Tell me the food staples you keep in your home!

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Meli311ssa
Meli311ssa Posts: 25 Member
in Food and Nutrition
What are your low calorie food staples? Let's make a list. I'll start, you add on to it and we'll benefit from it - hopefully by learning some new ideas from one another :)

1) microwave popcorn
2) No sugar added hot chocolate
3) Can soup (I like Amys vegan soup, i. e., lentil, no chicken noodle, black bean stew)
4) protein shakes and bars (for something to grab and go)
5) microwave frozen vegetable steamers
6) tilapia and shrimp (frozen)
7) sriacha (for low Cal dipping)
8) fiber one brownies (curb my sweet tooth after dinner)

So there is a peek into some of my low calorie staples! What are yours??
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  • ErinK09
    ErinK09 Posts: 687 Member
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    Chicken, fresh fruits and vegetables.
  • Meli311ssa
    Meli311ssa Posts: 25 Member
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    Urn_Ash wrote: »
    Chicken, fresh fruits and vegetables.
    I need to eat more fresh fruit for dessert instead of fiber one brownies. I having been eating pescatarian (only fish and shellfish for meat sources) for years, so that's where the shrimp and fish filets come in.
  • FatFreeFrolicking
    FatFreeFrolicking Posts: 4,252 Member
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    Broccoli
    Green beans
    Asparagus
    Cucumbers
    Carrots
    Lettuce
    Mushrooms
    Potatoes
    Sweet potatoes
    Bananas
    Apples
    Raspberries
    Variety of frozen fruit for smoothies
    Olive oil
    Cinnamon
    Pepper
    Chicken
    Ground turkey or beef
    Salmon
    Ham steaks
    Boars Head turkey breast
    Almond milk
    Fiber One bars
    Zone bars
    KIND bars
    Nature Valley protein bars
    Steel cut oats
    Flaxseed
    Eggs
    Bacon
    Frozen turkey sausage
    Guacamole
    Tortilla chips
    Variety of flavors of rice cakes
    Peanut butter
    Almonds
    Cashews
    Pistachios
    Walnuts/pecans
    Sunflower seeds
  • Meli311ssa
    Meli311ssa Posts: 25 Member
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    FatFreeFrolicking wrote: »
    Broccoli
    Green beans
    Asparagus
    Cucumbers
    Carrots
    Lettuce
    Mushrooms
    Potatoes
    Sweet potatoes
    Bananas
    Apples
    Raspberries
    Variety of frozen fruit for smoothies
    Olive oil
    Cinnamon
    Pepper
    Chicken
    Ground turkey or beef
    Salmon
    Ham steaks
    Boars Head turkey breast
    Almond milk
    Fiber One bars
    Zone bars
    KIND bars
    Nature Valley protein bars
    Steel cut oats
    Flaxseed
    Eggs
    Bacon
    Frozen turkey sausage
    Guacamole
    Tortilla chips
    Variety of flavors of rice cakes
    Peanut butter
    Almonds
    Cashews
    Pistachios
    Walnuts/pecans
    Sunflower seeds

    You've got a lot of staples in your home! Since it is just me and my fiance, I don't keep a lot of food at one time, but always have the staples I listed above. I was thinking of making sweet potatoes a regular staple, but do not like to eat them plain. How do you incorporate them into your diet?
  • Hungry_Annie
    Hungry_Annie Posts: 807 Member
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    eggs, milk, yogurt, fruit, granola or Allbran buds to go in my yogurt, bread
  • smithersad
    smithersad Posts: 7 Member
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    ground turkey, tilapia, cheerios, yogurt, peppermint tea, chicken breasts, tomatoes, pasta
  • FatFreeFrolicking
    FatFreeFrolicking Posts: 4,252 Member
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    Meli311ssa wrote: »
    FatFreeFrolicking wrote: »
    Broccoli
    Green beans
    Asparagus
    Cucumbers
    Carrots
    Lettuce
    Mushrooms
    Potatoes
    Sweet potatoes
    Bananas
    Apples
    Raspberries
    Variety of frozen fruit for smoothies
    Olive oil
    Cinnamon
    Pepper
    Chicken
    Ground turkey or beef
    Salmon
    Ham steaks
    Boars Head turkey breast
    Almond milk
    Fiber One bars
    Zone bars
    KIND bars
    Nature Valley protein bars
    Steel cut oats
    Flaxseed
    Eggs
    Bacon
    Frozen turkey sausage
    Guacamole
    Tortilla chips
    Variety of flavors of rice cakes
    Peanut butter
    Almonds
    Cashews
    Pistachios
    Walnuts/pecans
    Sunflower seeds

    You've got a lot of staples in your home! Since it is just me and my fiance, I don't keep a lot of food at one time, but always have the staples I listed above. I was thinking of making sweet potatoes a regular staple, but do not like to eat them plain. How do you incorporate them into your diet?

    I eat them plain or I roast them in olive oil. I also melt marshmallows on one sometimes!
  • djcolt8407
    djcolt8407 Posts: 2
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    Urn_Ash wrote: »
    Chicken, fresh fruits and vegetables.
    Meli311ssa wrote: »
    Urn_Ash wrote: »
    Chicken, fresh fruits and vegetables.
    I need to eat more fresh fruit for dessert instead of fiber one brownies. I having been eating pescatarian (only fish and shellfish for meat sources) for years, so that's where the shrimp and fish filets come in.

  • Meli311ssa
    Meli311ssa Posts: 25 Member
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    You've got a lot of staples in your home! Since it is just me and my fiance, I don't keep a lot of food at one time, but always have the staples I listed above. I was thinking of making sweet potatoes a regular staple, but do not like to eat them plain. How do you incorporate them into your diet? [/quote]

    I eat them plain or I roast them in olive oil. I also melt marshmallows on one sometimes![/quote]

    I could get down with a few marshmallows on them! I'll have to try! Thanks
  • Meli311ssa
    Meli311ssa Posts: 25 Member
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    Hungry_Annie wrote: »
    eggs, milk, yogurt, fruit, granola or Allbran buds to go in my yogurt, bread
    What are allbran buds?
  • Meli311ssa
    Meli311ssa Posts: 25 Member
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    smithersad wrote: »
    ground turkey, tilapia, cheerios, yogurt, peppermint tea, chicken breasts, tomatoes, pasta

    I've heard peppermint can curb cravings. I'll have to try it in a tea.
  • Swiftlet66
    Swiftlet66 Posts: 729 Member
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    Always in my cabinet/fridge/freezer:
    Frozen berries
    Bananas
    Avocado
    Grapes
    Carrots
    Leafy Greens or some type of lettuce
    Potato or sweet potato
    Rice
    Beans, canned and dry
    Soy or almond milk
    Eggs
    One type of fish, meat or tofu
    Tea

  • djcolt8407
    djcolt8407 Posts: 2
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    There's but only so many ways to eat chicken. What can I do I don't eat too many kinds of fish. Don't eat shell fish either
  • Meli311ssa
    Meli311ssa Posts: 25 Member
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    Swiftlet66 wrote: »
    Always in my cabinet/fridge/freezer:
    Frozen berries
    Bananas
    Avocado
    Grapes
    Carrots
    Leafy Greens or some type of lettuce
    Potato or sweet potato
    Rice
    Beans, canned and dry
    Soy or almond milk
    Eggs
    One type of fish, meat or tofu
    Tea
    I forgot to include almond milk in my list. And what do you do with tofu? I have made a scramble once, but haven't found any other appealing recipes
  • Meli311ssa
    Meli311ssa Posts: 25 Member
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    djcolt8407 wrote: »
    There's but only so many ways to eat chicken. What can I do I don't eat too many kinds of fish. Don't eat shell fish either

    I like tilapia in a marinade of garlic, a teaspoon of oil, and lots of freshly cracked pepper. You can also get encrusted filets from the frozen section of Safeway or Vonns, if there is a location near you. My favorite is the waterfront bistro brand's Macadamia Nut Encrusted. It is delicious and under 230 calories for a large, filing filet.
  • debubbie
    debubbie Posts: 767 Member
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    Veggies and fresh fruit, especially broccoli, cauliflower, apples
    Black beans, garbanzo beans, and kidney beans available for soups and chili
    Eggs
    Vegetable, chicken, and beef broth
    Salmon
    Ground pork, chicken, and turkey
    Quinoa
    Baby Spinach
    Laughing Cow Light cheese wedges
    Water flavoring for when I think I need a soda
    Beef jerkey
    Snack packs of treats I like, they are already portioned and I will eat only one instead of mindlessly grabbing from a bigger bag
    Wheat pasta
    Bunch of spices
    Olive Oil
    Greek Yogurt - I use it in place of sour cream
    Tuna and salmon packets
    Oatmeal packets
    Protein powder
    Honey
    Lemon and lime juice
    Refrigerated bread dough

    Sweet potatoes - cut into small chunks put in ziploc bag and some olive oil then choose between sweet or spicy. If sweet I add some cinnamon and shake up, if spicy add some smoked paprika and ancho chili powder. Cook on 350 for about 20 minutes. Sometimes I will drizzle honey on the sweet potatoes when I have decided I want them to be sweet instead of spicy.
  • arditarose
    arditarose Posts: 15,573 Member
    edited December 2014
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    cottage cheese
    raspberries/blue berries/black berries
    zucchini/squash
    eggs
    lean ground turkey
    onions/garlic
    arnolds stone ground wheat bread (120 for 2 slices)
    tuna
    quest bars (not kept in home though! will eat too many)
    bulleit rye whiskey

    Wow, that's it.
  • Meli311ssa
    Meli311ssa Posts: 25 Member
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    arditarose wrote: »
    cottage cheese
    raspberries/blue berries/black berries
    zucchini/squash
    eggs
    lean ground turkey
    onions/garlic
    arnolds stone ground wheat bread (120 for 2 slices)
    tuna
    quest bars (not kept in home though! will eat too many)
    bulleit rye whiskey

    Wow, that's it.

    I keep my protein bars at work and in my car for the same reason LOL!!
  • arditarose
    arditarose Posts: 15,573 Member
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    Meli311ssa wrote: »
    arditarose wrote: »
    cottage cheese
    raspberries/blue berries/black berries
    zucchini/squash
    eggs
    lean ground turkey
    onions/garlic
    arnolds stone ground wheat bread (120 for 2 slices)
    tuna
    quest bars (not kept in home though! will eat too many)
    bulleit rye whiskey

    Wow, that's it.

    I keep my protein bars at work and in my car for the same reason LOL!!

    I have to buy one separate every day. If I buy 2, that means I'm eating 2 that day. No questions asked, ha.
  • Meli311ssa
    Meli311ssa Posts: 25 Member
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    [quote="debubbie;30658976"


    Sweet potatoes - cut into small chunks put in ziploc bag and some olive oil then choose between sweet or spicy. If sweet I add some cinnamon and shake up, if spicy add some smoked paprika and ancho chili powder. Cook on 350 for about 20 minutes. Sometimes I will drizzle honey on the sweet potatoes when I have decided I want them to be sweet instead of spicy.
    [/quote]

    Love this idea! I wonder if it would be good with a little sriacha topping. I am obsessed with sriacha!

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