Grocery list staples!

Cati321

hello everyone! Just wondering - what are you grocery list staples for healthy eating? annnd go!

kshadows

Bananas
Almond milk
Whole grain bread
Chicken breast
90% lean ground beef

ETA: Greek yogurt!! (no clue how I forgot that)


Those are things I buy almost every time I grocery shop.

dj1skywalker

Black Olives :-D

Ehecatl915

Stonyfield Organic French Vanilla Lowfat yogurt
Raisins
Coconut Oil
Jennie-o Turkey Burgers
Weight Watchers Chicken Cutlets
Publix or Winn Dixie Frozen Organic veggies
Sam's Club Organic canned green beans and sweet peas
Organic baby spinach
Organic carrots
Lundburg's organic rice cakes
Sunbutter
Lindsay natural black olives
that is just a few.

donna710

almond milk
spinach
greek yogurt
eggs
string cheese
bananas
strawberries

Nojoke81

cooked / frozen prawns - easily fore out for the next day and a great source of low fat / high protein.

Bags of salad sold by most supermarkets - ordinary stuff with no added croutons or dressing to keep sodium down.

Ice - I drink a lot of water and warm water gets a bit sickly after a while

Fanta / Coke Zero x 6 each

Coffee / no milk

Green Tea

Spinach / KALE KALE KALE!

Chicken breasts / Lean Beef

FatJockSing

Jerky
Rice cakes
Greek Yogurt
Peanut butter
Wholemeal bread
Chicken breast
Tuna
Dark Chocolate
Almonds
Fruit
Cauliflower
Carrots
Oats

126siany

Things I buy almost every shopping trip:

Skim Milk
Non-Fat Plain Greek Yogurt
Some sort of regular (full-fat) cheese
Eggs
Chicken Breasts
93/7 Ground Turkey or Ground Beef
Onions
Garlic
Almonds or Pistachios
Mission Carb Balance Tortillas
No Salt Added Cottage Cheese
Mixed Salad Greens

Hoop4la

I have lots of things in my cupbaord at work...

weight watchers fruit
vegetable soup
ryvitas
pickles ...

not great but better than a sandwich

haildodger

Raspberries: Low calorie & high fiber

ChriJMitch

-Spinach
-Big bags of frozen mixed veggies (for when I feel too lazy to cook)
-Chicken breast
-Bananas
-Apples/Pears
-Whey Powder
-Protein Bars
-Greek yougurt
-Skim Milk


Every trip

CindeeMaree

All Organic (I know, not important to some of you but it is to me)
Oatmeal
Almond Milk
Fruits (frozen & Fresh)
Veggies (frozen & Fresh)
Fish
Tofu
EVOO
Nuts & Grains (rice, quinoa, barley. . .)

meghan_lovely

Bananas
Apples
Deli Meat (turkey or chicken)
Baby Spinach
Trail Mix (fav is cashews, almonds and dried cranberries)
Eggs

BlackPup

Winter:
Skim milk
Weetbix
Low fat yogurt
Frozen berries
Zucchini
Broccoli
Carrots
Light cream cheese
Tuna
Chicken breast
Extra lean mince
Summer:
Add salad leaves, tomato, celery and cucumber.
Edited to add seasonal fruit!!!

Skinny_minny_mo

chocolate!

cwolfman13

eggs
milk 1%
avocados
fage greek yogurt
boneless/skinless chicken thighs
93% ground beef
steaks
ham
center cut bacon
salmon
some kind of white fish
assorted fresh vegetables
assorted fresh fruit
long grain brown rice
raw black beans
sourdough bread
almonds
Coach's Oats

The list goes on...

futuresize8

Onions (all kinds)
Peppers (red and green)
Celery
Cucumbers
Carrots
Yukon Gold potatoes
Red potatoes
Tomatoes (fresh and canned)
Portabella mushrooms
White mushrooms
Fish
Pork (for my husband...none for me, thanks!)
Uncured bacon (again, for The Hubs! It's nitrate free.)
Fresh parmesan
Fresh mozzerella
Pinot grigio
Canned beans
Pasta

Those are the things that are on the weekly list no matter what. Good stuff!

acstansell

- FRUIT! 2/3s of my grocery bill is fruit. Bananas, plums, apples, pears, grapes, strawberries, pineapple...
- lean chicken and ground beef
- high-fiber low-calorie bread
- organic greek yogurt, Fage specifically
- salad mixes for 1 (my husband doesn't eat veggies)
- red potatoes
- lean lunch meats (for lunches)
- 70 calorie low sodium tuna packs.

donnat238

spinach
greek yogurt
eggs
string cheese
chicken breast
tuna fish
broccoli
Nut butters
blueberries
tomatoes
avocados
salmon
cottage cheese
artichokes
black beans

Cati321

Wow thanks what a response! Question: what do you do with kale? I managed to stirfry some but still have half a bag in my fridge...

Philldem

Chicken breast
salmon
spinach
broccoli
spring mix salad
oatmeal
eggs
turkey bacon
fresh fruit

FabulousFantasticFifty

Almond Milk (unsweetened)
Organic baby Spinach (packed w Protein) I have w every meal even as garnish
Kale
Egglands Best Eggs
Avocados
Fresh Fruits & Vegetables
Oatmeal (not instant)
Lemons, Apples
EXTRA Virgin Olive Oil (cold Pressed) or Coconut Oil
large bag of Frozen Chicken breast (you can cut in half for those smaller lunch portions)
large bag of frozen Tilapia
(Both of these are packed with Protein and great to have on hand for quick healthy meals and salads and can be prepared so many ways on a countertop grill.)
A variety of Frozen Fruits:Strawberries, Bluberries, Blackberries, Rasberries (for smoothies & garnishes)
Mrs. Dash & a variety of Herbs & Spices (for your Chicken & Fish)
A Good protein Powder (I Love Pure Protein PLUS French vanilla) is packed with extra vitamins, fiber and Omegas avail at Sam's/WMart. Tastes great in shakes, smoothies, and in your oatmeal and I make a delish Gelato with Frozen fruit
100% natural raw honey
Stevia Powder and Luo Han Guo (Monk fruit)
Green Tea (Bags not pre-made stuff)

And MOST Important!!! Purified water drink, drink, drink! try to shoot for a gallon a day but never less than 75oz. (helps you lose weight and you will feel healthier and your skin and hair will look better too!

And Finally... A George Foreman Type Counter top Grill! These grills come in different brands are very inexpensive. they offer a healthy way to cook your food quickly and without any oil.

I Pretty much have been living off of these foods for the fast 4 mos and have lost 33lbs. I'm eating well eating often and have no problem getting hungry. You can Prepare your fish and chicken so many different ways on your grill and I experiment a lot with different herbs and spices. I'll usually make a nice colorful salad and top with my fish or chicken and I may even grill my veggies as well as a side dish.Get creative and have fun with your food! you can have Beautiful appetizing meals in under 15min that are Good for you!!! :happy:

Alidecker

Spinach
Eggs
Greek Yogurt
Chicken
Strawberries
Blueberries
Ice Cream

JustSomeEm

Lots of fresh veggies and fruit
Milk
Yogurt
Canned soup (for lunch, because I'm too lazy to make something to take to work with me)

gardnerkennedy

eggs
Roasted, unsalted almonds
peanut butter
whole grain bread
apples
bananas
roasted turkey breast
tomatoes
avocado
romaine lettuce or bags or arugula
plain or flavored greek yogurt

aliu00

kale:boil them and eat as a salad. It tastes better than raw. I do like the texture.

joyhibbz

This is what I do with Kale

http://allrecipes.com/recipe/baked-kale-chips/

Daytonsmommy

Whole Wheat Bread
Deli Meat
Deli Cheese (we eat lots of sandwiches in our house)
Greek Yogurt (I really like Chobani's Key Lime Flips right now for a sweet snack)
Milk (1 or 2% organic)
All Whites
Turkey Bacon
Whole Wheat English Muffins
Ground Turkey
Chicken Breast
Lower Fat Ground Beef
Protein Bars (Usually Cliff Builder Bars)

I'm sure I'm missing something, but these are definitely staples.

Amanda_Gx6

Chicken Breast
Ground Turkey
Eggs
Zucchini (lots of it)
Tomatoes
Avocado
Frozen steamer veggies
Pop chips
Fiber One Protein Bars
Water/Seltzer Water
lite oatmeal bread or pita bread

Cardio4Cupcakes

Frozen chicken breast
Ground Turkey
Eggs
CHEESE SO MUCH CHEESE
Tomatoes, head of lettuce, mini sweet peppers, cucumbers, green peppers
Hummus and avocado (if they're on sale otherwise NOPE)
Tuna fish and peanut butter

Snypa1

Don't forget sauce for the chicken breast! I like reggae reggae