Ready to start some good habits in the new year? Healthy eating is beneficial in numerous ways. By improving your diet, you can affect your blood pressure, insulin resistance, cardiovascular health, stress levels, digestion, and mental health!
Eating healthy doesn’t have to be expensive, and there are small changes you can make that will help you transition your diet to one that’s more nutritious. A good rule of thumb is to stick to the perimeter of the grocery store and avoid the aisles. Fresh fruits, vegetables, the deli and the bakery are all typically located on the outer edge of the grocery store. You’ll usually find dairy products along the perimeter walls as well. The aisles are where shoppers find processed food, snacks, treats, and junk food. By increasing the amount of fresh food in your kitchen, you’re taking a big step toward making healthy habits! There are a few large grocery stores near the Apartments at Spence Crossing: Harris Teeter (located at 2129 General Booth Blvd, Virginia Beach, VA 23454), Target Grocery (located at 2060 S Independence Blvd, Virginia Beach, VA 23453), Food Lion (located at 3960 Salem Terrace, Virginia Beach, VA 23456), Walmart Neighborhood Market (located at 3201 Holland Rd, Virginia Beach, VA 23453) and Lidl (located at 3248 Holland Rd, Virginia Beach, VA 23453).
If you’re looking for something new, check out Farmer’s International Foods, an asian grocer located at 1505 Lynnhaven Pkwy, Virginia Beach, VA 23453. They have a large selection of fresh fruits and vegetables, including unique produce that isn’t available in chain grocery stores and an excellent selection of fish.
The Virginia Beach Farmers Market is also just 10 minutes away from the Apartments at Spence Crossing (located at 3640 Dam Neck Rd). The butcher is open year-round, as well as a few of the shops. Most of the produce vendors are open all spring and summer, and it’s a great place to get locally-sourced eggs, peanuts, fruits and vegetables.
The Organic Farm Life Market (located at 2090 Princess Anne Rd Suite 130, Virginia Beach, VA 23456) offers a small selection of local meat and produce, as well as locally-made skincare, supplements, and personal care products.
The Organic Food Depot Grocery is an online grocer with a brick-and-mortar location for picking up your produce and goods at 4301 Commuter Dr, Virginia Beach, VA 23462. There is no cost to join. Members can browse various categories on the website including Groceries, Produce, Frozen foods, Personal Care, Perishables, Supplements and Bulk Items. You can also filter according to dietary needs like gluten-free, vegetarian, low-carb, soy-free, kosher, and more. If you don’t want a full case of a certain item, you can split it with other shoppers using their online tool. If you don’t want to wait for an online order to be fulfilled, you can also shop in-store (though you’ll save 15% if you order online).
There are plenty of convenient places to shop if you’re looking for healthy options near the Apartments at Spence Crossing. Your body will thank you for making all these positive changes to your diet! To book an appointment at Spence Crossing and view your next luxury apartment, click here.