Grocery list

PinkandBlack29

I would like to know what y'all get at the grocery store. My grocery list consist of cheese, Greek yogurt, stuff for salad, and stuff to make beef veggie soup. I need a better variety any recommendations?

deannalfisher

depends on what I am making for a given week - standards in my fridge are chicken breast, pork or turkey (for an alternate type of protein); sweet potatoes, rice cauliflower, fairlife milk (2% and whole milk); noosa yogurt

kms234

The following are staples and always on my list:
greek yogurt - vanilla and those Chobani Simply 100 Flip things
eggs
english muffins
berries
carrots/lettuce/red peppers
string cheese/mini mozzarella packs
think thin bars

kommodevaran

I write my grocery list based on what I am going to eat/cook, and I decide what I want to eat/cook from what I like, a good balance of nutrition, variety, what's cheap, what's in season, what's been a while.

The concept of food groups makes choosing items easier. Cooking a chunk of your food from scratch means that a majority of your purchases will belong to one of these groups:
Fruit
Vegetables (non-starchy)
Grains and starchy vegetables
Protein foods - meat, fish, eggs, seafood, beans and pulses
Dairy
Nuts and seeds
Butter and oils

You can pick and choose any item within each category, but make sure you have something from each at any time. Not all items go together well taste-wise, but if you eat something from every group every day - and apply common sense - you'll be eating healthy.

If you need ideas for meals, google meal name+recipe, or ingredient+recipe, or cheap+recipe, or whatever you are looking for.

cwolfman13

Between my wife and I, we probably have 100+ recipes on Pinterest. We sit down every weekend and figure out what we want to make for dinner (we swap nights) and then make our shopping list according to what we have or don't have on hand.

Of course, there's the staples like eggs, milk, etc...

leanitup123

cwolfman13 wrote: »

Between my wife and I, we probably have 100+ recipes on Pinterest. We sit down every weekend and figure out what we want to make for dinner (we swap nights) and then make our shopping list according to what we have or don't have on hand.

Of course, there's the staples like eggs, milk, etc...

I love your approach! Do the same with pinterest.

peaceout_aly

PinkandBlack29 wrote: »

I would like to know what y'all get at the grocery store. My grocery list consist of cheese, Greek yogurt, stuff for salad, and stuff to make beef veggie soup. I need a better variety any recommendations?

It helps to meal plan in advance. I usually have the same thing for breakfast everyday (protein bar) then switch it up for a mid-day snack with Triple Zero Yogurt or string cheese, and lunch is either salad (Greek style, chicken salad, cranberry/apple) and dinner is where I really sit down and plan. Every Sunday I go through my cookbook and select what I'll be making for the week. If you can pre-log at least dinner it helps with staying on track AND making a grocery list.

I like rotisserie chicken with steamed veggies, turkey burgers with cranberry sauce and green apples, omelettes, egg salad, tuna salad melts, pork chops...the list is endless!

Dianna52

Just getting started trying to eat healthy

TeaBea

Staples....

Greek yogurt & high fiber cereal
chicken breast
ground sirloin
2% shredded cheese
cottage cheese & fruit cups (packed in fruit juice)
reduced calorie bread.....or flat-out wraps
eggs, tuna, or sliced turkey (for sandwiches)
tea bags

Produce - what's on sale
But most always....bagged salad, baby style carrots, snap peas, peppers, bananas or apples, berries (frozen if not in season)

frozen veggies.....always have on hand.
freezer meal.....always have on hand.

lporter229

cwolfman13 wrote: »

Between my wife and I, we probably have 100+ recipes on Pinterest. We sit down every weekend and figure out what we want to make for dinner (we swap nights) and then make our shopping list according to what we have or don't have on hand.

Of course, there's the staples like eggs, milk, etc...

I do the same. Plan my meals for the week and hit the grocery store to get the items I need. Most of my cart comes from the produce section. Things I always keep on hand even if not on the menu: Berries, bananas, sweet potatoes, spinach, cherry tomatoes,onions, garlic, cilanto, protein bars, 2% Fage Greek yogurt, 1% milk, eggs, feta cheese, colby jack cheese, canned beans, a variety of canned tomatoes, rice, cornmeal, oats, quinoa, canned tuna and wine.

loveandcoffee1213

Staples on my list are lettuce, bananas, pineapple, yogurt, turkey. I stick with healthy foods I enjoy. Stay at home mom with a tight budget so I usually only eat half of the dinner i make + a generous portion of veggies ( frozen generic )

PinkandBlack29

Love everybody's answers thank you!

Tried30UserNames

It really depends on what I'm making for lunch, dinner and snacks that week. My breakfasts are pretty similar every day.

Things I almost always have in the house that may or may not be on my grocery list:

Butter
Eggs
bread
coffee
half and half
onions
mushrooms
frozen chopped spinach
frozen broccoli florets
bell peppers and cauliflower are often on my list, but not always
avocado (depending on price that week)
green onions
lettuce
celery
carrots
zucchini
spaghetti squash or other squashes like kabocha
any vegetables in season that look especially good and are on sale
bananas
frozen organic strawberries and/or mixed berries
sweet potatoes
cottage cheese, prefer full fat
Greek yogurt and/or regular yogurt and/or kefir
occasionally raw milk
Parmesan cheese
usually one other type of cheese - colby and gruyere are favorites
sliced lunch meat like smoked turkey or ham for a quick protein addition
canned tuna, salmon, sardines and chicken
chicken
ground beef
salmon
any other cuts of meat I might be using for recipes or that are at a great sale price
a variety of legumes, some canned, some dry (lentils, black beans, kidney beans, etc)
rice
gf pasta
I buy olive oil once a year from a grower
I keep a lot of dried herbs and spices and flavored vinegars in the cupboard
I make broth from leftover bones and vegetable scraps every few months

LovelyLadyLook

Breakfast shake:
unsweetened almond milk
bananas

Lunch:
tomato
avocado
eggs
apple
carrots
almonds
nectarines

Dinner:
broccoli
asparagaus
red pepper
onion
chicken

Dessert:
chobani nonfat greek yogurt with honey
peanut butter

stronginhimalone

Sara Lee delightful bread or Healthy Choice has helped me cut calories. I like Almond milk and skim that helps too.. Celery and Strawberries are nice snacks to have on hand. Eggs are a staple and I like to have lean meat like turkey or chicken and fish.

MelanieCN77

Breakfasts: yoghurt or cottage cheese, fruit (pears, apples usually), or mini bagel with egg white and canadian bacon, once in a while Fiber One cereal
Snacks: babybel, cashews, "frosted" rice cakes, biscotti
Lunch: white bread, deli meat, salad with bolthouse dressing - bell peppers, red onions, tomatoes of various kinds, spinach, goat or feta cheese
Dinner: overwhelmingly cobbled together bowls of fibrous veg and protein, sometimes I'll throw in a cup of minute rice or a 100 cal pita. So something like chicken, sausage, ground turkey, halibut, frozen meatless nuggets of some kind with a mix of brussels sprouts or slaw type mix with onions, peppers whatever's around and then seasoned either soy sauce and mirin or buffalo or bbq or taco.

My basic go tos are the same but it's still possible to build good variety around them.

avskk

My freezer is currently stocked with meats (I have chicken breasts, chicken leg quarters, whole ham, and salmon filets); I bought deli turkey, cheese, milk, and eggs yesterday; I have pantry staples (flour and other baking basics, quinoa, spices, cereal). With all of that in mind, I made a grocery list this morning.

tomatoes
carrots
cucumbers
lunch salads
fruit
frozen vegetables
bread
ranch mix
tuna
yeast
sugar
sour cream
butter
yogurt or cottage cheese

I tend to either do a basic protein-and-veggie combo (sometimes with a starch side) for dinner or turn that same combo into a soup or casserole. I buy a few prepackaged salads for lunches, but I also eat tuna or deli-meat sandwiches with raw vegetables. My son and I both eat tons of fruit, as well as raw vegetables with ranch dip. I plan to make yeasted waffles this weekend for fancy brunch, probably with some homemade ham and fruit salad. During the week I'll eat cereal, yogurt/cottage cheese, boiled eggs, fruit, toast, etc. for breakfasts (though I admit I pick up breakfast from my work cafe a lot).

None of what we eat is particularly fancy or unique, but it's all good, healthful, and works for our needs and schedule -- and honestly, that's the part you'll need to figure out for yourself!

janejellyroll

I am another menu planner. I plan meals for the week and then make a grocery list based on that. My list varies, but I'm often getting cashew milk, fresh vegetables (lettuce, onions, cabbage, jalapenos, garlic, parsley, cilantro, tomatoes, celery, carrots, bell peppers, cucumbers, avocados, broccoli, cauliflower, and potatoes show up a lot), nut butters, raw cashews/almonds/walnuts/pecans, frozen vegetables (corn, peas, broccoli), canned beans, dried beans, canned tomatoes, hot sauce, coffee beans, vegan mayo, pickles, soy sauce, mustard, olive oil, and spices.

serindipte

Some of the following, I just keep on hand, but I make sure to always have this list:

Dt. Dr Pepper - always at the top of the list

Salad stuff - iceburg, green leaf, cucumbers, carrots, baby spinach, celery, ranch, bold italian, thin sliced turkey
Egg whites, shredded cheese

Pork, Swai fish, frozen shrimp, chicken (breasts or thighs, depending on sales) - I don't buy red meat as I have a good stock of venison.

Dave's Killer Bread (Good Seed), Miracle whip, pickles, thin sliced ham (though I often use leftover chicken or turkey, as well)

Bananas, halo/cuties, ambrosia apples, grapes, pineapple (some mix of these each time)

Skippy natural PB with honey
Club multi-grain crackers
Uncle Ben's Long Grain and Wild rice packets
Progresso soups - I like the Creamy Chicken and Wild Rice & Cheese Chicken Enchillada
Frozen veggies
Mushrooms
Onions
Sweet potatoes & baking potatoes
Butter & cooking spray
Whole milk & either Honey Nut Cheerios or Special K Vanilla Almond cereal
Ice cream!

Lounmoun

I plan meals. I get some things every week like milk and vegetables but other stuff varies.

Current list for this week:
Milk
Salad
Spinach
tomato
Pasley
Fruit- apples, oranges probably
Carrots
Eggs
Frozen green beans
Dried onion
Pickles
Cheese- mozzarella, American
Rolls or buns
Ground beef
Ricotta
Chocolate chips
Ginger
Lunchmeat
Strawberry jam
Peppers
Protein powder
Garlic bread


Upcoming dinners planned:
Tortellini with pesto, chicken, spinach and tomato
Eggs, tator tots, fruit
Meatballs in gravy, mashed potatoes, vegetable
Cheesy potato casserole, green beans
Teriyaki chicken, rice, broccoli
Cheese lasagna, salad
Copycat White Castle Sliders, fries

I will be using some things I have on hand.

WholeFoods4Lyfe

I don’t have a set grocery list per se because I tend to buy things like meat in bulk when they are on sale and a lot of my fresh produce depends on what is in season that I can get at the Farmers Market. Instead, I’ll tell you what foods that I try to always have on hand.

Beef – I try to buy Grass Fed /Organic when I can, Aldi has great prices, their Ground Beef is usually $5.29/lb. I always keep ground beef, NY Strip, Beef Cubes, and at least 1 Beef Roast on Hand

Pork – I buy a large Pork Roast at BJ’s and for free they’ll cut it into chops and however many roasts I want, it’s a great deal at only $1.49/pound

Chicken – Breasts for my H and usually boneless thighs for myself

Fish – Trader Joe’s has a great selection of individually frozen wild caught fish

Eggs - we go through a ton of eggs and I'm very fortunate to have access to fresh eggs from pastured chickens

Carbs – potatoes, white rice, gluten free pasta

Fats – Avocado Oil, EVOO, Coconut Oil, Sesame Oil, Peanut Oil, Tallow, Ghee, and Bacon Fat

I then meal plan and build my meals on what proteins and carbs I already have on hand and what vegetables are fresh and in season. I do try to buy vegetables in bulk when they are in season and then either can or freeze them for consumption in the off months.

For snacks, and grab-and-go type foods I have: Epic Bars, Lara Bars, boxed raisins, 100 calorie packs of various nuts, sardines, packs of tuna, and my weakness, chips and salsa

Oh, and good coffee and my coconut creamer are also must-have's!

callsitlikeiseeit

depends on what ive planned for the week, but the staples include

chicken
bread/buns
ground turkey
coffee creamer
salad stuff/ veg/fruit
tuna
deli meat/ cheese
coffee
diet coke

nickssweetheart

Just completed my shopping this morning, as a matter of fact.

My list:

bananas
oranges
frozen broccoli
frozen spinach
frozen kale
2 cans diced tomatoes
italian seasoning
dry chickpeas
sourdough bread
diced butternut squash
better than bouillon vegetable base
yellow onions
capers
lemons
oatmeal
dry lentils (2 lbs)
dry navy beans
brown sugar
soy milk
yukon gold potatoes
lemons
orange juice
tomato paste
shelled pistachios
ev olive oil
diet cherry 7 up
9 cans cat food (very important...but not on my menu )

Other random things I plan to eat this week but already have: rice, tofu, gardein mandarin orange chicken, refried beans, tortillas, salsa, romaine lettuce, carrots, apples, angel hair pasta, marinara sauce, tofurky italian sausage. peanut butter.

emilyvictoria7

I can give you my list for this week for myself (and my partner, but she has a few items I'll leave off as she is not calorie counting). My breakfast is almost always 3 eggs and a banana, and my lunches are most commonly tuna or egg salad with a mixed veggie salad so dinner is the most interesting part of the day.

Dinners:
Homemade Pizzas
Lentil Shepherd's Pie
Peanut Stir Fry
Avocado Pesto Zuchinni Noodles
Sausages and veggies

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Fruits/Veggies:
Apples, Bananas, Oranges, Pineapple, Lettuce, Tomato x4, Cucumber x2, Celery, Avocado x2, Broccoli x2, Cauliflower, Mixed peppers x4, Zuchinni x6, Brussel Sprouts, Asparagus, Green Beans. (Already have potatoes, onions, and sweet potato in the house).

Grains:
Multigrain cheerios, plain bagels, poppy seed/rye bread, whole wheat pitas.

Cold Foods:
Bratwurst sausages, Eggs, Milk, Greek Yogurt, Butter, Tofu, Hummus, Mozzarella, Low-cal Mayo, Frozen mixed vegetables.

Canned items:
Chick peas, lentils, pizza sauce, olives, artichoke hearts, flaked tuna.

Snackables:
Rice cakes, wheat thins, unsweetened apple sauce.

To compliment all this we also have rice, cooking oil, low-cal dressings, sauce ingredients (soya sauce, various oils, herbs/spices). We also always keep low-cal peanut butter in stock, and usually other meat items if I'm feeling like meat. We eat primarily vegan (my fiancee is vegan).

Let me know if you want some vegan recipes, I have a whole collection in my bookmarks bar!

goofygrin

We eat a lot of fish. Mostly haddock and salmon, healthy and tasty

Annalee82_

Greek yogurt
Walnuts
Bananas
Blueberries
Apples
Spinach
Flat Out Wraps
Turkey Breast
Tuna
Broccoli
Peppers
Coffee!

and a lot more.

Annalee82_

Oh.. and chocolate.

DragonHasTheSapphire

My staples (just gonna use that rough guideline from the person above!):

Protein: Pork loin, skinless chicken thighs/breasts, dry roasted soybeans, lean turkey breasts/ground turkey, sometimes lean ground beef

Carbs: Russet/sweet potatoes, LOTS OF FRUIT (bananas, raspberries, blackberries, strawberries, pineapple, kiwis, frozen fruit, ect.) Unsweetened applesauce, brown rice, whole grain bread, Post Shredded wheat and bran cereal, hot cereals like plain quaker oats or grits, whole gtain/wheat pasta

Fat: Santa Cruz peanut butter, Maranatha almond butter, raw nuts, extra virgin olive oil, avocado, plain full fat yogurt, sometimes cheese

Other items: I like veggies such as snap beans, broccoli, celery, green peas, and carrots. I love iceberg lettuce although it gets looked down at, but I like any lettuce really. Baby spinach leaves are great on my turkey breast sandwhiches, so I have that. Other veggies like cucumbers and cabbage are a must-have in my house! Snacks like whole grain baked crackers and Skinny pop are awesome. Recently, Walmart stopped making the old apple and almond snackers. They used to have more grapes, almonds, and apples, but they cut the amount in them drastically and roasted the almonds (I hate roasted nuts), so I guess I have to make my own apple and almond snacker trays... They were so convenient.