Grocery shopping time!

SarahofTwins

Its that time again that we all share...Grocery shopping. You either love it or hate it...or maybe just feel indifferent about. Now I've done plenty of shopping these past 3 months of getting the right foods however I feel bored sometimes.

I usually get these types of foods:
-Chicken
-Tuna
-99% Fat free turkey
-Veggies
-Fruits
-Yogurts
-Crackers
-Brown rice
-Frozen dinners (I know they can be bad but I can be pretty busy at home with 3 kids)
-Oatmeal
-etc etc

I would love to know what you might put on your grocery list besides what I have listed above. Share away please! Pen and paper ready to go :drinker:

AKosky585

almonds
light string cheese
graham crackers and light cool whip (make sandwiches out of it and freeze them)

rjyoung

I didn't see any bread on your list. I know most breads are not good for you, but I LOVE the sandwhich thins...Arnold and Pepperidge Farm makes them. There's probably some other brands, too, depending on where you are in the country. They are like really thin hamburger buns. They are 100 calories per bun. I like to spread Laughing Cow Light Creamy Swiss on them or even a light cream cheese, maybe a slice of tomato...mmmm! I have also made sandwhiches with them using egg whites, tomato, and a little low-fat cheese. Delicious!

rorosaw

I get the following from Whole Foods:

Fage 0% greek yogurt
Egg whites
Unsweetened almond milk
Kashi GoLean Crunch cereal
Laughing Cow Light Swiss
Pumpernickel bread
Fresh Greens for salad
Tomatoes, fresh veggies and fruit
Lemons
Kale (for salad and to make kale chips)
Shirataki noodles
Ground turkey
Raw almonds

SarahofTwins

I didn't see any bread on your list. I know most breads are not good for you, but I LOVE the sandwhich thins...Arnold and Pepperidge Farm makes them. There's probably some other brands, too, depending on where you are in the country. They are like really thin hamburger buns. They are 100 calories per bun. I like to spread Laughing Cow Light Creamy Swiss on them or even a light cream cheese, maybe a slice of tomato...mmmm! I have also made sandwhiches with them using egg whites, tomato, and a little low-fat cheese. Delicious!

Oh yes I forgot to include my 40-50 calorie bread by Natures Own....I guess I forgot since its become 2nd nature to me lol. I'll have to try out the laughing cow swiss...that sounds delish!

rjyoung

ooh...the graham crackers and whipped cream idea sounds delicious!!!! I will have to try it!

oxavecamourxo

Applesauce..rice cakes (i eat them with peanut butter)...other than that I just buy fruits & veggies...

smashleymcgee

I normally buy those plus:

Fiber One Bars
Dried Fruit- Craisins
Laughing Cow Light Cheese Spreads
Trail Mix

cardbucfan

laughing cow garlic and herb cheese or the sundried tomato ones-awesome on crackers or celery
roasted red pepper hummus-great on baby carrots and other raw veggies
quinoa-get the Aztec one you don't have to rinse
Weight Watchers Giant Cookies and Cream ice cream bars 130 calories of yumminess

rorosaw

I didn't see any bread on your list. I know most breads are not good for you, but I LOVE the sandwhich thins...Arnold and Pepperidge Farm makes them. There's probably some other brands, too, depending on where you are in the country. They are like really thin hamburger buns. They are 100 calories per bun. I like to spread Laughing Cow Light Creamy Swiss on them or even a light cream cheese, maybe a slice of tomato...mmmm! I have also made sandwhiches with them using egg whites, tomato, and a little low-fat cheese. Delicious!

Oh yes I forgot to include my 40-50 calorie bread by Natures Own....I guess I forgot since its become 2nd nature to me lol. I'll have to try out the laughing cow swiss...that sounds delish!

Oh, Laughing Cow, how I love you! haha. Just had a wedge spread on a piece of pumpernickel bread along with my shiratake noodles, tomato gravy/sauce, and parmiaggiano reggiano shavings. YUMMY!

sarah44254

low cal bread (45 cal sara lee I have been getting)
EGGS!!!
any kind of cheese
onions
bell peppers
almond milk
(these are all my breakfast foods, along with some protein powder but I only buy that once in a while since it comes in a giant jug!)

spinach
roma tomatoes
pear
apple
orange
melon (cantaloupe and honeydew are lower price right now, too!)
shirataki noodles (almost no cal)
spaghetti sauce
meats: chicken breasts, lean cut beef (I don't eat any pork)

I always pick up a few cookies or ice cream snacks to help quell urges

I could be eating more oats but I haven't made an effort to add them in yet!

circusmom

Toufayan whole wheat pita
pizza sauce
2% shredded cheese
Makes a great pizza!!! Had one today topped with left over taco meat, lettuce and taco sauce, so good!

1a1a1o

Jennie-O Oven Ready Boneless Skinless Turkey Breast (awesome crockpot meal)
Ezekiel 4:9 sprouted bread
Almond butter
Wasa crisp bread
Good Earth caffeine free sweet & spicy herbal tea (great after meals when I'm craving something sweet)

rubyrenga

Hummus
Baby carrots
Lots of fruit
Steel cut oats
Silk soy milk
Vegetarian "meats"
Thomas' sandwich thins
Eggs (for whites)
Lots of fresh veggies

cjwolfjen

lettuce
spinach
apples
bananas
special k bars
special k cereal
kashi go lean cereal
almond breeze milk (only 40 calories a cup)
pop secret 100 calorie pop corn
*low calorie wheat tortillas
*fajita seasoning
*green bell pepper
*onion

* these items cooked with chicken and wrapped in the tortilla make great low calorie fajitas, very filling

SarahofTwins

low cal bread (45 cal sara lee I have been getting)
EGGS!!!
any kind of cheese
onions
bell peppers
almond milk
(these are all my breakfast foods, along with some protein powder but I only buy that once in a while since it comes in a giant jug!)

spinach
roma tomatoes
pear
apple
orange
melon (cantaloupe and honeydew are lower price right now, too!)
shirataki noodles (almost no cal)
spaghetti sauce
meats: chicken breasts, lean cut beef (I don't eat any pork)

I always pick up a few cookies or ice cream snacks to help quell urges

I could be eating more oats but I haven't made an effort to add them in yet!

I'll be in trouble if I get the spaghetti sauce cause I'll want to eat it with regular noodles....How do the Shirataki noodles taste? I heard they were stinky but I like tofu! haha

healthyjen342

Let's see (Processed type foods)..

Reduced Fat Philadelphia Cream Cheese
Philly Swirl Sweet Delites (These are really tasty and only 14 calories and Gluten Free)
Eggs
Hummus (sometimes)
String Cheese
Nuts - Preferably Almonds...They are my FAVORITE
Laughing Cow Cheese
Low Sodium Chicken Breast (made by Sara Lee..this stuff is GOOOOOD)
Cheerios
Brown Rice

jmconway1

egg beaters (they're quick and easy and a 1/2 a cup is only 60 cals!
fat free small curd cottage cheese (80 cals for 1/2 cup) with dole no sugar added mandarin oranges (40 cals per cup)--DELISH!
skinny cow ice cream desserts (100-150 cals) and so good for sweet cravings
oh! and also, get 100 calorie packs of oreo thin crisps or pop tart thin crisps and marshmallow fluff. SO good together and 100 + 40 cals (2 tbsp marshmallow fluff)

jmconway1

graham crackers and light cool whip sounds really good. I'll be trying that one!

bcattoes

Pork tenderloin is a nice change if you are bored with chicken. It has about the same fat content as skinless chicken breasts and is really great on the grill too. Get the kind that is not preflavored because those preseasoned ones are mega salty.

Also maybe try some other grains besides rice. If you don't have issues with gluten bulgar wheat is really good and can be used the same as rice is just about any dish, or you can just soak it in cold water for 30 min and add to salads. Quinoa is really good too but can be pricey.

I also like just about anything Kashi makes (cereals, bars, cookies, pilaf, pizzas) because they are all high fiber and most of all tasty!

hbrekkaas

Our staples that we always have on hand are:

Boneless, skinless chicken breast,
Extra lean hamburger
Pork (ether chops or loin)

Cheese (cheddar and mozza as we run out)
Amooza cheese strings
Rice milk
Honeycomb cereal
Vegetable thins
Rice crackers
Salsa
Bbq sauce
Baking supplies
Fruits - apples, bananas, grapes, pineapple
Veggies - lettuce, carrots, peppers, mushrooms, cucumber, zucchini, potatoes, onions,
Eggs

tladame

If you're looking for other sources of protein, I like to use Hormel turkey pepperoni and Boca crumbles. I'm not a vegetarian, but I love these!

I make little pepperoni pizzas with the following:

Thomas' whole wheat pita
Newman's Own marinara sauce
lowfat shredded 4-cheese Italian blend
Hormel turkey pepperoni
olive oil

And tacos with the following:

corn tortillas
Boca ground crumbles
avocado
salsa
spinach

Both are easy to make and are really tasty! (from the Flat Belly Diet)

oxoxcarole

My list-
-Wheat Thins low fat..... 16 cracker
-Fiber One lite bars- 80 cal
-Fiber One cereal- 1/2 cup is 60 calories per serving ....I put 1/2 of that in my yogurt.
-Honey Nut Cheerios too but only the portion size.
-Fat free Lac free milk
-Rold gold pretzel sticks 53 .....are only 100 calories
-4 oz fish I ask grocery store pre cut in the serving size!! my store will even steam for
-Quaker weight control oatmeal
-Thomas bagel thins 110 calories I like cinnamon raisin and the everything flavors
-shrimp
-apples....80 cal
-asparagus
-frozen vegetables
-beans
-carrot sticks
-albacore tuna in water
-lots of lettuce
-plum tomatoes
-eggo multigrain waffles (low fat) 70 cal each- two per serving 140 cal
-eggs

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