

The best way to reach your health and fitness goals is to stock your fridge and pantry with
foods that will help you stay on track. We've compiled three shopping lists based on common health
goals: weight loss, heart health and overall well-being. If you have multiple goals, you can mix
and match from the different categories to keep things interesting.
Weight Loss
(High fiber, low calorie)
apples, bananas, berries, broccoli, dark green
lettuce, dates, green beans, kale, pears, pineapple, spinach
whole wheat bread, pumpernickel and rye breads,
flax, whole grain cereal, brown rice, whole wheat pasta (or blend), whole wheat pitas, oat bran
pancake mix, low-fat granola, whole wheat couscous
soybeans (also called edamame), lentils, all
types of beans, chicken breast, turkey, lean ham, lean roast beef, extra lean ground turkey,
fish or shellfish, tofu or tempeh, almonds, peanuts and peanut butter, walnuts, olive oil, olives
non-fat or low-fat milk and yogurt, soy milk,
reduced-fat cheese, part-skim mozzarella
low-fat ice cream, sorbet, fruit juice bars,
frozen unsweetened fruit, frozen veggies, veggie burgers, healthy frozen meals, vegetarian
low-fat burritos
hummus, baby carrots, low-fat string cheese or
pre-portioned cheese snacks, whole grain crackers, snack-size fat-free popcorn, 100-calorie packs
Healthy Heart
(Rich in omega-3 fatty acids, antioxidants and fiber)
avocados, bell peppers, berries, garlic, kiwis,
leeks, onions, scallions, shallots
oatmeal, brown rice, bran cereal, wheat germ,
wheat barley
soy products (soy milk, tofu, tempeh, soy burgers),
beans, lentils, tuna, salmon, sardines, trout, eggs fortified with omega-3 fatty acids, sunflower
seeds, almonds, walnuts, hazelnuts
vegetable spreads fortified with plant
sterol/stanol esters, such as Take Control or Benecol, or try low-fat and trans-fat-free spreads,
such as Brummel and Brown
frozen fruits and veggies, veggie burgers, frozen
fish
100% orange juice*, red wine (in moderation,
of course!)
Well-being
(Rich in antioxidants, folic acid, lutein and fiber)
apples, apricots, avocados, beets, bell
peppers, berries, broccoli, Brussels spouts, cabbage, carrots, cauliflower, dried plums,
grapefruit, kale, kiwi, shitake mushrooms, oranges, raisins, spinach, sweet potatoes, tomatoes
(and tomato sauce)
whole wheat bread, whole wheat pasta, brown
rice, bran cereal, oatmeal
beans, lentils, low-fat chili
purple 100% grape juice*, pomegranate juice,
grapefruit juice, green tea
frozen fruits and veggies, bean-based burgers