Use this guide on your next grocery trip to help you focus on high-quality, nutrient-dense foods and set yourself up for success.
Prioritize:
High-quality proteins
Fresh vegetables and fruits
Healthy fats
Unprocessed carbohydrates
Minimize:
Highly processed foods with long ingredient lists
When you must purchase processed foods, read the labels—look for fewer ingredients and higher-quality oils or fats.
Olive oil
Avocado oil
Ghee
Raw butter
Coconut oil
Safflower oil
Canola oil
Sunflower oil
Vegetable oil
Grapeseed oil
Soybean oil
Mustard
Tamari
Honey
Pickled onions
Salsa
Low-sugar ketchup
Almond butter
Peanut butter
BBQ sauce
Hot sauce
Organic mayo (avocado oil-based)
Canned tuna
Canned sardines
Vinegar (for pickling)
Lemon juice
Olives
Pickles
Flour
Pasta
Rice
Cut-up fruits and vegetables
Organic string cheese
Almond butter & jam sandwiches
Organic grass-fed jerky
Organic Greek yogurt
Ground beef
Ground bison
Chicken
Pork
Lamb
Fish
Frozen shrimp
Organ meats
Tofu
Cuts for stovetop or slow cooking
Beef bones (for broth or marrow)
Kefir
Raw milk
Organic Greek yogurt
Cottage cheese
Raw butter
Organic eggs
Raw organic cheeses
Leafy greens
Peppers
Cucumbers
Tomatoes
Squash
Apples
Citrus fruits
Bananas
Berries