Healthy Lifestyle Shopping List
by Donna Thomson
Are you sick of processed foods, the boxes of food where the contents taste like the package, and the expense of a quick-fix lifestyle? Well this list is for you! It covers a lot of the food items and ingredients that go into a healthy food lifestyle - not just for your pantry but fresh and frozen foods too - that are healthy and tasty! Simply adjust the list according to your personal preferences and take the list with you next time you go grocery shopping. you might prefer to introduce a few new foods at a time, gradually changing over from what you are used to. All the best with it!
Herbs & Spices
- Basil
- Bay leaf
- Black pepper
- Cinnamon
- Garlic powder
- Ginger powder
- Italian seasoning
- Mint
- Mustard
- Nutmeg
- Rosemary
- Sea salt
- Vanilla extract
Nuts & Seeds
- Almonds
- Cashews
- Pecans
- Walnuts
- Pumpkin seeds
- Sunflower seeds
- Sesame seeds
Dried Fruits
- Raisins
- Dried cranberries
- Dried apricots
Grains & Legumes
- Oats
- Brown rice
- Wild rice
- Popcorn
- Lentils
- Dried beans
Grain Products
- Whole wheat flour
- Whole wheat noodles
- Whole wheat tortilla
- Couscous
Oils & Condiments
- Vinegar
- Extra virgin olive oil
- Honey
- Maple Syrup
- Raw sugar
- Safflower or Sunflower oil
- Soy sauce or Tamari (wheat-free soy sauce)
Fresh Produce
- Garlic
- Hot peppers
- Limes / lemons
- Onions
- Salad greens
- Seasonal fruits & vegetables
Canned & Bottled Goods
- Tomato sauce
- Stewed tomatoes
- Tomato paste
- Canned beans - chick peas, black beans, white beans
- Salmon
- Nut butters - peanut butter, almond butter
- Vegetable broth
- Long-life Milks - Almond, Oat, Rice, Soy
Refrigerator
- Butter
Frozen Foods
- Vegetables - corn, peas, broccoli, spinach, etc.
- Mixed vegetables
- Whole grain breads
- Fruits - berries, bananas, peaches, pineapple
Source: The Center for Mind-Body Medicine (www.cmbm.org)