Guide to Planning Low Carb Grocery Shopping
Embarking on an Atkins, Keto, or LCHF diet requires careful planning of the groceries needed. Transitioning to a low carb lifestyle involves eliminating wheat, rice, pasta, bread, and other grains for a trial period, typically 30 days. This period aims to test the feasibility of a Keto diet. While giving up wheat seems manageable, other aspects might pose challenges. However, with determination, adapting to this lifestyle can be achieved successfully and comfortably.
Join me in exploring the essentials for low carb grocery shopping. This curated list will support your shopping endeavor and facilitate your one-month trial of the Ketogenic diet.
Essential Items for Low Carb Grocery Shopping
- Cheese
- Butter
- Cream
- Cocoa
- Sauces without added sugars
- Buttermilk
- Ghee
- Virgin Coconut oil
- Olive oil
- Peanut butter
- Nut butter like almond or cashew butter
- Coconut milk
- Dry coconut
- Jalapeno slices
- Olive slices
- Himalayan pink salt
- Spices such as oregano, Italian seasoning
- Green tea in assorted flavors
- Regular tea
- Green coffee
- Regular coffee
- Assorted nuts and seeds like almonds, pumpkin seeds, walnuts, peanuts, chia seeds, flax seeds
- Stevia
- Eggs
- Chicken
- Fish
- Soya chunks
- Mung dal for sprouting
- Black gram
- Chickpeas
- Rajma / kidney beans
- Various vegetables and greens such as spinach, peppers, cauliflower, cabbage, green chilies, tomato, pumpkin
- Olive Oil – Preferably Borges brand.
- Coconut Oil
- Cream – Opt for Amul brand
- Almonds
- Eggs – Consider purchasing 2 trays of 24 eggs each
- Broccoli – 2 units
- Cabbage – 2 units
- Cauliflower – 2 units
- Vinegar
- Soya Sauce
- Coffee
- Full Fat milk
- Paneer – 500 gms
- Cheese – Include Britannia Cheese cubes and Cheddar
- Amaranthus
- Cucumber
- Lemon
- Stevia
- Desi Ghee – In case homemade ghee is unavailable, opt for Amul Ghee
- Butter – Choose Amul for a delectable experience
- Strawberries
Don’t forget to add Spinach to your list! It’s a must-have for a nutritious diet.
What other low carb high-fat vegetables do you recommend? Additionally, suggestions on sourcing or preparing sour cream would be greatly appreciated, as I enjoy its taste!
Stay tuned for upcoming recipes as I delve into low carb cooking! Your input and recipe ideas are highly encouraged and welcomed.
For those tracking progress on MyFitnessPal (MFP), feel free to access my diary, as I will soon commence logging my journey. Your support and camaraderie are instrumental!
