In this episode of Rooted & Restless, Marianne Smith Edge sits down with supermarket dietitian Leah McGrath, who has spent more than 26 years helping shoppers navigate the grocery store with confidence.

Leah shares practical, money-saving strategies—from meal planning and shopping weekly sales to making the most of loyalty programs and seasonal produce. But this conversation goes beyond grocery budgets. It dives into one of today's biggest challenges: food misinformation.

Together, Marianne and Leah explore why consumers are increasingly fearful of ingredients they can't pronounce, how food-scanning apps and social media fuel confusion, and why marketing claims on the front of food packages often distract shoppers from the information that really matters.

You'll also hear how supermarket dietitians serve as trusted voices in their communities, helping consumers separate science from sensational headlines while connecting them with local farmers and the stories behind their food.

What We Cover:

• Why a simple meal plan can be your biggest money-saving tool.

• Why unfamiliar ingredients aren't automatically unhealthy.

• How food myths spread through social media and food-rating apps.

• What information on a food package actually deserves your attention.

• How supermarket dietitians help consumers make evidence-based food decisions

Whether you're trying to spend less, eat well, or simply make sense of the conflicting nutrition messages, this episode will leave you feeling more informed—and confident—the next time you head to the grocery store.

Leah McGrath, RD,LDN

Corporate Dietitian

Ingles Market

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