It wasn’t too long ago that we made our transition to a plant-based lifestyle (7 months ago to be exact).
My mind is always thinking back to when we made our big leap and what I could’ve found useful.
One of my biggest concerns was, what the heck do I get at the grocery store?
Our main reason for writing this blog is to help others easily transition so I’m hoping this post will be useful and give you insight into this lifestyle.
I tend to grocery shop twice a week, that’s why I am calling this a mini grocery haul.
I have two reasons for this.
The first being that I use Instacart which is a grocery delivery service that offers free delivery if the total is over $35 from my local grocery store, Wegmans.
The second, is that I always change my mind on what I want to eat half way through the week.. crazy I know, but it is what it is!
Now let’s get on with the haul…
I always buy a bag of lemons each week. I make sure to have at least 1 lemon a day as they keep me extra hydrated and are filled with great health benefits. It also feels like I’m drinking lemonade all day so that’s a win right there!
Apple cider vinegar is also a staple that I consume every morning. I make 2-3 cups of green tea throughout the day and add a dash of apple cider vinegar and cinnamon. I have replaced coffee with this drink and I love the results I have seen from the switch. (I will talk about this in a later post).
I use zucchini for my crunchy zucchini bites that I serve as a side to most of my dinners. It’s easy, delicious and 1 cup of zucchini is only 21 calories! You can also slice, season and bake them at 400 degrees for 15-20 minutes.
The frozen broccoli and garbanzo beans are for chickpea nuggets that I will be experimenting with this week for dinner. What I enjoy most is throwing a bunch of plant-based ingredients together and getting creative! You may very well see that recipe soon depending on how well it turns out!
There is always a carton of unsweetened almond milk in our refrigerator to add to cereal, my protein pudding or banana ice cream. Almond milk is an excellent source of vitamin D.
I eat Wasa rye crackers every day for lunch. These crackers only contain two ingredients; whole grain rye flour and salt. With 70mg of sodium and 60 calories per serving, you can’t go wrong. I enjoy spreading on natural peanut butter with a side of fresh cut strawberries.
Sweet potatoes are very versatile and not to mention beneficial containing vitamin C, D, and B6. They also are a good source of iron, potassium and support a healthy immune system. I like to slice them into fries or make a mashed dish with a sprinkle of cinnamon.
I always have CLIF Bars on hand (I prefer the CLIF Kid Zbar
I hope you all enjoyed this post. If you would like to see more grocery hauls, please let me know in the comments below! Embrace your plant-based journey and get creative with your cooking!
