Are you a newbie to healthy eating? It’s alright to feel overwhelmed. Clean eating is about increasing your intake of nutrients, and making the right diet decisions for your body.
One of the easiest tricks to push you through clean eating is to stock up the pantry! Out goes the refined and processed items, and in comes the greens and organic goodness.
Here’s a grocery list to get you started.
1. Leafy Greens
The best thing you can do for your body is to load your refrigerator with leafy greens. Stock up on kale, collard greens, spinach, and broccoli. These are an excellent source of dietary fiber, vitamin C and K, magnesium and potassium. Even one cup of green goodness a day has the potential to reduce cardiovascular issues, lower risk of diabetes, and produces better chances of weight management.
2. Nuts
Looking for an easy, quick, and hassle-free way to get those nutrients into your body? Nuts are the way to go. They are packed with protein, fiber, and vitamins. Don’t let the high calorie count scare you. They make the perfect snack between meals, or as a final touch to your salads. Look out for pecans, pistachios, almonds, walnuts, and almonds.
3. Oats
Are you an oatmeal-breakfast kind of person? If you’re not, it’s a good time to start crushing on the world’s healthiest breakfast. Not only are oats packed with fiber and vitamins, they are proven to reduce cholesterol levels and lower your chance of diabetes. An average bottle of oats could serve you for weeks.
4. Olive Oil
Olive oil needs to be a staple in your kitchen. It’s a source of dietary fat and high in monounsaturated fatty acids (healthy fat). Just by adding olive oil into your diet, you are reducing chances of heart diseases, inflammatory diseases like arthritis and Alzheimer’s. It’s great with salads and low-heat cooking.
5. Beans
Don’t walk past the beans section. If you are looking to focus on clean eating, you can’t ignore these superfoods anymore. They are rich in protein, free from cholesterol, low in fats, and great for digestive health. Pick up some navy beans, chickpeas, red kidney beans, black beans or lentils. Besides an impressive health score, you could have your beans anyway you want!
6. Apples
If you do munch on apple slices regularly, pat yourself on the back. Not only are apples a great source of antioxidants and fiber, they are also anti-inflammatory in nature. These unique properties are useful when it comes to raising your immunity, improving brain health, and even combating cancer cells. Pick up a bag full of firm organic apples before you leave the store.
7. Seeds
Seeds have taken over clean eating by a storm, and for all the right reasons. These superfoods are a source of fiber, protein, antioxidants, and healthy fats. Add chia seeds, hemp seeds, pumpkin seeds, and flaxseeds into your shopping cart. You could add your favorite type of seed into smoothies, salads, or even on top of your oatmeal.
8. Garlic
Your grocery list cannot be complete without adding garlic. Used for centuries and eaten by civilizations all around the world, garlic has immense health benefits. They have the potential to fight inflammation, reduce the risk of blood clotting, boost immunity, and cleans up the digestive system.
9. Lemons
What’s a grocery list without the touch of citrus? Lemons have been proven to cleanse the colon, improve lymphatic system, and improves oral health. They are great for your need to detox. You could start your day with a glass of warm water with a squeeze of lemon. So, make sure to buy enough lemons till your next grocery trip.
10. Eggs
If you’re looking for a rich source in vitamins and proteins, eggs deserve a spot in your kitchen. They help with brain power, maintaining weight, improving bone and muscle strength. Try to buy organic omega-3 eggs and don’t ditch the yolk!
