Whether you are new to a plant-based diet or if you are already vegan, challenge yourself to go whole food plant-based, integrating fruits, vegetables, legumes, whole grains, and cutting out processed foods! Following a plant based diet doesn't have to be complicated and I hope this list will make it easier when you do your grocery shopping.
Foods to avoid when following a Whole Food Plant Based diet
*Refined carbohydrates including white rice and bread, crackers, cookies, cakes, and muffins made with white flour
*Limit added Oils and eliminate ALL processed foods
*ALL animal products
*Meat, Poultry and fish
*Dairy Products and eggs
To put together your weekly grocery list, I’d suggest taking some time at the start of the week and making a meal plan for the week.
This is not a diet plan however if you are looking for a healthy and sustainable way to achieve weightloss then this way of eating works.
If you are super busy or simply don't know what meals to make, then try out my 7 Day plant-based meal plan delivered to your inbox every week.
Whole grains
Rice
Quinoa
Buckwheat
Bulgur
Whole Grain Pasta
Pastas ( made from whole grains such as lentils, quinoa)
Amaranth
Oats
Millet
Legumes and Beans
Canned and Dried Beans
Kidney Beans
Pinto Beans
Mixed Beans
Black eyed Beans
Black Beans
Chickpeas
White Beans
Lentils (green, yellow, orange)
Peas
Tofu
Nuts & Seeds
Pumpkin seeds
Pine Seeds
Chia seeds
Flax seeds
Almonds
Cashews
Peanuts
(Seeds should be unsalted)
DAIRY ALTERNATIVES
Coconut Milk
Oat milk
Cashew milk
Soy Milk
Almond Milk
Rice Milk
Plant based Butter
Plant based mayo
Plant based cheese
SWEETENERS AND SNACKS
Dark chocolate
Nut Butters
Dates
Maple syrup
Agave syrup
Date syrup
Coconut Palm sugar
Hummus
Baba Ghanoush (aka eggplant dip )
CONDIMENTS AND SPICES
Coriander
Parsley
Basil
Turmeric
Ginger
Chili
Cumin
Black Pepper
Cinnamon powder
Garlic powder
Himalayan salt
All types of fresh herbs and dried herbs
Vegetable Broth
Nutritional Yeast
VEGETABLES
Broccoli
Kale
Lettuce
Cabbage
Argula
Spinach
Mushrooms
Potato
Sweet potatoes
Sea Veggies
Capsicum
Egg Plant
Cucumbers
Tomatoes
Potato
Sweet potato
Long Green Beans
Carrots
Celery
FRUITS
Berries
Oranges
Apples
Avocado
Pears
Melons
Banana
Anything you like which is local and seasonal
FEEL AMAZING
Feel lighter, healthier, and empowered.
Get ready to live your best life, and live it to the fullest.
How I can help?
Meal planning will be very important during this transition, especially at the start, as a plant-based health coach, I offer whole food plant-based meal plans that are custom-made to your health goals and so delicious that can be enjoyed by the entire family! This could help you save time wondering what meals to prepare and take away the stress of wondering if they have all the nutrients they need, The meal plans come with the nutrition labels also.
If you would like to try my customized meal plan for weight loss, low cholesterol, low blood sugar or low inflammation/stress, please get in touch, and I would be happy to help you reach those goals taking into account your likes, dislikes and health information.
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