whats on your grocery list?

ready2tryagain42

skim milk
apples
natural peanut butter
baby spinach
eggplant
eggs
yogurt
chicken breast
salsa verde
black beans
fresh tomatoes if they aren't too expensive/canned if they are
berries (strawberries, blackberries and blueberries)
watermelon
yellow squash
zucchini
almonds
Skinny Cow milk chocolate bars/ice cream bars

I know that isn't it...but that is all I can think of at the moment..

MoonieH

I agree. You've got to treat yourself sometimes!!

WhatDoesLisa

I have this rule that I have to eat everything in my fridge/cabinets before I can go shopping. These are the things that I can't live without:

Pink lady apples, romaine lettuce, Oikos organic greek yogurt, GG Bran crispbread crackers, F-Factor cereal and bars, Fiber Gourmet pasta, Tazo Zen green tea, organic frozen fruit, olives, pecorino romano cheese, lemons. I need rehab for my lemon addiction.

I tend to be one of those "last meal" type of people so I just started portioning out Pop chips and Kind bars (only half per snack) and trying to eat those when I need a salty/sweet snack.

AHealthyMe1lbAtATime

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gnomiut

I’ve just started and am having trouble eating my daily quota of protein – came to this forum looking for protein tips. Also having trouble with fiber – as I’ve increased protein my fiber seems to be decreasing. Thanks to everyone who is posting!

MY LIST thus far (open for more protein tips and increased fiber):
Eggs
Chicken
Tuna
Beans (red, kidney, black)
Chobani greek yogurt (have started buying the plain – higher protein)
Skinny Cow lowfat icecream sandwiches
Frozen non-sugared berries (have also been looking for frozen rhubarb)
Half-n-half for coffee (fat version)
Skim Milk
Mini Babybel Light (I get the big bag at Costco)
Apples
Bananas
Natural Peanut Butter
Frozen veggies (the steam bags)
Orowheat - Double Fiber English Muffin
Jolly Time 100 Calorie Healthy Pop Butter 94% Fat Free (may move to popping my own)
Quinoa (just starting on this)
Coffee, strong
Premier Nutrition - High Protein Vanilla Shake (30 grams of protein – get from Costco)
Muscle Milk Light Chocolate Nutritional Shake (20 grams of protein– get from Costco)
Almonds
Fiber Plus Antioxidants Nutty Delights - Peanut and Dark Chocolate Bar

cravingskinnybody

Oatmeal
fruits
veggies
fat-free nestle youghurt
fat-free milk
shrimps

natvanessa

I almost always get teh same stuff every time. Usually all from Trader Joe's too:

frozen chicken
salmon (fresh and smoked)
eggs
nonfat milk
plain nonfat greek yogurt
salsa
turkey cold cuts
ak-mak crackers
black beans canned
tortillas
"just a handful" packs of either almonds or a mix of nuts/dried fruit
slivered almonds
frozen berries
turkey jerky

natvanessa

I almost always get teh same stuff every time. Usually all from Trader Joe's too:

frozen chicken
salmon (fresh and smoked)
eggs
nonfat milk
plain nonfat greek yogurt
salsa
turkey cold cuts
ak-mak crackers
black beans canned
tortillas
"just a handful" packs of either almonds or a mix of nuts/dried fruit
slivered almonds
frozen berries
turkey jerky

Oops, forgot to add I get a selection of frsh veggies and fruits too

lovetobethin86

Oh wow this could be a long one lol. I'm vegan so mine's a bit different. I put a star beside the regulars.

strawberries*
bananas*
raspberries
apples*
oranges
So Delicious vanilla coconut milk yogurt*
honey dates*
broccoli*
zucchini
avacado*
baby carrots
red peppers*
celery
tempeh*
tofu*
tofurkey deli slices*
tofurkey smokey maple tempeh bacon, also sesame garlic flavor*
Gardein sweet and tangy wings*
Gardein crispy tenders*
vega smoothies etc (choc-o-lat)*
cinnamon*
garlic powder*
onion powder*
fresh garlic
fresh onion
fresh ginger
yam
baby potato
Mrs. Dash
coconut flour
coconut oil
coconut butter (too good to have all the time lol)
gluten free oats*
chia goodness cereal
almond milk (unsweetened and unsweetened chocolate)*
raw almond butter*
natural peanut butter
almonds
lara bars*
vegan rice protein powder (just started)
kidney beans, black beans, chickpeas
Silver Hills Sprouted Grain Little Big Bread (no flour)*
toffutti cream cheese (rarely)
dark chocolate*

There's probably a ton more but you get the idea lol. An insane amount of all fruits and veggies and lean vegan protein:) Seriously though my fave snack is apple sliced with cinnamon a few siced dates, raw amond butter and vanilla coconut milk yogurt...soo amazing. Right now I'm having raspeberries, strawberries, dates, dark chocolate and the vanilla coconut milk yogurt:)

lovetobethin86

Oh wow this could be a long one lol. I'm vegan so mine's a bit different. I put a star beside the regulars.

strawberries*
bananas*
raspberries
apples*
oranges
So Delicious vanilla coconut milk yogurt*
honey dates*
broccoli*
zucchini
avacado*
baby carrots
red peppers*
celery
tempeh*
tofu*
tofurkey deli slices*
tofurkey smokey maple tempeh bacon, also sesame garlic flavor*
Gardein sweet and tangy wings*
Gardein crispy tenders*
vega smoothies etc (choc-o-lat)*
cinnamon*
garlic powder*
onion powder*
fresh garlic
fresh onion
fresh ginger
yam
baby potato
Mrs. Dash
coconut flour
coconut oil
coconut butter (too good to have all the time lol)
gluten free oats*
chia goodness cereal
almond milk (unsweetened and unsweetened chocolate)*
raw almond butter*
natural peanut butter
almonds
lara bars*
vegan rice protein powder (just started)
kidney beans, black beans, chickpeas
Silver Hills Sprouted Grain Little Big Bread (no flour)*
toffutti cream cheese (rarely)
dark chocolate*
quinoa*
quinoa pasta
agave
mango
asparagus*
pure stevia powder*
starbucks sugar free caramel syrup (unhealthy guilty pleasure) lol*
Smuckers no sugar added strawberry/ raspberry jam*
ed smith no sugar added syrup
coconut water
Zevia natural "pop"


There's probably a ton more but you get the idea lol. An insane amount of all fruits and veggies and lean vegan protein:) Seriously though my fave snack is apple sliced with cinnamon a few siced dates, raw amond butter and vanilla coconut milk yogurt...soo amazing. Right now I'm having raspeberries, strawberries, dates, dark chocolate and the vanilla coconut milk yogurt:)

CeeRawr89

Homo milk for the little
Need for seed bread (best bread, EVER. Silver Hills, baked in store...mmmm)
Organic free run eggs
Chicken and/or Turkey (breasts, ground, and thighs)
Spinach
In season vegetables and fruits
Organic bananas for the little
Smoothie makings (No fat plain Greek yogurt, frozen raspberries or smoothie blend or bite size fruit blend, no pulp orange juice)

I have more, but those are what I always buy.

ETA: QUINOA!
I love it!

kateflourishes

ALL ORGANIC

hummus
hemp/almond milk
bell peppers
spinach
corn
avocado
whole grain/wheat bread
sunflower butter
honey
fruit (kiwis, bananas, berries etc)
protein powder
eggs
string cheese
almonds
sweet potatoes
oatmeal
whole wheat pasta
basil pesto
beans
brown rice
whole wheat tortillas
lentils
various other veggies/fruit/nuts

That's pretty standard for me...

imchicbad

blackberries (cause they are in season)
3 bags of spinich
green onions
lettuce (shredded)
roman lettuce- 3 pac
roma tomatoes (8)
mushrooms(pre sliced)
1 bag red cabbage (shredded)
3 cartons of eggs
fat free chees
90 calorie flat bread
o calorie cooking spray
2 large cucumbers
6 green apples (small)
1 gallon fat free milk
1 bag red potatoes (small)
2 box Boca veggie bugers
2 lbs shrimp
1 pac skinless chicken breats (3ct)
1 bag raw scallops
1 box fat free popcorn

mmarcy7

Chicken Breasts
Almond Milk
Almonds or Macadamia Nuts
Big thing of organic salad
Organicville Salad Dressing
Tilapia
Salmon
tuna
Organic Apples
Grapefruit
Blueberries
Steamfresh veggies - I stock up when they are on sale
Asparagus
Organic Carrots
Spaghetti Squash
Organic Spaghetti Sauce


Farmers market:
Grassfed beef and bacon
eggs
strawberries
Beef jerky

Hmm, I guess that is pretty much everything I eat. If it wasn't for the kids it wouldn't take long to shop.

RicochetRabbit

Market Pantry - Frozen-Triple Berry Fruit Blend (Blueberries, Blackberries, Raspberries)
Oats
Bumble Bee - Fat Free Tuna Salad Including 6 Wheat Crackers
Health Choice Top Chef - Cafe Steamers
Fiber One - Chewy Bar - Oats & Strawberries With Almonds
Kashi - Banana Chocolate Chip Soft N' Chewy Bar
Egg Land's Best - Large Brown Eggs - Cage Free
Kentucky Legend - Golden Smoked Turkey Breast
Turkey Jerky
Purity - Fat Free Milk With Vitamins A and D
Sweet Potato
Weight Watchers -Smart Ones - Macaroni & Cheese
Kashi - 7 Whole Grain Puffs
Kirkland Signaturte (Costco) - Raw Sea Scallops
Frozen Okra
Baby Spinach
Brussel Sprouts
Banana
Strawberries
Salad Stuff
Balsamic pomegranate vinegar and a splash of oil dressing
Croutons & bacon bits

DaveneGfit

Kale
Cabbage
carrots
apples
black beans
sweet potatoes
cucumbers
zucchini
quinoa
steel cut oats
walnuts
chia seeds
oil free hummus

Lieberm

Current listt:
Baby carrots
Celery
8 oz paper cups (great for portion control)
Sweet peppers
Quinoa (never had it but gonna try it)
Tuna
Low sodium V8 juice
Small Gladware containers (again, great for portion control)
Case of bottled water (tap water at work tastes bad)

ajbltn

We eat pretty much the same foods in my house. Even my 11 month old. We get lots of cheese, good for my son. And ice cream is always in our freezer lol

anorangie

my current staples, foods I like to always have on hand:

fruits and veggies (organic when possible):
apples
blueberries
bananas
avocados
grape tomatoes
baby carrots
frozen spinach
frozen broccoli
onions
ginger
serrano peppers
potatoes or sweet potatoes

hummus
whole grain bread
whole grain tortillas or pockets
whole grain medley
green lentils
split green peas
peanut butter
almond butter
olive oil
grapeseed oil
almond milk
orange juice
pecans
cashews
almonds
peanuts
walnuts
salmon
chicken

I can do a lot with these. If I am doing well with meal/menu planning, I'll buy ingredients for particular recipes, too.

anorangie

I’ve just started and am having trouble eating my daily quota of protein – came to this forum looking for protein tips. Also having trouble with fiber – as I’ve increased protein my fiber seems to be decreasing. Thanks to everyone who is posting!

I've started eating lentils just this year, and I love them, especially French green lentils.

Lentils may help boost both your fiber and protein content. (And they are easy to prepare.)

buckeye_mommy82

Some of the staples always on my list are:

Skim milk
eggs
bananas
watermelon/strawberries (or whatever is in season)
bell peppers
celery
chicken breast - boneless/skinless
peanut butter
Breyer's Natural Vanilla ice cream

I know the last item will raise eyebrows. I'm not going to kid myself and say I will never eat ice cream again. I am learning portion control. AND, I make allowances during the day if I want to have ice cream in the evening.

no raised eye brows here...yum!

I second that yum!

mrs_deg1983

We buy these on shopping day weather we are out or not just to keep stocked.


Bananas
All natural peanut butter
oatmeal
diet soda
2% milk
true moo
whole wheat low cal bread
frozen fruit and veggies
a couple big bags chicken breast
some kind of beef
fish

DataBased

Yellow crook-neck squash
Zucchini
Asparagus
Spring mix salad
White mushrooms
Chicken breasts
Pork loin (lean)
Turkey burger
Instant brown rice

Whey protein (various flavors)
Jello instant fat-free sugar-free puddings (various flavors)
Cottage cheese

Frozen organic fruits & veggies

Old fashioned rolled oats (bulk)

Folgers Black Silk coffee'
Half & Half
All natural stevia with inulin fiber

Osteo Bi-flex with gelatin

Fresh & Easy packaged salads and frozen meals for lunches at work.

That's pretty much what I buy every 2 weeks.

fullofsmiles04

Green Pepper
Onion
Light Yogurt
Eggs
Cucumbers
Chicken breasts
Oatmeal
Lettuce
Strawberries

cmeade20

On a typical week
fresh green beans
baby carrots
bag of kale
bag of spinach
romaine lettuce
celery
sugar snap peas
green bell peppers (I have two pet rabbits. Between the three of us lots of produce is consumed)
plain fat free greek yogurt
eggs
strawberries
macintosh apples
grapes
kiwi

on a more biweekly basis
boneless skinless chicken breast
canned tuna
skim milk
whole grain bread
fresh salsa

about monthly
lean steak
lean pork chops
ground chicken or turkey
organic sliced turkey
reduced fat cheese
brown rice
peanut butter
nuts
dry beans
whey protein

other stuff that gets purchased more at random
popcorn kernals
arctic zero
whole wheat bagels/english muffins
protein bars

amydeville

My staples would have to be:

Greek Yoghurt
Carrots
Pineapple
Eggs/Whites
Tinned Beans
Corn
Tomatoes
Apples
Green Tea
Brown Rice
Quinoa
Tuna
Chicken Breast

Just a little list of the day to day things I usually buy/eat

lryans

Adding greek yogurt, fat free pudding, and caramel rice cakes to my list. Thanks for snack ideas

lbelle987

-Greek yogurt
-reduced-fat cheese
-low-fat cottage cheese
-red & green bell peppers
-bananas
-apples
-milk
-chicken breast
-ground turkey/ground sirloin (90/10)
-salmon
-whole wheat pasta
-quinoa
-coffee
-whole natural almonds (no salt)
-frozen veggies
-popcorn

coliema

Bump for later

Milk
Yogurt
Cucumbers
Tomato
Lettuce
Spinach
Baby carrots
Celery
Fat Free Ranch Dressing
Chicken
Kraft Seasoning
Fiber & Protein Bars
Strawberries
Blueberries
String Cheese
Onion
Potatoes

That's mainly the stuff I repeatedly get every week. There's usually a lot more when I actually get to the store!