The Ultimate Grocery List for Clean Eating

Eat well, feel better. Seems easy, right?

A clean diet is important for our health and well-being. However, many of us are often intimidated by the concept of clean eating, assuming it requires a complex combination of organic ingredients and home-grown veggies. Myth? Totally.

Eating clean doesn’t have to be hard! Check out our go-to healthy grocery list below.

NOTE: We are by no means, professional nutritionists! This list is not entirely vegan, not entirely vegetarian, and not complicated. It’s holistic, simple, and what we believe to be key foods to incorporate into a healthy diet. Pick and choose what works for you.

Pssst! Before you get into the list – if you’re looking for some healthy, easy, and delicious snack ideas you can make at home, check out our YouTube video below!

 

VEGETABLES

  • Asparagus
  • Bell peppers
  • Broccoli
  • Brussel sprouts
  • Carrots
  • Celery
  • Corn
  • Green Beans
  • Green Onions
  • Kale
  • Lettuce
  • Peas
  • Red Onions
  • Spinach
  • Tomatoes (fruit, or vegetable?!)
  • Zucchini

FRUITS

  • Apples
  • Avocados
  • Bananas
  • Blueberries
  • Grapefruits
  • Kiwis
  • Oranges
  • Raspberries
  • Strawberries

CARBS & GRAINS

  • Brown rice
  • Couscous
  • Quinoa
  • Sweet potatoes
  • Whole wheat pasta or rice pasta (though we recommend this one to a minimum)
  • Whole wheat tortillas
  • Whole wheat bread / english muffins
  • Pita bread

MEAT & FISH

  • Basa
  • Boneless, skinless, chicken breast
  • Lean ground turkey
  • Salmon
  • Shrimp
  • Tilapia

DAIRY / DAIRY ALTERNATIVES

  • Skim milk
  • Almond milk
  • Cashew milk
  • Coconut milk
  • Low fat mozzarella cheese
  • Greek yogurt
  • Eggs (although this is not technically a dairy product, you can find these in your local dairy aisle 😉 )

OILS & CONDIMENTS

  • Apple cider vinegar
  • Balsamic vinegar
  • Coconut oil
  • Mustard
  • Olive oil

SWEETENERS

  • Honey
  • Pure Maple Syrup
  • Stevia

NUTS & SEEDS

  • Chia seeds
  • Flax seeds
  • Pumpkin seeds
  • Sunflower seeds
  • Raw almonds
  • Raw cashews
  • Raw peanuts
  • Raw walnuts
  • Raw pistachios

THE AISLES

  • Beans
  • Chickpeas
  • Cocoa powder (100% pure)
  • Dark chocolate / Semi-sweetened chocolate chips
  • Green tea
  • Herbs and spices
  • Lentils
  • Oatmeal
  • Organic almond butter or peanut butter (100% natural)
  • Rice cakes
  • Rice crackers

 

Up next? Stay tuned for an upcoming post on our favourite healthy recipes! Happy shopping!

5 Comments

  1. May 5, 2017 / 5:50 pm

    Great list !! Why can’t milk chocolate be healthy ??

    • Mariluz
      March 26, 2020 / 4:27 am

      You can make a delicious hot chocolate at home that is healthy. Just use oat milk, cocoa powder and coconut sugar/agave sugar/honey. Healthy and delicious!

  2. Tadiwa
    June 11, 2020 / 2:17 pm

    I love this ! Thanks a lot😊

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