I need a grocery list !

mnec2010

Morning all

Im living with my parents so I usually eat whatever they cook, which is often not overly healthy. Im going shopping today for my own groceries -- I need a list! What are your must haves?

Caylee320

My must haves are fat free cottage cheese, whole grain oats, 99% fat free ground turkey, Borden fat free sharp cheddar slices, Tyson Premium white chunk chicken (canned), and salad and spinach in a bag. Hope it helps, Happy shopping!

TundraTed

Caylee has great items on her list, I would add:

Quaker 1 Minute Oatmeal (the Canister)
Low Fat Yogurt (I like the Dannon Light and Fit)
Apples
Bananas
Eggs (Hard Boil them- great protein snack)
Frozen Steam Veggies
Healthy Choice Frozen Steamer meals- they are pretty good and a great easy lunch.

mnec2010

Stupid question, but how do you eat the cottage cheese? isnt it like a yogurt consistency? do you just eat it like it is or add it to recipes, or what? lol

Stacyanne324

My must haves are the Breakstone Cottage Doubles, Egg Beaters, Light whole wheat bread, extra lean ground turkey and beef, low fat cheeses, fat free milk, light chocolate syrup, 100 calorie snack packs, 100 calorie guacamole packs, Bagel thins, and lots of hot sauce.

helenoftroy1

low fat cream cheese
hummous
carrots
spinach
prawns
tinned crab
courgettes
bagged salad
turkey meat
eggs
chickpeas
soup
sparkling water
green tea
porridge
cous cous wholewheat
brown rice
spinach pasta


This is just what I usually have, I can cook multiple things from all this.
low fat cream cheese is the essence to anything I find.

engineman312

Stupid question, but how do you eat the cottage cheese? isnt it like a yogurt consistency? do you just eat it like it is or add it to recipes, or what? lol

i like the snack pack cottage cheese, and i mix it with a chopped up avocado. it makes a kind of guacamole, and throw it in with some green leaf lettuce, some almond slivers, some grilled chicken, and craisns and you've got a great big dinner salad, no dressing needed.

Hellbent_Heidi

My "must haves" are Greek Yogurt, Horizon organic chocolate milk - individual cartons (for after workout), Arnold Sandwich thins, PB&Company peanut butter, and Luna bars (these are my 'easy to eat' go-to items for days when I don't have time to plan).

iuangina

I hate cottage cheese unless it's cooked into something else. My must have are: string cheese, greek yogurt, bananas, chocolate milk (workout recovery drink), skim milk, lean ground beef (93/7), chicken, ground turkey breast, bananas, avocados, broccoli, and romaine lettuce (not in a bag - I dont' like the bag lettuce).

DEGiltz

Agree with Caylee & Ted. Those steam in the bag veggies are great; easy to fix and you've got to get the veggies in as part of your healthy regime. I also would include clementine oranges, baby carrots and greek yogurt (lots of calcium).

therealangd

I would continue to eat what your parents cook, but only in smaller portions. Add more veggies and salads to what they prepare. And then buy some healthy snack foods. Protein and fruits.

The reason is twofold. One it saves you money from having to buy 100% of the food you are eating. Secondly you will be leading by example. If your parents diet is unhealthy, you will be showing them how to add some healthy options to their own diet.

Stacyanne324

Stupid question, but how do you eat the cottage cheese? isnt it like a yogurt consistency? do you just eat it like it is or add it to recipes, or what? lol

It isn't smooth like yogurt. I think of it as teeny tiny mozzerella cheese bits because it's kind of chunky. It's really good and I like having it in the Cottage Doubles form because you also get a bit of something sweet to go along with it. You can either mix it together or eat them seperately. I've also heard that you can make a lower cal lasagna by subbing out the ricotta with cottage cheese or doing half and half.

FITnFIRM4LIFE

Laughing cow cheese
argula/spinach/veggies
chobani
low fat granola
fruit
brown rice
oatmeal-pbutter
flat out bread for pizzas
low fat cheese
tea
grahm crackers
100 cal snack packs

CDeamude

Mini Wheats
Flax seeds
Fat Free Yogurt
Apples
Bananas
Berries
Pears
Baby Carrots
Green Tea
Melba Toast
1% Cottage Cheese
Tuna
Fat Free Ranch Dressing
Baby Spinach / Mixed Greens
Chicken Breast
Frozen Vegetables
Whole Wheat Pasta
Minute Rice (Brown)

Good Luck!

lniffa

Stupid question, but how do you eat the cottage cheese? isnt it like a yogurt consistency? do you just eat it like it is or add it to recipes, or what? lol

I usually put some in a bowl or cup & eat as is.

reaolliemama

I would continue to eat what your parents cook, but only in smaller portions. Add more veggies and salads to what they prepare. And then buy some healthy snack foods. Protein and fruits.

The reason is twofold. One it saves you money from having to buy 100% of the food you are eating. Secondly you will be leading by example. If your parents diet is unhealthy, you will be showing them how to add some healthy options to their own diet.

I agree with this...buy enough additional veggie and salads and fruit to share with them, after all they're willing to share with you. Tell them you would like to contribute to the meals by bulking them up. Also offer to cook sometimes and make the whole meal healthy. This is a win-win situation. You can make a positive difference.

Caylee320

Stupid question, but how do you eat the cottage cheese? isnt it like a yogurt consistency? do you just eat it like it is or add it to recipes, or what? lol

I chop up a whole tomato and mix the cottage cheese and some black pepper - yum, and very filling.

mrsdizzyd84

I always start in the produce section:

a few types of fruits (usually apples, bananas, oranges, and pears)
the fixins for a salad (lettuce, spinach, tomatoes, carrots, cucumbers, green onions).
guacamole snack packs or a couple avocados.
Sweet potatoes
onions
garlic

the prepackaged stuff:

Light mayo
dijon mustard
Low sodium ketchup
reduced sodium Worcestershire sauce
Hot sauce
Low sodium soy sauce
hoisin sauce
honey
natural peanut butter
Cashews or mixed nuts
popcorn
whole grain crackers
whole grain bread / 100 sandwich rolls
Rice cakes
brown rice
couscous
whole grain cereal
oatmeal
white and brown sugar
whole wheat flour
all purpose flour
extra virgin olive oil
Canola oil
a couple types of vinegars
Low sodium chicken broth
Canned tuna
No salt added canned corn
no salt added /low sodium canned beans (garbanzo, black, pinto, white)
Low sodium canned tomatoes (various cuts)
Low sodium lunch meats (usually turkey)

Spices:

Salt
Pepper
paprika
thyme
basil
parsley
garlic powder
onion powder

In the dairy section:

Lowfat/nonfat yogurt and greek yogurt
Lowfat milk
Eggs
Reduced fat cheese (slices and shredded)
Light sour cream (occasionally)
lowfat buttermilk (occasionally)
Unsalted butter
smart balance margarine

In the meat section:

Chicken breasts
lean ground turkey
pork loin chops
lean cuts of beef
shrimp
fish (usually salmon or trout)

In the frozen section:

Bags of frozen veggies
Bags of frozen fruit

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That's pretty much the gist of it. I cook a lot from scratch. With the above ingredients I can basically make up all my meals. Prepackaged foods are easier, but they come packed with a lot of added salt and fat that you don't need. It's a lot healthier to cook for yourself.

CharityEaton

Just a thought, the California Cuties, clementine oranges are fabulous this time of year! They are everywhere, they taste good, they are easy to peel, simple to add to anything or eat alone. They go great in salad, they are great on their own. you could put them in cottage cheese. These are my must have right now....that and fresh spinach, almonds, apples, grilled chicken strips(ready to heat and eat), oats, reduced fat cheese, and veggie burgers..oh and the Hungry Girl Fold-it flatouts.

I also, agree that you should help prepare meals and save some money. Lead by example.

Athijade

I'm still learning a bit myself, but my have on hand items are (besides pantry staples and the like):

Fresh fruit (bananas, apples, berries, ect to eat on their own or add to oatmeal or yogurt)
Oatmeal
Greek yogurt
Peanut Butter
Silk Almond Milk (I really like this for a "treat" though I still use cow milk for cooking/cereal/ect)
Salad fixings (I make a big bowl of mixed greens and then use smaller containers for fixings so that everything is prepped)
Low fat salad dressings (found an amazing Balsamic the other day)
Decaffeinated teas (I drink 2-3 cups of hot tea a day)
Hummus (great for a snack and for a sandwich spread)
Nuts (I make a trail mix and also eat them plain)
Popcorn
Low fat cheese (to snack on... I love cheese)

I am sure there is more, but those are what I can think of right now!

cydonian

Stupid question, but how do you eat the cottage cheese? isnt it like a yogurt consistency? do you just eat it like it is or add it to recipes, or what? lol

I love to mix cottage cheese in with my salad and use a little balsamic vinegar or fat free italian dressing with it... it's really tasty!

bhalter

I would continue to eat what your parents cook, but only in smaller portions. Add more veggies and salads to what they prepare. And then buy some healthy snack foods. Protein and fruits.

The reason is twofold. One it saves you money from having to buy 100% of the food you are eating. Secondly you will be leading by example. If your parents diet is unhealthy, you will be showing them how to add some healthy options to their own diet.

I agree with this...buy enough additional veggie and salads and fruit to share with them, after all they're willing to share with you. Tell them you would like to contribute to the meals by bulking them up. Also offer to cook sometimes and make the whole meal healthy. This is a win-win situation. You can make a positive difference.

Totally agree! This is what I do with my family's meals - replace ingredients with healthier versions of the same thing, and add healthy sides to it. That way you're not having to buy all your own groceries and in a way, you can eat what they eat without having to prepare all your own meals.

Some staples to have on hand that I always buy: skim milk, eggs, ground turkey, oatmeal, whole grain bread or waffles, fruit, Greek yogurt.

greenhumanclay

I usually buy
Healthy quaker oats the canister cheaper and lasts longer
craisins/raisins/nuts
apples
strawberries
blueberries
kefir ( probiotic liquid drink)
bananas
orange
sara lee 45 calorie bread
mozzarella cheese sticks
chiobani yogurt
eggs
brummel and brown yogurt butter
quinoa
chicken breast
tuna
crab
shrimp
frozen veggies and fruit for dinner and smoothies
sweet potatoes
avocados
water loads of it!
basil linguine/ pasta sauce
the list can go on but you get the gist!!

You can look at recipes on here that are quick and easy!