what foods are staples in your diary?

giag09

what are some foods that you eat almost everyday and that you count on in your grocery cart? i am looking for more ideas

mine are: crunchy peanut butter (literally have like 2 heaping tbsp a day)
chicken breast/ turkey lean sausage
lettuce
protein bars
no calorie drink mixes
apples
oatmeal
multigrain low calorie bread
fiber one brownies
flax seed
steam fresh veggies
morningstar veggie burgers
whole grain wheat pasta....
eggs

twinmomtwice4

I'm a total sucker for peanut butter too!!!! Most of the times, I eat it as my evening snack if I still need to fit some calories in!

Here's my list:

Fage nonfat greek yogurt (LOVE this stuff)
Any type of berries (blueberries, raspberries and strawberries mostly)
Quinoa crunch (a Jillian Michael recipe that is the BOMB...I sprinkle it on my breakfast yogurt)
light string cheese
2% cottage cheese
hard-boiled eggs
steamed or roasted veggies (I'm trying to try a new veggie each week...some of new favorites are cauliflower, kale and eggplant)
steel cut oatmeal
nuts (almonds, sunflower seeds, walnuts)
whole grain sandwich thins
fruit (apples, bananas)
green salad (have to include broccoli slaw...LOVE it!)
homemade dijon vinagreitte
ground turkey breast
chicken breast/thighs
barley
quinoa
whole wheat cous cous
beans (garbanzo, kidney, cannellini, etc)
fish and shellfish


I tend to get trapped in the dull routine of eating the same foods over and over again so I'm trying to branch out and try new things. Staying away from processed foods as much as possible and only eating clean foods. I've been doing a lot more cooking at home and trying to recreate family favorites such as mac-n-cheese, fish sticks, chicken nuggets, etc to get away from the boxed convenient stuff.

k0nfyo0zed

eggs
white fish
chicken breast
lean ground beef
skim milk
protein powder
string cheese
lightly salted nuts (unsalted would be better, but sometimes i need my salty snack!)
salad mix
onions
potatoes
green peppers
squash
zucchini
eggplant
avocado
olive oil
greek yogurt
bananas
grapes
strawberries
oranges
apples
frozen veggies
high fiber/low carb tortillas (excellent sub for bread when i want sandwich-y stuff)
reduced sodium deli meat

lvondy

I have the Jillian Michaels cookbook and I've been wanting to try the Quinoa crunch, I'm glad to hear you like it. I will be making it this weekend!

lvondy

Some of mine that aren't already listed

Ezekiel bread
cocoa almonds
green tea
tuna and chicken salad made with greek yogurt
cilantro for my salads
turkey breakfast sausage


Plus everything listed from the above posts!

twinmomtwice4

I have the Jillian Michaels cookbook and I've been wanting to try the Quinoa crunch, I'm glad to hear you like it. I will be making it this weekend!

It's sooooo delicious!! I don't like it by itself but sprinkled on yogurt, it adds that crunch and nutty flavor that just makes your mouth water!!!

Let me know how you like it!

kazzsjourney

Weetbix
Bananas
Tahini
Chicken
Turkey
Cheese
Avocado
Protein shakes

JadeRabbit08

Not alot of fruit apart from bananas due to the season (and being broke). Normally oranges, mangos , figs, grapes, pears, blue berries, strawberries, sometimes an apple.

ShannaSwitzer

Coffee with cream and stevia
Plain greek yogurt and honey
Eggs
Coconut oil
Bananas
Luna, lara, protein bars
Dr. Praeger's veggie burgers
Morningstar farms chipotle black bean burgers
Peanut butter
Dave's killer bread
Butter
Spinach
Avocado
Peppers

Raddichio

Lindt dark chocolate with sea salt---I eat one square most days.

There are lots of other, more ordinary foods, including:
hard boiled eggs
tangerines
apples
walnuts
Dave's 21-grain bread

grover0ca

My must haves are:

greek yogurt
eggs
whole grain bread
skim milk
lean meats (ham/turkey)
chicken
tuna
skinny cow ice cream sandwiches
smart pasta
peanut butter
pepperoni slices (great snack!)
salad
cucumbers/peppers
shredded cheese
apples/oranges/banana's
frozen raspberries
popcorn
vector cereal

k0nfyo0zed

this thread makes me hungry.... and i just had a big ol chicken boob smothered in cheese and tomato sauce seasoned by yours truly :P

beachdiva2010

Bump for later

fmbomzo

Lifeway Kefir (strawberry and peach)
100% Whole wheat bread
Peanut butter
Mixed fruit cups
Apple slices
Cereal
Lemons
Tuna
Baby spring mix salad greens
Honey dijon dressing (Ken's Light Options)
3 Cheese Ranch dressing (for my tuna bowtie salad)
Yogurt used to be one, but I've gotten bored with it ( I use the kefir as my source of probiotics)

vmessyness

kale, kale, and more kale. did i mention kale? i love it in pretty much any conceivable incarnation!
garbanzo beans - the love of my life
almonds
macadamia nuts
crispy crunchy apples
spinach
nutritional yeast
brags liquid aminos
fresh ground pepper
avocado
tomato
almond milk
olives
pita bread
tofu
mushrooms
almond butter

5ladybugs

Right now the most important thing is honey Greek yogurt and a 5 grain granola! That's my breakfast every morning

LoriInIowa

>>Quinoa crunch (a Jillian Michael recipe that is the BOMB...I sprinkle it on my breakfast yogurt) <<


Can't waiit to try this!!

knowak82

Oatmeal
Bananas
Celery and Costco's organic smooth peanut butter (yummmmmmmmmmmm)
Stir fry veggies and shrimp
Chicken breast
Yellow mangoes (a new addition, and I LOVE them! So much better than a regular green mango!)
Morningstar Farms veggie burgers--specifically the spicy black bean variety
Brownberry honey wheat sandwich thins
Dry roasted almonds

rebekahgo

couple of things that haven't been mentioned.....

otria greek yogurt veggie dip - also great as a condiment on sandwiches & in egg salad - cucumber dill feta is the best

pb2 - peanut butter powder that you add water to, 45 cals for 2 tbsp, the chocolate one will knock your socks off

trader joe's wasabi wow! mix

adonia greek frozen yogurt - good bit more protein and less cals than the ben&jerry's version