Healthy Shopping: Tips for a Nutritious and Balanced Diet

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A healthy and balanced diet starts with the groceries you buy. But how do you make the right choices in the supermarket and make sure your shopping list is full of nutritious and healthy options? In this blog, you can read useful tips and advice for shopping healthily. From choosing healthy fruits and vegetables to finding the right protein sources. Learn how you can easily create a nutritious and balanced diet by making smart grocery shopping choices.


Here are some examples of healthy groceries to add to your shopping list:

Vegetables:

Leafy vegetables (spinach, lettuce, kale, etc.)
Cruciferous vegetables (broccoli, cauliflower, cabbage, etc.)
Root vegetables (carrots, parsnips, beetroot, etc.)
Onion-like vegetables (onion, garlic, leek, etc).)
Nightshade vegetables (peppers, tomatoes, eggplant, etc.)
Zucchini, pumpkin, cucumber, etc.


Fruit:

Berries (strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, etc.)
Stone fruits (peaches, plums, apricots, etc.)
Apples, pears, oranges, tangerines, grapefruit, etc.
Bananas, kiwis, pineapples, mangoes, etc.
Dried fruit (dates, figs, raisins, etc.)


Nuts and Seeds:

Almonds, walnuts, cashews, pecans, hazelnuts, etc.
Pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, chia seeds, linseed, etc.


Whole wheat products:

Whole wheat bread, whole wheat pasta, brown rice, quinoa, couscous, etc.
Oatmeal, granola, granola, etc.


Lean proteins:

Chicken breast, turkey breast, lean beef, fish, tofu, tempeh, etc.
Eggs, protein supplements, etc.


Dairy products:

Low-fat yogurt, low fat cottage cheese, cottage cheese, etc.
Milk substitutes (soy milk, almond milk, etc.)


Legumes:

Lentils, chickpeas, kidney beans, black beans, etc.


Healthy fats:

Avocado, olive oil, nut butter, fatty fish (salmon, mackerel, herring), etc.


Herbs and Spices:

Basil, Thyme, Rosemary, Parsley, Garlic, Ginger, Turmeric, etc.


Beverages:

Water, herbal tea, green tea, etc.


By putting these healthy groceries on your shopping list and buying them, you ensure that you can prepare a healthy and varied meal.

The attached photo is a condensed version of a shopping list for healthy groceries.