“Wow! You look great!” “Thanks, I feel great, too!” Who doesn’t want to have that conversation? Looking fabulous and feeling healthy come from a combination of regular exercise and smart eating habits. Healthy eating starts with stocking your kitchen and pantry with the right foods. We’re sharing the ultimate clean eating grocery list, 50 of the foods that will put you on the path toward the positive change you deserve.
The foods below are non- or minimally processed, and many are used regularly in Skinny Ms. recipes. You’ll find many items on this clean eating shopping list by walking the outer perimeter of the grocery store. Interior aisles are stocked largely with processed foods containing too much added salt, refined sugars, and chemical preservatives.
PRODUCE
Fresh or frozen fruits and veggies are musts, because they’re
the foundation for any healthy lifestyle. When possible,
choose organic to reduce the risk of exposure to pesticides and
chemical fertilizers. Find out which non-organic produce has the
highest risk of chemical exposure in The Dirty Dozen.
1. Apples
Keep the doctor away by snacking on them or using them in
dishes like Farro Salad with Apples and Walnuts.
2. Bananas
This Strawberry Banana Smoothie is perfect for breakfast,
lunch, or a post-workout refresher.
3. Carrots
Snack on these or enjoy a meal that’s ready when you
come home with Slow Cooker Lemon Basil Chicken with Carrots.
4. BerriesStock up on strawberries, blueberries, raspberries,
boysenberries, and more! Treat yourself to a healthy breakfast
5. Dark Green Leafy Vegetables
From kale to spinach, dark green veggies are a good
foundation for building a better body. Try yummy
Southwestern Kale Chips.
foundation for building a better body. Try yummy
Southwestern Kale Chips.
6. Sweet Potatoes
Benefit from antioxidants, anti-inflammatories, and
better blood sugar regulation in dishes like Sweet Potato Fries.
better blood sugar regulation in dishes like Sweet Potato Fries.
7. Bell Peppers
Pepper meals, like Vegetarian Panini with Roasted Peppers
and Goat Cheese, are rich in antioxidants and packed with
vitamins, such as C, E, and K.
and Goat Cheese, are rich in antioxidants and packed with
vitamins, such as C, E, and K.
8. Garlic
This bulb adds plenty of good-for-you flavor to dishes like
Skillet Chicken with Lemon Garlic Sauce.
Skillet Chicken with Lemon Garlic Sauce.
9. Onions
Crunch into a nutritious topping, appetizer, or side with
Baked Onion Rings.
Baked Onion Rings.
BEANS & LEGUMES
These are a healthy—and budget-friendly—protein
source, especially if you’re living a vegetarian lifestyle.
source, especially if you’re living a vegetarian lifestyle.
10. Beans
If you’re going canned, reach for low-sodium,
no-added-sugar brands. Enjoy their health benefits
in Skinny Quinoa and Black Beans or Slow Cooker Red
Beans and Rice.
no-added-sugar brands. Enjoy their health benefits
in Skinny Quinoa and Black Beans or Slow Cooker Red
Beans and Rice.
11. Legumes
This is a broader category that includes beans as
well as peas and lentils. Try Slow Cooker Lentil & Veggie Stew.
well as peas and lentils. Try Slow Cooker Lentil & Veggie Stew.
12. Edamame
This superfood, which is a green soybean, is a tasty
snack or salad topping. Discover more snack ideas
for your clean-eating shopping list in 50 Clean-Eating Snacks.
snack or salad topping. Discover more snack ideas
for your clean-eating shopping list in 50 Clean-Eating Snacks.
LEAN PROTEIN
Lean options are a good source of the protein that
builds lean muscles, which, in turn, burn more calories.
Avoid the antibiotics found in some of these foods by
choosing organic when available.
builds lean muscles, which, in turn, burn more calories.
Avoid the antibiotics found in some of these foods by
choosing organic when available.
13. Lean Ground Turkey Dig into the healthy and filling
goodness of Slow Cooker Turkey Loaf.
goodness of Slow Cooker Turkey Loaf.
14. Chicken Breasts
Get the protein without the fat found in other
meats by making Baked Parmesan Chicken this week.
meats by making Baked Parmesan Chicken this week.
15. Wild-Caught Salmon, Tilapia, or Other Fish
16. EggsPacked with protein, eggs are an ideal superfood.
They’ve had a bad reputation in the past, so learn the facts
in The Health Benefits of Eggs.
They’ve had a bad reputation in the past, so learn the facts
in The Health Benefits of Eggs.
17. Non- or Low-Fat Greek Yogurt, Plain
Avoid flavored brands with refined sugar, and mix in your
own fresh berries or nuts to add flavor. Learn 8 Interesting
Ways to Use Greek Yogurt.
own fresh berries or nuts to add flavor. Learn 8 Interesting
Ways to Use Greek Yogurt.
18. Low-Fat Cheese
GRAINS
White flour is stripped of nutrients, making it an empty source
of calories. Instead, add nutrient- and fiber-rich whole
grains to your clean-eating grocery list.
of calories. Instead, add nutrient- and fiber-rich whole
grains to your clean-eating grocery list.
19. Quinoa
This is a power-packed superfood, so try one of our
quinoa recipes—we have so many to choose from!
quinoa recipes—we have so many to choose from!
20. Brown Rice, Wild Rice
Enjoy healthy brown rice in Skinny Mexican Rice.
21. Whole Wheat Bread
Great for sandwiches, whole wheat slices also create
tasty Homemade Bread Crumbs.
tasty Homemade Bread Crumbs.
22. Whole Wheat Pasta
Yes, you can enjoy pasta as part of a better lifestyle.
Try Slow Cooker Italian-Style Penne.
Try Slow Cooker Italian-Style Penne.
23. Whole Wheat Tortillas
CANNED/JARRED FOODS
These foods often make meal prep easier. Always read
labels to make sure you’re purchasing items with no
or little added sugar, salt, or preservatives.
labels to make sure you’re purchasing items with no
or little added sugar, salt, or preservatives.
24. Marinara
It’s simple to make your own Clean-Eating Sauce, but
sometimes it’s more convenient to have a low-sodium,
no-sugar-added brand on hand.
sometimes it’s more convenient to have a low-sodium,
no-sugar-added brand on hand.
25. Chicken Broth
Stock up on this foundation for plenty of healthy
recipes, like Slow Cooker Barbeque Pulled Chicken.
recipes, like Slow Cooker Barbeque Pulled Chicken.
26. Sun-Dried Tomatoes
Grill up delicious Turkey Burger with Sun-Dried Tomatoes and Feta.
BAKING
Baked treats are fine in moderation. If you need
gluten-free choices for your clean-eating shopping list,
check out Flour & Your Health: Understanding Your Options.
gluten-free choices for your clean-eating shopping list,
check out Flour & Your Health: Understanding Your Options.
27. Whole Wheat Flour
Please family or guests with Clean-Eating Apple Pie.
28. White Whole Wheat FlourThis flour is an unrefined whole
grain flour that retains most of its nutrients unlike the
white version. This flour is often preferred in baking because
of its lighter texture. Try this recipe for Whole Grain Tortillas.
grain flour that retains most of its nutrients unlike the
white version. This flour is often preferred in baking because
of its lighter texture. Try this recipe for Whole Grain Tortillas.
NUTS & SEEDS
Nuts and seeds are small but mighty. They deliver a
host of good-for-you benefits, from omega-3 fatty acids
to unsaturated (good) fats.
host of good-for-you benefits, from omega-3 fatty acids
to unsaturated (good) fats.
29. Almonds
Almond Pesto Pasta is a yummy way to tap into almond’s
superfood power.
superfood power.
30. Walnuts
Have a great morning by enjoying walnuts and other
tasty foods in Whole-Grain Banana Blueberry Pancakes.
tasty foods in Whole-Grain Banana Blueberry Pancakes.
31. Chia Seeds
Try these seeds in Mixed Berry Chia Jam.
32. Flax Seeds
Power up for the day with Flax and Apple Raisin Oatmeal.
OILS & CONDIMENTS
No clean-eating grocery list would be complete without
healthy oils and condiments for your cooking, baking, and snacking.
healthy oils and condiments for your cooking, baking, and snacking.
33. Extra-Virgin Olive Oil
Get the 411 in 4 Reasons to Make the Switch to EVOO.
34. Walnut Oil
35. Coconut Oil
Unrefined coconut oil is a natural anti-inflammatory. Also,
check out Lose Weight with Coconut Oil.
check out Lose Weight with Coconut Oil.
37. Mustard36. Balsamic Vinegar
This vinegar is the foundation for many healthy salad
dressing recipes, such asStrawberry Balsamic Dressing.
dressing recipes, such asStrawberry Balsamic Dressing.
38. Ketchup
Buy a naturally-sweetened variety or make your own
Ketchup and enjoy in our recipe for Slow Cooker Turkey Sloppy Joes.
Ketchup and enjoy in our recipe for Slow Cooker Turkey Sloppy Joes.
HERBS & SPICES
If you need fresh herbs, find them in the produce section.
Better yet, see how easy it is to grow your own with DIY Herb
Garden Roundup.
Better yet, see how easy it is to grow your own with DIY Herb
Garden Roundup.
39. Basil
Satisfy the family with a delish basil meal, such as Grilled Pizza
with Mozzarella, Basil, and Tomato.
with Mozzarella, Basil, and Tomato.
40. Oregano
Try this flavorful Oregano Chicken and Orzo.
41. Dill
Top burgers or nosh on fresh veggies with Dill Yogurt Spread.
42. Cinnamon
43. Rosemary
SWEETENERS
Processed sugar is a fast way to add pounds and
wreak havoc on your health. Go natural instead!
wreak havoc on your health. Go natural instead!
44. Honey
45. Maple Syrup
With breakfast or in other dishes, like Skinny Sweet
and Tangy Coleslaw, 100% pure maple syrup is a
tasty alternative to refined sugar products.
and Tangy Coleslaw, 100% pure maple syrup is a
tasty alternative to refined sugar products.
46. Coconut Palm Sugar
We use this in recipes like Caramel Sauce.
MILK & MILK ALTERNATIVES
Whether you’re pouring a tall, cool glass or using it
in recipes, you’ll want to add milk (or an alternative) to
your clean-eating grocery list.
in recipes, you’ll want to add milk (or an alternative) to
your clean-eating grocery list.
47. Low-Fat Milk
Non-flavored milk offers a healthy boost of protein.
Boot processed coffee creamers with our clean-eating
Coffee Creamer.
Boot processed coffee creamers with our clean-eating
Coffee Creamer.
48. Almond Milk
Ground almonds make this milk alternative rich in antioxidants.
Discover how yummy it can be in Chocolate-Cherry Almond Shake.
Discover how yummy it can be in Chocolate-Cherry Almond Shake.
49. Coconut Milk
Made from pressed coconut meat, this alternative delivers
plenty of nutrients, like potassium, zinc, and folate. However,
it’s high in fat so use it in moderation. Try it inCoconut Curry
Cauliflower.
plenty of nutrients, like potassium, zinc, and folate. However,
it’s high in fat so use it in moderation. Try it inCoconut Curry
Cauliflower.
TEA
Forget the highly sweetened brands and make the
healthy choice while grocery shopping.
healthy choice while grocery shopping.
50. Green Tea
Unsweetened green tea, a no-calorie superfood, is
included in many of our smoothie and drink recipes,
such as Green Tea Mango Smoothie.
included in many of our smoothie and drink recipes,
such as Green Tea Mango Smoothie.
Make positive changes! This clean-eating grocery
list is a good place to start.
list is a good place to start.
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