A Weight Loss Friendly Shopping List

 

A Weight Loss Friendly Shopping List

Having ingredients on hand to prepare nutritious meals and snacks at home is vital for weight loss.

So stock your refrigerator and pantry with healthy foods. It will motivate you to test out your cooking skills and try new recipes.

Research shows that people who cook more meals at home are more likely to have better overall diet quality, a healthier weight and less body fat than those who eat meals at home infrequently.

Here are some healthy items to add to your shopping list:

1. Vegetables: Greens, cauliflower, herbs, carrots, peppers, garlic, eggplant
2. Fruits: Apples, strawberries, mango, papaya, banana, grapes
3. Frozen produce: Mixed vegetables and frozen fruits
4. Grains: Oats, millet, quinoa, whole-grain breads, brown rice
5. Legumes: Lentils, pulses, beans
6. Nuts: Almonds, pistachios, cashews
7. Seeds: Sunflower seeds, pumpkin seeds, lotus seeds
8. Dairy: Milk, unsweetened yogurt, unsweetened kefir, cheeses, curd
9. Condiments: Sea salt, pepper, turmeric, ginger, paprika, cinnamon
10. Starchy vegetables: Potatoes, sweet potatoes, parsnip, pumpkin, corn
11. Proteins: Tofu, dairy products, legumes, hummus
12. Healthy fats: Olive oil, unsweetened coconut, coconut oil, ghee, sesame oil, avocado, peanut butter
13. Beverages: Green tea, coffee, sparkling water, Darjeeling tea