The Nutrient-Dense Food This RD Always Adds To Her Grocery Cart

To avoid grazing shoulders with strangers in a crowded supermarket, Feller's shopping habits have adapted. "These days, it's ordering online," she tells mbg—but what she adds to her virtual cart remains the same. 

"I always have an assortment of leafy greens, including sweet and bitter greens," Feller says.

Along with the two she mentioned, bitter greens include carrot greens, collard greens, endive, watercress, arugula, and radicchio, to name a few. Just pair these foods with something sweet, like dried or fresh fruit, or massage them in oil before sautéing to cut the bitter flavor. "I love them wilted with onion and garlic," Feller says.

Leafy greens can be used for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Here are a few of our favorite ways to use them, from classic salads to decadent pastas:

Grocery shopping may look different today, whether you order online or go safely in person. Maintaining consistency in your purchases may provide a sense of normalcy or, at the very least, take some stress out of the decision-making process. If you're not sure where to start, take a tip from Feller and browse the greens aisle.