plant-based eating focuses on unprocessed foods and minimizing added sugar and processed foods. this grocery list provides an overview of what to buy to start a whole food, plant-based lifestyle.
what to eat
- proteins: black beans, chickpeas, edamame, eggs, hummus, lentils, milk, beyond burger, impossible burger, tempeh, tofu, seitan
- dairy and egg alternatives: almond milk, egg substitutes like Just Egg, nutritional yeast, plant-based butter, plant-based cheese, plant-based cream cheese, plant-based yogurt, oat milk
- meat alternatives: tofu, tempeh, plant-based burgers
- snacks: bare fruit chips, lupini beans, iqbars, Gimme roasted seaweed snacks, alter eco organic dark chocolate, mary's gone crackers, amrita plant protein bars
- frozen foods: frozen fruits and vegetables, frozen entrees, breakfast items, bread and dough, desserts
what not to eat
- added sugar, salt, oils
- processed foods like vegan burgers, hot dogs, cheese, chips, cookies, candy, ice creams, vegan cookies, potato chips, coke, oreos
- seafood, honey, wool
resources
- whole food plant-based grocery list
- plant-based starter kit
- how to start a plant-based diet fast way vs slow way
- what is a plant-based whole food
- plant-based meal planning 101
- plant-based nutrition expert jeff novick's 10 simple plant-based meals for beginners
- free 7-day plant-based menu planner
plant-based eating can be an enjoyable and healthy way of eating, with a variety of delicious and nutritious foods available. by following this grocery list and incorporating a range of whole foods into your diet, you can start your journey towards a more plant-based lifestyle.
