Valencia Shanté
Chef Nutritionist, Consultant, and Coach
🛒 Grocery List
Budget-Friendly Staples for a Healthy Home
(Keep this list on your fridge or phone when you shop!)
🥦 Fresh Produce (Buy seasonal for best prices!)
- Spinach or kale (fresh or frozen)
- Romaine or mixed greens
- Carrots
- Bell peppers
- Broccoli or cauliflower
- Zucchini or yellow squash
- Sweet potatoes
- Onions & garlic
- Avocados
- Tomatoes
- Apples or bananas
- Seasonal fruit (berries, oranges, pears, etc.)
- Lemons or limes
🌾 Whole Grains
- Brown rice
- Quinoa
- Rolled oats
- Whole wheat or chickpea pasta
- Corn tortillas (gluten-free)
- Whole grain bread (check for dairy-free)
- Barley or bulgur (optional)
🌰 Protein & Healthy Fats
- Canned or dried beans (black, pinto, chickpeas, kidney)
- Lentils (red or green)
- Tofu or tempeh
- Natural peanut butter or almond butter
- Raw or roasted nuts (walnuts, cashews, almonds)
- Chia seeds or flaxseeds
- Unsweetened coconut flakes or shredded coconut
🥫 Pantry Staples
- Olive oil or avocado oil
- Apple cider vinegar or balsamic vinegar
- Canned tomatoes (diced, crushed, or sauce)
- Low-sodium vegetable broth
- Canned coconut milk
- Nutritional yeast (for cheesy flavor without dairy)
- Soy sauce, tamari, or coconut aminos
- Sea salt, black pepper, turmeric, cumin, paprika, garlic powder
🥛 Non-Dairy Milks & Dairy Alternatives
- Unsweetened almond, oat, or soy milk
- Plant-based yogurt (almond, cashew, or coconut milk-based)
- Vegan cheese or cream cheese (optional, based on preference)
🍌 Frozen Staples (Great for smoothies & meal prep)
- Frozen berries or mango
- Frozen spinach or kale
- Frozen mixed vegetables
- Frozen peas or corn
- Frozen edamame
- Frozen bananas (for smoothies or dairy-free “ice cream”)
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