Low-carb grocery list
, medical review by Dr. Andreas Eenfeldt, MD
Weekly low-carb basics. Pick and chose your family’s favorites!
Colorful veggies
Greens, peppers, avocados, carrots, cucumbers, celery, jicama, tomatoes, green beans, asparagus, squash, onions, broccoli, cauliflower, spinach, cabbage, artichokes, Brussels sprouts, and mushrooms. Plus anything else you like that grows above the ground!
Tart fruit
Blueberries, raspberries, blackberries and strawberries. Grapefruit, lemons, and limes.
Meat, fish, and seafood
Ground beef, beef, chicken, lamb, pork (including sausage and bacon), and veal. Fatty fish, white fish, and seafood. Canned salmon, sardines, tuna, and anchovies. Deli nitrate-free ham, roast beef, pastrami, salami/ pepperoni, turkey, and chicken. Prepared tuna salad, chicken salad, and egg salad.
Full-fat dairy
Butter, full fat cheeses, whole fat Greek yogurt (plain), sour cream, crème fraîche, cream cheese, cottage cheese and heavy cream. Whole milk for kids. Eggs.
Other natural fats
Olive oil, coconut oil, avocado oil, and nut oils. Lard, tallow, schmaltz (chicken fat), and duck fat.
Low-carb extras
Macadamia nuts, Brazil nuts, walnuts and pecans. Peanuts, other tree nuts, and nut butters. Olives. Beef jerky (low-sugar only). Coconut butter and coconut milk. Dark chocolate (>70%). Coffee and tea.