I’ve done a tonne of research and study on nutrition — and it’s very clear that a healthy, clean diet is essential for health.

But a trip to the grocery store can provoke confusion and poor dietary choices in many people, including myself. Shopping when hungry never ends well… So, I finally made this grocery list for myself and want to share it with you.

Preparing food can be a challenge if you don’t have a well-stocked pantry. And food in boxes isn’t well-stocked, it’s just easy. This list can help you be prepared to make some fabulous healthy food! Enjoy!

My fabulous list!

Fruits

Apples
Blueberries
Blackberries
Oranges
Grapefruit
Cherries
Apricots
Pears
Peaches
Grapes
Pineapple
Plums
Kiwi fruit
Lemons
Limes
Cranberries
Watermelon
Cantaloupe
Honeydew
Bananas- moderation — the greener, the better

Vegetables
Leafy vegetables
Artichokes
Asparagus
Broccoli
Brussels sprouts
Cabbage
Carrots
Cauliflower
Celery
Cucumber
Peas
Green pepper
Red and orange peppers
Snow peas
Spinach
Tomato
Zucchini
Yams
Green onion
Onions
Mushrooms
Beets
Squash
Green Vegetables
Many more…

Meats

Chicken breast
Turkey breast
Ground chicken
Ground lean turkey
Buffalo
Turkey bacon

Fish

Salmon — Wild
Tuna — in moderation
Trout
Halibut
Sole
Shrimp

Meat Substitutes

Tofu
Falafel
Tempeh
Nuts
Beans
Legumes

Dairy/Eggs and Soy

Skim or 1% Milk
Soy milk
Eggs
Almond Milk
Cashew Milk
Greek Yogurt — unsweetened
Cottage cheese
Cheese — (small amts only)

Grains/Legumes

Black beans
Chickpeas
Kidney beans
Pinto beans
Soy beans
Lentils
Split peas
Oatmeal — Steel cut
Quinoa
Buckwheat
Barley
Sprouted breads
All-Bran cereal
Bran buds cereal
Refried beans (no cheese!)

Nuts and Seeds (in moderation *Choose natural)

Peanut Butter
Almonds
Walnuts
Macadamia Nuts
Sunflower Seeds
Chia Seeds
Flaxseeds — ground
Almond butter
Avocado
Pistachios
Unsalted mixed nuts
Chia seeds
Hemp seeds/hearts

Oils

Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Flaxseed Oil
Sesame Oil
Avocado Oil
Coconut Oil
Hempseed Oil
Grapeseed Oil

Sweeteners

Stevia
Xylitol
Erythritol
Vanilla Extract
Honey — raw, local or Manuka

Spices

Turmeric
Chile Powder
Cajun Spice
Chile Peppers
Garlic
Ginger
Cinnamon
Parsley
Sage
Rosemary
Nutmeg
Cumin
Basil
Cardamom
Curry
Cayenne Pepper
Pepper
Horseradish
Oregano
Cilantro
Fennel
Lavender
Tandoori
Dill

Extras

Salsa
Hummus
Guacamole

Protein Powders

Hemp
Pea
Rice
Whey

Other

Apple cider vinegar
Balsamic vinegar
Cacao
Dark Chocolate
Herbal tea
Green tea
Rooibos tea
Peppermint tea
Red wine — yes, in moderation only!

Cheers!

💙Michelle