pound (and you can freeze what you don't use right away!). But things like a tri-pack of peppers can seem like a good deal until you catch a peak at the price by weight (loose is usually cheaper in this case). Thanks Dana and rob for the content I appreciate all the hard work that goes into these videos

[@theyoungfamilyfarm1557]

Thank you for speaking about moms/kids/snacks. The struggle is real! 😭

[@88rose1]

Fun videos. I appreciate that you are vegan & ovo pescatarian. I’ve been a lacto vegetarian (almost vegan) for over 32 years and love seeing healthy athletes thrive when so many people question how we get our protein without meat. Thanks for showing the world how great a plant-based diet can be. 😊

[@brianabourne7799]

Here's my tip: When buying loose produce, (Peas) turn the bag inside out and put on your hand like a glove and grab your produce that way. ; )

[@jessemeaux7881]

Should I be eating something before my workout and if so any ideas on what? I hit the gym in the afternoon at 3:30. Any ideas would be greatly appreciated. Love watching your channel.

[@erinmiller822]

My tip: when putting items up on the belt to check out, organize by categories or possible. Helps make. Easier when unpacking!

[@Wifjjwb]

I love your attitude sense of humor and honesty ❤😊

[@BreakThroughTessTimmons]

Love that u grabbed the Dori, keep swimming bandaid. I watched Bobby from Flav City and he does a whole video on eggs and labels. My willpower is leaving it at the store too. And putting the cart away! Thanks 4 showing us Trifecta. Ence has talked about it but I haven't seen it upclose, appreciate it.

[@Shannox110]

Lov it so much . Im on keto for like 3 months and i lost 8 kg by now,with training. And i keep going on :). For shopping ,i do shop almost like u but only with high protein and no until low carbs. Love ur Videos so much Dana . Ur my idol. kisses to u and Rob and Greetings from Heidelberg /Germany :)

[@deedee021073]

Follow your workout plan and love them but your videos are the bomb! Never change!! You crack me up!

[@housekat6163]

I have/ a little go list book I take with me . In it I organize my list into categories such : Protiens, Veggies, Grains and miscellanious . In those lists I wrote down all possible choices . I don't always have to get everything on the list but it gives me some variations and keeps me on track while allowing a little creativity with my diet / grocery haul while staying on track with my dietary goals.

[@maxfanning902]

one thing i try and do (been going to the same grocery store for 5+ years) is to find out when they get a shipment of something i really like, and to get them fresh. So like for the tempeh, find out when the safeway gets more tempeh then try and get it that day or the day after. Loved the video Dana!

[@veronicadavila550]

Saturday morning -Right when the store open is the best time to go grocery shopping.

[@kmitiya.]

I'm honestly very pleased to watch this as if it would be on Food Channel! It's more appealing also because of the editing style. So much progress! Makes it much cooler on KZbin and because it's DLB.

[@meredithloflinward5995]

i follow all those tips if im going into the store but one of my best is to use grocery store apps that allow for online order and pick up, really helps stick to the list and budget

[@adrianedhouse5175]

Good choice on the wine. As a Kiwi, I am very proud of the wine we make in New Zealand.

[@karengadsden1547]

DANA, I REALLY LOVE THE GROCERY SHOPS AT USA. WHEN I WAS THERE, I SHOULD HAVE TAKEN SO MANY THINGS BUT UNFORTUNATELY I LIVE IN MEXICO CITY AND MY SUITCASE WILL BE SO HEAVY ! BUT WHENEVER I HAVE THE CHANCE TO VISIT I JUST GET IMPRESSED OF ALL THE GOOD STUFF YOU CAN FIND

[@kishorieweingart2387]

I love this! I'm also a fitness and health minded person and as far as my son goes, I don't give him typical packaged snacks. I make most of my sons snacks and pack them in containers. He snacks on nuts (his favorite), Rx bars, fruit, string cheese, veggies, plantains, and Daves Killer Bread, akmaks. It's possible to be a mama who gives their kids what mama eats mostly. I'm that mom who will bring green peas to the park haha.

[@justinageorge9136]

Have every color of the rainbow present in your cart❤

[@laurenhabiger8671]

Dana, Thank you for posting this video. We have very similar shopping styles but a trick I did pick up what staying on the perimeter and staying away from bagged foods. This was really helpful and encouraging.

[@christinawoodard3754]

I worked out this morning first and my first meal was at 12:30. yay

[@claymango576]

I shop mainly at sprouts and Whole Foods. My tip is looking at their coupons especially the sprouts coupons before I go. I find eating produce that's in season is almost ALWAYS on sale! Plus it makes me diversify way more versus when I plan my meals without looking for what's on sale.

[@gabriellenunery6938]

Love her shopping advice, just what I needed! Thanks Dana! ☺️👏❤️

[@robinj7558]

We shop similarly! Recommend an insta pot, it’s great for a quick turnaround for hard boiled eggs and potatoes! Chickpeas are a staple too!

[@lisaaquiler414]

Thank you so much for taking us with you. I love love love your new videos!!!! Been following you for many years. 💕

[@claymango576]

YES!!! touche to making food that you actually enjoy!

[@limxin0014]

Hey Dana, saw the potato grabbing part haha, and thought of a hack kinda. You can actually “wear” the plastic bag like a glove, grab the potato, and remove the plastic bag from your hand just like how you would remove a glove (same motion) to pack the potato!

[@cliffymac9672]

I love Dana . Always makes me laugh. Awesome personality

[@adriansmith1872]

👍👍👍👍👍👍👍 Eating right is hard to do but saw this video ☺️ now I have a starting point. Started follow "DANA" and LOVING her so far.☺️☺️☺️

[@jameslopez958]

Thanks for sharing this Shopping Video! Great helpful tips! Tucson Arizona Desert 🏜️🙏😎❤️

[@sheenahorn9205]

Love your grocery list. Mines very similar. I often get cucumber and zuchinni and if course salad stuff

[@erinmaxted5828]

Frozen greens (broccoli, spinach, zuccini etc), packaged broccoli slaw, or the premixed kale/cabbage type salads to add to my eggs in the morning have saved me SO much time and wasted veggies. And I'm like you, Dana, I buy my eggs as local as possible and as humane as possible. Which, in Montana, is pretty easy to do and not pay $$$$

[@stevesherlock5334]

“I like when it squeezes out the sides.” That was a good cut 😂😂

[@michellehall5693]

Dana, Just from your grocery selections I feel like we would be best grocery shopping friends

[@margaretjohnston7320]

So glad I found your channel, great tips. I use to buy for an ex: a whole cauliflower, or a bag of carrots. Now I buy the singles for those and celery. Doesn't go bad! And I keep frozen veg on hand all the time.

[@mikelap68]

Glad to see you making KZbin videos again . My best shopping tip, Is don't forget your shopping lists. lolol I always do it.

[@CourtneyEclipse3]

Once I know the layout of the store, I try to write my list according to isle order so that way I can go step by step and not forget anything and have to back track

[@jarreyes61]

Fit Vine I believe is a good brand for a "healthy" wine haha. It does taste good though!!!

[@esjebesje8638]

Oh my. I think you are absolutely funny, awesome, great. Much love!!!!

[@tasmlmbell1126]

Always go grocery shopping on Tuesday!!..

[@swift__]

I always grab from the back but you got that one already.. so other tip , I knot all the bags as I put them in the cart so when I get home I can loop one end of the bag knot in my fingers without the bag opening up, then I can load up every bag I got , one trip from truck to the house 💪🏻

[@erinblackburn5065]

What is your skincare routine?!? Seriously, your skin is amazing. Thanks!

[@TheCat9414]

Your my idol! So thank you for all the tips and tricks!!

[@ImpulzReponz]

Tip for savings money. Don’t be afraid to go to multiple grocery stores, especially ethnic ones. I find the produce and the costs of that produce is far better at my local HMart (Korean market) than most other stores. I’m particular about what I buy where, but you can save a ton of money and get better stuff if you shop around.

[@area859]

Love these food shopping vids....... can you do Cooking series....Bodybuilding meals you make and cook.

[@cheyennekansha1512]

Shout out from New Zealand 🇳🇿💕 have just fallen across your channel, you go girl!!!

[@HeidiColes]

LOL! I totally agree! Put your darn cart away! Love it

[@willyeagle9781]

If you love Nee Zealand wine you'll definitely have to fly over and check out Martinborough and the Hawkes Bay some awesome wine from those places

[@Maria-pz2bk]

Also for produce shop seasonal for the best tasting veg and fruit and if you're price conscious on the shelf tag there is usually a price per serving/oz/lbs/kg/ etc. that can help you determine what size or brand is a better deal.

[@That.Traveling_Couple]

I usually try to get the smaller carts. It helps trick my mind into not buying as much

[@abigailsalazar9995]

tip that helps me when shopping is when I am making a list I will separate out what I need by sections and then I will put a check mark next to it when I am done then when I am done shopping I go back over it and make sure it made it into the cart.

[@rcoop2177]

Quick too, get Pasteur raise eggs vs free range, if you loved happy chickens then you'll like those better because the free range could be open in a warehouse vs happy in some from fresh air

[@NJerseyBoy]

Dueling Danas. I support it.

[@Daltonleach11]

I’m with you on the Brussels Sprouts.

[@MrKingzz08]

Dana, thursday morning,all restocked wed. night

[@marikos.154]

The most realistic grocery haul…nice👍

[@RemydaBossKing]

I just bought a NuWave 6qt air fryer and OMG! LOVE IT! I need to clean it out now from my Sunday meal prep. I love almond butter toast. It satisfies my sweetooth

[@aprilnash7251]

Do you make a lot of healthy meals in your air fryer?

[@karengadsden1547]

THANKS FOR ALL YOUR TIPS! I AM JUST LIKE YOU AND TRIED INTERMITTENT FASTING ONCE IN A WHILE

[@kiallopebella5488]

hey dlb! so a trick/tip that i follow is to make sure to always read nutrition labels for packaged foods even if ive been buying them for a while--companies always switch stuff / add extra things to foods we dont normally suspect, like for example i noticed you got skippy--you mustve overlooked the label cause theres a ton of sugar in that compared to a natural PB and even the kombucha, the kevita brand actually adds sugar whereas a brand like synergy uses the fruit itself as a sweetener. like its such a common sense tip right--read the labels! but i feel like ppl often overlook it for "basics" like PB cause we dont suspect crap to lurk in there

[@sicplano]

I’m late to this video, but I would highly recommend a grocery list app for your phone. I’ve used Grocery Gadget on my iPhone for many years. I use it not just for the grocery store but for any store e.g. hardware, Joann, target, pharmacy, Ulta etc. Can also create a family account where everyone can share or edit a given store list.

[@cliffordoliver8815]

My brother dose all the grocery shopping we put are money together an he picks out every thing he buys good stuff I like the video

[@mcox2381]

Cream of rice is a good thing to switch up sometimes. Thanks for the video!

[@breannhuerta5922]

The cutaway to eating the oreos made my day! LOL!! Love the video and the cute hair! I wish mine could get volume like that!!

[@magdalenahebda9469]

Fitness wine: légéa chardonnay, 5 Percent of alcohol and 10 kcal per 100 ml and only 2.5 carbs per 100 ml. It’s a mix of Chardonnay (with an eco certificate) and other ingredients (yeast extract, grape extract all eco and disclosed on the label, nutrition facts as well). Producer: Domaines Pierre Chavin. it’s available in Europe, but maybe you can get it in the U.S.? You are an amazing person Dana!!!!! You are an inspiration!!!!

[@katiehemstreet8939]

I'm plant based (mostly vegan) mostly for health reasons and I LOVE your grocery haul! I had no idea you cut out everything but fish and eggs, I just assumed you were still doing the standard body builder diet. I follow you for workout inspiration, but this is so awesome! You should eat some berries tho. 😘

[@ceceklyd8929]

One thing I learned is shop outside the perimeter of the store so the produce, fruits, meat and dairy area then worked your way to snacks (I hardly buy because I know its bad) 😂

[@terriiii8785]

Thank you for sharing this part of your life with us.. ignore the comments about your dog.. if people knew you they would never insult you as they have... and as far as the virus... they need to realize where you live... some states are not that bad. good grief

[@yourhighvibecoach]

DLB, you're my fucking spirit animal. OG watcher. This is exactly the way I shop and feel about food. Storage to keep me out. Agreed. Love ya!

[@joshuarodriguez8142]

Thanks for the good tips love your crazy hair did you have the AC on for your dog just a silly question

[@sadetherage]

I’m so glad I’m not the only one who loves brussel sprouts. I have to buy frozen though cause I’m the only one in the house who eats them.

[@jojomafia214]

Be prepared or prepare to fail. Good stuff.

[@cassie9349]

Can you do some videos on how you cook your meals? Even if from trifecta. Super interested in an air fryer as well never thought of using it for sweet potatoes or Brussels sprouts. But I love the inspiration on how to cook meals that have the extra flavor and pairing things together from anyone in fitness that is healthy and looks like you. Everyone cooks so different. Nice to see a bigger picture option. By the way you are beautiful love your hair like this too!