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Grocery Shopping List




One questions I get asked all the time is about what a grocery list should look like.  While I can’t tell you to go out and buy EVERYTHING on this list. However,  I am going to give you an idea of the general things that you are going to be using on a daily basis.
Proteins/Red Container
  • Eggs
  • Fish- Salmon & Tilapia
  • Flank Steak
  • Fresh Chicken Breast
  • Lean Ground Chicken
  • Lean Ground Turkey
  • Pork Tenderloin
  • Protein Powder
  • Turkey Breast
  • Veggie Burgers
Honestly I stay away from red meat, processed lunch meats, turkey bacon, ham, and any kind of pork product.  I know part of it is on the list but when it comes to clean eating and nutritional value the things I have listed above are much better options than processed meats.  Turkey bacon, lunch meat, and ham all are higher in sodium, and can cause you to retain water.  
Fruits/Purple Container
  • Apples
  • Berries like Strawberries, Blackberries, Raspberries
  • Cantaloupe
  • Kiwi
  • Oranges
  • Pears
  • Watermelon
I honestly stayed away from bananas, mango, and grapes during the fix because they are still a good source of natural sugar but they also tend to be on the higher side.  If I decide to include them in my nutrition plan then I will enjoy only 1 of them per day.  As you get closer to your weight loss goal this becomes very important to shedding those last few pesky pounds, and sugary fruits will end up holding you back!
Vegetables/Green Container
  • Asparagus
  • Broccoli
  • Cauliflower
  • Celery
  • Cucumbers
  • Green Beans
  • Kale
  • Lettuce
  • Onions
  • Peppers
  • Spinach
  • Squash
  • Tomato
Typically I do not eat carrots because they are also higher in sugar.  I stay away from corn as a vegetable, and if I eat them then it goes into the starch category.
Complex Carbohydrates/Yellow Container
  • Black Beans
  • Brown Rice
  • Couscous
  • Ezekiel Bread
  • Oatmeal (not instant in the packet) Rolled Instant Oats
  • Pinto Beans
  • Quinoa
  • Red Skin potatoes
  • Sweet Potatoes
  • Whole Grain Tortillas
I know that on the complex carbohydrate list there are bagels, toast, pancakes, waffles and other breads.  But what I can say is this, from a nutritional standpoint even whole grain still turns to sugar in your stomach, it will not keep you full and offers little benefits.  Think of food as fuel.  Quinoa, sweet potatoes, ezekiel bread are great sources of whole grains that are very natural and will give you fiber, fullness and nutrients where a waffle or piece of toast is more of a filler.  Again, you can pick and choose, and yes it is allowed but it is up to you to decide how you want your results to play out.
Good Fats/Blue Container
  • Avocado
  • Feta Cheese
  • Goat Cheese
  • Greek Yogurt
  • Hummus
  • Raw Unsalted Almonds
  • Raw Unsalted Cashews
  • Unsweetened Coconut
This is definitely a category that I used to go way over!  I used to eat hummus, almonds, and cheese all in one day. What I learned that it was totally killing my progress, and holding me back.  I actually eliminated cheese from my diet and saw that I was less bloated and more lean.
List of other ingredients that I used frequently:
  • All Natural Peanut Butter, only ingredients are peanuts and a little bit of salt.
  • Almond Butter
  • Almond Milk if you want that for your Shakeology
  • Chia Seeds
  • Chili Powder
  • Cinnamon
  • Coconut Oil
  • Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • Garlic
  • Garlic Powder
  • Green Tea
  • Honey
  • Pepper
  • Sea Salt
  • Seltzer Water- Love the Deer Park and La Croix if you have a hard time drinking water.
  • Slivered Almonds
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