Favorite Shopping Cart Items... Share your healthy staples?
Petrusilly
Posts: 37 Member
Hey Everyone,
I thought it might be a cool idea to share our favorite shopping cart items... in case we are looking for new things to try that are healthy and delicious! I do most of my shopping at Costco, Sprouts, and Trader Joe's.
Here's my list:
1. Sweet & Spicy Tea from Good Earth ($4.49 a box)
---Tastes so sweet, but only 3 calories, and much much healthier than diet soda! Has a strong cinnamon flavor.
2. Syntha-6 Protein Powder from BSN
---So tasty. 200 cals (22 protein, 4 sugar, 6 fat per serving) About $1 per serving.
I mix with my next favorite ingredient to increase the protein (egg whites)!
3. 100% Liquid Egg whites from Costco, Kirkland brand ($7.99 for 60 servings of 5 grams of protein)
4. Kirkland Energy Blend, the perfect snack! Has satisfying amounts of protein, fat, and carbs ($9)
5. Trader Joes refrigerated whole wheat pizza dough ($1.19)... fresh pizza dough that's ready to bake.
---Solve your craving a healthier way, or make a <20 mins dinner the kids will gobble up!
6. Kirkland (or Fage) 0% Fat Greek Yogurt ($6.89)--so much protein, so many uses!
7. Chosen Foods Avocado Oil ($9.99 for a large bottle at Costco).
---Avocado oil is actually healthier than extra virgin olive oil! The flavor is nutty and smooth, and I prefer it over olive oil in a lot of
recipes.
6. Perfect Bars (sprouts or costco in some areas)... healthy, whole food ingredients, a little high in carbs, but a satisfying meal
replacement! perfectfoodbars.com--so fresh they are found in the refrigerator section!
7. Spinach (obvious reasons)
8. Black Rice (bulk at Sprouts)... 6 grams of protein per serving in RICE?! Sign me up please! Also high in antioxidants.
9. Quinoa-- versatile grain that still has some protein
10. Chia seeds
11. Peanut Butter
12. Steel cut oats (and oat flour)
That's it for now... I'd love to hear what other people have found!!!
I thought it might be a cool idea to share our favorite shopping cart items... in case we are looking for new things to try that are healthy and delicious! I do most of my shopping at Costco, Sprouts, and Trader Joe's.
Here's my list:
1. Sweet & Spicy Tea from Good Earth ($4.49 a box)
---Tastes so sweet, but only 3 calories, and much much healthier than diet soda! Has a strong cinnamon flavor.
2. Syntha-6 Protein Powder from BSN
---So tasty. 200 cals (22 protein, 4 sugar, 6 fat per serving) About $1 per serving.
I mix with my next favorite ingredient to increase the protein (egg whites)!
3. 100% Liquid Egg whites from Costco, Kirkland brand ($7.99 for 60 servings of 5 grams of protein)
4. Kirkland Energy Blend, the perfect snack! Has satisfying amounts of protein, fat, and carbs ($9)
5. Trader Joes refrigerated whole wheat pizza dough ($1.19)... fresh pizza dough that's ready to bake.
---Solve your craving a healthier way, or make a <20 mins dinner the kids will gobble up!
6. Kirkland (or Fage) 0% Fat Greek Yogurt ($6.89)--so much protein, so many uses!
7. Chosen Foods Avocado Oil ($9.99 for a large bottle at Costco).
---Avocado oil is actually healthier than extra virgin olive oil! The flavor is nutty and smooth, and I prefer it over olive oil in a lot of
recipes.
6. Perfect Bars (sprouts or costco in some areas)... healthy, whole food ingredients, a little high in carbs, but a satisfying meal
replacement! perfectfoodbars.com--so fresh they are found in the refrigerator section!
7. Spinach (obvious reasons)
8. Black Rice (bulk at Sprouts)... 6 grams of protein per serving in RICE?! Sign me up please! Also high in antioxidants.
9. Quinoa-- versatile grain that still has some protein
10. Chia seeds
11. Peanut Butter
12. Steel cut oats (and oat flour)
That's it for now... I'd love to hear what other people have found!!!
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Avacados
Tomatoes
Cilantro
Bananas
Romaine Lettuce
Snow Peas0 -
peanut butter, vanilla greek yogurt, flax seed, any kind of fresh fruit0
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Avacados
Tomatoes
Cilantro
Bananas
Romaine Lettuce
Snow Peas
Someone must have told you all my favorite veggies!!! I like to blend and freeze cilantro cubes so I always have it on hand!!!0 -
Berries and potatoes are my favorite staples right now. I often will eat 3-4 bowl of berries these days as a dessert (especially with a few squares of dark chocolate) or as a snack and a generous portion of potatoes with most meals. Very satisfying. I buy whatever is in season; blueberries and blackberries are coming ripe now and I've been eating raspberries, cherries, and tayberries. I LOVE sweet potatoes just baked with cinnamon as a side dish. I bake as many as will fit on a cookie sheet, put them in the fridge and eat for days with 0 effort :-)0
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Berries and potatoes are my favorite staples right now. I often will eat 3-4 bowl of berries these days as a dessert (especially with a few squares of dark chocolate) or as a snack and a generous portion of potatoes with most meals. Very satisfying. I buy whatever is in season; blueberries and blackberries are coming ripe now and I've been eating raspberries, cherries, and tayberries. I LOVE sweet potatoes just baked with cinnamon as a side dish. I bake as many as will fit on a cookie sheet, put them in the fridge and eat for days with 0 effort :-)
SWEET POTATOES!!!! <<< So good. They don't really fit in with my lowish carb diet right now, but when I hit my goal weight... and costco starts carrying them again... I'mma get back on that STAT. Have you tried cooking them in the crock pot? I thought it was weird at first, but they taste delicious!!! http://paleomg.com/stupid-easy-perfectly-cooked-sweet-potatoes/0 -
Apple
avocados
mangos
Milton's whole grain bread
Fage 0% yogurt
frozen broccoli, spinach, and corn
Coffee beans, cream, raw sugar (healthy for my soul and everyone that has to interact with me)
PB
Eggs
Bacon (healthy!
)
1% cottage cheese
Kern's chocolate coconut water
40 calorie Almond breeze0 -
Berries and potatoes are my favorite staples right now. I often will eat 3-4 bowl of berries these days as a dessert (especially with a few squares of dark chocolate) or as a snack and a generous portion of potatoes with most meals. Very satisfying. I buy whatever is in season; blueberries and blackberries are coming ripe now and I've been eating raspberries, cherries, and tayberries. I LOVE sweet potatoes just baked with cinnamon as a side dish. I bake as many as will fit on a cookie sheet, put them in the fridge and eat for days with 0 effort :-)
SWEET POTATOES!!!! <<< So good. They don't really fit in with my lowish carb diet right now, but when I hit my goal weight... and costco starts carrying them again... I'mma get back on that STAT. Have you tried cooking them in the crock pot? I thought it was weird at first, but they taste delicious!!! http://paleomg.com/stupid-easy-perfectly-cooked-sweet-potatoes/
No I haven't- I'll have to try that though, it looks great!0 -
Apple
avocados
mangos
Milton's whole grain bread
Fage 0% yogurt
frozen broccoli, spinach, and corn
Coffee beans, cream, raw sugar [bold](healthy for my soul and everyone that has to interact with me)[/bold]
PB
Eggs
Bacon (healthy!)
1% cottage cheese
Kern's chocolate coconut water
40 calorie Almond breeze
LOL! You are so funny
... I actually should have added precooked bacon to my Costco items... it is a good source of protein and fat to have with my egg whites or to spice up any other dish too! 0 -
I cook from scratch a lot...
Every week:
Cherry tomatoes
Salmon
Baby spinach
Mangoes
Bananas
Potatoes
Carrots
Plain yogurt (Fage or Mountain HIgh)
Bi-weekly rotations:
Kabocha squash
Cauliflower
Broccoli
Lettuce
Shrimp
Rice
Apples
Oranges
Berries
Sweet potato (all kinds)
Bread (tortilla, pita pockets, or loaf)
Soy milk
Almond milk
Cheese
Coconut milk
Monthly rotations:
Dried fruits like figs, dates, blueberries, etc.
Peanut butter
Jams
Kimchi
Umeboshi
Pickled radish
Water spinach
Bok choy
Eggplant
Rarely:
Nuts and seeds (expensive! but does last me for a long time)
Pork
Chicken
Beef
Chocolate
And then there's the fruits and veggies from my backyard: plums, persimmons, asian pears, okra, basil herbs, pumpkin...0 -
Berries and potatoes are my favorite staples right now. I often will eat 3-4 bowl of berries these days as a dessert (especially with a few squares of dark chocolate) or as a snack and a generous portion of potatoes with most meals. Very satisfying. I buy whatever is in season; blueberries and blackberries are coming ripe now and I've been eating raspberries, cherries, and tayberries. I LOVE sweet potatoes just baked with cinnamon as a side dish. I bake as many as will fit on a cookie sheet, put them in the fridge and eat for days with 0 effort :-)
SWEET POTATOES!!!! <<< So good. They don't really fit in with my lowish carb diet right now, but when I hit my goal weight... and costco starts carrying them again... I'mma get back on that STAT. Have you tried cooking them in the crock pot? I thought it was weird at first, but they taste delicious!!! http://paleomg.com/stupid-easy-perfectly-cooked-sweet-potatoes/
No I haven't- I'll have to try that though, it looks great!
Awesome-- Although I don't eat Paleo, that blog has a ton of tasty and healthy recipes! 0 -
Sweet potatoe/Yams in the crock pot are so easy, just put them in the pot, turn it on low, easy peasey!0
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I cook from scratch a lot...
Every week:
Cherry tomatoes
Salmon
Baby spinach
Mangoes
Bananas
Potatoes
Carrots
Plain yogurt (Fage or Mountain HIgh)
Bi-weekly rotations:
Cauliflower
Broccoli
Lettuce
Shrimp
Rice
Apples
Oranges
Berries
Sweet potato (all kinds)
Bread (tortilla, pita pockets, or loaf)
Soy milk
Almond milk
Cheese
Coconut milk
Monthly rotations (they last me for quite a while):
Dried fruits like figs, dates, blueberries, etc.
Peanut butter
Jams
Rarely:
Nuts and seeds (expensive! but does last me for a long time)
Pork
Chicken
Beef
Chocolate
This is a great list! nice job 0 -
Sweet potatoe/Yams in the crock pot are so easy, just put them in the pot, turn it on low, easy peasey!
And it makes the house smell like thanksgiving! mmmm!0 -
Bananas, fuji apples, quinoa, brown rice, black beans, red beans, rolled oats, and if I don't have a lot of greens, the green goodness smoothie from Bolthouse Farms.0
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I cook from scratch a lot...
Every week:
Cherry tomatoes
Salmon
Baby spinach
Mangoes
Bananas
Potatoes
Carrots
Plain yogurt (Fage or Mountain HIgh)
Bi-weekly rotations:
Kabocha squash
Cauliflower
Broccoli
Lettuce
Shrimp
Rice
Apples
Oranges
Berries
Sweet potato (all kinds)
Bread (tortilla, pita pockets, or loaf)
Soy milk
Almond milk
Cheese
Coconut milk
Monthly rotations:
Dried fruits like figs, dates, blueberries, etc.
Peanut butter
Jams
Kimchi
Umeboshi
Pickled radish
Water spinach
Bok choy
Eggplant
Rarely:
Nuts and seeds (expensive! but does last me for a long time)
Pork
Chicken
Beef
Chocolate
And then there's the fruits and veggies from my backyard: plums, persimmons, asian pears, okra, basil herbs, pumpkin...
It just keeps getting better and better with the edits... I'm kind of in love with Kimchi now too...0 -
I do a lot of shopping at Aldi. We are on a pretty tight budget. Some of my favs are:
tomatoes (can't wait for the ones in my garden to ripen)
70% dark chocolate - comes in a 5 mini bar pack for $2. I eat a 1/2 a bar at a time
canned diced tomatoes
black beans
eggs
granny smith apples
artisan lettuce $2 for 4 mini head of lettuce
Kinkoman stir fry season packets - they have recipes on the back all made with fresh veggies.
ground beef
chicken breasts
dried cranberries - for a sweet treat0 -
Wine
Egg whites
Morningstar veggie burgers
Sugar free dulce de leche pudding
Chicken breast
Lean ground beef
Broccoli
Cauliflower
Tomato
Avocado
Sabra hummus singles
Lightly salted almonds
Cheese
Low sugar ketchup
Wine0
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