8 Fitness Instructors Share Their Grocery Store Must-Haves

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21 March, 2018

8 Fitness Instructors Share Their Grocery Store Must-Haves

Ever wonder what your favorite instructors and trainers actually eat? Sure, these fitness buffs are really into their fruits and veggies, but you might be surprised by what else makes it on their shopping list.

1. Naimah Jackman

"The one thing that's always on my shopping list is dark chocolate. Yes, chocolate!" says Naimah Jackman, instructor at 305 Fitness. "Eating healthy doesn't mean you have to punish yourself. Remember — it's all about balance."

2. Tara Palsha Moats

"Hummus, coconut oil, turmeric, ginger... and wine," says Tara Palsha Moats, instructor at FlyBarre.

3. Kristin McGee

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Kristin McGee, celebrity yoga and Pilates instructor in New York City, always makes sure to have a handful of different veggies and protein options on hand, including:

organic apples
berries
Greek yogurt
spinach
red pepper
cucumber
salmon
yams
brown rice
shrimp
carrots
hummus
organic eggs
organic chicken breasts
veggies (broccoli, cauliflower, frozen peas)
black beans
coffee
dark chocolate

4. Lauren Chiarello

"Red peppers! They're so simply flavorful and you can use them to create salads, soups, stir-frys, dip in hummus, egg mash-ups, and more," says Lauren Chiarello, New York City-based barre and Pilates teacher and founder of ChiChiLifeNYC.com.

5. Erin Nelson

If you don't think you have time to eat wholesome meals, Erin Nelson, instructor at SWERVE Fitness, proves even the busiest women can prepare to be healthy.

"I'm not one to cook because I'm rarely home, so my grocery basket usually consists of things to eat on-the-go or meals that can be thrown together quickly," she says. That includes:

kale, spinach, or mixed greens in fresh and small amounts
baby carrots (they're good alone, but also to dip!)
eggs (usually hard-boiled so I can eat them on my way out the door)
mixed nuts, roasted and unsalted
hummus
apples
salsa
dried mango (my addiction!)

6. Lana Herzig

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"I stick to the perimeter of the grocery store because that's typically where the fresh, non-processed items are located," says Lana Herzig, New York City-based personal trainer and instructor. "I check out the weekly circular to see which vegetables, fruit, and lean meats are on sale for the given week to eat healthfully without breaking the bank. One thing I always make sure I'm stocked up on is extra-virgin olive oil since it's my go-to healthy cooking oil for most meals."