Guide to a Vegetarian Diet

What is a vegetarian-friendly diet?

A vegetarian diet typically omits meat, poultry and fish. However, some vary in which foods are included or excluded. For example, some include dairy, eggs and cheeses made with vegetarian rennet, while others don’t. All nourishing vegetarian diets start with fresh produce, whole grains, beans, nuts and seeds.

A Vegetarian-Friendly Shopping List

Whether you’re shopping for vegetarian substitutes like plant-based meats or quick meal solutions like jerky and Bulletproof Coffee, fill your basket with these items:

• Rainbow of fruits and vegetables
• Whole grains
• Nuts and seeds
• Beans and legumes
• Soy products such as tempeh and tofu and other non-soy meat substitutes
• Eggs and dairy products (if you choose to eat them)
• Extra virgin olive oil, avocado oil, coconut oil and other nut oils
• Nutritional yeast

Fruits and Vegetables

Load up on organic fruits and vegetables. All of our producers, processors and handlers of organic products must follow regulations to protect the integrity of organic products. Dig into our unparalleled selection. Plus, learn when to buy fruits at the peak season.

• See a complete guide to fruits
• Spring Produce Guide
• Summer Produce Guide
• Fall Produce Guide
• Guide to Winter Squash: Acorn, Butternut and Spaghetti

Nuts and seeds

Nuts and seeds — raw, toasted, puréed or ground into flour — add flavor, nutrition and texture to just about anything we put them in. We carry an abundant variety of nuts in our bulk department. Packaged nuts — in jars, cans or bags — are also readily available. See the complete guide to nuts and seeds here.

Plant-based Meat or Meat Substitutes

We have vegan- or soy-based options (like tofu and tempeh), plus your favorite plant-based burger patties (like Beyond Meat). Browse meat alternatives.

• See our list of top sources of vegetarian protein.

Eggs and Dairy

Milk, butter, beyond-cage-free eggs, yogurt, cheese, loads of organic choices and plenty of nondairy options. See all vegetarian dairy options available in our stores.

Vegetarian Recipes

These are a few of our favorite vegetarian dishes.

Vegetarian Menus for All Seasons and Holidays