Help me clean up!

rblauvelt7

Okay, so I'm going to try to clean up my act a little, but I'm asking for help. I realize processed foods are out, but can anybody make me a cheat sheet grocery list for tomorrow. Just a list of staples that I should generally have on hand, not like a complete feed-me-for-a-month list. Oh, and because I'm assuming they will come up, I am allergic to nuts.

abyssfully

I love this list (it's in a link, sorry!)
http://www.spartafit.com/nutrition/healthy foods list.php

Losingitin2011

Hmmm some of my staples are

Greek Yogurt
Granola
Kashi Cereal
Unsweetened Almond Milk (but you're allergic to nuts, so substitute whatever you like here ^_^)
Laughing Cow light cheese
Hummus
Flat Out Wraps
Salad
Fruit of Choice
Meat of Choice (beef, chicken, etc.)
Healthy bread - I do Dave's Killer Bread light

I don't cut out ALL processed foods, like i still buy rice cakes (ZOMG) and fiber bars and such

Hope this helps a bit

rblauvelt7

I don't cut out ALL processed foods, like i still buy rice cakes (ZOMG) and fiber bars and such

Yeah. I'd like to clean up as much as I can, but with a very picky toddler, I doubt I'll be completely clean.

Losingitin2011

I don't cut out ALL processed foods, like i still buy rice cakes (ZOMG) and fiber bars and such

Yeah. I'd like to clean up as much as I can, but with a very picky toddler, I doubt I'll be completely clean.

Psh. Don't stress it. Technically you could lose weight on fast food if you only at X amount of calories a day.

I figure life is more fun when you live it. A lot of people will try to convince you that you're poisoning yourself and killing yourself and what not, ignore it. Just read the labels and go the what has fewer ingredients.

kittyloo123

salad greens
assorted fruit
yoplait lite yogert
whole wheat flat breads
liquid eggs (egg beaters)
laughing cow cheese
fat free cottage cheese
carrots, cukes, tomatoes
canned tuna

lkm111

The staples I can think of quickly:

Lean ground turkey
Boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Chunk white tuna
Barilla Plus pasta
Marinara sauce
Mozzarella cheese
Yogurt - Greek or what is on sale
Reduced fat cheese sticks
Sesame seeds
Almonds
Salad greens
Tomatoes
Light salad dressings
Fresh vegetables in season
Frozen vegetables out of season
Lemons
Bananas
Peanut butter
Whole wheat bread
Whole grain cereals
Whole wheat flat bread or wraps
Brown rice
Cottage cheese

Hope this helps!

lalilalu

I think a really useful thing to do is to plan out your meals for the week before you go shopping. That way you buy what you need and don't have to throw out heaps of un-used foods. It also stops you from getting to the evening and going 'what am I going to have for dinner?' and then just opting for something processed and 'easier'. You dont have to plan out every single meal for the whole week, but maybe just write down 5 things to cook for dinners, and then buy lots of salads, tuna, breads, eggs, yoghurt cereals, fruit etc so you can make a range of lunches, breakfasts and snacks....

you can have a look at my diary, i don't eat totally 'clean', but i do home cook all my meals and use mainly fresh products.

milaxx

Staples

rice milk
quinoa
brown rice
onion
olive oil
salad green
braggs apple cider vinegar
black bean
red kidney bean
almond butter
grape tomatoes
apples
avocados
larabars
spinach
eggs

I always have these items on hand. If you are broke brown rice or quinoa and frozen veg or beans makes a filling meal. Quinoa is dirt cheap and a complete protein. Onions are good for seasoning and adding flavor so you don't need a lot of salt.For me Salad greens or spinach and tomatoes are the base of 99% of the salads I eat. Braggs ACV and olive oil plus your choice of herbs & spices make and excellent vinaigrette. Avocados can be sliced on salads and increases the absorption of nutrients from the rest of the salad.It can also be mashed with a bit of lime and spices for some home made guacamole. Eggs can be made in a variety of ways.

Losingitin2011

Staples

rice milk
quinoa
brown rice
onion
olive oil
salad green
braggs apple cider vinegar
black bean
red kidney bean
almond butter
grape tomatoes
apples
avocados
larabars
spinach
eggs

I always have these items on hand. If you are broke brown rice or quinoa and frozen veg or beans makes a filling meal. Quinoa is dirt cheap and a complete protein. Onions are good for seasoning and adding flavor so you don't need a lot of salt.For me Salad greens or spinach and tomatoes are the base of 99% of the salads I eat. Braggs ACV and olive oil plus your choice of herbs & spices make and excellent vinaigrette. Avocados can be sliced on salads and increases the absorption of nutrients from the rest of the salad.It can also be mashed with a bit of lime and spices for some home made guacamole. Eggs can be made in a variety of ways.

I am actually really interested in quinoa. Could you recommend some links that would give me good information and/or recipes?