Follow these tips and build a paleo-friendly shopping list to set up your kitchen with lots of meal and snack options. Stock up on paleo-friendly must-haves, like fresh produce, meat and seafood, plus pantry staples like cooking oils and coconut aminos.
Paleo Shopping Tips
A few simple guidelines can keep your paleo-friendly shopping trip organized and focused.
- Read labels: Check nutrition labels on packaged goods to make sure there are no grains, legmes, refined sugar, certain oils or dairy.
- Keep it simple: Yes to organic and seasonal produce, leafy greens, and the Seafood and Meat departments.
- We’re here to help: Ask one of our team members for help finding your favorite paleo-friendly foods.
- Search products by special diet: Use the paleo-friendly filter on our website to see what’s available in your store before you shop.
Paleo-Friendly Grocery List
This starter list is just the beginning — explore our aisles to find even more favorite paleo-friendly go-tos for delicious breakfasts, lunches, dinners and snacks.
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Produce
You can’t go wrong by stocking up on fresh, seasonal and organic fruits and vegetables. They’re here to add color, flavor and variety to all of your meals. For extra convenience, the freezer section’s frozen fruits and vegetables offer more great ways to always have produce on hand.
Our picks:
- Spiralized veggie noodles
- Avocado
- Asparagus
- Broccoli
- Riced cauliflower
- Spaghetti squash
- Kale
- Collards
- Cabbage
- Peppers
- Cucumbers
- Sweet potatoes
- Onion
- Garlic
- Mushrooms
- Salad greens
- Fresh herbs
- Apples
- Berries
- Mangoes
- Grapes
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Meat
From grass-fed beef and lamb, pasture-raised pork and poultry to organic and Animal Welfare Certified choices, a paleo-friendly style of eating often prioritizes cooking with the best meat you can find. You’ll find plenty of inspiration in our Meat department.
Our picks:
- Grass-fed ground beef
- Grass-fed flank or skirt steak
- Pork shoulder roast
- Pork loin chop
- Pork ribs
- Bison steak
- Organic chicken
- Paleo-friendly no-sugar-added bacon
- Prosciutto
- Chicken apple sausage
- Lamb
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Seafood
Our Seafood department is another great place to find lots of Responsibly Farmed and sustainable wild-caught meal inspiration. Quick-cooking seafood is a weeknight savior, and it’s also helpful to keep canned fish like wild salmon, sardines and tuna in the pantry for impromptu meals and snacks.
Our picks:
- Wild-caught salmon
- Whole fish
- Shrimp
- Cod
- Swordfish
- Scallops
- Smoked salmon
- Crab
- Tuna
- Mussels
- Oysters
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Dairy Alternatives & Eggs
In addition to eggs that are paleo-friendly and beyond cage-free, the dairy aisle holds lots of nut-based alternatives, like products made with almond milk, coconut milk and more.
Our picks:
- Eggs and egg whites
- Unsweetened nut-based milks
- Unsweetened nut-based yogurts
- Nut-based cheese alternatives
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Pantry Essentials
Stocking up on paleo-friendly staples — everything from condiments to seasonings to paleo-friendly cooking oils and thickening starches — helps to get you cooking and baking without the guesswork.
Our picks:
- Dried herbs and spices
- Ghee
- Avocado oil
- Extra-virgin olive oil
- Coconut oil
- Apple cider vinegar
- Canned tomatoes
- Bone broth
- Pickles
- Olives
- Maple syrup
- Coconut aminos
- Almond butter
- Tahini
- Paleo-friendly mayo and dressings
- Nut-based flours
- Arrowroot starch
- Paleo-friendly pancake and waffle mixes
- Coconut flakes
- Alternative sweeteners such as stevia and monk fruit
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Beverages
Mix up mocktails, pop a kombucha or try a new type of tea — paleo-friendly drinks offer a lot of variety to choose from.
Our picks:
- Coconut water
- Fruit juices
- Sparkling water
- Kombucha
- Coffee
- Tea
- Matcha
- Stevia-sweetened sodas
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Snacks
A wide variety of paleo-friendly snacks are in our aisles for plenty of on-the-go mini meals and midafternoon energy boosts.
Our picks:
- In-house-made fresh guacamole
- Precut fruits and vegetables
- Nuts and seeds
- Dried fruits
- Unsweetened beef or salmon jerky
- Grain-free chips
- Salsa
- Protein bars
- Almond flour crackers
- Smoothies
- Pork rinds
Ready to build your grocery list?
Download the Whole Foods Market app to access your shopping list. Use the Products tab to search for your favorite paleo-friendly products or filter results by other dietary preferences, sales and deals, local brands and more. Add what you need to your list for your next trip to your local store.
Disclaimer: The information provided on this website is not intended as medical or healthcare information or advice. Please consult your healthcare professional(s) regarding all matters related to your diet and health.