Must haves on YOUR grocery list.

skywa

I plan on food shopping this weekend, and was making my list while i had free time today at work. Food shopping is a big deal for me, i'm really strange about food. I have to stay away from certain sections in the store, so i like to plan out EXACTLY what i need ahead of time so i stay on task and dont end up wondering about the ilse and staring at the nutritional value of every thing in the store.

Well anyways. What's a must have on your grocery list, and why?

Here's my list so far:

Meats

Chicken Breast, Ground Turkey, Raw Shrimp, Albacore tuna, Salmon/Mahi Mahi, Deli meats.

Produce

***Whatever is on sale or in season. I usually shop at the farmers market.***

Dairy

Greek Yogurt, Soft Swiss Wedges, Almond/Soy Milk, Eggs.

Carb fix

Multi Grain/ Rye Bread, Fresh Pasta, Non-Fat Granola, Cereal, Oatmeal.

General

Peanut/Almond Butter, Pistachio, Granola Bar.

skywa

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skywa

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samantha64118

Pickles & eggs are my must haves, because they are my go-to snacks. I have always loved pickles & I have recently been eating hard boiled egg whites whenever I'm hungry between meals, and they're only 17 calories so you can't beat that

skywa

pickles are good! i like pickled peperoncini too.
eggs are a MUST have. i eat atleast 2 a day. O-O

ams2264

I have recently discovered freeze-dried fruit! So easy and low-calorie.
individual size bags of nuts, dried fruit, chips
shirataki noodles

sportsforfun

Usually the must have's on mine are:

Chicken breast
Pre-heated chicken breast (for work lunch)
tuna
oatmeal
whole wheat pasta
rice
Milk
Fish

And then I get other things in to fill in around that.

jj1983

bump!

I always buy egg whites, fresh fruit and veggies and cottage cheese

vmclach

Carrots
celery
brocoli
apples
bananas
fat free ranch
oatmeal
protein bars
eggs

marycmeadows

Greek yogurt - like to have for snacks & sometimes breakfast
Eggs & egg whites (obviously)
Pistachios - love these on my salads
flat leaf spinach - for salads
onions & mushrooms - use in multiple dishes every day!
sparkling water (flavored) from walmart -- it's my way of avoiding soda *but I only have one glass a day*
silk unsweetened almond milk -- only used in smoothies, but only 35 calories a cup - hello?
salmon
chicken
ground turkey
beans - black beans, chickpeas, kidney beans
green beans - for the dog
other veggies such as - eggplant, zucchini, broccoli, & cucumbers are almost always in my fridge - also love spaghetti squash
Hummus
canned tuna fish
high fiber low carb tortillas

tomomatic

WATER (unless you drink tap. Then you're fine).
Coffee or Tea(energy pick-me-up)
Sugar Free gum

Produce items that are good to have in the fridge:
Carrots (they're just so portable)
Grapes (I like to freeze them)

skywa

I have recently discovered freeze-dried fruit! So easy and low-calorie.
individual size bags of nuts, dried fruit, chips
shirataki noodles

what are shirataki noodles?
i know rice noodles are awesome.

calana

Chicken breast
Bananas
Unsweetened vanilla almond milk
Berries of some sort, frozen or not
Sweet potatoes
Pico de gallo (I could make this myself but my store has amazing fresh made stuff)
Onions
Non fat/low fat cottage cheese
Ezekiel bread
Avocados
Lots of eggs!!

Ruz456

Great Post, heres some of my foods

Protien - Perdue Chicken Breasts
Pedue shortcuts chicken & Turkey
Egg Whites
Fat Free Cottage Cheese
Tilapia

Fats - Almonds
Sunflower Seeds
Walnuts

Carbohydrates - Quaker Instant Gritz
Steamfresh Vegtables (anything really with no seasoning)
Whole wheat wraps
Canned Crushed Pineapple

Snacks - Fat Free Jello
Fat Free Whipped Cream

im sure there are some things im missing but thats the majority of it for the most part

stevwil41

oats
peanut butter
Healthy Life light english muffins (HL is the only brand I've found that I actually like the taste)
tuna
salmon
boneless, skinless chicken breast
brown rice
broccoli
apples
bananas
string cheese
almonds

Those are a few that I can think of right off hand. I tend to get into a groove for a month or two and then I sort of switch things up. Right now I'm all about the Peanut Butter Oatmeal for breakfast:)

danigirl1011

I recently added egg whites too. P90x said to do it. lol I now have a 3 egg white, green pepper and mushroom scramble before i leave the house in the morning. It adds almost 20 grams of protein to my diet, is super yummy and only about 100 calories! i would beware of the dried fruits. They can have a ton of added sugar

skywa

wow everyone has some great stuff i will have to add some of this.

Akahime

My must haves are fresh veggies (my current obsession is kale), apples, low sodium tuna, eggs, soy milk, frozen berries, chicken breast, lean ground turkey, lean cuts of steak (or bison), pork loin, brown rice, whole grain pasta, sprouted-grain bread, canned chickpeas and other beans, fat free cottage cheese, fat free greek yogurt, oatbran, flaxseed, oatmeal, and of course coffee. Also never without my David's Tea!

P.S. I buy my meats from the local butcher shop and we also have excellent local honey, but I don't use honey often enough for it to be essential.

Qarol

chicken
tomatoes
cheese

skywa

ive never tried Ezekiel bread, how is it? anyone know?

mbmorse1011

Chobani Green Yogurt
Berries fresh is best but frozen is ok
Romaine Lettuce
Spinach
93/7 Ground Beef
Ground turkey
Chicken Breast
Fat Free Milk (thinking of adding soy)
Frozen veggies (for quick meals)
Fresh veggies
Yukon gold potatoes
Pasta (whole wheat or the one in the purple box)
tomatoes
pasta sauce
Arnold Sandwich thins
Lower Sodium Ham and Turkey (lunch meat)
Low Fat Provolone or Colby sliced cheese
Laughing cow cheese wedges
La tortilla factory tortillas
Special K protein bars
Special K cereal
Eggs or Egg Beaters

cindymarguerite

purdue chicken
ground lean turkey
eggs
oatmeal
peanut butter
light string cheese
lavash bread
greek yogurt
sugar free pudding/jello
ensure high protein shakes
turkey bacon
morning star veggie sausage patty, maple syrup flavor!
turkey meatballs
tyson chicken fillets
tyson steak strips
silk light chocolate milk
fat free skim milk

Jellyphant

fat free milk, eggs, cheese, whole wheat bread, chicken and turkey in bulk, occassionally steak and pork for the man, frozen broccoli, ect. Apples are a MUST. Sometimes bananas, different types of nuts, ect. I tend to get bored with my snacks and if I do, I'll neglect them and they go bad >_<
So I have to plan whatever kind of snack I have been craving.

slinkymalinki

I don't eat meat, so I always need a lot of fish to get up my protein levels.
I've always just stuck with 'safe options' like tuna and salmon, but one on my new years resolutions is to try more things!
I had some sea bass the other day, which was amazing, so basically I trying to have one fish per week I haven't tried before:')
I eat a lot of salad and veggies, absolutely love celery, beetroot and pomegranates.
Sweet potatoes:')
Love eggs too, and they're so good for you!
So, my must haves!:)xo

skywa

is there somthing special about purdue chicken? i dont get it.

ilookthetype

White/Brown/Sweet Rice flours
Vegan-Soy free butter
Coconut oil
Peppers
Tomatoes
Carrots
Celery
Spinach
Rocket (in the States I think we call it Arugula?)
Red Onion
Chickpeas
Rice cakes
Potatoes (ALL THE KINDS)
Squash
Full Chicken

no dairy, no eggs, no gluten, no soy

reepobob

I travel a lot, but typically stay in extended stay hotels with full kitchenettes. My typical grocery list includes:

Avocados
Apples
Pears
Blackberries
Grapefruit
Baby carrots
Broccoli
Baby spinach (raw)
Sweet potatoes
Rotiserrie chicken
Whole wheat bagels
Whole wheat english muffins
Kashi Crunch cereal
Tea
String cheese
Low fat block cheese
Cottage cheese
Almond milk
Greek yogurt
Tilapia and/or salmon fillets/steaks
Mussels (put in a steamer)
V-8 low sodium
bottled water
Blue corn chips
Turkey jerky
Brown long grain rice
Raw almonds

Did I forget anything?

boobee32

since when are boiled eggs only 17 calories?? Am I missing something here? I thought one egg was 70 calories?

goldfinger88

I would eliminate the deli meat. It's extremely high in sodium plus other unhealthy additives. Avoid all lunch and deli meats at all costs. Also consider trying Almond Milk. It has zero sugars and is very healthy (get the original). Also on my own must-have list is organic low or no fat sour cream and cottage cheese. I also buy 80 percent dark chocolate and mix one small piece in my morning shake. It's very good for the heart and blood pressure.

skywa

since when are boiled eggs only 17 calories?? Am I missing something here? I thought one egg was 70 calories?

pickles are only 17 claories.

danigirl1011

she was talking just the egg whites too egg whites for 1/4 cup (for like scrambled eggs) are only 30 calories