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The Grocery List That Changed Everything
At some point, I realized the only way to eat healthy consistently was to stock my house with healthy food. Not just “kinda healthy” or “we’ll see what’s left by Friday,” but legit ingredients that could turn into real meals without a ton of effort.
So I made a master grocery list—stuff I actually like, stuff that makes great meals, stuff that keeps me feeling good. If I stick to this list, I stay on track. I don’t gain extra weight. I feel more in control of my energy, my habits, and my kitchen.
Here’s what’s on it:
The Real Ingredients I Keep On Hand
Produce & Fresh Stuff
- Apples, organic blueberries, lemons, grapefruits,
- Spinach, green & red cabbage, organic broccoli, French beans, carrots, celery
- Organic sweet potatoes, red peppers, red onions, garlic, Persian cucumbers, organic cherry tomatoes
- Avocados, Portobello mushrooms, frozen peas, vacuum-packed roasted beets
Proteins & Dairy
- Organic chicken thighs, organic ground beef, canned tuna, canned chickpeas
- Greek yogurt, feta, Parmigiano Reggiano rinds
- Eggs, cracker-cut cheese, pepper jack block, slivered almonds or pine nuts
Grains, Beans & Pantry Staples
- Steel cut oats, granola, farro, pearl barley
- Basmati rice, Korean sticky rice, tubetti pasta, spaghetti
- Polenta, sourdough bread, wraps, corn tortillas, Wheat Thins
- Rancho Gordo dry beans
- Organic canned diced and whole peeled tomatoes
Flavor Bombs & Condiments
- Hummus, peanut butter (crunchy), applesauce, dry apple rings, golden raisins
- Dukes mayo, Dijon mustard, relish, roasted red peppers, Cholula hot sauce
- Gochujang, gochugaru, pickled serranos or jalapeños
- Kalamata olives, tomato paste, saffron
- sesame oil, EVOO, rice vinegar, red wine vinegar, apple cider vinegar, balsamic vinegar
Yeah, I’ve Got Cheat Ingredients Too
I’m not a monk. Here’s the stuff I keep around to live a little:
- Shin Ramen – spicy, savory comfort
- Peanut M&M’s – a handful goes a long way
- American cheese slices – melted on egg sandwiches or dropped into ramen, no shame
How I Turn This List into Real Meals
This grocery list works because it connects directly to my weekly prep list —a simple routine I use to knock out a few ingredients on Sunday that carry me through the week. It’s not a meal plan. It’s more like building blocks: roast a few veggies, cook a pot of beans, make a vinaigrette or slaw, and boom—wraps, bowls, toasts, and dinner come together without thinking.
This List Isn’t Fancy. It’s Functional.
It gives me options.
It cuts down on decision fatigue.
And when I eat from this list, I feel better. Period.
✅ Ready to Stock Your Kitchen with the Good Stuff?
I made a printable grocery checklist that includes everything from my master list—organized by category and styled to match the Embracing Enough vibe.
👇 Download the PDF Checklist
Use it on your next grocery run, meal prep day, or just as a guide to get back on track.
Print it. Check it off. Eat well without the guesswork.
"Know what’s enough. Build what matters.”
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