Healthy Grocery List-Tips To Increase Your Metabolism

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Healthy Grocery List

Grocery shopping will be an easier experience and you will likely bring home healthier foods if

you start with a healthy grocery shopping list. With a grocery list in hand, you won't be as

likely to wander the junk food aisles and make impulse purchases. You can copy or print out

this healthy grocery list or you can make your own.

Here's What to Include on Your Healthy Grocery List

1. Fresh vegetables and fruits should make up the largest part of your healthy foods

grocery list. Vegetables and fruits have vitamins, minerals, antioxidants and they are

usually low in calories. We all need at least five or more servings of vegetables and

fruits every day. Choose a variety of fruits and vegetables that everyone in your family

will enjoy.

2. Most of your grain and cereal products should be made from whole grains, not from

refined flours. This part of your list includes whole grain breads, whole grain pastas,

and whole grain breakfast cereals. Whole grains are important for vitamins, minerals,

and for fiber, which is often lacking in modern diets. Read labels to look for 100%

whole-grain or 100% whole-wheat to be sure you are getting whole grain products.

3. Your protein and meat choices should consist mostly of fish, poultry and lean meats.

Eggs, nuts, seeds and legumes are also good protein choices. Choose fresh and frozen

unbreaded meats and fish. Avoid breaded, deep-fried convenience foods that you put

in the oven. They are high in fats and sodium.

4. Beverages should be kept simple. Water, low-fat milk, juices and herbal teas are all

good choices. If you opt for soft drinks, choose diet sodas and soft drinks to avoid

extra sugar.

5. Dairy products should include low-fat milk, yogurt and cheese. If you do not want

cows' milk, choose soy and rice beverages, calcium-fortified orange juice, or goats'

milks and cheese.

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6. Be careful with dressings, cooking oils and condiments. They are sneaky sources of

refined sugar and poor quality oils. Read labels to choose dressings made with olive

oil, canola oil or walnut oil. Choose low-fat mayonnaise for your sandwiches and

choose canola oil and olive oil for cooking.

7. Frozen foods are a convenient way to keep vegetables on hand. There are also

prepared meals that you can pop into the microwave or oven. These can be

convenient and healthy if you choose low fat versions with good portion sizes. Read

labels and chose frozen foods wisely. Avoid frozen pizzas, pocket-sandwiches, deep-

fried appetizers, and breaded foods.

8. Foods in cans and jars are also very convenient. Look for low-sodium soups,

vegetables and sauces. Avoid high-fat gravies and high-calorie foods like canned

spaghetti and ravioli products.

9. For sandwiches, choose peanut butter or other nut butters, low-fat turkey slices or

sliced roast beef. Avoid processed lunch meats, sausages and hot dogs.

10. Don't load up on high calorie treats and desserts. Choose fresh fruits, healthy nuts,

seeds and whole grain crackers for snacks.

Healthy Grocery List

Fresh

Vegetables

Lettuce

Other Greens

Cucumbers

Carrots

Asparagus

Zucchini

Radishes

Tomatoes

Green Beans

Onions

Green Onions

Peppers

Cauliflower

Broccoli

Peas

Celery

Potatoes

Corn

Sweet

Potatoes

Squash

Other

Vegetables:

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Fresh Fruits

Bananas

Apples

Oranges

Pears

Peaches

Nectarines

Grapefruit

Berries

Other Fruits:

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Frozen Foods

Green Beans

Peas

Mixed

Vegetables

Carrots

Chicken

Breasts

Fruit Juice Bars

Blueberries

Corn

Fish Fillets

Onions

Vegetarian

Burgers

Shrimp

Other Frozen:

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Canned Foods

Black Beans

Tomatoes

Marinara Sauce

Tuna

Salmon

Pinto Beans

White Beans

Pineapples

Other Canned

Foods:

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Meats

Lean

Hamburger

Pork Chops

Steaks

Fish

Shell Fish

Chicken

Turkey

Ham

Other Meats:

____________

Grains and

Cereals

Whole Grain

Bread

Whole Grain Pasta

Whole Grain Cereal

Oatmeal

Other Grains:

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Beverages

100% Fruit

Juice

Sparkling Water

Tomato Juice

Herb Tea

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Other

Beverages:

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Dairy and

Eggs

Low Fat Sour

Cream

Low Fat Milk

Cheddar Cheese

Butter

Low Fat Cream

Cheese

Colby Cheese

Mozzarella Cheese

Yogurt

Other Dairy:

____________

Miscellaneous

Items

Herbs and

Spices

Sesame Oil

Low Fat Dressings

Mustard

Low Fat

Mayonnaise

Honey

Low Sodium Soy Sauce

Walnuts

Pumpkin Seeds

Mixed Nuts

Almonds

Pecans

Flax Seeds

Olive Oil

Walnut Oil

Garlic

Other

Miscellaneous

Items:

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Fillable Printable Healthy Grocery List-Tips To Increase Your Metabolism

Fillable Printable Healthy Grocery List-Tips To Increase Your Metabolism