The Ultimate Paleo Grocery List
Being an absolute beginner to starting a Paleo diet, learning what ingredients to buy and have in our kitchen will be a continual learning process. This Paleo grocery list will evolve over time as our journey progresses, but here is a start.
The Staples: Spices & Flavors
- Coconut flour
- Almond meal / flour
- Balsamic vinegar
- Apple cider vinegar
- Coconut aminos
- Chicken stock
- Vanilla
- Ground black pepper
- Sea salt
- Oregano
- Basil
- Thyme
- Cumin
- Cinnamon
- Crushed garlic
- Onion powder
- Cayenne pepper
- Chili powder / Chili flakes
- Cilantro
- Tomato paste
- Dijon mustard (gluten-free)
- Raw honey
- Stevia extract
- Pure maple syrup
- Fish sauce (Red Boat)
Fats & Oils
- Almond oil
- Coconut oil
- Extra virgin olive oil (EVOO)
- Sesame seed oil
- Macadamia nut oil
- Avocado oil
- Clarified butter (ghee)
- Duck fat
- Lard
- Tallow
- Grass-fed butter (like Kerrygold – only use if you’re okay with dairy)
Snacks
- Buffalo jerky
- Lara bars
- Nuts – raw almonds, pistachios, cashews, walnuts, pecans, macadamia nuts (no peanuts)
- Dried fruit (natural, no added sugar)
- Kale chips
- Plantain chips
- Dark chocolate (the higher % of cacao the better ~75%+)
- Nut butters (almond, cashew)
Produce (Fruits & Veggies)
- Dark leafy greens – spinach, kale
- Brussel sprouts
- Broccoli & cauliflower
- Carrots
- Squash
- Mushrooms
- Berries – blueberries, raspberries, blackberries, strawberries (also good frozen for smoothies)
- Bananas
- Citrus fruits – oranges, grapefruit, tangerines
- Apples
- Asparagus
- Avocados
- Onions
- Sweet potato (in limited amounts)
- In general – ALL fruits & veggies are good just remember how it affects your sugar & carb intake so pick and choose depending on your health & fitness goals or dietary restrictions (like FODMAPS or nightshades)
Liquids
- Coconut milk
- Coconut water
- Almond milk
- Lemon + water
Meats & Fish
- Chicken
- Beef
- Pork
- Lamb
- Buffalo
- Fish – wild not farmed
- ALL lean meats are approved. Meats should be grass-fed & nitrate free.
Other
- Eggs
Where to Buy?
My two favorite stores carry most of these products: Trader Joe’s & Sprouts. If you don’t have one of those near you, check out Whole Foods & our Amazon Store.
For those of you on a budget, shopping to eat paleo won’t break your bank account. You just have to shop smart and efficiently. Check out this great article by Whole9 called “Paleo Poor: Your Guide to the Grocery Store” for more helpful tips on how to shop on a budget.
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