DietMD® Grocery Shopping Guide: A Week of Delicious and Healthy Meals & Desserts
Updated: Feb 8
Navigating the grocery store aisles can sometimes be overwhelming, especially when you're trying to lead a healthier lifestyle.
To make your journey to the grocery store a little easier, our DietMD® experts created a sample grocery shopping guide for a week of delicious and healthy meals. This guide includes a variety of flavorful entrees and satisfying desserts to keep your taste buds happy AND support your health and wellness goals.
DietMD® Recommended Entrees
Monday: Lettuce (or onion)-wrapped Smash Burgers with Sweet Potato Fries and In-N-Out Sauce
Kick off your week with a mouthwatering meal that's both satisfying and nutritious. Here's what you'll need:
Ground beef
Sweet potatoes
Butter lettuce
Cheese slices
Yellow Onion
Sugar-free relish
No sugar added ketchup
Mayo
Black pepper
Onion Powder
Smoked paprika
Tuesday: Za’atar Chicken Wraps or Bowl
Transport your taste buds with the exotic flavors of Za'atar Chicken. Ensure your shopping list includes:
Chicken breasts
Za'atar
Cumin
Sumac
Garam Masala
Low-carb lavish wrap or low-carb tortilla
Cauliflower rice (or yellow rice if a bit more flexible with carbs)
Red onion
Feta
Yogurt sauce (yogurt + hot sauce)
Wednesday: Black Pepper Beef Stir Fry
A quick and easy stir-fry is perfect for busy midweek nights. Here's what you'll need:
Flank or skirt steak
Bell peppers
Fresh garlic
Chinese black vinegar
Soy sauce
Chili oil
Shallots
Onion
Onion powder
Garlic powder
Butter lettuce wraps (for serving)
You can find the complete recipe here.
Thursday: Jalapeno Ranch Salad with Adobo Chicken
End the week on a spicy note with a refreshing salad. Make sure to pick up:
Shredded lettuce/salad mix
Jalapenos
Chiles in adobo sauce
Chicken breast
Red onion
Lime juice
Fresh dill
Cilantro
Mayo
Cumin
Low-fat sour cream
Black beans
Tomatoes
DietMD® Recommended Desserts
Indulge your sweet tooth with guilt-free desserts. Here's your shopping list:
High protein mini cheesecakes:
Nonfat Greek yogurt, unflavored
2% cottage cheese
Vanilla extract
Powdered stevia/monkfruit/erythritol
Lemon juice
Lemon zest
Graham cracker or sugar-free granola
You can find the complete recipe here.
Lemon brownies:
Lemon juice
Eggs
Lily’s stevia white chocolate chips
DietMD® Recommended Grocery Shopping Add-Ons
Try incorporating these additional items into your week:
High-protein individual yogurts (Ratio brand yogurt is great)
Fairlife milk (half the carbs and sugar, more protein)
Waterloo flavored sparkling waters
Protein powder or pre-made protein shakes (Premier Protein is great)
Zero-calorie electrolyte beverages or mixes
Sugar-free jerky (Stryve brand is great)
Babybel mini cheese wheels
Turkey deli slices
100% cacao powder
Olives
Pork rinds
Seaweed snacks
Guacamole or avocados
Pumpkin seeds
Almonds
Coffee
Diet soda
Light cream/half and half
Stevia or monkfruit
Unsweet/sugar-free tea
Armed with this comprehensive grocery shopping guide, you're ready to embark on a week of delicious and nutritious meals!
At DietMD.com, we believe that a balanced and varied diet is sustainable, AND the key to long-term health and wellness.
Look out for the complete recipes and instructions - they're coming soon to DietMD.com!
Happy cooking and here's to a healthier you!
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