Printable supermarket list

Practical Low-Carb Shopping List

A flexible one-week foundation rather than a rigid product list. Choose what your household eats, check labels on packaged foods, and add quantities before shopping.

Protein

  • Eggs
  • Chicken thighs or breast
  • Beef mince or steak
  • Pork or bacon
  • Salmon, mackerel or tinned fish
  • Tofu or tempeh if preferred

Low-carb vegetables

  • Leafy greens
  • Broccoli or cauliflower
  • Courgettes
  • Mushrooms
  • Peppers
  • Green beans
  • Avocados

Dairy and alternatives

  • Butter
  • Double cream
  • Full-fat Greek yoghurt
  • Cheddar or other full-fat cheese
  • Unsweetened milk alternative

Fats, flavour and pantry

  • Extra-virgin olive oil
  • Mayonnaise with no added sugar
  • Nuts and seeds
  • Herbs and spices
  • Mustard
  • Olives
  • Stock with a suitable label

Easy backup food

  • Cooked meat with a checked label
  • Tinned tuna or sardines
  • Frozen low-carb vegetables
  • Pre-washed salad
  • Cheese portions
  • Plain nuts in portion-sized bags

Household extras

Low Carb Life provides general information, not personalised medical advice. If you have diabetes, take glucose-lowering medication, are pregnant, or have another medical condition, discuss significant dietary changes with your healthcare team.