Create smart shopping lists from your meal plan or calorie goals. Our AI organizes items by store section, estimates costs, and consolidates quantities - making grocery shopping effortless.
Calories per person per day (1000-5000)
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A well-planned grocery list is the foundation of healthy eating. When you shop with intention, you set yourself up for nutritious meals all week long. Here are the key principles for building a healthy shopping list:
Fill half your cart with fruits and vegetables. Choose a variety of colors for a range of nutrients. Include leafy greens, colorful vegetables, and fresh fruits for snacking.
Include lean proteins like chicken, fish, eggs, and legumes. Protein keeps you full and supports muscle health. Plan for 4-6 oz per meal.
Opt for brown rice, quinoa, oats, and whole wheat bread over refined grains. They provide more fiber, vitamins, and sustained energy.
Keep healthy pantry staples on hand: olive oil, nuts, canned beans, spices, and healthy condiments. They make healthy cooking quick and easy.
Shopping for meal prep requires a strategic approach. Here's how to shop efficiently when you're planning to cook in batches:
Choose recipes that share common ingredients. If two meals need chicken, buy in bulk. If three recipes use bell peppers, buy a multipack. This reduces waste and saves money.
Plan to use delicate produce (leafy greens, berries) early in the week. Save heartier items (cabbage, carrots, apples) for later. Frozen vegetables are great for late-week meals.
Purchase proteins you'll cook immediately fresh. For meals later in the week, buy frozen or plan to freeze fresh proteins right away. Pre-portioning helps too.
Make sure you have enough meal prep containers before shopping. Glass containers are great for reheating, while lightweight plastic works well for grab-and-go meals.
Eating healthy doesn't have to break the bank. These strategies help you maximize nutrition while minimizing costs:
In-season fruits and vegetables are cheaper and more nutritious. Check what's in season locally.
Frozen vegetables and fruits are often cheaper than fresh and just as nutritious. Stock up on sales.
Stock up on non-perishables like rice, oats, beans, and nuts. Only bulk-buy perishables you'll use.
Eggs
~$0.30/serving
Canned Beans
~$0.50/serving
Chicken Thighs
~$1.00/serving
Greek Yogurt
~$0.75/serving
Different diets require different staples. Here are the essential grocery items for popular eating styles:
Proteins: Eggs, bacon, salmon, ground beef, chicken thighs | Fats: Avocados, olive oil, butter, cheese, nuts | Low-carb veggies: Spinach, broccoli, cauliflower, zucchini
Proteins: Tofu, tempeh, lentils, chickpeas, black beans | Grains: Quinoa, brown rice, oats | Produce: Leafy greens, berries, bananas, nuts, seeds
Proteins: Fish, chicken, eggs, legumes | Fats: Olive oil, nuts, olives | Produce: Tomatoes, cucumbers, peppers, leafy greens, citrus
Proteins: Grass-fed beef, chicken, eggs, wild fish | Produce: All vegetables, fruits, nuts, seeds | Fats: Avocado oil, coconut oil, ghee
Our AI uses advanced language models to create personalized shopping lists. In Goal Mode, it generates ingredients based on your calorie targets and diet preferences. In Meal Plan Mode, it extracts all ingredients from your recipes, consolidates duplicates, and organizes by store section.
Absolutely! Enter your weekly meal plan or set your calorie goals, and it will generate a complete shopping list with the right quantities for your prep session. The generator also provides helpful shopping tips.
Cost estimates are based on average US grocery store prices and provide a general range. Actual costs vary by location, store, and whether you buy organic. Use estimates as a budgeting guide.
Yes! In Meal Plan Mode, list items you already have at home (like pantry staples). The AI will exclude these from your generated list so you only see what you need to buy.
The generator supports Keto, Vegan, Vegetarian, Paleo, and Mediterranean diets. When you select a diet type in Goal Mode, the AI generates ingredients appropriate for that eating style.
Yes! Your list can be printed directly from the browser or copied to your clipboard. The print format includes checkboxes for each item, making it easy to use while shopping.
BiteKit makes nutrition tracking effortless. Just describe what you ate and AI handles the rest. Perfect for using with your meal prep groceries.
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