This sample grocery list can help you make healthier choices when you shop. Add the quantity you need next to each item, and check if you have a coupon. Planning ahead will help you save time and money.
Remember to compare labels and choose products with the lowest amount of sodium, added sugars, saturated fat and trans fat that you can find in your store.
Look for the Heart-Check mark to quickly and easily identify foods that can be part of a heart-healthy eating plan.
This guide can help you explore different fruits and vegetables throughout the year. Seasonal produce in your area will vary by growing conditions and weather. Remember, fresh, frozen, canned, and dried: it all counts toward your MyPlate goals.
| Apples | Celery | Pears |
| Avocado | Grapefruit | Pineapple |
| Bananas | Kale | Potatoes |
| Beets | Leeks | Pumpkins |
| Brussels | Lemons | Rutabagas |
| Sprouts | Onions | Sweet Potatoes and Yams |
| Cabbage | Oranges | Turnips |
| Carrots | Parsnips | Winter Squash |
| Apples | Celery | Pineapple |
| Apricots | Collard Greens | Radishes |
| Asparagus | Garlic | Rhubarb |
| Avocado | Greens (cooking) | Spinach |
| Bananas | Lettuce | Strawberries |
| Broccoli | Mushrooms | Swiss |
| Cabbage | Onions | Chard Turnips |
| Carrots | Peas |
| Apples | Collard Greens | Okra |
| Apricots | Corn | Peaches |
| Avocado | Cucumbers | Plums |
| Bananas | Eggplant | Raspberries |
| Beets | Garlic | Strawberries |
| Bell Peppers | Green Beans | Summer Squash & Zucchini |
| Blackberries | Honeydew | Tomatillos |
| Blueberries | Melon | Tomatoes |
| Carrots | Kiwifruit | Watermelon |
| Cantaloupe/ Muskmelons | Lima Beans | |
| Celery | Mangos | |
| Cherries | Nectarines |
| Apples | Garlic | Pears |
| Bananas | Ginger | Pineapple |
| Beets | Grapes | Potatoes |
| Bell Peppers | Greens (cooking) | Pumpkins |
| Broccoli | Green Beans | Radishes |
| Brussels Sprout | Kale | Raspberries |
| Cabbage | Lettuce | Rutabagas |
| Carrots | Mangos | Spinach |
| Cauliflower | Mushrooms | Sweet Potatoes and Yams |
| Celery | Onions | Swiss Chard |
| Collard Greens | Parsnips | Turnips |
| Cranberries | Peas | Winter Squash |
