The nominees in the Extra Savings fresh fruit category are: red and green seedless grapes, peaches, nectarines, plums and…Wow! I really have had Oscars on the brain this week friends - but then again I do get a lucky break every day meeting all of you Smart Shopper stars. =) I am going to grab my healthy snack, Pomegranate Arils (at this price, it’s almost cheaper than popcorn & just as fun to eat) and announce this week’s produce winners by category…
Best Fruit Salad Fixings: Cantaloupes, HoneyDew Melons, Braeburn or Red Delicious Apples, Mangoes, Pears, Bananas
Best Stew Starter Savings: Five pound bags of Yellow Onions, Five pound bags of Red Potatoes
Best Stir Fry Flavors: Red or Green Bell Peppers, Two Pound bag of Sweet Mini Peppers
Best Tomato Prices: Roma & on the Vine
Best Bright Citrus: Texas Ruby Red Grapefruit, Three pound bags of Minneola Tangelos, and large sweet navel oranges
They’re all hits aren’t they?! I agree and so does ‘director’ Doctor Oz. Many of these winning items are on the shopping list he recommends to ‘squash’ (I forgot to mention acorn squash is at an extra low price – how do the stars get through those speeches?) high blood pressure, hypertension and belly fat. The DASH diet is easy to do and includes fresh fruits and veggies you already love. So please give it a try & I’ll see you on the red carpet (or in the produce aisle) soon!