Happy Friday! Hope you’re looking forward to a great weekend. With the first day of fall coming up, a lot of us are thinking about a new season of food. Or maybe we have get-healthy goals for the coming season. Healthy meals start with healthy ingredients.
Here’s a shopping list of basics to get you started!
Fruits & Vegetables
- Lemons-1 bag
- Greens-kale, spinach, arugula, etc
- Bananas
- Broccoli/Cauliflower
- Peppers
- Carrots
- Celery
- Avocado
- Seasonal veggies such as Brussels sprouts, squash, etc.
- Seasonal fruit such as plums, apples, fresh figs, cranberries, etc
- Onions
- Garlic
- Shallots
- Canned tomatoes
Protein
- Egg whites-1 carton
- Eggs-1 dozen
- Chickpeas (canned or dried)
- Lentils
- Split peas
- Nuts (almonds, walnuts, pistachios, etc) and/or seeds (sunflower, pumpkin)
- Peanut butter or other nut butter
- Tempeh or extra-firm tofu
- Organic boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
- Fish-fresh or frozen
Dairy
- Plain yogurt, plain, non-fat or low-fat
- Pecorino or parmesan cheese
- Goat cheese
- Non-fat ricotta
- Milk of choice
Grains
- Old-Fashioned/Rolled Oats
- Whole wheat or sprouted-grain bread
- Whole wheat or brown rice pasta
- Quinoa
- Whole grain cereal
Fats & Oils
- Olive Oil
- Coconut Oil
- Tahini
Misc
- Balsamic vinegar
- White vinegar
- White miso paste
- Green tea
- Coffee
- Chia Seeds
- Ground Flax
- Unsweetened cocoa powder
- Honey and/or maple syrup
- Dark chocolate
- Spices: salt, pepper, red pepper flakes, cinnamon, cloves, ginger, turmeric, cumin, paprika, basil, rosemary, oregano, etc
What are some of your kitchen staples?
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