Grocery List Staples
I've been getting questions lately about how we grocery shop and what we keep stocked in our cupboards. I thought I would share what is on my weekly grocery list, or already stocked in the cupboard. These are staples that I like to have on hand so that eating healthy is easy. Yes, you will usually find some kind of random treat like chocolate, cookies or chips, but those are rare because if I keep them in the house I'll eat them ALL. If I fill the cupboards and fridge with healthy options, I'm more likely to stay on track with my eating.
Each week obviously varies slightly based on the meals I'm going to be making (read about how I meal prep here). The veggies will change depending on what's in season, and I usually buy a few different kinds of meat and then freeze half and keep half in the fridge so we can change up our protein throughout the week without having it all go bad.
Speaking of freezing things, if I have veggies or spinach about to go bad, I'll chop it all up and freeze it for smoothies or for a stirfry. It's such a good way to save things from going bad, and again makes it easier to prepare whatever meal you make from it.
I did a post awhile back on my Top 15 Pantry Staples where I go into more detail on why I love each item and how I incorporate them into our diet. If you're looking for more of an in depth look of why we eat what we eat, go take a look at that post. Let me know below what some of your staples are! I love finding new healthy options to have on hand.
Produce
Gala apples
Bananas
Spinach
Tomatoes
Cucumbers
Avocados (if they aren't too expensive)
Garden carrots
Sweet Potatoes
Cauliflower
Sweet Onions
Bell Peppers
Zucchini
Lemons
Mushrooms
Refrigerated
Eggs
Almond/Cashew Milk Unsweetened Vanilla
Full Fat Plain Astro Balkan Style Yogurt
2% Cottage Cheese
Cheese Strings (for Rosie)
Meat
Lean Ground Beef
Chicken Breasts or Whole Chicken
Ground Turkey
Lunch meat (I always find a brand with no sugar and minimal ingredients so the girls can have it)
Freezer
Mixed Berries
Butternut Squash
Broccoli
Fish
Dry Goods
Organic Instant Oats (read why you NEED to buy organic oats here)
Organic Rolled Oats
Chickpeas
Chia Seeds
Ground Flaxseed
Manitoba Harvest Hemp Seeds
100% Cocoa Powder
Brown Rice Noodles
Green Tea
Sauces/Dressings/Spreads
Honey
Maple Syrup
Dijon Mustard
Tahini
Natural Almond Butter
Apple Cider Vinegar
Coconut Oil, Olive Oil, Avocado Oil
Canned/Jarred
Roasted Red Peppers
Pickles
Full Fat Canned Coconut Milk
Canned Tuna in Water
Snacks
Larabars (buy boxes of 16 for $16 from superstore, that's $1/bar!)
Annie's Cheddar Bunnies
Veggie Straws (I know these aren't healthy, but it's a treat I give Ev)
Medjool Dates
90% Dark Chocolate
If I stock all of this in the house every week it's EASY to eat healthy and prep healthy meals. I usually do a soup once a week for lunches and quick meals when we're in a rush. Then I'll roast veggies, makes salads, grill the meats, make pasta or some sort of stirfry. I hope this helps you stay on track!
Best,
Stacey