Supermarkets can be very manipulative: the candies at the checkout counter (at the perfect height for a 4 year old); the more expensive items are at eye level - budget options often sit nearer the ground; the colors, the smells, the ambience. It's all there to make you buy more. On-line grocery shopping is a good alternative - and the University of Connecticut has given us another good reason: We tend to choose healthier foods on-line compared with a "real" store. Continue reading...