Weekly Shopping List for a “Flexitarian” Lifestyle

Fruits:

• Bananas

• Apples

• Lemons and limes (add to water!)

• Berries (fresh and/or frozen)

• Grapes (freeze these for a great snack!)

Vegetables:

• Baby Carrots

• Packaged Greens, washed and ready to eat (Spinach, kale, arugula)

• Coleslaw mix (the more colorful the better)

• Avocados

• Tomatoes

• Cucumbers

• Corn

• Broccoli

• Mushrooms

• Sweet Potatoes

• Bell Peppers

Protein:

• Chicken breasts

• Eggs

• Ground beef (93% lean)

• Hummus

• Fish

• Nuts and/or nut butter

• Seeds: Pumpkin, Sunflower, Hemp, etc.

• Edamame

• Tofu

• Protein powder (try to get one with minimal, identifiable ingredients)

Grains & bread:

• Brown Rice

• Whole wheat pasta

• Whole grain bread

  • Dave’s Killer Bread is my favorite brand, you can also get sprouted grain bread!

• Steel Cut Oatmeal  

• Whole wheat tortillas

Pantry Staples:

• Ground Flaxseed (add to smoothies, oatmeal, cereal)

• Chia Seeds

• Quinoa (Quinoa is a complete protein and can be used in place of rice or pasta.  Mixes in well with bowls and salads)

• Black beans, pinto beans

• Lentils

• Canned tomatoes, petite diced (for chili & bowls)

• Chickpeas

• Whole wheat pasta

• Cereal (Kashi or other high fiber/high protein option)

• Oatmeal  

• Whole Wheat Bread

• Organic strawberry or grape jelly (I prefer Crofters Premium Spread)

Dairy:

• Almond milk (Unsweetened)

• Oat Milk

• Greek yogurt 

• Shredded cheese

Snacks:

• Roasted/unsalted nuts

• Whole grain crackers

• Dark chocolate

• Dried fruit (try to get unsweetened)

• Popcorn

• Trail Mix

• Medjool Dates

• Protein/Fiber bars

• Unsweetened Applesauce

Beverages:

• Water

• Tea

• Coffee

• Kombucha