Grocery Staples!!! What are your must haves? or Great finds?

MILFaspirations

I went to one of my MFP friend's blog and she has listed her staples. http://crazycookingcouple.blogspot.com/2012/04/store-staples.html

I found it helpful... I didn't know about the bread!

I was wondering, what are some of your grocery store staples and why?


Here are some of mine.

Bolthouse Farms Yogurt blends dressings. Honey Mustard and Ranch only 45calories for 2tbsp.

Orowheat Pocket Thins - 100 calorie pita pockets!

Trader Joe's Masala Burgers - Veggie patties w/ an indian spice twist!

SF Jello Pudding - 60 calories with some FF Reddi Whip on top! YUMMMMMY!

jsmith0644

Egg whites only. I love eggs, but as you know I can't have the yolks. so it is a must. I think I'll try the masala Burgers though.

MILFaspirations

bummp!!!!

CottonCandyKisses

Eggs (for whites)
Baby Carrots
Apples
Grapes or Strawberries
45 Calories Bread
70 calorie tortillas
Black Beans
Salsa
Cheese
1% Milk
Cereal
String Cheese
popcorn
Diet Coke
Crystal Light energy packets
Chicken Breasts
Taco Seasoning

jamiesadler

peanut or almond butter
chocolate almond milk
light sour cream
whipped cream cheese
fruits and veggies vary depending on what s available

Helenatrandom

eggo lowfat nutrigrain waffles
peanut butter
apples
bananas
greek yogurt
potatoes
jewel steamy frozen vegetables
salsa

des24rob

eggs
lowfat milk
greek yogurt
reduced fat cheese
tilapia
salmon
chicken breast
ground turkey
turkey tenderloin
broccoli
asparagus
salad
honey mustard vinagrette
brown rice
stir fry veggies
strawberries
bananas
frozen berry mix
almond coconut milk
almonds
fiber one bars
oatmeal

JodiHop

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mem50

Bolthouse smoothies
carrots
lettuce
spinach
strawberries
grapes
granola bars
raspberry vinaigrette
feta cheese - flavored kind
thin bagels
cottage cheese
pineapple
almond breeze
greek yogurt
honey
flatout flatbread

There are others but nothing I can't do without.

thomassd1969

skim milk
chix breast
salad mix
low fat cheese stixs
reduced fat wheat thins
fat free tortillas
fuji apples
mandrian oranges
harvest peach yogart
bottled water
baked chips (my treat)

jiigglybutt

boneless, skinless chicken breasts
oatmeal
avocados
tomatoes
whole wheat bread
eggs
almond milk

hmm, I think those are the main things I live off of! :smooched:

PlunderBunneh

Greek yogurts
granola
romaine
onions
tomatoes
black beans
quinoa
raisins
oatmeal
cow milk
almond milk
coffee
creamer (I can't give it up)
olive oil
a dozen bell peppers weekly
eggs

AJLovinLife

eggs
almond milk
greek yogurt
bananas
salad
annies naturals honey mustard dressing
cottage cheese low fat

Forgot some of the stuff I buy in bulk
oat bran
cranberries dried
nuts and seeds
rudi's GF bread
food for life GF english muffins
food for life GF tortillas
quinoa
beans
apples
oranges
different meat (chicken and fish)
raisins
dried cherries
flax seed
nutritional yeast
peanut butter natural or some other nut butter
nutella
cherry tomatoes
avacados
organic sharp cheddar cheese
low fat cheese slices

autumnk921

Bump...For ideas!

ttaylor68913

1% milk
yoplait light yogurts
bread (whole grain or other)
cuties (my candy hehe)
1%cottage cheese
lean beef
fresh veggies, (carrots, broc, lettuce etc tomatos)
cheerios
potatos

flirzhja

For my juicing diet:
Broccoli Leaves
Carrots
Sweet Potato
Cauliflower
Napa Cabbage
Mint Leaves
Oranges
Apples (Fuji and green)
Cucumber
Romaine
Banana
Strawberries
Cucumber
Celery

For protein:
Egg whites
Chicken Breasts
Salmon
93%Lean Beef
Soy milk
Greek Yogurt

ChristiH4000

I'm loving the helpful suggestions.

scorpiorlr

Sprouts and Bountiful Baskets are my staples. Sprouts (Formerly known as Sun Harvest) has amazing specials on produce all the time. $20 stocks my crisper with over 8 different veggies and fruits that last the week if not more for two of us. Also Bountiful Baskets always makes it a challenge to see what you can cook. Check out their website. Its a food Co-op and if you have it in your area I highly suggest giving it a try!

ajohn252

I actually love grocery shopping and do it for my whole family and we just can't live without
pineapple, romaine lettuce, pomegranates, low fat chicken strips, and rice cakes (delish and totally guilt free!)

Oh yeah, and jalapeños yum !

iwantahealthierme13

Honey Vanilla Camomile Tea
President's Choice Hot Chocolate
Social Tea Cookies (6 for 138 cals)
Rice Krispies
Eggs
Grapes (Red or Green)
Lactose Free Skim Milk
Rice Milk
Greek Yogurt or Beatrice Fruit Bottom
Bananas
Melba Toast
Cream Cheese
Cauliflower
Lean Cuisine - Chicken in Wine Sauce
Brown Rice
Bread/Pita
Popcorn
Trop50 orange juice

MarincicS

I just discovered almond milk. Yum. That's now a new staple.

Also tomatoes. I've never eaten so many in my life, but they go with everything - salads, or any kind of saucy think i cook in a pot.

Green peppers
Almonds
Baby spinach
Chicken
Cucumbers
Granny Smith apples
Black beans
Dark chocolate (the higher the chocolate % the better)
Brown rice

BGabbart

Eggs (for whites)
Baby Carrots
Apples
Grapes or Strawberries
45 Calories Bread
70 calorie tortillas
Black Beans
Salsa
Cheese
1% Milk
Cereal
String Cheese
popcorn
Diet Coke
Crystal Light energy packets
Chicken Breasts
Taco Seasoning

Where do you find the 70 calorie tortillas? I love tortillas but they are so high calorie

AMHouse85

Better Oats Oatmeal. 140ish calories per pack, has flax seed in it, great for keeping in the desk at work(you can measure the water with the package the oats come in!) Oh, it also comes in a chocolate flavor that I eat at night instead of a big bowl of ice cream.

samlankford

TONS of fresh veggies, think that 95% of my grocery bill is veggies..
SO coconut unsweetened coconut milk(to make shakeology)
unsweetened almond milk (to make shakeology)
eggs (I eat the white and the dogs get the yolks every now and then)
frozen boneless skinless chicken breast
frozen talapia
frozen salmon
string cheese
greek yogurt (prefer plain but will eat the fruit ones)
shelled unsalted nuts
raisins, dried cranberries

dedarlin

greek yogurt
oatmeal
ezekiel bread
eggs-my family of 5 eats about 3 dozen a week
string cheese
reduced fat shredded cheese
tons of fresh fruits and veggies
chicken breast
ground turkey
sandwich thins
fat free cottage cheese
So Delicious almond +protein milk
fat free half n half
coffee!
frozen fruit for protein shakes
pistacios and almonds
laughing cow cheese
flatouts
hummus
wasa crackers

bmkx0

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nnapieralski

Hummus
Eggs
String Cheese
Ham
Turkey
Chicken sausage
Cottage Cheese
Carrots
Broccoli
Tomatoes
Fiber One Bars

emt11dgreene

what brand has 45cal bread and 70cal tortillas???

gsarro

What is the brand for the 70 calorie tortillas? I used to find them in Wal mart but they only have 100.

❤lindsay❤dawn❤

*bumping for ideas*

: ))

Lyra89

Porridge
Soy/almond milk
Bananas
Peanut butter
Apples
Grapefruit
Raisins
Lettuce/baby spinach
Bell Peppers
Tomatoes (fresh and tinned)
Onions
Garlic (fresh)
Mushrooms
Bean Sprouts
Whole grain pitta bread
Fresh soup (tomato or vegetable, no cream!)
Raw mixed nuts
Fresh/tinned fish
Houmous
Strawberry Jam
Tinned beans
Eggs
Dark Chocolate
Oranges
Watermelon
Berries (blueberries/strawberries)
Wholegrain Pasta
Rice
Potatoes
Tomato relish

Couldn't live without the above!