Our $50 Clean Grocery Starter Box (Chicago Edition)
Think clean eating has to be expensive? Think again.
Whether you’re new to seed-oil-free groceries or just want to reset your fridge, we built this $50 clean starter box using items from Chicago farms and markets we trust.
You can shop it locally — or use this as inspiration to build your own delivery box.
🛒 What’s Inside the Box
Item | Source | Cost (Est.) |
|---|---|---|
1 lb grass-fed ground beef | All Grass Farms / Seven Sons | $9 |
1 dozen pasture-raised eggs | Mint Creek Farm / Nichols Farm | $6 |
1 head organic lettuce | Local co-op or farmers market | $2.50 |
1 avocado | Any store / local market | $1.50 |
1 jar tallow or ghee (8oz) | Fatworks / Whole Foods / Online | $8 |
1 bunch spinach or kale | Urban farm or co-op | $3 |
1 clean snack (like Siete chips) | Online or local store | $5 |
1 dressing or sauce (avocado oil-based) | Primal Kitchen or Chosen Foods | $9 |
1 sweet treat (dark chocolate or fruit) | Optional bonus | $4–6 |
💰 Total: ~$48–52 depending on what’s in season or on sale
🧠 Why These Picks?
- Every item is seed-oil-free
- High in protein, healthy fats, and nutrients
- Easy to make full meals with just this box
- No complicated recipes required
🧑🍳 Sample Day of Eating With This Box:
- Breakfast: Eggs, avocado, sautéed greens
- Lunch: Ground beef lettuce wraps + clean dressing
- Snack: Siete chips or dark chocolate
- Dinner: Tallow-seared beef & sautéed kale
Add white rice or potatoes if you want carbs — all clean and simple.
🛍️ Want a Pre-Made Version of This Box?
We’re working with farms and suppliers to make this exact box available for local pickup and delivery in Chicago.
Join the waitlist to get notified when we launch.
🎯 Wrap-Up CTA:
Eating clean doesn’t need to be complicated or crazy expensive.
Start with just one box of real, nourishing food — and build from there.
We’re here to help you every step of the way.
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