It's very important to develop a healthy relationship with your food. Try something new and get creative in the kitchen. Keep your portions small and eat smart! Below is my own personal grocery list. Almost everything listed is from Whole Foods and Trader Joe’s. Some of the name brand items can be found at both stores. Be well, enjoy your food, and love life!

Bob's Red Mill organic golden whole flaxseed and ground flaxseed meal

almond butter (peanut butter has very little nutritional value compared to almond butter; almonds are high in antioxidants, protein, fiber, magnesium, and vitamin E)

almonds (great for a little snack on the go or in between meals, Trader Joe’s has a bag of individually bagged almonds called: Just A Handful, this is great for monitoring caloric intake)

HARVEST ROAST slow roasted pumpkin seeds (naturally containing niacin, magnesium, zinc, phosphorous, iron, linolenic acid, and amino acids, they also are full of omega-3 and -6 essential fatty acids.  They are filled with protein and fiber and contain half the calories of almonds per same size serving!)

Swiss and goat cheese (lower in fat and calories than most other cheeses)

whipped cream cheese (about 60 calories per serving)

goat’s milk or low fat plain yogurt (never get anything fat free! You need fat in moderation for sustainability)

egg whites (you can get the whites in containers)

Trader Joe’s Egg White Salad (they have a spicy one and another with chives, so good in tortillas and with Spelt or Kamut cakes)

fresh chicken breasts (very low in fat, a great source of protein)

fresh turkey fillets (get the white meat, you can always keep these in the freezer just like the chicken breasts)

salmon fillets and tuna steaks (make sure to get your omega -3s!)

sliced wild smoked salmon (for lox and cream cheese: my favorite breakfast!!!)

Dr. Praeger’s all natural veggie burgers (no trans fat or cholesterol, good source of fiber, low in sodium and saturated fat)

Food For Life Ezekiel 4:9 sprouted grain, flourless breads and muffins (easily digested, full of nutrients, low in calories and high in fiber)

Food For Life Ezekiel 4:9 sprouted grain mini tortillas (with just 80 calories per tortilla, they are perfect for breakfast burritos and veggie tacos, only available at Whole Foods)

Suzie’s Spelt and Kamut cakes (they are sweetened with agave nectar and only have 33 calories per one, they have lots of amino acids and are better for you than regular rice cakes, only available at Whole Foods)

Ancient Harvest Quinoa (the only grain in the plant world that is a complete protein, very satiating!), get the 100% whole grain version (and also the colorful pastas are good for variety)

oatmeal (full of fiber, low in calories, and lowers cholesterol levels)

Nature's Path OPTIMUM Slim (a high fiber, low sugar, high protein cereal)

apples (I love the Fuji apples from Whole Foods!)

bananas (high in Vitamins B6 and B12 , iron, fiber, and potassium)

all different kinds of berries (blueberries are loaded with antioxidants) 

kiwi (high in fiber)

avocados (high in oleic acid, a monounsaturated fat that may help to lower cholesterol)

tomatoes (high in lycopene, a carotenoid found to have cancer-preventing properties)

citrus fruits (oranges, lemons, limes, grapefruit, and tangerines)

spinach or mixed greens (dark and leafy, stay away from iceberg lettuce because it’s basically just water with very little fiber)

celery (yummy in salads, with hummus, or almond butter)

alfalfa sprouts (nice touch to salads and actually good in omelets; who knew?)

beets (I always get a yummy beet salad mixture from the deli at Whole Foods to avoid the mess of cutting them myself)

baby carrots (Brazilian secret: beets and carrots, when consumed together, maintain healthy melanin levels in your skin and keep your tan longer)

yams (high in fiber, potassium, vitamin B6, and vitamin C)

micro greens (from Trader Joe’s, I always add them to my salads)

mixed sprouted beans, sprouted kamut, sprouted spelt (I buy these in plastic containers from Whole Foods, great additions to my salads, and full of fiber!)

asparagus (I like to sauté it in lemon juice with a dash of sea salt and rosemary)

broccoli (I like to steam my broccoli and put some Earth Balance on top with seasoning)

green beans (I sauté these in a pan with olive oil cooking spray and squeeze lemon juice on them as a side dish)

bell peppers (all colors, full of Vitamin C and they add a nice touch to any salad)

Goji berries (this ultimate tonic “super fruit” has been used in Eastern medicine for thousands of years to preserve youth and to promote general well being of life.  They have a raisin-like consistency and are so great in yogurt, salads, baked goods, or just right out of the bag.  They are a “high-ORAC” antioxidant-rich super fruit featuring important phytochemicals such as beta-carotene, zeaxanthin, betaine, polysaccharides, trace minerals and vitamins.)

Isagenix™ IsaLean bars (so delicious! They are perfect for a post workout snack or meal replacement.  My favorite is the Chocolate Dipped Honey Peanut. Available on my site: http://www.jennaphillips.isagenix.com)

Kopali Organics snacks (I love the ORGANIC MIX. It’s a little bag with goji berries, cacao nibs, mulberries, and pistachios. With no added sugar or preservatives, each serving only has 130 calories!)

Bio-K Plus dairy culture (a little shot of healthy bacteria with just 45 calories per serving.  Each 3.5 oz bottle contains a minimum of 50 billion fresh, live, and active L. ACIDOPHILUS and L. CASEI bacteria, only available at Whole Foods)

Go Raw® health bars (100% organic and hand made, my favorite is the Live Pumpkin Bar, only available at Whole Foods)

Kookie Karma® bars and cookies (the most guilt-free cookie on the planet is the Holistic Carob Chip: just 180 calories, 8 net carbs, flourless, sweetened with agave nectar and birch tree xylitol, no soy, and gluten free. I can eat this without taking insulin so it’s my favorite snack or desert.  Only available at Whole Foods)

Imagine brand soups (most soups are typically high in sodium but if I am craving soup I buy creamy tomato and creamy butternut squash)

BARE FRUIT organic baked apple chips (these are a great replacement for potato chips!  They are crispy just like your favorite dipping snacks so you feel like you’re splurging without all the extra fat and calories!  I love to dip them in hummus)

a natural fruit spread (not jam or jelly with preservatives: check the label and make sure there is pectin listed in the ingredients)

Earth Balance whipped buttery spread (expeller pressed vegetable oils)

expeller pressed olive or canola oil cooking spray (do not use Pam cooking spray because it has chlorofluorocarbons in it!)

Whole Foods brand Stevia Extract (a great sugar alternative, you can buy it in packets or liquid form.  Use it just like you would use sugar or Splenda.  It’s actually good for you!)

cinnamon (SURPRISE! it’s very good for you: maintains normal blood sugar levels, lowers cholesterol, and it’s so yummy in yogurt and oatmeal)

Goldie’s Premium CAROB BAR (even though dark chocolate has its benefits, carob is a great alternative because it tastes the same but has no caffeine and fewer calories, I keep a bar of this in my freezer at all times and break off a little square if I want a treat. Only available at Whole Foods)

Sun Ridge Farms Energy Nuggets (these little treats are just as yummy as any candy bar!  With only 9 ingredients, they are full of fiber, sweetened with honey, and made with nuts, seeds, and carob. Hands down one of my favorite snacks!)

Trader Joe’s Hazelnut & Fig Cookie Thins (a great, low calorie after dinner snack/desert)

SYNERGY G.T.’s Kombucha drink (the fermentation of this Chinese herb gives it a fuzziness so you feel like you’re drinking healthy soda!  Kombucha supports digestion, metabolism, appetite control, weight control, anti-aging, and healthy skin and hair.  My favorite flavor is the Passionberry Bliss!)

peppermint, white tea or green tea (I've cut out caffeinated coffee and tea entirely, but if you drink it and your body does well with it, keep drinking it in moderation, but try to incorporate teas more often into your diet. I now only drink peppermint and chamomile tea because they’re naturally caffeine free)

lots of bottles of water (staying hydrated is sooooo important: always have a bottle of water with you. When our bodies are dehydrated we hoard and retain water.  I’m not a fan of water weight or feeling puffy.  Being dehydrated also screws up our skin’s alkalinity)