What To Put In Your Grocery List For Your Fitness Goals

Last Updated on August 5, 2025 by Grace Oluchi

So, you need a grocery list for the things you need to buy to eat and support your fitness goals. 

Well, you’re right on track. 

A grocery list for a fitness-focused diet is one of the best things to do when you’re on a fitness journey. 

Because what you eat matters a LOT when you’re on a fitness journey.

Or you just want to be healthy. 

When you have a grocery list for a fitness-focused diet, it’ll help you make better decisions on the meals you plan to eat. It could be weekly or monthly, depending on your budget, time, and goals. 

Ready? 

You can grab a note, take a screenshot, or screen-record to get the list.

To make this grocery shopping list easier for you, so it’s not jam-packed, they’ll be in groups, like:

• carbs

• protein

• healthy fats

and so on.

Grocery Shopping List (For Carbs)

• Sweet potatoes 
• Golden potatoes 
• Quinoa 
• White Rice 
• Brown rice 
• Millet 
• Pasta 
• Sourdough bread 
• Whole wheat bread 
• Brown bread
• Dry fruits 
• Corn
• Kidney beans 
• Bananas 
• Wraps/pita 
• Black beans 
• Chick peas 
• Pinto beans 
• Oats ( a good breakfast option all round)
• Yams 

Grocery List For Protein 

• Turkey patties 
• Tuna 
• Salmon 
• Curd 
• Beef entrecôte 
• Lean steak
• Chicken breast
• Sprouts 
• Lamb
• Whole eggs 
• Tofu 
• Soya
• Greek yogurt 
• Egg whites 
• Lentils 
• Lean ground beef 
• Uncured turkey bacon 

Shopping List for Vegetables

• Broccoli 
• Celery
• Carrots 
• Asparagus 
• Cauliflower 
• Courgette 
• Green beans 
• Peppers
• Onion 
• Cucumbers
• Spinach/kale 
• Mushrooms 
• Aubergine 

For Healthy Fats 

• Nuts 
• Mixed seeds 
• Olive oil
• Ghee 
• Peanut butter 
• Avocado 
• Chia seeds
• Coconut oil 
• Almond butter 

Fruits Grocery List

• Organic blueberries 
• Raspberries 
• Oranges 
• Dates 
• Watermelon
• Blueberries 
• Mango 
• Kiwi 
• Strawberries 
• Lemon/lime
• Pomegranate 
• Green apples 
• Bananas 
• Pineapple 
• Frozen berries 

Liquids 

• Green tea
• Alkaline water 
• Black coffee 
• Bone broth 
• Honey 
• Water 
• Coconut water 
• Milk (almond/cow/oat)

You can buy some ice cubes if you’d like.

For Snacks or Treats

So for your snacks, you can have:

• Coco chocolate 
• Rice cakes 
• Crackers 
• Protein bars 
• Nut snack bars
• Dark chocolate 
• Almond nuts 
• Cashew nuts 
• Walnuts
• Weetabix cereals
• Organic popcorn 
• Crunchy broad beans 
• Mandarins 

So, the next time you decide to head out to shop for the week, just take this list along with you. 

However, there are some key things you need to know. For example, this list is to help you save time and energy from thinking 🤔 about what to buy and to guide you. But, it does not tell you EVERYTHING you should buy. 

Say you’re allergic to nuts, you don’t have to pick the nuts on this list. The same goes for every other food on this grocery list; make sure you have your health in mind. 

Some Juicy Grocery Shopping Tips You Should Know 

• Eat enough before who shopping for food 

• Make a list of the items you need ( you can use our grocery list to help you out)

• Be disciplined and stick to what your list says 

• Add an extra amount of money, in case there are slight changes in prices 

• Choose foods you like and that can be used to make a variety of dishes 

• Be ready to plan your meals