The Definitive Guide to Healthy Grocery Shopping

Before you go:

Bringing along a grocery list or a weekly menu is a good idea if you get easily side-tracked in the store or don’t know where to begin.Here’s an example of what a healthy grocery list might include:

• Fruits: apples, blueberries, clementines, grapefruits, and avocados
• Nonstarchy vegetables: broccoli, asparagus, onions, spinach, peppers, and zucchini
• Starchy vegetables: sweet potatoes, baby red potatoes, and butternut squash
• Beans and grains: chickpeas, brown rice, black beans, and quinoa
• Proteins: eggs, canned salmon, skin-on chicken breast, and pea protein powder
• Frozen foods: frozen mixed berries and frozen kale
• Nuts and seeds: roasted almonds, pumpkin seeds, and natural peanut butter
• Dairy and nondairy substitutes: cashew milk, coconut milk, feta cheese, and full fat Greek yogurt
• Condiments: olives, sun-dried tomatoes, salad dressing, olive oil, pesto, and salsa
• Drinks: unsweetened coconut water and sparkling water
• Miscellaneous: ground coffee, dried fruit, dark chocolate, banana plantain chips, and shredded unsweetened coconut. Making a list or meal plan, taking inventory of your kitchen, and stocking your freezer and pantry with long-lasting staples can make your shopping trips easier and more enjoyable.