An ideal grocery list: What's on yours?

gatorgirlyyy

I'm going to the grocery store tomorrow and I'm putting together a grocery list. I'm looking for really healthy options with variety.

So, I'm just going to ask, when you go to the supermarket what do you buy?

P.S. I'm not a big fruit eater (I love my veggies).

gatorgirlyyy

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abbigail_r

we just had killer brussel sprouts tonight!! I also always make sure honey greek yogurt is in my fridge cuz I love it!

coolez

This is our list we used on Sunday for this week. Some of our meals are made from foods that we already have in the pantry. Pretty healthy.

Lentils
Apples
Lime
Cilantro
Romaine
Roma tomato
Sweet potato (5)
Red potatoes
Red onion
Baby carrots
Jalapeno
Chicken - breast (2 x 1.5 lbs)
Turkey (99% lean ground)
Spanish rice
Wild rice
Taco shells
Canned chicken (10)
Paprika
Eggs (24)
Mayo
Yougurt (10)
Cheese - cheddar
Sliced turkey breast
Bread thins

liegeygirl

I usually get stuff for the hubby to have for lunch like Lean Cuisines or Smart Ones. I then get snack stuff like fruit, special k crisps, protein bars, and granola bars. I get thin sliced chicken breast, canned goods, fresh veggies, and tilapia for dinner. Usually we have a hard time too but I guess we have to find stuff that works for us.

Let me know how your list comes out because I can use some help too!! Lol!!

PrincessLou71186

I always have frozen veggies in my freezer (carrots, broccoli, sweetcorn, peas, diced onions and diced mixed peppers), chicken (portioned and frozen), apples, bananas, sweet potatoes, quorn mince, eggs, herbs and spices and anything else I fancy along with 'husband' food. Lol.

gatorgirlyyy

we just had killer brussel sprouts tonight!! I also always make sure honey greek yogurt is in my fridge cuz I love it!

I never got into brussel sprouts. lol. Greek yogurt sounds yummy.

gatorgirlyyy

This is our list we used on Sunday for this week. Some of our meals are made from foods that we already have in the pantry. Pretty healthy.

Lentils
Apples
Lime
Cilantro
Romaine
Roma tomato
Sweet potato (5)
Red potatoes
Red onion
Baby carrots
Jalapeno
Chicken - breast (2 x 1.5 lbs)
Turkey (99% lean ground)
Spanish rice
Wild rice
Taco shells
Canned chicken (10)
Paprika
Eggs (24)
Mayo
Yougurt (10)
Cheese - cheddar
Sliced turkey breast
Bread thins

Great list! Thanks.

99clmsntgr

Our staples:
Bananas (One a day, please)
Strawberries and blueberries (moreso for the kids, but I enjoy them too)
Mushrooms
Sweet peppers
Broccoli
Asparagus
Greek yogurt with the fruit on the bottom
Chicken breast
Oatmeal (the stuff in the cylinder, not the instant)
Frosted Mini-Wheats (Hooray for no sodium on almost all of them)
Coffee
Ice Cream (Usually the Edy's slow-churned stuff, it's lower fat and lower sugar)
Milk (skim for the big kids, whole for the 18-month old)

Then it's whatever we need for the menu we've got planned for the week. Lunches tend to be left-overs from the night before, so that makes it easy.

gatorgirlyyy

I usually get stuff for the hubby to have for lunch like Lean Cuisines or Smart Ones. I then get snack stuff like fruit, special k crisps, protein bars, and granola bars. I get thin sliced chicken breast, canned goods, fresh veggies, and tilapia for dinner. Usually we have a hard time too but I guess we have to find stuff that works for us.

Let me know how your list comes out because I can use some help too!! Lol!!

I try to avoid anything prepackaged just because if it's convenient, I'll probably indulge.

gatorgirlyyy

These are all wonderful ideas! Thanks.

itgeekwoman

red peppers
green peppers
garlic
onion
bok choy
zucchini
mushrooms
lettuce
raspberries
strawberries
blueberries
grapefruit
feta cheese
tomatoes
ezekial bread
rye bread
eggs
unsweetened almond milk
trout
salmon
shrimp
turkey breast
ground bison
celery
halibut
salsa
Peter Gillhams Natural Calm Magnesium
walnuts
almonds
cashews
peanut butter
grandessa 100% fruit frozen strawberry fruit bars

I'm sure I missed a few things, but that is mostly my shopping list. I get groceries at least 3 times a week to keep the fruit and veg fresh. I try and buy fresh fish, but if it's cheaper frozen, I'm not proud.

carolemack

I always make sure that I have:

lots of Chicken breasts (you can do so many things with it),
cans of Sockeye Salmon,
lots of celery,
baby carrots,
bags of Shreds (shredded lettuce),
eggs,
fat free puddings,
Can of real Whipping cream
bottled water
diet coke (but I am thing of giving this up)
Pork Tenderloin
lean steak
peanut butter
almonds
apples

That is pretty much my staples. I don`t buy any frozen or prepared dinners (too much sodium). I am learning to cook for myself again.

Oops...I forgot the Oatmeal (not instant) and the little potatoes.

shanahtehya

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_ADecadeUnderTheInfluence

spinach, celery, carrots, tofu, spices, mustard, oatmeal, soy/almond/hemp milk, dark chocolate

PixelTreason

Some of my regulars;

Plain Greek Yogurt
Unsweetened Almond Milk
Fresh Fruits & Veggies
(Bananas, Strawberries, Blueberries, Blackberries, Watermelon, Spinach, Butternut Squash, Avocado, Carrots, Asparagus, Cauliflower, Edamame, Kale, Peas, Sweet Potatoes)
Oatmeal
Cinnamon
Hummus
Black Beans
Almond Butter
Almonds
Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts
Fish (Salmon, mostly)
Lean Meat (Top Round Steak, Lean Pork Chops)
Brown Rice
Unsweetened Apple Sauce
Chunk Light Tuna
100% Whole Wheat Bread / Ezekiel Sprouted Bread
PB2

gatorgirlyyy

Y'all are amazing... you've really helped.

NatashaK29

Lots of fruit for smoothies (sorry )
spinach and any other green high in iron
Lots of veggies
Yogurt
Peanut butter
whole wheat breads and pastas
Beans ( black are my fav)
Rice, brown and white
ground turkey
Boneless skinless chicken breast
Steaks (again for the iron and also protein)
Eggs
Low fat milk ( my kids won't drink soy or skim)

These are all staples on my list
Hope this helps!

afavrow

Great topic, I am working on Dr. Oz's 99 healthy food list. I buy lots of canned beans, cans of tomatoes- we use them for just about everything. Lot's of fruit, healthy breakfast bars for lunch for the kids and I, whole wheat tortillas, shredded cheese, chicken breasts, eggs and 2% milk. Those are our true staples the rest depends on the week and the cravings of the family.

AllanMisner

Walk the outside:
- Fresh fruits and veggies
- Meat (especially chicken, turkey and fish, but avoid the processes lunch/deli styles, cook it yourself).
- Greek yogurt
- Eggs
- Lowfat milk
- Water (if you're not drinking from a tap, make sure you have a ready supply).

If you venture inside:
- Frozen fruits and veggies (potatoes don't count here, think peas, carrots, blueberries).
- Skinny Cow icecream sandwiches (for those times you just have to have a treat)
- Peanut butter or almond butter (if there isn't oil on the top, don't buy it, you want peanuts and maybe salt as the only ingredients).
- Canned fish (Tuna, salmon, oysters: for those times when you just need a fish fix but don't have time to cook).
- If you need pasta or cereal, look at the fiber content.
- Protein bars (protein exceeds carbs and fat).

That is a typical shopping trip for me.

jenseye

Greek yogurt, shrimp, quinoa, asparagus, wheat pitas, hummus, zuchinni, squash, mixed greens, romaine, spinach...

healthygirl8745

I am so into making healthy grocery lists right now so I couldnt wait to share!

Ok, so I make this list based off wholesome meals that have to be yummy too (I dont wanna eat it if its doesnt satisfy me, no matter how many little calories). I also make sure to buy stuff for each meal, so im never bored.

from doing weight watchers and this website this what ive learned are the best staples and fresh stuff to have

-whole grain bread
-bagel thins (its a brand, theyre about 1/3 the size of a bagel)
-tortillas
-coconut milk (not in the can, like the actual stuff you drink. its in the milk section. if you love coconut- this is for you. perfect for coffee, oatmeal, etc)
-bananas
-oranges
-mangoes (i know you said youre not too into fruit, if you like any these are my favorites for a snack or breakfast)
-almond butter
-deli turkey
-tuna
-steak
-lettuce, tomatoes, onions and/or baby carrots
-pistachios
-almonds (blue diamond brands are amazing, especially the wasabi soy sauce and chilli lime flavors, if you like that stuff, they also have a ton of other flavors)
-fish
-whole wheat pasta
-pasta sauce
-salsa
-jalapenos
-eggs
-turkey bacon
-oatmeal
-big bag of frozen chicken breasts
-yoplait coconut greek yogurt- this stuff saves me. its so good.
-all chobani greek yogurt, individual sizes.
-oatmeal
-canned beans
-frozen veggies - i do this for convenience b/c i would love to cook fresh vegetables every day but with my schedule i dont have time and/or they go bad too soon. so i buy some fresh, but alot frozen, so i can always have some on hand and then be able to throw them into pasta or a salad or whatever.
-newmans own lime viniagrette- amazing.

i have alot of meals that i made from weight watchers and also ones that ive made up along the way, let me know if you want any ideas!

usedasbrandnew

I have to have a large salad to dig into whenever I want. I make a big one to last all week.

Field greens
Spinach
Arugula
Sweet peppers
Broccoli
Cauliflower
Tomatoes
Goat Cheese
Makotos Ginger Dressing *OR* Plain Balsamic Vinegar** Almost 0 calories
Eggs (I really like an over easy egg on my salads... weird?)
Slivered Almonds
Strawberries (Sliced on top - so good)
Frozen boneless skinless chicken breast

I don't use all of these at the same time, but most of them... lol

healthygirl8745

forgot to say dark chocolate!

ToniC9

lots of protein, veggies, and fruit-- and anything quick thru the week so we can fit in exercise and homework

Turkey Sausage
Boca Burgers
Talapia
Lean Turkey
California Kitchen Pizzas
Instant Oatmeal
Blueberries
Strawberries
Chobani Greek Pineapple Yogurt... it's like dessert
Low Fat String Cheese
Mixed Greens
Tomatoes
Lean Cuisines for lunch
Green Giant Broccoli Singles
Nature Valley Granola Thins

marci423

Chia seeds!!!!
fresh fruits/frozen if not in season )
fresh/frozen veggies
5 grain cereal or steel cut oats
chicken
eggs
ground flax
ummm. pretty much what every one else has written it is all good!

alluvion

My list is pretty simple!

Weightwatchers sugarfree juice mix
A million apples
A million apricots
Tasti Snak Logs
Lots of Tarakahi fillets
Coke Zero
Muesli Bars
All the vegies I can lay my eyes on!

2Bgoddess

bean sprouts
lettuce
cucumber etc etc etc
chicken
pork loin
extra lean beef
tilapia fish fillets
shrimp
almonds
sweet and sour rye bread
Ryvita bread crisps
laughing cow light cheese
unsweetened chocolate almond milk
100% whey chocolate protein powder
sugar free pecan biscotti
spelt cakes
low carb pancake mix
edit: forgot EGGS!

m_shuman

The Staples in my house are:
Almond Milk
Bananas
Tomatoes
Avacados
Onions
Spinach
Romaine Lettuce
Sweet potatoes
Broccoli
Brown rice
Black Beans
Cheddar cheese
Tortillas
green tea
Boneless Skinless Chicken breasts
Ground Venison (we kill and butcher ourselves)
Pork Tenderloin (from Sam's Club we cut into chops ourselves and freeze)
Dove breasts (killed and frozen by hubby in season)
Local GA Shrimp (caught in season and bought from a friend who is a local fisherman)
Fresh Frozen veggies from our garden (peas, corn, carrots, okra, green beans, homemade cream corn, collard greens and mustard greens)
Eggs (come from our own chickens)
Canned Tomatoes (canned by me in season)
fresh frozen strawberries and blueberries (from the U-pick farm down the road)

STARG1RL

Grrreat ideas EVERYONE

Do any of you have suggestions OR have simple/tasty recipes that you like to follow on a normal basis?! Neither me or my hubby like to cook, but I'd like to get my "feet wet" (so to speak)... I'm looking for recipes that are relatively quick & require few ingredients. Any help would be most appreciated!



Found the following info through WOMEN'S HEALTH: Already have*** OR will have in my cart on my next grocery run


***Almonds and other nuts: with skins intact (Build muscle, reduce cravings)

***Dairy products: fat-free or low-fat milk, yogurt, cheese (Build strong bones, fire up weight loss)

***Eggs (Build muscle, burn fat)

Turkey and other lean meats (Build muscle, strengthen immunity)

Berries (Improve satiety, prevent cravings)

Enova oil: soy and canola oil (Promotes fullness, not easily stored as fat)

***Peanut butter: Boosts testosterone (builds muscle, burns fat)

Fatty fish: such as salmon, tuna, mackerel (Trigger fullness, fire up fat burning)

Grapefruit (Lowers insulin, regulates blood sugar and metabolism; be sure to eat the fleshy white membranes)

***Green tea (Fires up fat burning)

Chili peppers (Spikes metabolism)

Spinach and green vegetables (Fight free radicals and improve recovery for better muscle building)

***Whole grains: quinoa, brown rice, whole grain cereal (Small doses prevent body from storing fat)

***Beans and legumes (Build muscle, help burn fat, regulate digestion) -- DOES ANYONE HAVE TASTY & HEALTHY RECIPES FOR BEANS?!

Whey (Builds muscle, burns fat)

lmd172

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