To make your life much easier, here’s my week’s grocery list that can help you with your shopping. I had to shop for a new blender this week because Malik took it upon himself to break my 5 year old blender… LOL

As a range of South African health organisations have come together to collaborate with the Department of Health to highlight how essential good nutrition is when it comes to immunity. Iโ€™m lending my voice to shine a spotlight on the changes that we can make in our homes.

Below is a Nutrient Dense Recipe Book if you are trying to start off on the right footing.

FRUITS & VEGETABLES

  • Baby Potatoes
  • Bananas
  • Black Beans
  • Cauliflower
  • Carrots
  • Carrots, Chopped
  • Chickpea
  • Chopped Cucumber
  • Chopped Green Pepper
  • Chopped Onion
  • Chopped Tomato
  • Chopped Tomato
  • Feta Cheese
  • Garlic Crushed
  • Ginger
  • Green Bird’s-Eye Chilles (Thai Chilles)
  • Green Pepper
  • Guacamole
  • Honey & Mustard Dressing
  • Large Carrots
  • Lentils
  • Lettuce
  • Pitted Dates
  • Red Pepper
  • Spinach
  • Sweet Corn
  • White Mushrooms, Chopped
  • Whole Cherry Tomatoes
  • Yellow Pepper
  • Blueberries
  • Strawberries
  • Lemon
  • Oranges
  • Naartjies

MEATS & FISH

  • 2kg Oxtail
  • Chicken Breast Deboned
  • Chicken Pieces
  • Salmon
  • Hake

BEVERAGES

  • Red Wine (for cooking)
  • Fresh Fruit Juices
  • Lemon Juice

SPICES & CONDIMENTS

  • Bay Leaf
  • Beef/Chicken Stock
  • Chutney
  • Tomato Sauce
  • Cumin
  • Fresh Thyme
  • Freshly Ground Black Pepper
  • Ground Cardamom
  • Ground Cinnamon
  • Ground Clove
  • Ground Coriander
  • Ground Nutmeg
  • Mild Curry Powder
  • Paprika
  • Stock Salt
  • Tomato Paste
  • Vanilla Extract
  • Salted Creamy Almond or Peanut Butter

SNACKS

  • Almonds
  • Crisps/Chips
  • Biltong
  • Popcorn
  • Mixed Nuts
  • Crackers
  • Sunflower Seeds
  • Hummus
  • Guacamole

OTHER FOODS

  • Brown Rice
  • Cheese Cubes
  • Samp
  • Samp & Beans Mix
  • Vegetable Oil
  • Raw cacao or Cocoa powder
  • Chia Seeds
  • Flaxseed
  • Roasted sunflower seeds
  • Granola
  • Almond Shavings
  • Grated Coconut
  • Dried Goji berries
  • Eggs
  • 2 Minute Noodles

KITCHEN NEEDS

  • Spatula
  • Blender

HOUSEHOLD SUPPLIES

  • Handy Andy Sprays
  • Domestos
  • Omo Auto
  • Sunlight Dishwashing Liquid
  • Comfort Baby Fabric Softener