Shopping List / by Laura Scanlon

Hey Everyone, 

Monday is the best day of the week to set a new goal whether small or big it's important to start the week off on a positive note. Why not let that positive gesture be your shopping list. Being in control of what you buy when food shopping is an important step, as the saying goes "abs are made in the kitchen". It's easy to forget the healthy choices and pick up bold treats so by writing a list and ticking them off as you go is a great way to stay on track.

Here is a healthy shopping list you can follow this week 

Fruit, Veg

  • Avocados
  • Frozen berries
  • Blueberries
  • Bananas
  • Lemons
  • Spinach
  • Carrots
  • Broccoli 
  • Sweet potato 
  • Kale
  • Garlic
  • Onions
  • Peppers
  • Butternut
  • Beetroot

Meat, Fish, Poultry

  • Chicken Breasts
  • Lean Minced Beef
  • Sirloin steak
  • Salmon Fillets
  • Eggs

Dairy/Non Dairy Products

  • Almond Milk (unsweetened)
  • Greek Yoghurt
  • Bio Live Yoghurt
  • Cottage Cheese
  • Low Fat Milk

Grain, Nuts, Seeds

  • Basmati Rice 
  • Quinoa 
  • Goji Berries
  • Flax Seeds
  • Chia Seeds
  • Almonds (raw)
  • Oats
  • Macadamia Nuts

Oils, 

  • Coconut Oil
  • Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • Low fat mayonaise 

Extras

  • Almond Butter
  • Nut Butter of choice
  • Kidney Beans
  • Honey (High Grade)
  • Herb ie, Basil, Paprika, Spices of choice
  • Chopped Tomatoes 
  • Stevia
  • Cinnamon 
  • Over 70% Dark Chocolate
  • Dried Fruit ( snacking)
  • Tined tuna
  • Health crackers

 

Suggested Meals - How to utilise your shopping list

 

Breakfast

  • Greek yogurt with berries, chia seeds
  • Overnight Oats with berries & almond milk
  • Bio live yoghurt with banana, chia seeds, flax seeds 

Lunch

  • Omelette with spinach, cottage cheese
  • Tuna on crackers with low fat mayo & avocado
  • Quinoa salad with chicken breasts and veg
  • Snack on nuts and fruit

Dinner

  • Minced beef with tinned chopped tomatoes, kidney beans desired spices and basmati rice
  • Chicken breasts oven baked with mixed herbs and olive oil with fresh veg
  • Sirloin steak and sweet potato fries with veg
  • Salmon fillet with cottage cheese and veg
  • Warm quinoa mixed with roasted butternut & beetroot and a chicken breast (optional)

I am not a qualified nutritionist this me merely suggesting a healthy shopping list and an example of what I would buy weekly. I hope you this helps keep you on the right healthy eating track. Dont forget to to combine healthy eating with awesome high intensity workouts.

Laura x