What are your GROCERY LIST MUST-HAVES?

JohnnysJune

Special K Protein Shakes (french vanilla or strawberry)
Bananas

emmaleigh47

bump

LSHANDREW

carb smart kroger yogurt, rice cakes,strawberries, chicken tenderloins, canned green beans and coke zero.

busymomto5PA

light and fit dannon yogurt
almonds
celery
almost any vegetable
citrus fruits
melon
definitely steel cut oats (I love to make pumpkin oatmeal this time of year)

LadyBeryl

grapes
clementines
lettuce
red onions
feta cheese
pepperocini
3 (or 4) bean salad
yogurt
tomatoes (fresh, dried or in oil)
balsamic vinegar
turkey bacon
ground turkey
taco shells
fresh salsa

alikat789

bump, good ideas i must try for next week's grocery trip.

My list includes:
chicken breasts
tortilla wraps
yogurt
lindt excellent - chili dark chocolate (1 square = 50 cal)
veggies (must have onions and bell peppers)
eggs
edamame in pods
bananas, strawberries, pomegranate juice for the smoothies
cheese
diet coke with lime (trying to cut this out - due to the aspartame)

AngelaeLebron1

fiber one snacks & cereal, yogurt, almonds, apples, celery & PB

Noadi

I love to cook so my list would be pretty extensive. I try to have as few already prepared foods around as possible (though doing very badly at this right now because I'm getting ready to move). So most of what I keep around are ingredients for making stuff myself with the exceptions of things that are too time consuming to make, like breads and pastas. I run my own business so while I have time to cook I don't have THAT much time.

What I do think is essential is a well stocked supply of herbs and spices, they add little to no calories but loads of flavor that makes up for less fats and salt. The must haves on my shelf: basil, oregano, thyme, rosemary, paprika, bay leaves, cinnamon, cayenne pepper, crushed red pepper, nutmeg, dried ginger. whole peppercorns (much tastier freshly ground), kosher salt, garlic powder, onion powder (those last two are for dishes that fresh garlic and onion won't work as well it). I have a lot more but those are the ones I use the most. Also a good selection of liquids that lend flavor: vinegars, hot sauce. soy sauce (low sodium), liquid smoke, and lemon juice (or fresh lemons), these also give a lot of flavor for few calories.

Jaw_g

cottage cheese (light sometimes)
tuna
gherkins (pickles)
rice wafers/cakes
(I have all of the above together like a piece of toast.... soooo yummy )

weight watchers jelly
apples
brocolli
veges in general
herbal teas

Vegan_Runner

Garlic
Red Onion
Mushrooms
Extra Firm Tofu
Steel Cut Oats
Dried Cherries
Dried Cranberries
Walnuts
Sliced Almonds
Light Plain Soy Milk
Frozen Unsweetened Blueberries
Bananas
Apples
Beans
Cucumbers
Kale

naepal

MEE TOOOOOO!!!!Thats great advice:)