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Atkins Grocery List by Aisle

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Low carb grocery trips don’t need to be a paranoid experience. Let’s get in and get out – unscathed by sugar. You’ll need a list, a strategy and an appetite for weight loss.

Low carb shopping strategy
Your go-to low carb aisles
Dangerous areas
Printable Atkins grocery list

Temptation is Everywhere

A printable list adds instant confidence, especially when you’re faced with so many temptations.

High carb foods are literally everywhere. Some grocery aisles are much safer than others.

Plan your path carefully.

Low carb grocery store tips, what to put in empty bags.

This low carb grocery strategy helps you plan ahead and stick to your list. Grab your master plan and start shopping.

Low Carb Grocery Strategy

First, cling to the sides of the store. Shopping the perimeter is a good strategy for low carb. The aisles are where most of the high carb and processed foods live.

If you’re not buying it, don’t visit it ‘just to look.’

Don’t Shop Naked

Second, don’t leave the house without your armor. In this case, your low carb grocery list.

A planned grocery list will save time, help your focus stay on low carb and prevent dangerous food purchases.

Low Carb in the Aisles

Shop your grocery like a seasoned low carb pro. Whip through those aisles like a tub of heavy cream by concentrating on the smartest low carb choices.

Use our printable low carb grocery list (download below) when you shop.

Meat, Poultry, Fish, Seafood, Eggs

Almost all foods in this grocery area are fine.

Eggs are flexible, fast and extremely nutritious. They have the perfect fat-protein-carb ratio.

Oysters and liver have more carbs. Some low carb diets limit these in the Induction phase.

Some packaged meats are processed and contain nitrates or added sugars. Read the labels carefully.

Dairy Case

Dairy is essential on your low carb grocery list. Dairy foods are full of fat and protein, keeping you full for hours.

Shop for cream, grass fed butter, full fat cottage cheese, sour cream, hard or soft block cheeses, ricotta and full fat, sugar-free yogurt.

Fats and Oils

Healthy fats are a staple on every low carb grocery list.

Most low carb experts argue that foods high in saturated fats are not a problem in the context of low carb diets, while a few others avoid them.

Butter, MCT oil, olive oil (particularly recommended), avocado oil and coconut oil are staples on every low carb grocery list.

Focus on oils that are high in omega 3 fats.

Partially hydrogenated oils should always be avoided.

Organic Coconut Oil

Carrington Farms Organic Coconut Oil is essential for rapid fat-burning. Fats from coconut oil aren’t stored. Instead, coconut oil fats are used immediately for energy.

Coconut oil can last up to two years without spoiling. Coconut oil gives food a nice “buttery” (not coconut) flavor, and is one of the healthiest choices for cooking and baking.

Non-GMO, free of hydrogenated and trans fats, Kosher and organic.

Avocado Oil

La Tourangelle Avocado Oil is all-natural, expeller-pressed, non-GMO and Kosher. La Tourangelle has a fruity roundness – great for both sweet and savory recipes.

Performance MCT Oil

Left Coast’s pure MCT oil converts into energy faster than other oils, ignites your body’s metabolic rate and helps maintain healthy levels of cholesterol.

MCT oil is an easy way to increase your healthy fats. Add to salads, smoothies or your latest fasting plan for immediate, all-day energy.

Frozen Foods Section

It’s a good idea to have frozen meats, fish, vegetables and berries on hand.

Avoid everything else in this area. Seriously.

Canned Goods

Canned black or soy beans, olives and coconut milk shorten cooking and prep time.

Measure each serving and use sparingly – canned beans and veggies are higher in net carbs.

Some canned foods have added starches and gluten.

Nuts and Seeds

Most nuts and seeds, including nut and seed butters are fine after the Induction phase.

Check the label for net carbs per serving, as each brand is different.

Some low carb diets avoid legumes – this includes peanuts.

Use unsweetened coconut foods.

Fresh flax, almond and coconut flour/meal are great for baking.

Spices

Specific low carb spices and herbs help you lose weight quickly and naturally. Most have only trace amounts of carbs per ounce.

Spices and herbs are an excellent way to flavor and season without adding carb-filled sauces.

Condiments

These condiments are safe for your low carb grocery list:

Mustard, full-fat mayo (not made with soy oil), sugar-free ketchup
Sugar-free salad dressing (not made with soy oil)
Gluten-free soy sauce
Pesto sauce
Broth or bouillon
Spices, hot sauce
Sugar-free pickle relish
Sugar-free jams and preserves

Sweeteners

During the Atkins Induction phase 1, allow no more than 2 to 3 servings of sweeteners, sugar-free flavors and sugar-free syrups.

Liquid De-Bittered Stevia

EZ-Sweetz’s de-bittered stevia blend has no unpleasant aftertaste. This blend has none of the characteristic bitterness of typical stevia sweeteners.

Dangerous Grocery Aisles

Avoid aisles with baked goods, cookies, crackers, bread (unless it’s for low carb bread), candy, pasta, baking supplies and anywhere the processed foods lurk.

Don’t get sneaky. Don’t include these on any low carb grocery list.

To recap – just say no.

Low Carb Zucchini Veggie Slider Snack

Instant Low Carb Grocery Meals

It’s been a long day, and you don’t feel like cooking. You’re wandering up and down the aisles of the grocery.

Put together a low carb ‘grab and go’ meal at the grocery. Choose a handful of protein, any of the 65 low carb fruits and veggies, and plenty of healthy fat.

Deli Foods

Try tuna, chicken, or shrimp salad, that you can either eat on it’s own, or pre-wrapped in a low carb tortilla or lettuce leaf.

Vegetable salads can be good low carb grocery choices. Just make sure the dressing is full-fat and low sugar.

Guacamole can be purchased as a dip for cucumber rounds, celery sticks, or other low carb vegetables .

Many delis have roasted chicken, which can be paired with a salad.

Make a wrap with lunch meat (check for sugars in ingredients) and a low carb tortilla.

Salad Bars

Grocery store salad bars let you mix and match. It’s easy to control the net carbs, and keep the flavor and crunch.

When in doubt about the dressings, blue cheese, or oil and vinegar dressings are the least likely to have added sugar.

Alternative: Buy your own bottle.

Prepared Salads

Look for salads with mixed greens instead of iceberg lettuce (lower in nutrients).

Include a serving of protein and top with full-fat dressing or cheese.

Deviled Eggs

Deviled eggs, if available in your grocery store, are often near the cheese or a special area for store-made items.

If you are unsure of the exact ingredients, limit these on your to-go low carb grocery list.

Vegetables

Some stores offer prepared veggies in packages.

Celery, mushrooms, green beans, bell peppers, tomatoes and broccoli are bite-sized, low carb and delicious raw.

Pair low carb veggies with deli tuna/chicken salad or low carb dip.

Low Sugar Fruit

Low carb fruit at the grocery is a good choice – if you’re past Induction and it fits into your plan.

Smart choices are berries, avocados, tomatoes or any of the 43 low carb fruits.

Individual Cheese

Individually-wrapped small portions of cheese (usually wax or foil-wrapped) are easy to find.

Mini cheeses are a convenient and portable protein source. Examples are Mini-Gouda and Mini-Bel.

Sugar Free Yogurt

Finding yogurt that is sugar-free AND contains live yogurt cultures AND doesn’t have objectionable additives AND tastes good?

This requires hunting, but it can be done.

Flavor plain yogurt with berries, sugar substitute, sugar-free jam, or any other flavoring that sounds good.

Sugar-Free Gelatin Snacks

For a quick bite of something sweet, packs of individual sugar-free gelatin cups satisfy.

Sugar free gelatin is available in dozens of flavors. Blend with whipped heavy cream for a low carb dessert.

Meal Replacement Bars

It’s hard to find meal replacement bars that are sugar-free and don’t have ‘diet stall’ sugar alcohols like maltitol.

Atkins Advantage Bars are one brand that work for many low carbers. However, some Atkins bars contain maltitol so read each label carefully.

Printable Low Carb Grocery List

Starting a low carb diet requires making different choices at the grocery.

You don’t want to feel like you have ‘nothing to eat.’ Choose a variety of options from the low carb grocery list.

Click the list to view, print or save.

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