The transition to eating clean can be overwhelming and oftentimes confusing. I try and encourage others to start small and work their way up. Start with replacing one “bad” thing (dairy milk) for one “good thing” (almond milk).

I put together this simple list of staples for a friend of mine who was heading to Whole Foods for the VERY first time (I sincerely wish I could have made it there to be her Whole Foods Ambassador)!

I thought I would share it for anyone who dreams of going to the health foods market but doesn’t know what to grab. I hope you find it helpful!

Grocery List :

1. Non Dairy Milk: Almond Milk, Hemp Milk, Coconut Milk

2. Gluten Free Granola

3. Raw Nuts: Walnuts, Cashews, Almonds

4. Raw Seeds: Pumpkin, Sunflower , Hemp

5. Veggies: Kale, Cucumber, Spinach, Peppers, Sweet Potato

6. Virgin Coconut Oil (cold pressed)

7. Ground Flax Seeds

8. Raw Honey

9. Cultured or Fermented Veggies

10. Garlic

11. Spirulina

12. A Body Brush

13. All Natural Body Wash

14. Epson Salt

15. Gluten Free Pasta

16. Vitamin C Face Cream

17. Quinoa

18. Brown Rice

19. Ezekiel Bread

20. Apple Cider Vinegar

21. Fruit: Apples, Bananas, Lemon, Avocado, Oranges, Tomatoes

 

And a couple extra bonus tips:

1. For Produce: I always (ALWAYS) recommend shopping local at your farmers markets first, to ensure maximum freshness and nutrients. Even before heading to Whole Foods! And…

2. Look for the labels! Organic, Fair Trade, Raw, Green, Non-GMO, Gluten-Free

 

What are your health food store stapes? I’d love to hear from you!