Banting Grocery List
Whilst shopping for Banting groceries can be expensive, this Banting grocery list will ensure that you only buy low-carb approved foods at the right price.
This is also the perfect Banting food list for beginners.
Furthermore, whilst we’re all looking to save money, you can adapt this to a budget Banting grocery list by choosing the cheaper options where possible.
Are you ever unsure as to whether you should include a certain food item in your list of Banting groceries?
A useful test is to just ask yourself whether it’s free of sugar, vegetable oils & hasn’t been processed, and you should be good to go.
Also, be sure to always choose Banting groceries that are organic, free range or those that come from grass fed animals if you have the choice.
For a budget Banting grocery list, farmers’ markets are good places to shop for reasonably priced meat, chicken and eggs that are generally organic.
This shopping list will also help you buy your Banting groceries in bulk which can help you save a ton of money on your monthly food bill.
Creating Your List Of Banting Groceries
By selecting your favourite foods below you can start putting together your Banting grocery list.
Don’t forget, whilst choosing the cheaper option to create your budget Banting grocery list is quite easy and won’t detract from your healthy eating plan.
Protein
- Meat – beef, venison, bison, lamb, lamb chops (grass fed)
- Poultry – chicken, turkey, duck (free range)
- Pork loin, pork chops
- Fish – salmon, halibut, hake, shrimp
- Game
- Biltong
- Bacon
- Parma ham
- Offal
- Eggs
Fresh Produce (Fruit & Vegetables)
- Green leafy vegetables (including spinach, cabbage, lettuce etc)
- Artichokes
- Asparagus
- Aubergines
- Avocados
- Broccoli
- Brussels sprouts
- Cabbage
- Cauliflower
- Celery
- Courgettes
- Leeks
- Mushrooms
- Olives
- Onions
- Peppers
- Pumpkin
- Radishes
- Rhubarb
- Rocket
- Sauerkraut
- Spinach
- Spring onions
- Tomatoes
- Turnips
- Watercress
- Generally any vegetable that is grown above the ground (so not potatoes)
Grocery Cupboard Items
- Coconut Oil (Organic & Extra Virgin is best)
- Olive Oil
- Olives
- Coconut Cream & Milk
- Coconut Flour
- Almond Flour
- Macadamia Flour
- Nuts & Seeds (see below)
- Sweeteners (see below)
Drinks
- Herbal teas (caffeine free)
- Water (sparkling or still)
- Naturally flavoured waters
- Bulletproof coffee
Sweeteners
- Erythritol
- Stevia
- Xylitol
Fats
- Animal fat – lard, duck & bacon fat, tallow
- Fish oil (omega 3)
- Avocado oil
- Coconut oil
- Ghee
- Butter (grass fed)
- Olive oil
- Nut oil (organic) & seeds
Dairy
- Milk (full cream)
- Yogurt – full cream Greek (avoid the so called low-fat options as they normally have a high sugar content)
- Cheeses (Parmesan, cheddar, gouda)
- Cottage cheese
- Cream (full cream option)
Note: Whilst dairy is on the Banting food list, it should be consumed in moderation or not at all if you are worried about gaining weight or if you see your weight loss efforts have plateaued
Nuts & Seeds
- Almonds
- Macadamia
- Pecan
- Pine nuts
- Flaxseeds
- Pumpkin seeds
- Sunflower seeds
- Walnuts
Other
- Bones to make bone broth
- Coconut yogurt
- Kefir
- Vinegars
Lastly, a Few Points Regarding Your Banting Shopping List
- It should be noted that this Banting shopping list of groceries isn’t exhaustive & can be added to. If you’re not sure whether a food should be on your Banting grocery list just check to see whether it’s free of sugar & grains and is not processed.
- Shopping for organic Banting foods can be pricey, however shopping at farmers’ markets & organic markets for fresh produce & organic products can be cheaper. This is how to create your own Banting Shopping List On a Budget.
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Can i drink red wine if im banting???
Hi Nomsa
Strictly speaking if you’re going to have a glass of red wine in the evenings you should cut some carbs from your daily intake from somewhere else – this is especially true if you’re diabetic, insulin resistant or really trying to lose weight.
However, if you’re managing your weight successfully & sticking to a low-carb diet it shouldn’t make much difference to you if you have a glass of red wine every day.
If you’re still unsure it’s probably best to consult a dietician to put your mind at rest.
Also, red wine is way better than beer or other alcohol.
Hope this helps…
All the best
Morgan
Hi, Is it advisable for someone with very low iron levels and Diabetes to go onto this diet.
Thank you
Denise
Hi Denise
Firstly I’m not a registered dietician or medico, so it’s probably best to get a qualified opinion from your doctor or nutritionist.
However, it does seem that a low-carb, sugar free diet does benefit diabetics, sometimes to the extent that they even come off their meds completely, as experienced by Tim Noakes.
Furthermore, a LCHF diet high in meat, like Banting, Keto & Paleo, should improve iron levels – but it would still be advisable to get a second opinion.
All the best
Morgan