July 2025 Comprehensive Shopping List
This comprehensive list covers all ingredients for your ultra-varied 5:2 fasting meal plan for July 2025, adhering to all your dietary restrictions (tomato-free, liver-friendly, no fish, no turkey, no cottage cheese).
Remember to adjust quantities based on your exact needs and how often you plan to make each dish.
Produce Section
- Fruits:
- Mixed Berries (blueberries, raspberries, etc. - fresh or frozen): 2-3 large bags/containers
- Apples: 6-8 medium/large (various types for eating and cooking)
- Avocados: 6-8 medium
- Bananas: 3-4 (for smoothie bowls)
- Dried Apricots: 1 small bag (for Moroccan tagine)
- Vegetables:
- Spinach (baby or fresh): 4-5 large bags/containers
- Mushrooms (cremini or white): 3-4 large containers
- Cucumbers: 6-8 medium
- Bell Peppers (yellow, orange, green - NO red): 10-12 large (various colors for variety)
- Carrots (shredded or whole): 2 large bags/bunches
- Kale: 2-3 bunches or bags
- Sweet Potatoes: 4-6 medium/large
- Parsnips: 1-2 lbs
- Brussels Sprouts: 1-2 lbs
- Red Onion: 2-3 medium
- Yellow/White Onions: 3-4 large
- Green Beans: 2-3 lbs fresh or frozen
- Zucchini: 3-4 medium (for stir-fry and noodles)
- Bok Choy: 1-2 heads
- Snap Peas: 1-2 bags
- Celery: 2-3 bunches
- Asparagus: 2-3 bunches
- Green Cabbage: 1 large head
- Fresh Ginger: 2 large roots
- Fresh Garlic: 3-4 heads
- Lemons: 4-6
- Fresh Mint: 2-3 bunches
- Fresh Cilantro: 2-3 bunches
- Fresh Dill: 1-2 bunches
- Fresh Chives: 1 bunch (optional)
- Cauliflower: 2-3 large heads
- Lettuce Cups (Butter or Romaine hearts for wraps): 1-2 packs
Pantry & Staples
- Grains & Legumes:
- Rolled Oats (Old Fashioned): Large container
- Chia Seeds: 1 large bag
- Quinoa: 1 large bag
- Brown Rice: 1 large bag
- Wild Rice: 1 large bag
- Couscous: 1 box/bag
- Soba Noodles (check ingredients for tomato-free): 1-2 packs
- Chickpeas (canned, unsalted, rinsed): 3-4 cans
- Kidney Beans (canned, unsalted, rinsed): 1-2 cans
- Black Beans (canned, unsalted, rinsed): 1-2 cans
- Green or Brown Lentils (dry or canned): 2-3 bags/cans
- Whole-grain wraps (ensure tomato-free ingredients): 2-3 packs
- Whole-grain bread/toast: 1-2 loaves
- Whole Wheat Pancake Mix (ensure tomato-free ingredients) or ingredients for homemade: 1 box/ingredients
- Granola (low sugar, optional): 1 bag
- Nuts & Seeds:
- Slivered Almonds: 1 bag
- Chopped Pecans: 1 bag
- Pumpkin Seeds: 1 bag
- Sunflower Seeds: 1 bag
- Almond Butter: 1 large jar
- Peanut Butter (natural, unsweetened): 1 large jar
- Sesame Seeds: 1 jar/bag
- Chopped Peanuts: 1 bag
- Oils & Vinegars:
- Extra Virgin Olive Oil: 1 large bottle
- Sesame Oil: 1 small bottle
- Apple Cider Vinegar: 1 bottle
- Rice Vinegar: 1 bottle
- White Wine Vinegar: 1 bottle
- Coconut Oil: 1 jar (for curry)
- Condiments & Spices:
- Tamari (gluten-free soy sauce alternative) or Soy Sauce: 1 large bottle
- Hummus (ensure tomato-free): 1-2 containers
- Mayonnaise (ensure tomato-free): 1 jar
- Dijon Mustard (check ingredients for tomato-free): 1 jar
- Maple Syrup or Honey: 1 bottle
- Vanilla Extract: 1 bottle
- Dried Herbs: Oregano, Thyme, Rosemary, Sage, Dill, Bay Leaves
- Ground Spices: Cumin, Coriander, Garlic Powder, Onion Powder, Black Pepper, Salt, Turmeric, Ginger Powder, Smoked Paprika (ensure no chili pepper), Garam Masala, Cinnamon
- Everything Bagel Seasoning (optional)
- Nutritional Yeast (optional)
- Broths:
- Vegetable Broth: 4-5 large cartons (low sodium)
- Chicken Broth: 3-4 large cartons (low sodium)
- Beef Broth: 2-3 large cartons (low sodium)
- Other:
- Cornstarch or Arrowroot Powder (for thickening sauces)
- Unsweetened Almond Milk: 2-3 cartons (for smoothies, oatmeal, chia pudding)
- Water Chestnuts (canned, for stir-fry)
- Full-Fat Coconut Milk (canned): 1-2 cans (for curry)
- Protein Powder (vanilla or unflavored, optional for smoothie bowls): 1 container
Refrigerated/Frozen
- Dairy/Alternatives:
- Plain Unsweetened Greek Yogurt: 2-3 large tubs (for breakfasts, as a side)
- Feta Cheese (crumbled, optional): 1 small container
- Proteins:
- Eggs (large): 3-4 dozen
- Liquid Egg Whites: 1 carton
- Chicken Breast (boneless, skinless): Large pack (2-3 lbs)
- Chicken Thighs (boneless, skinless): Large pack (1-2 lbs)
- Lean Ground Beef (90% lean or higher): 1-2 lbs
- Lean Ground Bison: 1-1.5 lbs
- Beef Sirloin (or similar lean cut for skewers): 1-1.5 lbs
- Beef Chuck Roast (for slow cooker): 1-1.5 lbs
- Lamb Chops (loin or rib chops): 1-1.5 lbs
- Lean Ground Lamb: 1-1.5 lbs
- Pork Tenderloin: 1 large piece (1-1.5 lbs)
- Lean Pork Chops: 2-3 cuts
- Extra-firm Tofu: 1-2 blocks