What I Buy At The Grocery Store As Mom Of 2 And Health Coach
Healthy eating is important. When I changed my diet to one filled with healthy foods I noticed major differences in my energy, mood, digestion and skin. Not only that but I was able to lose weight with more ease and finally build muscle- none of which I could do with workouts alone (especially on an unhealthy diet).
It wasn’t just eating healthier that changed my life but also learning how to shop for the right foods. Let’s face it, food shopping is one of the first things we have to do before we can actually take action and eat healthier. To make it easier for you I created a guide to help you shop healthier with more ease.
Shop colorful and vibrant produce (and always shop it first)
I love to fill up my cart with fresh produce first before anything else. Doing this inspires me to choose healthier options as I go throughout the store. Things that are always in my cart are kale, spinach, fresh herbs, apples, broccoli, carrots, bell peppers, potatoes, sweet potatoes, onion, berries, tomatoes, avocados, lemon, garlic and bananas. Along with those weekly items, I choose a few seasonal items. Seasonal produce is higher in nutrients and often tastes better because it’s grown in ideal conditions plus it’s also cheaper than out of season. I typically buy seasonal produce at my weekly local farmers market because of freshness, uniqueness and price.
Dairy and non dairy items
When it comes to dairy and non dairy items I try to shop as healthy as possible. I skip anything that includes added sugar, artificial sweeteners, fillers, emulsifier, artificial colors, etc. My weekly pick ups are a plant based milk like almond or cashew milk, pasture raised eggs, yogurt and kids pouches.
Protein
For plant based protein always buy tofu, quinoa, canned lentils and canned beans like garbanzo and black beans. Sometimes I will buy tempeh. When it comes to plant based meat alternatives I buy ones made with real ingredients and skip anything heavily processed. Other proteins in my cart are wild caught salmon, canned sardines and eggs.
Oils
I aways have olive oil, avocado oil and coconut oil on hand for cooking and baking. I don’t typically buy other oils and I stay away from processed seed oils.
Snacks
I love snacking on simple things like hummus, nuts, seeds and nut butters with sliced veggies and fruits but I also love snacks like: protein bars, bars for kids, crackers, puffs for kids, seaweed chips, healthier cereals like this one here.
Grains
I always keep things like quinoa, brown rice, jasmine rice, whole grain bread, gluten free breads, paleo bagels, granola, healthier cereals, brown rice pastas and oats on hand. I typically shy away from added sugar but if I do buy something with added sugar it will be made with maple, honey or coconut sugar.
Extra things I always buy:
Matcha
Cold Brew
Coconut water
Frozen fruits for smoothies and baked goods
Sauerkraut
Condiments (mayo, tahini, ketchup, mustards, clean salad dressings and sauces)
Canned tomatoes