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How is Online Grocery Shopping Changing in Coronavirus?

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The concept of online shopping has been gaining immense popularity during the last decade. People have been purchasing digital products like electronics, fashion accessories, and furniture through online portals. Even though Nigerians have started using online mediums for ordering take-out from their favorite restaurants, they still face inconvenience in ordering grocery items through an online medium.  

Based on survey data from Morgan Stanley Research, nearly 84% of the people still prefer to purchase their groceries directly as they need to look and examine their groceries physically before buying it. This is because people have different preferences for food. Some might like their vegetables to be ripe, while another section of people might prefer their vegetable green. 

Issues faced by companies

To make people purchase more groceries, websites like Amazon and Instacart allowed people to provide specific instructions for buying these products. This created some losses for the company as a large amount of produce was left unsold and wasted. In Seattle center, nearly one-third of the bananas were left out because people preferred bananas as a bunch of four or five. So, the workers had no other option than to throw away the extra banana in a bunch of six, based on a research paper by an MIT student in 2015. Also, because of quality issues, the count of people who tried to purchase groceries online and left it unsatisfied increased from 17% in 2016 to 27% percent in 2017. 

Online Grocery Shopping in The Coronavirus Era 

All these conditions of hygienic and handpicking put forth by the people for online grocery shopping had vanished recently because of a single reason. The global pandemic infection of COVID -19, popularly known as Coronavirus, has forced people to self isolate themselves and their families from the world. On December 31st, a patient with unknown flu-like symptoms was detected in Wuhan, China. The disease was later identified as Covid – 19, a mutated Virus strain of the Coronavirus family. The virus started spreading widely in China and then later started crossing international borders spreading to people from other countries.

Later during March, WHO introduced the disease as a pandemic. Many countries like the USA, UK, India, Italy, etc. closed their borders and isolated themselves from the world to prevent the spread. People also started to self isolate themselves from the outer world by staying indoors. From newsreaders to software engineers, everyone started to work from home. 

Growth of grocery shopping during a pandemic

There are over 333,000 people affected worldwide, and nearly 14,200 people died succumbing to this disease. People have stopped attending mass gatherings, including weddings and funerals. Some funeral homes in New York have even started conducting funerals online to prevent mass gatherings. Because of this lockdown, people shed their trust on online grocery stores and started purchasing groceries and other daily necessities online. 

According to the news reported by CNN business, the download of online grocery applications has exploded, and nearly 41% of people have tried these apps for the first time. Experts believe that within the next four months, most people will resort to online grocery shopping until the issues subside. They also expect that this trend will continue after the pandemic ceases to exist. As per the recent survey by Walmart, people who tried online grocery shopping for the first time stated that they would continue to shop online even after the lockdown is removed. 

Effect of Coronavirus in Nigeria

So far, Nigeria has reported nearly 30 cases of Coronavirus. The government has restricted the entry of people from other infected countries. The country is slowly moving into lockdown, and most of the companies have ordered their employees to work from home. As a result, most of the grocery stores have shut down. As per the latest news, the Nigerian government has shut down the supermarkets in Abuja. People are trying to fill up their pantry by purchasing bulk orders in advance, creating a massive shortage in the grocery department. Even though multiple grocery stores are trying to cope up with the demands, the deficit still exists. 

Online grocery stores are also struggling because of the sudden spurge in the customers. As a result, some people are facing these shortages personally. The government is also encouraging people to purchase products online to prevent the employees of supermarkets from getting infected. As a result, online grocery shopping in Nigeria has been facing some difficulties because of the lack of products and delivery persons. 

Now Now Express to the rescue

If you are a Nigerian living in other parts of the world like Canada and the USA, then you can protect your loved ones living in Nigeria by ordering fresh groceries online using the Now Now Express. People can order groceries online, and fresh groceries will be delivered to people and your loved ones living in different parts of Nigeria on time. Anyone living in Canada and the USA can order food online by visiting the website nownowexpress.com.

During this pandemic situation, the world is facing now; it is our duty to help others as much as possible with food and medicines. Self-isolate yourself to save yourself and others from infections. Report and test yourself immediately if you have the symptoms for an increased survival rate. Negligence is one attribute that will not help people during this pandemic season. 

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What to do in this Hand sanitizer shortage?

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Coronavirus has resulted in around 11,900 registered deaths across the globe. Italy, in just one day alone, reported more than 800 deaths. Consequently, European nations which are being considered the ‘epicenter of the epidemic,’ are under federal lockdown. Countries like Italy, Ireland, Germany, Uk have announced complete lockdown along with multiple Asian nations who will be following the suit. The demand for sanitizers and N95 masks has increased exponentially, but it’s become hard to find such products. Moreover, in this era of hand sanitizer shortage, several companies are selling basic amenities like a hand sanitizer in the black market rate. 

The question arises – what to do when Europe, Asia, Africa, and the American subcontinent are all struggling to get their hands on sanitizers. To curb this need, Now Now Express is selling Septol hand sanitizer gel 500ml bottles to you at the price of only $6.44, which is readily available for you to order from anywhere across the globe.

But just buying a sanitizer is not enough!

Well, we should also know what this coronavirus is, how it can spread, and what precautions we can take. It is a novel virus that causes respiratory disorder with the symptoms as cough, cold, high fever, and difficulty in breathing. It spreads when a person gets in contact with a person who is suffering from it or touches something which has this virus on it. In order to prevent this, there are several measures which must be taken.

Especially when alcohol-based hand sanitizers are going out of stock, the best alternative to do that and the most basic one is – washing your hands properly. Yes, you just can’t afford to do it the wrong way, not right now!

First, wet your hands a little, pour soap in your hands, and rub it properly between your hands and palm. Do not forget the spaces between your fingers and your nails. It is essential to follow these steps, to have clean hands. Sanitize your home thoroughly and make sure you read the five do’s and don’ts you MUST FOLLOW to overcome this novel coronavirus or covid-19.

Do the Five in Coronavirus:

  1. Wash your hands often to prevent the virus from staying on your hands.
  2. If you are coughing, try to use a tissue or cover it with your elbow, instead of using your hands.
  3. Refrain from touching your face to prevent the virus from spreading through your eyes and mouth.
  4. Maintain social distancing from everyone.
  5. If you feel sick, stay either at home or go to the nearest hospital.

Don’t do the Five in Coronavirus:

  1.  Don’t travel at all, even if you do not show any signs of fever, cough, or cold. If you get sick or show any symptoms while traveling, let the crew on the flight or train know about it, and consult a health professional.
  2. Don’t panic. People started panic buying the products in the market, and this vanished masks and sanitizers. Taking proper precautions is all you need. 
  3. Don’t go outside unless it can’t be avoided at all. You may come in contact with a person who doesn’t show any symptoms but may transfer the virus. And if you have it, you may infect others!
  4. Don’t order products from any part of Asia as those products might contain the virus, and you might get in contact with it. 

Now that you know what you should and shouldn’t do. Following are some terms you must hear every day in the news or through multiple social media channels. So, let’s understand what they mean:

What is a Quarantine?

Quarantine means when groups or communities are separated because they are exposed to a contagious disease. Due to the rapid increase of the cases of coronavirus it was decided to quarantine people in wards, quarters, and hospitals so that their treatment can be done. It is the least restrictive that US officials and big health organizations and hospitals have largely recommended so far, especially for the vulnerable sectors of the society. 

What is isolation? 

A diagnosis of Covid -19 puts a person in quarantine. Isolation is done in order to keep the people who are infected from the people who haven’t got affected so that the spread can be controlled and the ill can be treated. In India and parts of Asia, the government has strongly recommended the people to isolate themselves. This slows the spread rate of the virus around the people so that people who are already affected can be treated better. 

What is Social Distancing? 

Social distancing should get practiced by everyone, whether exposed to the virus. 

This broad set of measures include avoiding shake hands, crowds, staying at 2 meters (6 feet) away from people, and staying home if you feel sick. 

Sanitizers are not the solution to everything because studies have revealed that washing hands with soap is more effective than sanitizers. As there are no sanitizers in the market, there are a lot of myths and facts related to them, which should get cleared.

Breaking the Myths in Coronavirus.

Myth 1: Hand Dryers are effective in killing the coronavirus. 

Fact: No, it won’t because the heat won’t elevate to a stage where it kills the virus. It is said that there is no such heat that would kill the virus as there were rumors in some hot countries that the virus would get killed by the heat there but didn’t happen. Heat only decreases the contagiousness of the virus, which means the virus spreads less from one person to another.

Myth 2: An ultraviolet disinfection lamp can kill the coronavirus.

Fact: UV hands should not be used to sterilize hands, or other areas of skin as UV radiation can cause skin irritation. UV lamps should be able to kill the virus at some point, but it will also affect the skin, so it is not advised to use it.

Myth 3: Thermal scanners are effective in detecting whether people are affected by the coronavirus.

Fact: Thermal scanners are effective in detecting people who have developed a fever (i.e., have a higher than normal body temperature) because of infection with the new coronavirus. 

Myth 5: Antibiotics are effective in preventing the coronavirus. 

Fact: Antibiotics do not prevent viruses, only bacteria. It is a myth that antibiotics help in getting safe from the virus.

Myth 6: Eating garlic can help prevent infection with the coronavirus.

Fact: There were rumors in parts of Asia that eating garlic helps in preventing the virus but is a healthy food that may have some antimicrobial properties. However, there is no evidence that it prevents the virus. 

Myth 7: Old people are more susceptible to the virus.

Fact: People of all ages can get infected with the coronavirus, and people having pre-existing medical conditions can get more ill because of the effect of coronavirus.

Final Thoughts

It is better not to believe in the myths around the internet and to believe only credible sources. Rather than finding the sanitizers in the market by going out, we can prevent the spread of the virus just by staying home as its life is 12 hours on a surface, and if you isolate yourself for a few days and do not step out, we will be able to overcome this!

Because together we can, and together WE WILL!

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PROS AND CONS OF ONLINE GROCERY SHOPPING

COMPARING A FRUIT showing customer judging the pros and cons of online grocery shopping

Hey! How much is it today for onions?

It is $2 per pound, sir.

What? $2?

Sir, don’t be disgusted. Is it your fault that the seller asked you to pay $2 for one pound of onions?

Simply NO.

It ought to be the wrong choice you made. Yes, more or less price goes according to the share of the item in the latest market revenue or what you can easily call: the production. But you should know that the price depends upon your choice also, whether you are shopping from any online e-commerce grocery cart or the traditional brick and mortar grocery market.

THE RISE OF ONLINE GROCERY MARKET

Online grocery revenue made its first penny way back in the 1990s, but due to lack of a proper guide of how to take the better from this type of e-retail business, it took a long time to reach its full potential ultimately.

Nevertheless, it has outgrown exceeding all the expectations in terms of catching the consumers, building a massive stake, and competing with the traditional grocery market. According to Statista, as of 2017, the e-grocery market had seen a year-by-year growth of around 18%. The US online grocery market reported a sale of almost $17.5 B in 2018, and they now expect it to rise nearly to $30 B by 2021.

Coresight reported that families doing grocery shopping online increased from 23.1% in 2018 to 36.8% in 2019 of US people. Also, TABS Analytics informed the growth of e-grocery consumers after their 7th annual report, and it shows that nearly 66% of them are going to be loyal to their bones.

But have you ever thought why this increase is?

ADVANTAGES OF SHOPPING ONLINE FOR GROCERIES

We, humans, are prone to work less and live long, Isn’t it? The more convenience we have in our lifestyle, the happier we are. Here are some reasons why it is more convenient to shop for grocery items from the online grocery market.

NO MORE QUEUING OR PARKING HASSLE

Can you remember the queue the last time you went to buy your groceries from your nearest market? If yes, then good, and if not, then it is better. 

The online grocery market is there to provide you everything you want without making you stand in a queue. You don’t have to solve a puzzle anymore to get your car safely outside the parking lot.

Was that fun every time you did it after purchasing all the needs?

SAVE MONEY AND SAVE TIME

Every online e-commerce portal collects its products directly from the store, so there are no intermediaries to deal with. That’s why you get a lesser price on almost 25% of the products they offer, while for the other 75%, you get the same rate according to Anthem Survey.

Also, online platforms offer you coupons that work as rate cuts. So you can get a lesser price from the traditional market price on every product you want to buy, but you have to be a shrewd consumer to take the better of the e-retail grocery portals. 

NO HURRY TO COMPARE AND CALCULATE YOUR PRICE

You don’t have to worry about the price of any product you see in one e-market. You can freely compare its price in as many e-carts you want and then choose your deal. Also, you don’t have to quarrel with the seller to bargain your price. Purchase in peace!

The e-cart itself will calculate your total amount regarding your orders; you can safely buy it. No hassle to calculate yourself and convince the seller that you are right!

NO PANIC BUYS

The merchants are well experienced to catch your attention. They will try to convince you to purchase their favorite picks you probably don’t need. Shopping online means you don’t get victimized by these marketing tricks. Yes, they provide their ‘deals of the day’ to promote people to buy those things more, but they don’t make you fool of that.

SAVE SOME CALORIES

Running against the clock for buying the needs makes you exhausted, and when you have to turn up for your office after that, you get almost pinned into the coffin. Purchasing those items online might help you save your energy for the day. You can easily order those on a grocery e-cart and expect to get the delivery very soon. Save your energy to eat more food!

NO MORE DRAGGING KIDS TO THE GROCERY STORE

I can easily remember that my father used to go to the market while also taking me with him in my childhood. I won’t say that it was not fun from my end, but it is somewhat kind of an extra burden for the parents while shopping.

You might know more regarding this.

FORGOT SOMETHING?

We, humans, are born to make mistakes. You may forget some items while purchasing. But it hurts a lot more to go again to buy those from the appropriate stores. Online Marketing is a kind of a solution of significant value to this concern. Just choose your item again on your preferred portal and proceed for checkout to get that. As simple as that.

CHOICE IN DELIVERY

You can purchase your needs when it is most convenient for you because, depending on the portal you choose to buy from, you can select your delivery speed according to your needs. They will consider your request whether you need it very urgently or you can wail for 2-3 days. No need to run to your nearby shops. They serve the things you need at your convenience.

Also, many grocery e-commerce platforms deliver as your wish like you can have your items directly delivered to your house, or you can choose store pickup. You schedule a time and go to the nearest hub they have and collect your order.

AUTOMATE PURCHASES

Many of the recent online grocery e-carts offer you the automatic purchase option. This opportunity is made only to save your time as well as money. You have to make a list of the things that you need in a scheduled fashion, like repeating after two weeks or repeating after one month and select your delivery plan. They will continue to deliver you the things while you don’t have to order those again and again.

CONCERNS OF ONLINE GROCERY SHOPPING

While online grocery shopping is gaining its value and demand, most of us still prefer the traditional bricks and mortar grocery shopping. A recent survey from TABS Analytics on 1000 adults (18+) from the USA shows that almost 92% of grocery transactions are done through the typical go and purchase marketing while 99% of those adults still prefer this traditional grocery shopping. Though the demand for conventional shopping is dropping every year, people still are either unaware of the benefits of Online grocery, or they don’t like it simply. But why?

No system is perfect for its users. It is of no exception to this case also.

QUALITY OF PRODUCE

Although online shopping is making people do their job while they serve for us, buying food without ‘actually touching it’ might seem like an abstract idea. We follow the footsteps of our seniors, isn’t it? They used to pick the item in hands and feel its quality by measuring their expectations.

I guess you also like to do that yourself always while marketing groceries. Online grocery shopping won’t give you the chance to pick your items yourself. You can start your inspection only after you get your orders delivered.

DELIVERY CHARGES CAN BE HIGHER

As some delivery points always promote higher delivery charges, while you are saving your time, you might end up spending more money sometimes.

 In the context of delivery, you may know that by 2017 only 35% of the online stores in the US offered home delivery or nearest store pick up services. But we can expect a quick resolution to that concern as 2018 has seen it increased to 42%. 

MISSING OUT!

Well, sometimes you may miss out on your needs. You may see that the item you want is stamped as out of stock. Annoying!

Sometimes stores run out of their products due to high demand, and sometimes it becomes a constraint to deliver an item to a particular point.

MISSING THE FUN OF SHOPPING BY HANDS

This is a real regret. If you are one of them who loves to interact with people and also very tidy about your fruits and juices, then online shopping might not be the best solution for you. You will always miss ‘the joy of hunting’ your best picks.

What you can do is to split your menu and purchase from both the platforms. 

HOT AND FRESH ITEMS

If fish and meat are regular in your house, then you expect to eat those fresh. Online Grocery platforms might not be able to deliver you fresh produce in terms of fishes and meat.

CONCLUSION

Nonetheless, it is ultimately your choice where to buy from. But you should try every option open to you to get your best fit. Also, online grocery portals, as well as traditional markets, both are free to access. You should weigh your options to conduct your lifestyle more easily.

So, now, if you are searching for an online grocery platform now to try and get your best fit in the first pick, we are here at Now Now Express to offer you the convenience you want with the fastest delivery all over the world. Click here to start your journey.

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Buy Flour Online – Top 10 Types of Flours

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Who doesn’t need flour? That finely ground powder is prepared from grain or starch of other fertilizer for baking. So, if you’re finding yourself a touch bit confused about choosing the best flour for yourself and your loved ones, then here are the top 10 types of Flours available on Now Now Express. Let’s take a look!

Ayoola Foods Beans Flour.

For this flour, brown and white beans are the rawest materials. Brown and white beans are widely available in Nigeria. Hence, it’s one of the favorite foods of many Nigerian homes, and it’s also a great source of protein. We can also use this flour in preparing bean-cake, Moi-Moi, and other and other local delicacies. You just have to soak the beans in cold water overnight or 30 minutes in the fridge, and your beans will be ready for further use.

Ayoola Foods Plantain Flour.

Ayoola foods plantain flour comprises unripe plantain. Because it’s a healthy version of staple food, it is widely used in many parts of West Africa. It’s rich in carbohydrates, dietary fiber, vitamins, and minerals. This flour makes an alternative food for people with diabetes and other health issues.

Ayoola Food Rice Flour.

It is produced from finely milled, polished rice. It’s also one of the favored foods within the northern parts of Nigeria. We can also use it in the production of cakes, noodles, rice bread, and deserts. This product is available in 0.9kg and 1.8kg pack sizes.

Deepak Besan Gram Flour.

Deepak Besan Gram Flour is prepared by grinding Chana dal. It is also referred to as Bengal gram, and it is known for its consistent texture, slightly nutty flavor, and earthy aroma. Besan gram flour is a high protein content flour, and it is ideal for vegetarians. You can also use it as a thickener in curries.

Dikins Unsweetened Coconut Flour

Buy Dikins Unsweetened Coconut Flour 800g on Now Now Express. This is often for all those that like to bake and make a cake. Dikins coconut flour is made by removing most of the liquids and fats from the coconut meat and then milling it finely. It is a white powder that looks like wheat flour but typically smells like coconut.

Golden penny Garri

They introduce golden penny Garri as a reasonable staple food. It’s an honest choice for consumers to enjoy with an array of local foods to mix with. It’s adjudged swell quite the regular Garri also as “Dry and Crunchy” and fortified while delivering a tasty and delicious Ijebu Garri appeal. 

Honeywell Semolina

You’ll feel crazy about it after it’s the first trial. Honeywell Semolina is enriched with nutrients for growth. It’s the simplest quality Semolina in Nigeria. It is superfine, and the color is creamier than other Semolina brands. That’s why it looks good and feels good. You can also eat Honeywell Semolina flour with any soup of your choice.

Honeywell Wheatmeal

It is a naturally nutritious meal as compared to other ball foods and easy to prepare. Extremely hygienic and produced and packaged to match international Standards, Honeywell wheatmeal is high in proteins, vitamins, and dietary fiber for meeting the daily requirements of children as well as adults.

Honeywell Whole Wheat.

Honeywell whole wheat contains 100% wheat, and it is produced under international milling standards. They mill this product under hygienic conditions. Honeywell whole wheat is rich in fiber and protein. It is fortified with vitamin A and naturally enriched with other vitamins. 

Rajdhani Premium Atta flour 

Rajdhani brings you a special quality of flour made of the choicest grains and processed within the state-of-the-art processing plants. The quality of wheat used in making Rajdhani flour is exceptionally good. It comes in 3 varieties:

  • Chakki Atta
  • Tandoori Roti Atta
  • Missi Roti Atta

Now Now Express is the home for all the ingredients you would like. We have got everything from flour, leaven, bicarbonate of soda, cake mix, cake decor, food essence, coloring, powdered sugar, and more. So register on Now Now Express now!

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HOW TO MAKE A GREAT GROCERY LIST IN MINUTES

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It is not so easy to buy your groceries without having a grocery list in your hand. You can hardly remember all the items at a time. So, to collect every item, you might have needed a lot of time. Try to remember how many times you failed to turn up to your office in time just because you returned late from the market.

Ok, leave it, just take a trip down to your memory bin, how many times you have seen your spouse becoming furious because you had forgotten to purchase one or two essential items—hallucinating still?

Well, you just need a well-planned grocery list in your pocket so that you can save your valuable time as well as money. But you might think that “Is it that important?”. 

Just scroll down.

WHY WE NEED A GROCERY LIST?

Statista shows that according to a survey conducted by the Food Marketing Institute (FMI) in 2015, 72% of the Millennial shoppers (aged 18-36) create a list before going for their grocery shopping trip.

Well, those are not deadheads. But you might want to know what makes the difference with or without a grocery list. Here are some reasons why they follow creating a grocery list.

TO FOLLOW A HEALTHY DIET

RAND Health’s research found in 2016 that US shoppers who generally create a list for their groceries made better food selections and are more fit. Also, NCBI has found that those people also run lower BMI, which is very important to stay healthy.

Having a grocery list in your hands, you only purchase the things you intend to buy. But without a checklist, you might end up purchasing unnecessary stuff you don’t need in your diet. That will disorganize your diet plan and may affect your lifestyle.

NOT TO RUN TO THE MARKET REPEATEDLY

Making a well-organized grocery list will ensure that you don’t have to run to market over and over again to buy the things you forgot at your first take. Going to the market is easy, but convincing yourself to go again might not be that simple. Yes, we are too lazy to do the things we don’t like, and obviously, you don’t want to get by the same hassle again. That’s why a list can save some calories for you. 

SAVE MONEY AS WELL AS TIME

After going to market, the first 10-15 mins are easy because the things you need would keep on striking your head. But by the time you purchase some, you can forget the other essential items. So, what people generally do is to buy a lot of things as alternatives without counting how much money they have spent already. This type of panic-purchases can burn your valuable time as well as your hard-earned money.

So it is safe to follow a list and spend accordingly. Having a pre-measured bill in hands can restrict your expenditure. You don’t have to ponder what to buy and where to buy.

WHAT ARE THE IMPORTANT THINGS TO CONSIDER IN THE GROCERY LIST?

Having a well-designed grocery list in hand is what everyone wants before going for shopping. But to make it happen, you should have a good enough knowledge of making a perfect combination of carbohydrates, proteins, and fat for a healthy diet plan. Here are some quick resolutions make a grocery list very fast,

DAIRY

Add in your list

  • Skim or low-fat milk
  • Low-fat yogurt
  • Low-fat cottage cheese
  • String cheese snacks
  • Butter
  • Cheddar and mozzarella cheese

TRACK THE FAT CONTENT

Most of the dairy items contain fats. Fat comes in many forms under saturated and unsaturated categories. You should avoid taking trans fat and saturated fats as they are vulnerable to the human body. But if you love whole-fat cheese, then just take a smaller amount in your diet.

AVOID HIGH SUGAR ITEMS

If you like to have yogurt in your table, then only buy plain yogurt because the pre-flavored and sweetened yogurt is high in sugar as well as calories. They do not help maintain a healthy setup.

VEGETABLES

Add in your list

  • Broccoli
  • Carrots
  • Cauliflower
  • Corns
  • Beans
  • Leafy greens- lettuce, spinach, kale
  • Onions
  • Peppers
  • Potato (russet or sweet)
  • Squash
  • Tomato
  • Mushrooms
  • Peas
  • Chilies

TIPS

  • PREFER LOWER SODIUM ITEMS

Always search for lower sodium items when you are buying vegetables and soups or broths. Black, kidney, soy, or garbanzo beans are great examples of less-Na vegetables.

  • FROZEN FOODS

To make soups, casseroles, and stews, you might consider buying frozen foods. Usually, broccoli, peas, spinach, whole-grain waffles comes as the frozen items in the market.

Low-fat frozen items are essential elements to maintain a healthy lifestyle.

FRUITS

  • Apples
  • Banana
  • Berries (Blueberries or Strawberries)
  • Citrus (lemons, oranges)
  • Tropical (mango or pineapple or others)
  • Dried fruits (dates, cranberries)
  • Grapes

TIPS

  • PREFER SEASONAL FRUITS

Always try to look for the fruits which are seasonal and locally grown. It is better to have those fruits because you can always get those fresh always. They taste better and cost less because of high production. Usually, fruits you buy in the market come from stores where they preserve these fruits with preservatives while keeping in a cold environment. 

  • LOOK FOR COLORFUL FRUITS

Colorful fruits, not the colored ones, contribute more nutrients than the other fruits. Always try to have some of those in your cart.

PROTEINS

Add in your list

  • Chicken- skinless chicken breast, legs, thigh
  • Eggs
  • Fish – catfish, cod, salmon, etc
  • Nuts- almonds, pecans, pine nuts, walnuts
  • Low-fat cottage cheese.
  • Peanut butter 
  • Seeds ( pumpkin or sunflower)
  • Soybeans
  • Tofu

TIPS

The appreciated daily intake of protein comes around 46 gm for women and 56 gm for an average weight man. To calculate your protein requirement, you can simply multiply 0.36 with your weight in pound. So, you must be wise to choose the perfect quantities for your protein items. One roasted skinless chicken breast contains 53 grams of protein, while one cup of cottage cheese can provide you 28 grams of protein.

  • Try to add cottage cheese in your diet a little as it is rich in Ca, P, Se, vit-B12, riboflavin (B2), etc.
  • Salmon fish is essential as it provides 19 gm protein in a 3-ounce serving and only 175 calories.

GRAINS

Add in your list

  • Bread (whole-wheat)
  • Oatmeal
  • Pasta (whole grain)
  • Popcorn
  • Rice (brown or white)
  • Tortillas
  • English muffins
  • Cereals (whole-grain)

BREADS AND BAKERY PRODUCTS

You should look for words like ‘whole wheat’ or ‘whole wheat flour’ as the primary ingredient on the label of the packet while purchasing your breads and bakery products. 

Fiber is an integral part of our body build-up. So, you should choose the whole-grain breads, which preferably contain at least 3-4 gm of fiber and can offer fewer than 100 calories per slice.

PASTA AND RICE 

You should always be looking for whole grain products whenever you are purchasing rice and pasta. Whole-grains contain 5.5 gm of fiber per ½ cup uncooked brown rice compared to 2 gm in white rice. According to USDA, you might develop NCGS( non-celiac gluten sensitivity)-a celiac disease if you are running short of fibers.

BREAKFAST FOODS

You should purchase cereals that are high in protein and low in sugar. Use berries, fruits, or any fruit juice to add some flavors to your breakfast.

OIL, SAUCES, AND CONDIMENTS

Add in your list

  • Mustard
  • Barbeque Sauce
  • Vinegar
  • Extra-virgin olive oil, non-fat cooking spray
  • Tomato sauce
  • Light mayonnaise

TIPS

  • Most of the deserts and condiments are high Na (Sodium) and sugar content so, you should look for the sugar-free varieties. You should also keep track of your sodium consumption; otherwise, you may get into trouble in the future.
  • If you love having mayonnaise in your dish, then you should consider light-fat mayonnaise to stay healthy.

SNACKS

Add in your list

  • Whole-grain crackers
  • Hummus
  • Dark chocolate bars

TIP: choose your chocolate bars wisely. It should contain more than 70% cocoa.

DRINKS

Add in your list

  • Tea (preferably green tea)
  • Calcium-fortified orange juice
  • Mineral water

TIP: always keep in mind that flavored syrup only satisfies your taste; it doesn’t contribute to your health. So, you should search for 100% fruit juices. 

HOW TO ORGANISE YOUR GROCERY LIST VERY FAST

Making a grocery list might come last to the preferred order of your daily works. With so many things to keep track of in life, it is normal. But when you don’t have a grocery list, you don’t have a plan. So, you might end up visiting restaurants more than you expect just because you don’t have enough resources in your house to make a good meal. So, you need to make your grocery list quickly; otherwise, you may get bored of it.

PLAN BEFOREHAND

Just nurture your needs in your mind before you pick your pen up. It is essential to plan for your meal beforehand because, without any plan, you would never be able to finish a list quickly. You will just keep writing your items but never complete it in a well-organized fashion. Plan a healthy meal and put the things accordingly.

WRITE DOWN THE DOMAINS FIRST

You should write the food categories first to organize your grocery list. It will remind you of the items of your need and calculate your protein, carbohydrate, or fat intake very quickly so that you can plan the groceries accordingly. You can put categories like below,

  1. Vegetables
  2. Fruits
  3. Proteins
  4. Carbohydrates
  5. Dairy
  6. Beverages

STICK TO YOUR PLAN

You should stick to your weekly meal plan; otherwise, you would have to make a new list every week or every time you go for shopping groceries. Once you make your grocery list, the only thing you have to do is to change the quantities before going to market. Yes, it is evident that every person wants some changes to their meal plan day by day, but changing the whole plan will hamper your diet and take more time to create a new list as well.

MAKE AN E-CART FOR YOUR GROCERY ITEMS

You should consider making an online grocery e-cart and add the necessary items to it. After making your cart once according to your list for checkout, you only need to select the quantities, nothing else. It will hardly take 1-2 minutes.

Online grocery carts also give you an idea of your expenditure before you make your payments, which is also very helpful to purchase according to your budget.

PUT ITEMS FROM YOUR E-CART

making an e-cart can help you even if you don’t like online grocery shopping. As you want to make a grocery list before you choose for a brick and mortar grocery, you can simply put the items saved on your e-cart previously. It will make creating grocery lists a lot easier and faster.

 Just put the items from the e-cart without wasting time to remind your needs and put quantities beside those.

Still struggling? I guess not.

WHAT WE OFFER AT NOW NOW EXPRESS?

We, here at Now Now Express, offer you the most comprehensive collection of grocery items to send those to Nigeria from anywhere in the world. 

But have you noticed something?

Yes, guys, we currently hold the crust of Nigeria only; nonetheless, you can always make an e-cart here and add items to that. You only have to register yourself, and you can start your campaign.