Supermarkets, Grocers and Retail Establishments: Part 3

Q: Should I write those free samples from the store in my Food Journal?
A: No need. Free samples are also calorie free.

This is more common in warehouse stores than your run-of-the-mill supermarket, however, on a good day you can make an entire meal out of samples. They should have appetizers available, drinks, entrees and desserts. If you bring a few different hats and coats, you can visit each table numerous times. Best sample day ever: herbal tea, chocolate covered pomegranate, chicken pot stickers and some ice cream for dessert. You can make a date of it (Men: save this for when you’re married or there probably won’t be a second date). Since you aren’t paying for the food, there are no calories to be had.

Pros: If you can pull off different accents, you may be able to avoid the looks of judgment when you return to each table.

Cons: If you buy any of the food that you have sampled, the calories are doubled.

Is this too good to be true?