Print out and circle the items you want to buy, and take it with you to the supermarket. Many of these foods are ideal to buy online and stock up on, so you never run out. All these foods are natural and wholesome and nutritious. Enjoy!
PROTEIN
Eggs, skimmed milk, low fat plain natural yoghurt, skinless chicken breasts, salmon, mackerel, fresh sardines, fresh tuna steak, fillet steak, sirloin steak, lamb's liver
BEANS/PULSES
Kidney beans, lentils, chickpeas, aduki beans
COMPLEX CARBOHYDRATES
Brown rice, wholewheat spaghetti, cous-cous, sweet potatoes (with the orange flesh),
bulgar wheat, porridge oats, quinoa
NUTS/SEEDS
Almonds, walnuts, brazil nuts, pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, flax seeds
FRUIT
Oranges, apples, blueberries, dried apricots, bananas kiwis, red grapes, cherries, mango, strawberries, raspberries
VEGETABLES
Avocado, broccoli, broad beans, fresh chillies, garlic, ginger, onions, tomatoes, tinned chopped tomatoes, red/yellow/green peppers, sprouts, carrots, sweetcorn, peas, spinach
DRINKS
Green tea, mint tea, herbal tea, unsweetened fresh fruit juices
CONDIMENTS & SPICES
Olive oil, red wine vinegar, dijon mustard, black peppercorns, honey, jiff lemon juice, chilli powder, turmeric, dried coriander, cloves, cinnamon sticks
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DISCLAIMER: consult your GP before making any changes to your diet