First of all changing your lifestyle, diet or trying to lose weight is some times a daunting task. For me it was not knowing what healthy foods to buy for you weekly shop or what healthy meals to cook. I'm going put together a shopping list of the staples I use every day or on a regular bases.

When I started losing weight the easiest thing is to try a cut out as much processed stuff as possible but some times that is easier said then done. At this point of time I have managed to lose just over 40 kilograms and thats all thanks to healthy eating and exercise. Over the past year and half I have tried to east as many whole foods as possible and try stay clear of food that contain gluten, dairy, processed sugars and most packaged food. If it is a packaged food, in the ingredients list It must not contain any words I can not pronounce, numbers and additives. 

I have put together a guide on what I eat in a daily bases or weekly bases all of these food are good for you and will keep you fuller for longer they are what makes up most of my diet. Just remember this is only a guide you are welcome to put in any other food that you think you're missing out on.  


SHOPPING LIST:

LIQUIDS
Almond milk, Coconut milk, Coconut Water, Apple cider vinegar, Balsamic vinegar, Olive oil - high quality extra virgin, Extra virgin coconut oil, Rice malt syrup.

SEASONING and SPICES
Cinnamon, Chilli flakes, Turmeric, Paprika, Cayenne pepper, Pink himalayan salt, Cajun, Black peppercorns, Cumin, Chipotle.

FLOURS and POWDERS
Almond flour, Buckwheat flour, Coconut flour, Protein powder, Cacao powder, Maca powder.

DRIED FRUITS
Dates - medjool is best, Cranberries, Sultanas, Goji Berries

FRESH FRUITS
Banana, Apples, Limes, Lemons, Berries, Oranges, Pineapple, Mango - any thing thats in season

FROZEN FRUIT and VEGES
Berries, Corn, Brocoli, Cauliflower, Beans, Peas.

FRESH VEGETABLES
Spinach, Kale, Mixed salad greens - Rocket, Avocado, Beetroot, Carrots, Sweet potato, Pumpkin, Zucchini, Cauliflower, Eggplant

GRAINS
Buckwheat, quinoa, brown rice, oats.

LEGUME
Lentils, Black beans, Kidney beans, Chilli Beans, Chickpeas.

NUTS 
Almonds, Brazils, Cashews, Hazelnuts, Walnuts, Pecans, Macadamia

NUT BUTTERS
Almond butter, Peanut butter, Cashew butter

SEEDS

Pumpkin, Flax, Sunflower, chia

 OTHER 
eggs