The Mediterranean Diet, as I’m sure you’re well aware, is chockfull of delicious, healthy foods.
If you are new to this way of eating and desire a common, easy-to-follow Mediterranean diet shopping list of foods to buy and have on hand in your kitchen and pantry, here you go…
Mediterranean Diet Shopping List
Protein
- chicken breast
- turkey breast
- lean ground turkey
- beans and legumes
- wild salmon
- tuna
- beans
- eggs
- lean ground beef
- top round steak
- swordfish
- crab
- shrimp
- buffalo
- lamb
- haddock
- lentil beans
- green peas
- lobster
Carbohydrates
- gluten-free bread
- apples
- brown rice
- strawberries
- sweet potato
- quinoa
- barley
- millet
- gluten-free cereal
- oatmeal
- corn
- wild rice
- melon
- banana
- yam
- gluten-free pasta
- winter squash
- amaranth
Vegetables
- onion
- cucumber
- tomato
- asparagus
- cabbage
- zucchini
- peas
- broccoli
- Brussels sprouts
- spinach
- celery
- green peppers
- green beans
- lettuce
- carrots
- mushrooms
- artichoke
- cauliflower
Fats
- cold-pressed olive oil
- cold-pressed flaxseed oil
- almond butter
- nuts
Condiments
- coconut milk
- almond milk
- rice milk
- light dressings – balsamic vinegar, vinaigrettes, lemon juice
- tomato sauces
- stevia
- raw honey
- raw sugar
Beverages
- water (flavored with lemon or lime juice)
- herbal teas
Now, naturally this list isn’t exhaustive and depending on who you ask, the items may vary – some may say “add this” and “don’t and that”.
But this list came from a booklet that was written by a company that manufactures weight loss and health & wellness products that are heavily based on the Mediterranean diet and ancient Mediterranean herbal recipes.
So, this Mediterranean diet shopping list is a great starting point for you!
