Whole30 is a whole, unprocessed foods 30-day dietary reset that focuses on healthy natural foods. To get you started we’ve created a Whole30 grocery list you can print off with pretty colors or you can keep the simple black and white list. From basically all fruits and vegetables to pantry favorites, you’ll find what you need in the store to make a quick and effective trip!
The Whole30 grocery list includes many of the most popular Whole30 grocery items; it’s not a comprehensive list of every last thing you can eat. Feel free to mark up the margins of the printable list and add your new favorite finds!
What Is Whole30?
Are you just getting started with Whole30 for the first time and you’re not sure what to eat? Whole30 is a health program started by Melissa Hartwig Urban in 2009. It’s not a year-round diet but instead, acts as a 30-day dietary reset for your body, hence the name Whole30!
It focuses on healthy natural foods like most vegetables, fruits, lean proteins, nuts, and healthy fats. What you can’t eat includes dairy, legumes, sugar, processed carbs, processed foods, and grains.
Whole30 Shopping List
Making a grocery list before going to the store can save you time and money, and avoid the feeling of a hungry kid in a candy store. It keeps you on your diet plan for healthier meal prep and honestly feels good knowing exactly what you’re looking for.
This Whole30 grocery list makes it easy for the week to come! It provides options for healthy produce, lean meats, pantry items, snacks, freezer-safe foods, deli, and beverages. Whether you’re a beginner or a pro, we’ve got your Whole30 diet shopping list ready!
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Whole30 Grocery List
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Produce
The Whole30 grocery list will contain ALL fruits. Yay! Almost all of the produce options are safe except legumes and corn. One starchy vegetable that some consider Whole30 and others don’t are starchy white potatoes like Russet, red potatoes, or Yukon gold.
Produce during Whole30 will be a guide because you can utilize both categories in tons of meals and recipes like maple roasted butternut squash and Brussel sprouts or applesauce Instant Pot recipe.
Fruits
- apples
- bananas
- blueberries
- blackberries
- lime
- lemon
- mango
- orange
- pear
- peach
- strawberries
- watermelon
- cherries
- avocado
- etc.
Vegetables
- bell peppers
- beets
- green beans
- cabbage
- carrots
- asparagus
- butternut squash
- broccoli
- kale
- mushrooms
- spinach
- tomato
- sweet potatoes
- zucchini
- etc.
Meats/Seafood
Almost all seafood is accepted on the Whole30 grocery list, especially if it’s wild-caught. However, with the meats, you’ll want to look for words such as lean, 100% grass-fed, organic, and Whole30 approved.
While higher fat meats like beef and pork are allowed, it’s even better to get your protein from leaner sources like chicken, turkey, or seafood.
Fresh Meats
- chicken (breast, thigh, sausage)
- beef (steak, ground)
- bison
- lamb
- turkey (ground, whole)
- pork (sausage, ground, chops)
Seafood
- mussels
- cod
- clams
- salmon
- scallops
- oysters
- trout
- roe
- shrimp
Other
- Eggs
Dairy Substitutes
While dairy is a no-go on the Whole30 diet, there are a couple of select dairy products allowed.
- ghee/clarified butter – allowed since it’s lactose free
Pantry
Many pantry items can be Whole30. Even salt, which contains sugar, is O.K. because chemically it is essential in the mixture and doesn’t require added sugar. Here is the pantry section on your Whole30 grocery list!
- salt
- almond flour
- vinegar (apple cider, balsamic, white)
- canned tuna
- canned sweet potato
- pickles
- raisins
- broth (vegetable, beef)
- tomato paste
- hot sauce
- cocoa (100% cacao)
- arrowroot powder
- canned olives
- canned pumpkin
- dried fruit
- mustard
Snacks
Snacks are a bit tricky since they aren’t recommended on this diet. Nevertheless, snacking is needed sometimes! This section on your Whole30 grocery list will have homemade and store-bought options but always keep in mind the fine print on the packaging, looking for no added sugar and very few ingredients.
- kale chips
- almond or cashew butters
- Dairy free chia pudding
- Medlie veggie drinks
- Chomps grass-fed meat sticks
- Whole30 granola bars
Nuts
You can enjoy nuts and seeds of all types on Whole30, the only exception is to make sure you stay away from peanuts.
- almonds
- cashews
- macadamia
- pine nuts
- pecans
- walnuts
- pistachios
- sunflower seeds
- brazil nuts
- pumpkin seeds
Freezer
It’s important to keep freezer items because you want food to last you months, right? Well, here are some foods to freeze for your Whole30 grocery list check off.
- shrimp
- chicken
- beef
- almost all frozen fruit from list but check labels!
- all frozen veggies from list above
Deli
With deli meat, you’ll want to keep an extra watchful eye. Look for only organic and uncured meats. The meats listed below are Applegate and Pendelton brands which are organic pre-sliced, uncured, with no sugar added.
- ham slices (these often have sugar, so no sugar varieties)
- chicken breast
- turkey breast
- roast beef
- uncured no sugar bacon
- grilled chicken breast strips
Beverages
As always, water is the best choice. BUT you’ll be happy to know there is a great variety of beverages in this diet program.
- coffee
- tea
- water (Seltzer, sparkling, mineral, naturally flavored)
- club soda
- apple cider
- fruit juice
- vegetable juice
- kombucha
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