You want to start eating more healthfully at home but don’t know where to start. How about revamping your grocery list to include a bunch of good-for-you basics that will provide the foundation for healthy meals all week long. Here’s a challenge: Take a look at the list of nutritious staples below and see how many you can easily start including in your regular shopping basket, if you aren‘t already. If one of the listed items is new to your usual routine or new to you completely, see if you can find some recipes you might like that incorporate them. For reference, take this list with you on your next shopping trip.
Bananas
Apples
Oranges
Berries (fresh or frozen)
Avocados
Broccoli
Baby spinach
Cherry tomatoes
Potatoes
Onions
Garlic
Lemons
Fresh herbs (Thyme, Rosemary, Oregano)
Eggs
Skim or low-fat (1%) milk or soy milk
Low-fat or non-fat, plain or low-sugar yogurt
Low-fat cheese
Salmon
Rotisserie chicken
Light canned tuna in water
Hummus
Fresh Salsa
Canned beans
Mustard
Extra-virgin olive oil
Red wine vinegar
Kosher salt
Peppercorns/Ground Pepper
Seltzer/club soda
Nuts (Almonds, Walnuts)
Whole-wheat bread and pasta
Whole wheat tortillas
Brown rice/quinoa/bulgur wheat/whole-wheat couscous
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