Hi everyone! I am currently planning a big grocery shop {including all essentials!} and I wanted to share what was on my list! I added a few more options to the list to give you an idea of other healthy options within that category. Always check to see what items you have before going to the grocery store to avoid overbuying. Print out this grocery list and bring it with you the next time you head to the grocery store! Printable version at the end of this post.
PRODUCE (CHOOSE YOUR FAVORITES!) SOME OPTIONS…
VEGETABLES:
- Lettuce
- Kale
- Spinach
- Cauliflower
- Carrots
- Tomatoes
- Zucchini
- Brussel Sprouts
FRUITS:
- Blueberries
- Strawberries
- Bananas
- Avocado
- Tomatoes
- Lemons
MEATS & ALTERNATIVES
- Lean turkey breast
- Lean chicken breast
- Salmon
- Organic Tofu or Tempeh
GRAINS & LEGUMES
- Quinoa
- Edamame beans
- Oats
- Black beans
- Chickpeas
- Whole grain pasta
- Lentils
- Whole grain bread
DAIRY PRODUCTS & ALTERNATIVES
- Unsweetened almond milk
- Eggs
- Skim milk
NUTS, SEEDS, POWDERS
- Almonds, raw
- Brazil nuts, raw
- Cashews, raw
- Hemp seeds
- Chia seeds
- Spirulina powder
- Organic plant based protein powder
OILS & SPREADS
- Coconut oil
- Extra virgin olive oil
- Grapeseed oil
- Raw peanut butter
- Raw almond butter
FRESH HERBS & SPICES (CHOOSE YOUR FAVORITES!) SOME OPTIONS…
- Cinnamon
- Cumin
- Basil
- Chili powder
- Mint
- Nutmeg
- Oregano
SWEETENERS
- Pure maple syrup
- Pure honey
- Stevia
OTHERS FOOD I LIKE TO KEEP ON HAND!
- Lara bars
- Amy’s organic soups
- Whole grain crackers (or choose a healthy gluten-free alternative)
- Brown rice cakes
- Dark chocolate
WHY DO SOME FOODS SAY PURE OR RAW?
Foods like peanut butter, almond butter, and honey are listed as “pure” or “raw.” Regular peanut butters/honey can be packed with salts and other unhealthy additives. Avoid these!
Nuts and seeds are marked “raw” because you want to avoid the salted and seasoned nuts and seeds; same with dried fruits! Look for fully raw dried fruits, nuts, and seeds. These options are normally in the “health food” or organic aisles at the grocery store. Buying them in bulk is normally the cheapest.
Printable version here!
Let me know in the comments some of your shopping essentials!
-Brittney
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