(updated) Grocery List

TIPS FOR GROCERY SHOPPING:

• Do not go hungry! Eat beforehand!
• If you’re on a budget, stick to the minimum requirements and look for coupons and deals at local stores.
• Just because something is labeled “low-fat” “a good source of…” or “healthy” DOES NOT mean it is healthy!

WARNING: If you are not used to buying mass quantities of fruits and vegetables, then don't! There is NOTHING worse or more annoying than seeing people waste money and food because they thought they could consume 5 fruits and vegetables a day. Please start small (an apple a day) and build from there. Also, do not try to buy everything here in one trip. It is best to slowly build your stockpile.

GROCERY LIST (asterisks denote my highly recommended foods):
Protein:
Ground flax seed
Eggs*
Boneless/skinless chicken breast*
Lean ground turkey*
Wild Salmon*
Plain Nonfat Greek Yogurt*
Fibrous Veggies:
Spinach*
Broccoli*
Kale*
Bell Peppers
Spinach*
Corn*
Green beans*
Artichoke
Zucchini*
Baby Carrots* (mainly for snacking)
Cucumber
(Don’t be afraid to experiment! There are so many others out there besides just these)
Complex/Starchy Carbohydrates:
Old-fashioned Oatmeal (Gluten-free options available)
Quinoa (Gluten-free options available)
Whole Wheat Bread (Gluten-free options available)
Brown Rice/ Wild Rice
Whole Grain Pastas
Healthy Fat Options (pick at least 2):
Natural peanut butter or almond butter (only ingredient should read peanuts or almonds, there should be oil on top, low/no sodium)*
Olive oil
Almonds*
Walnuts
Pistachios
Avocado*
Fruit
Apples*
Bananas*
Grapefruits*
Blackberries
Tangerines*
Strawberries
Lemons (for water & fish)
Beverages
Water* – MUST HAVE (obviously)
2% milk
Unsweetened Almond Milk (can be flavored, I like vanilla)*
Tea from Teavana
Condiments
Salsa
Black Pepper
Mustard
Unsweetened Baking Cocoa
Honey
Pam Non-stick cooking spray*

-Eating Clean in College