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Explore what groceries are part of a low carb lifestyle

Make a low carb grocery list

Knowing what to shop for can be challenging when you are starting a low carb lifestyle. Here you can explore a wide range of low carb grocery options to help you build your shopping list!

Hover over or tap the star icon by the foods below to see low carb grocery options or download a printable list using the button below.

SHOPPING LIST

Cooking & baking items

Low-calorie sweeteners (your preference)

Chocolate, dark (80% cocoa or more)

Cocoa powder

Flavorings and extracts

Herbs and spices

Whey protein & other protein powders

These items are higher in carbs

Whole grains

Quinoa

Oats

Brown rice

Whole wheat pasta

Whole wheat/grain bread

Whole wheat crackers

Nuts & seeds

Almonds

Brazil nuts

Chia seeds

Flax seeds

Hazelnuts

Macadamia nuts

Peanuts

Pecans

Pumpkin seekds/Sunflower seeds

Walnuts

Canned or Packages Meats & Seafood

(no added sugars or starches)

Beef jerky or sticks

Ham

Pork rinds or chicharrons

Anchovies

Crab

Salmon

Sardines

Tuna

Canned Goods & Condiments

Alfredo sauce

Artichoke hearts

Broth or bouillon

Capers

Chhese crisps (Parmesan, cheddar, etc)

Chipotle peppers

Coconut milk

Green chilies

Horseradish

Hot sauces

Mayonnoise

Mushrooms

Mustard

Nut butters (no added sweeteners)

Olives

Pasta sauce

Pesto

Pickles & relish (no sugar added)

Roasted red peppers

Salad dressings (full-fat)

Salsa

Sauerkraut

Soy sauce/tamari

Sun-dried tomatoes in oil

Tomatoes & tomato paste

Vinegar

Meat and meal alts

Beef (ground, steaks, ribs, or roast)

Chicken/Turkey

Duck

Lamb

Pork (ground, chops, ribs, or roast)

Veal

Goat

Venison or other game

Tempeh with no starches added

Tofu with no starches added

Deli Counter

(no added sugars or starches)

Bacon

Chorizo/Sausage

Corned beef

Egg salad

Hot dogs

Luncheon meats of all types

Pastrami

Pepperoni

Salami

Seafood

Crab

Fish of all types

Lobster

Mussels

Octopus

Oysters

Scallops

Shrimp

Squid

Beverages

Club soda

Coffee

Tea

Unsweetened flavored seltzers

These items are higher in carbs

Milk

Milk (2%)

Plain soy milk

These items are higher in carbs

Starchy veggies

Beans

Beets

Carrots

Corn

Green peas

Lentils

Potato

Squash

Taro

Yams

These items are higher in carbs

Fruits

Berries

Kiwi

Plum

Pineapple

Melon/watermelon

Orange

Banana

Grapes

Cherries

Canned fruite (in water)

Dairy

(no added sugars or starches)

Butter

Cheeses (full-fat — all types)

Cottage cheese

Cream cheese

Eggs

Cream (heavy or whipping)

Ricotta

Sour cream

Yogurt (unsweetened Greek)

Fats & Oils

Avocado/Avocado oil

Coconut oil

Ghee/Lard

Olives/Olive oil

Schmaltz (chicken fat)

Sesame oil

Vegetable oil

Nut oils

Vegetables

Artichoke

Asparagus

Baby corn

Bean sprouts

Broccoli

Bok choy

Brussels sprouts

Cabbage

Cauliflower

Celery

Cucumber

Eggplant

Fennel Greens (all types)

Green beans

Kohlrabi

Leeks

Lettuces of all types

Mushrooms

Okra

Onions

Peppers (all varieties)

Radishes

Rhubarb

Rutabaga

Seaweed

Shallots

Snap peas/snow peas

Sprouts

Sugar snap peas

Swiss chard

Tomatoes

Turnips

Watercress

Zucchini

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