June 16, 2022

The science is clear: A plant-forward diet is more sustainable and offers more long-term health benefits than traditional or popular “fad” diets. The benefits of whole foods are many, and Washington University’s Living Well Center encourages you to power yourself with plants. Think whole fruits or vegetables, whole grains, beans, lentils, peas, nuts, seeds and herbs!

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Plant-based grocery list

Produce 

• Apples
• Bananas
• Beets
• Bell Peppers
• Berries
• Broccoli
• Brussels sprouts
• Cabbage
• Carrots
• Cauliflower
• Celery
• Corn
• Cucumbers
• Fresh herbs
• Garlic
• Grapefruit
• Grapes
• Hot peppers

• Kiwis

• Pears

• Lemons
• Limes
• Leafy greens
• Melons
• Microgreens
• Mushrooms
• Mangoes
• Onion
• Oranges
• Peaches
• Pineapple
• Salad greens
• Sweet potatoes
• White potatoes
• Tomatoes
• Zucchini

Frozen

• Edamame
• Fruits
• Prepared grains
• Vegetables

Refrigerated 

• Hummus
• Bean dips
• Miso paste
• Plant-based milks
• Tempeh
• Tofu

Bread and crackers 

• Sprouted grain bread
• Whole grain bread
• Whole grain pita
• Whole grain tortillas
• Brown rice crackers
• Whole wheat crackers

Pantry staples

Canned and dried beans and lentils:

• Black beans
• Black-eyed peas
• Brown lentils
• Cannellini beans
• Garbanzo beans
• Green lentils
• Kidney beans
• Navy beans
• Pinot beans
• Red lentils

Whole grains:

• Barley Brown rice
• Cornmeal
• Farro
• Millet
• Oats
• Popcorn
• Quinoa
• Wheat berries
• Wild rice
  

Pastas

• Bean pastas
• Brown rice noodles
• Soba noodles
• Whole wheat spaghetti
• Whole grain pastas

Sauce and condiments 

• Barbecue sauce
• Canned diced tomatoes
• Chili paste
• Curry paste
• Hot sauce
• Ketchup
• Low-sodium vegetable broth
• Low-sodium soy sauce
• Mustard
• Salsa
• Sriracha
• Vinegars

Herbs, spices and seasonings 

• Basil
• Bay leaves
• Cayenne pepper
• Chili powder
• Cinnamon Crushed red pepper flakes
• Cumin
• Curry powder
• Dill
• Garlic powder
• Ginger
• Nutmeg
• Nutritional yeast
• Oregano
• Parsley
• Rosemary
• Sage
• Sea salt
• Tarragon
• Thyme
• Turmeric

Nuts and seeds

• Almonds
• Brazil nuts
• Cashews
• Chia seeds
• Flax seeds
• Hemp seeds
• Peanuts
• Pecans
• Pistachios
• Pumpkin seeds
• Sesame seeds
• Walnuts
• Nut butters
• Seed butters

Other

• Canned jackfruit
• Dates
• Flours
• Unsweetened dried fruits

The Washington University Living Well Center provides resources and support for healthier living. Find nutrient-rich recipes and connect with us to learn more about upcoming health programs.