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A grocery list for healthy meals can help prevent impulse buys and\u00a0keep you on budget<\/a>,\u201d says Krista Maguire, R.D., C.S.S.D.\u00a0Grocery shopping<\/a>\u00a0can be overwhelming as it is \u2014 according to the\u00a0Food Marketing Institute<\/a>, the average supermarket has around 30,000 items to choose from.\u00a0So we asked nutrition experts to explain the best methods for coming up with a basic grocery list of healthy staples you should always have on hand in your kitchen.<\/p>\n

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How to Create a Basic Grocery List<\/h2>\n

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\u201cIt\u2019s always best to go to the grocery store with a basic grocery list in hand \u2014 this can help prevent impulse buys and\u00a0keep you on budget<\/a>,\u201d says Krista Maguire, R.D., C.S.S.D. and Nutrition Manager for Beachbody.<\/p>\n

The good news?<\/p>\n

Once you take the time to nail down a good basic grocery list, it\u2019ll only take only a few minutes to figure out what you need on future shopping trips.<\/p>\n

\u201cI find the best way to go about building a healthy grocery list is to plan out your meals for the week,\u201d adds Maguire. \u201cWhen you have an idea of what you\u2019ll be eating, you\u2019ll know exactly what you need to buy.\u201d<\/p>\n

Use the basic grocery list below as your baseline, then add whatever additional ingredients you\u2019ll need for any\u00a0healthy recipes<\/a>\u00a0you plan to try this week.<\/p>\n

Most recipes yield multiple servings, so if you live alone, plan on using the leftovers as\u00a0meal prep<\/a>.<\/p>\n

For example, say you want to make spaghetti with spinach and ground turkey: \u201cYou\u2019ll likely buy one box of pasta, one package of ground turkey, one jar of pasta sauce, and one bunch of spinach,\u201d says\u00a0Maleah Staton, R.D<\/a>.<\/p>\n

That\u2019ll yield enough food to cover 4 to 6 of your meals for the week.<\/p>\n

Creating a Basic Grocery List on a Budget<\/h2>\n

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It\u2019s expensive to eat healthy \u2014 or is it? Healthy food has a reputation for being a wallet buster, but you can eat well on a budget if you plan ahead.<\/p>\n

\u201cIf you\u2019re on a budget, you can opt for recipes and foods that are less expensive,\u201d says Maguire. \u201cFor example, choosing chicken over steak should save some money, or eggs instead of fish.\u201d<\/p>\n

Bulk foods are usually more affordable than pre-packaged foods, so Maguire recommends buying\u00a0pantry staples<\/a>\u00a0like grains, beans, nuts, and spices in bulk.<\/p>\n

And don\u2019t pay for the convenience of pre-chopped fruits, veggies, and salad mixes.<\/p>\n

\u201cSticking to whole foods instead of packaged items is a great way to lighten the total grocery bill,\u201d Maguire says.<\/p>\n

It may take some extra time to prep your foods, but your wallet will thank you.<\/p>\n

The Best Staple Foods to Add to Your Basic Grocery List<\/h2>\n

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There are certain healthy foods you should always keep on hand, so they\u2019re there when you need a snack or a last-minute healthy meal.<\/p>\n

\u201cThere are so many things you can do with chicken breast, ground turkey, eggs, and organic tofu,\u201d says Maguire.<\/p>\n

\u201cAlso, [stock up on] a variety of canned beans \u2014 like garbanzo beans to make hummus, or black beans to throw in a breakfast taco or on top of a salad or into a mixed grain and veggie bowl, she adds.<\/p>\n

And make sure you always have the ingredients you need to make the healthy treats you (and your taste buds) love.<\/p>\n

\u201cSome staples I find myself always buying include oatmeal, bananas, almond milk, nut butter, walnuts, eggs, avocado, and sprouted bread,\u201d says Maguire.<\/p>\n

Here are the healthy staples you need.<\/p>\n

For the refrigerator and freezer:<\/h3>\n