Grocery

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It is challenging to buy groceries and stay on a budget in college, which is why students often gravitate towards unhealthy snacks. But...eating healthy doesn't have to be expensive! Below I have a list of the grocery stores that I go to and what I usually buy from each one! I hope this grocery list can be a useful guide!

Trader Joe's

  • fruit: apples, blueberries, grapes, and strawberries (I love fruits!! you can buy fruits for cheaper and in bulk at Trader Joe's which is a great way to save money!!)
  • fresh vegetables: broccoli, carrots, cucumbers, tomatoes, and packets of spinach or kale
  • frozen vegetaables: peas, corn, edamame, and spinach (buying frozen veggies saves money and lasts for months!)
  • lemons
  • hummus (great after-school snack with carrots!)
  • vegan pesto (can be used as a dip or healthy pasta sauce!)
  • eggs (I boil my eggs and bring them for lunch)
  • gluten free toast (or brown rice cakes if you don't have a toaster)
  • peanut butter
  • butternut squash soup (just put in the microwave for 3 mins and voila!)
  • quinoa
  • rosemary ham or turkey (good sources of protein!)
  • avocado (amazing on top of salads or toast)
  • sweet potatoes
  • almond milk
  • greek feta cheese (I buy the sheep's milk because it is less processed and better for you!)

    • Whole Foods

    Whole Foods is definitly on the pricey side, but a few of my favorite healthy products are only sold at Whole Foods so I buy them there!

  • so delicious coconut milk yogurt
  • emmy's organics coconut cookies
  • purely elizabeth gluten free granola
  • high protein tofu
  • hu dark chocolate (best healthy dessert!)