A seasonal, healthy meal plan begins with shopping right. Well, Consumer Reports May 2012 cover story has the results of a 24,000 member survey of popular supermarkets and their ratings. It’s a great read for us frugal-folk and included several great tips and some trivia. For instance, did you know shoppers spend $2 less when shopping the store clockwise vs. counter-clockwise? Check out page 21 in the magazine.

The stores rated include Trader Joes, Wegman’s, Whole Foods Market, Costco, Winco and Wal-Mart. Who came in first? Check out May’s issue at your local magazine rack to find out and make the most of your meal plan dollar.