YOUR grocery list ..(of Healthy eating).....

veggieluver2

Fruits and veggies from Sprouts

cabbage
carrots
sweet potatoes
onion
garlic
bell peppers
apples
celery
bulk nuts
bulk oatmeal
bulk lentils
bulk quinoa
container of mixed greens

Walmart

tuna and salmon pouches
Fage nonfat plain yogurt
eggs
cheese sticks
low sodium soups
frozen veggies
extra lean ground turkey
Harvestland thin sliced chicken breast
bananas
water

srenea9

Well I only go shopping every 3 or 4 weeks so I buy a bunch of stuff But I usually go for:

-fat free milk
-Chicken (whole & breasts)
-ground beef 90/10
-100 cal english muffins
-bananas
-lettuce
-eggs
-plain greek yogurt
-oats
-lean cuisine (on busy days when I dont have time to make myself lunch or dinner)
-stevia
-dark choc chips
-peanut butter
-bell peppers
-black beans
-tilapia
-salmon
-brown rice
-sweet potatoes

brynnsmom

Eggs
Cottage cheese
Apples and strawberries
Lettuce/tomatoes/veggies for salads
Flatout flatbread wraps
Peanut butter

Confuzzled4ever

Spaghetti squash..
poke holes in it and bake until sodtr.. about 45 minutnes..

scoop insides out (pick out seeed first!)

Add sauteed onions and garlic, grape tomatoes,bell peppers, broccli, favorite cheese (i like feta), olives and a little oil or homemade italian dressing.

Eggplant - Don't thow it away!!!!

dip in beer batter and fry in an oil less fryer. (beer, flour whatever spices you like to achecive desired flavor)

Or cut into strips bread and bake/fry. (eggplant fries!)

Cut in half bake until soft, (brush with a little oil and sprinkle with salt) - sauteed onions garlic peppers, tomatoes, parsley and bay leaves adn any other veggies you think will pair well.. Scoop insdies out of eggplant and mix into sauteed stuff.. Place everything inside the eggplant. Lemon squeeze if you like it.

Cut into cubes and sauteed with all the above veggies and chicken breast.

Add to stir fry

Eggplant chips.. slice thin and bake until crispy on a sprayed cookie sheet.. add whatever chips flavor you like.

alishacupcake

Well this won't help you for tomorrow..

But I order all my fruits and veggies from Bountifulbaskets.org
Pick up is Saturday, then I go to the grocery store to get anything that didn't come in the basket.

It will broaden your horizons, as you get all the tradidtional stuff like celery, lettuce, potatoes, etc.. and then you get weird stuff like bok choy (love!!) pummelos..etc..

What you get varies each week and you can't pick and choose. They have lots of add ons too. Thier granola and bread is amazing! I love thier asian and mexican basket add ons too. I'm getting 8 pounds of strawberries (those clamshell ones) for 12 bucks I think i paid. Plus a juicer pack that was 8 bucks.. comes with kale, cucumbers, carrots and a bunch of other stuff. Iove it.. best discovery ever!

Then if you didn't get broccli you can go get it. I plan the meats I buy around the veggies I get and do a lot of research on google, since I never heard of some of the stuff I get. LOL

Oh yes.. and fish.. I ate a ton until I moved here.. I need to get back to fish.. I'm having a hard time eating it here, since I'm used to super fresh fish (like it was swimming that morning) and everything here is flash frozen. Not sure how to overcome that.. but I'm trying.

omg that sounds amazing~ I'm going to have to try that - it's something that sounds like me since I try to buy at least one "new" thing every month or so!!! And omg you had super fresh fish??? I would be in Heaven, I can only do that when I go camping up north of me and it's delishhhh! I love all seafoods/fish! yummmmmmmmmmm thanks again I'm going to look into bountifulbaskets!

Ordering is nationwide starting at noon on mondays until i think Tuesday afternoon. Rule of thumb.. order early on Monday,, they have limited quantites and it does sell out.. pick up times are strict, but it'sa co-op and you can go organic if you want. I also get my coconut oil from them. It's amazing. I hope they have it where you live. It's not everywhere which sucks.

They don't have it where I live but I guess you can't grow much in Minnesota right now! lol! Awww I'm bummed I would've loved to try that. Oh well back to the boring grocery stores

They don't have it where I live either. Boo! Maybe soon. I book marked so I could keep checking.

llpaq

Well this won't help you for tomorrow..

But I order all my fruits and veggies from Bountifulbaskets.org
Pick up is Saturday, then I go to the grocery store to get anything that didn't come in the basket.

It will broaden your horizons, as you get all the tradidtional stuff like celery, lettuce, potatoes, etc.. and then you get weird stuff like bok choy (love!!) pummelos..etc..

What you get varies each week and you can't pick and choose. They have lots of add ons too. Thier granola and bread is amazing! I love thier asian and mexican basket add ons too. I'm getting 8 pounds of strawberries (those clamshell ones) for 12 bucks I think i paid. Plus a juicer pack that was 8 bucks.. comes with kale, cucumbers, carrots and a bunch of other stuff. Iove it.. best discovery ever!

Then if you didn't get broccli you can go get it. I plan the meats I buy around the veggies I get and do a lot of research on google, since I never heard of some of the stuff I get. LOL

Oh yes.. and fish.. I ate a ton until I moved here.. I need to get back to fish.. I'm having a hard time eating it here, since I'm used to super fresh fish (like it was swimming that morning) and everything here is flash frozen. Not sure how to overcome that.. but I'm trying.

omg that sounds amazing~ I'm going to have to try that - it's something that sounds like me since I try to buy at least one "new" thing every month or so!!! And omg you had super fresh fish??? I would be in Heaven, I can only do that when I go camping up north of me and it's delishhhh! I love all seafoods/fish! yummmmmmmmmmm thanks again I'm going to look into bountifulbaskets!

Ordering is nationwide starting at noon on mondays until i think Tuesday afternoon. Rule of thumb.. order early on Monday,, they have limited quantites and it does sell out.. pick up times are strict, but it'sa co-op and you can go organic if you want. I also get my coconut oil from them. It's amazing. I hope they have it where you live. It's not everywhere which sucks.

They don't have it where I live but I guess you can't grow much in Minnesota right now! lol! Awww I'm bummed I would've loved to try that. Oh well back to the boring grocery stores

I personally have not tried this but I have heard a lot of people try it and love it and I believe it's pretty nationwide.
http://www.localharvest.org/csa/

Oh wow! Thank you I'm on the site now finding "finds" !

Cordy1228

Honeycrisp apples
Potatoes
Asparagus
Red bell peppers
Baby carrots
Green beans
Broccoli slaw
Hummus
Boar's Head deli turkey
Deli sliced cheese
Flat Out wraps
Pasta
Sauce
Canned tomatoes, various
Mini Boboli pizza crusts
Flavored seltzer
Beer/Wine
Spreadable butter
Cream cheese
Laughing Cow wedges
Plain greek yogurt
Old fashioned oats
Mini pretzels
Quaker Honey Graham Oh!s cereal
Frozen broccoli
Frozen brown rice
Boneless/skinless chicken breasts
Lean ground turkey
Fully cooked chicken sausages

llpaq

I have never been so excited to go grocery shopping- I love all the extra healthy items I could put in my basket that I never would've thought of otherwise :bigsmile: :bigsmile:

Linli_Anne

My regulars include:

Bell peppers
Broccoli
Celery
Baby Carrots
Apples
Bananas
Pears
Nut Butter
Whole Grain Cereal
Oatmeal
Cheese
Yogurt
Cottage Cheese
Pasta Sauce
Pasta
Sweet Potatoes
Avocados
Milk
Bread
Wraps
X. Lean Ground Beef
Ground Chicken Breast
Turkey Thighs (boneless and skinless)

Then I fill in the spaces with specifics that either need restocking, or for a particular recipe I'm trying.

feebz36

With the aubergine, if you slice it quite thinly, lengthways and stick it on to a dry grill pan it cooks beautifully and has delicious charred lines on it. Good in a salad. Alternatively if you cut it in half and brush the flat side with a little oil then bake it for half an hour (200c) or until soft, scoop out the inside and use it as a base for a curry, or baba ganoush (a yummy dip for carrot sticks at lunch)

hope that helps!

krissy_krossy

Spinach, egg whites, mushrooms, cheese (not bad in moderation,) brown rice, chicken thighs, nuts, carrots... I also have corn tortillas, lean ground beef, lettuce, etc. to make tacos or enchiladas once in a while so I don't get bored. 2 chicken enchiladas with refried beans is good comfort food for me.
I also do like the Special K cracker chips for snacks. There's lots of flavors and they're not loaded with sugar like the other special K snacks and I'm down with 100-ish calories for 30 chips.

wormy80

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Itzli

bok choy ( great for stir fries and its very filling!)
seafood - fish, scallops, shrimp
brown rice
quinoa
lots of fresh veggies

haroon_awan

Eggs
Chicken/turkey breast
Fish
Lean beef
Non/low fat cottage cheese
Non/low fat Greek yoghurt (make sure it has low sugar per 100g)
Brown/wild/black/white rice
Wholegrain pasta
Wholemeal bread
Sweet/regular potato
Porridge/wholegrain cereal (make sure it's 100% wholegrain wheat and no added sugar in the ingredients!)
Chickpeas
Lentils
Assorted beans
Bananas
Apples
Oranges
Berries
Carrots
Tomatoes
Garden peas
Broccoli
Cauliflower
Spinach
Asparagus
Sweetcorn
Cucumber
Sugar snaps
Peppers
Mushrooms
Peanut Butter
Pure cocoa
Seeds
Nuts
Avocado
Extra virgin olive oil
Hemp seed oil
Almond milk

LoosingMyLast15

typical items found on my grocery list:

lactose free milk
lactose free yogurt
lactose free cottage cheese (2%)
pizza dough
whole wheat english muffins
whole wheat sandwich bread
eggs
chicken
red wine
tomatoes
carrots
celery
peppers
fuit (varies from week to week - cantalope, mangos, kiwi, granny smith apples, bananas)
96% lean beef
low sodium chicken stock
water
orange juice
bacon (yes real bacon)
baby spinach
different lettuces
brown rice
oatmeal
hummus
cheese of some sort (right now it's feta)
mozerrella (for pizza)
potatoes or sweet potatoes (whichever is on sale)
crushed tomatoes (if i'm out i have 2 cases right now)
ground pork (for tomato sauce)
basil
onions
garlic (we use a lot)
french fries
peanut butter
beans

not everything is purchased every single week just when i run out.

rockymtnlove

-Almond milk
-Earth Balance buttery spread
-Soy or almond milk yogurt, whatever is on sale
-Ezekiel Cinnamon Raisin Sprouted bread (in the frozen vegan section)
-Ezekiel Sprouted 7 Grain bread (frozen vegan section)
-Any and all fresh veggies and fruits, we shop the sales
-Red pototoes, sweet potatoes, squash
-Frozen veggies for steaming
-Frozen fruit for snacking or smoothies
-Whole wheat pasta
-Popcorn popped in vegan butter
-Brown Rice
-Raw almonds
-Raw peanuts
-Quick Oats
-Nut butters (peanut, almond, hazelnut)
-Vegan Boca burgers
-Vegan Hamburger style mix (use for meatballs, ground beef for sauces or burgers)
-Vegan Breakfast sausage mix to make patties
-Vegan bacon
-Tofu, pan fried is the best texture
-Pickles and Olives
-Whole Flax and Chia Seeds (put on yogurt, smoothies, anything really)
-Unsweetened Granola from sprouts, whatever is on sale
-Dark Chocolate

I always wondered about whole flax seed and what to do with it so thank you! Also the bread I've heard a lot of people talk about it ....now I know where to find it :happy: thank you!

Glad I could help! They have it in the bulk section at sprouts for way cheap. You can also grind some and add it to breading or oatmeal or anything really

MsCarlalalala

lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers, onions, bell peppers, broccoli, cauliflower, bananas, oranges, apples, grapefruit (sometimes), squash (different varieties), and other fruit and/or veggies that are in season and look good, lately I have been using ground turkey and boneless, skinless chicken breast a lot too.

Spaghetti Squash and eggplant.

I bought an eggplant for the first time ever last week and didn't know what to do with it :indifferent: I had to toss it. I'm going to try spaghetti squash for sure though- I love other squashes- just never tried that one YET

You can make a great low calorie pasta sauce with eggplant. Just peel the eggplant, slice into 1/2 inch slices and then dice small. Heat about 1 1/2 tablespoons of olive oil in a pan and saute with chopped onion and sliced mushroom. when eggplant starts browning add about two cups of water, two tablespoons of tomato paste, some Italian seasoning, red pepper flakes if you like spicy and salt and pepper. Simmer until eggplant is soft and the sauce thickens about 30 minutes. Simple and delicious.

My staples are

Assorted veggies....Lettuces, mushrooms, radishes, zucchini, grape tomatoes, avocado, spinach, sweet potatoes, butternut squash, kale, beets and cauliflower (both great roasted).

Fruits..Berries, oranges, apples and grapefruit, pomegranates and mangos. In the summer peaches, peaches, peaches. LOL!

Grains...Brown basmati rice, quinoa, oatmeal, spelt and pasta (hanging head in shame for not liking whole wheat pasta)

Greek yogurt

Protein...Eggs, salmon, boneless skinless chicken breasts and thighs, feta cheese and light string cheese, dry beans and lentils for soups and stews, and tuna

Salad dressings

Pine nuts, walnuts, and sunflower seeds

Hummus
Low cal crackers, whole wheat pita bread, whole wheat english muffins
Peanut butter
Honey
Olive oil
Canola spray

DMW914

I'm trying to stay low carbed & gluten free so I get, Jay Robbs egg white protein powder, raw nuts (almonds, cashews, pecans & macadamia), cauliflower (for any faux-tatoe recipes), low sodium chicken & beef stock (college inn), beef roast & ground beef (trader joes or laura's lean), (whole foods) chicken wings & breast, pork chops, tilapia, tuna fish, salmon (occasionally), tomatoes, onions, grn ppr & red, organic spring mix or romaine lettuce, avocado, bacon (Giant's nature's promise nitrate free), omega 3 eggs (Whole foods or Giant's nature's promise) cheeses(cheddar, cooper sharp, picante provolone, all types of mozzerella), olive oil mayo, olive oil, coconut oil, coconut milk, almond milk, stevia (NuNaturals), zucchini, eggplant, ground turkey & sausage. These are my main stays.

fightininggirl

I eat healhyand my diary is public you are welcome to look.just be sure to look at my enteries from 1/13/13 and on. that was when I began to eat healthy

MariaLivingFit

As many Vegetables as my family can eat until my next grocery stop
Plain Greek Yogurt
Eggs
Berries
Unsweetened Almond Milk
Raw Nuts
Ground Turkey
Fish
Feta Cheese

wareagle8706

Chicken
Fish (tilapia, salmon, swordfish)
eggs
quinoa
string cheese
apples
bananas
edamame (shelled and frozen)
cottage cheese
sweet potatoes
brocolli
squash (spaghetti squash)
brussel sprouts
snap beans
tomato sauce
olives
carrots
asparagus
lettuce
almonds
celery

wareagle8706

Also...

General rules for shopping in a grocery store:

- Stick to the peripheral of the store. Do not go into the middle where there are aisles of packaged foods
- Buy frozen vegetables that have no added sauces or flavors, just veggies
- If your great-grandmother wouldn’t recognize the item as food, don’t buy it
- If a third grader can’t pronounce the ingredients, don’t buy it.
- Fruit juice is not good for you, despite popular belief. The fact that the juice is taken out of the original package takes aware essential nutrients that you need to have the juice with. For example: if you take the apple juice out of the apple you’re leaving behind the skin, which contains fiber. This fiber makes sure your blood sugar doesn’t spike when you eat the apple which contains lots of sugar. So in short, just eat the whole fruit instead of buying expensive juice.
- It’s ok to buy yourself a treat such as chocolate, just buy it at the store instead of stopping for ice cream on the way home every day. Try to make the best choice possible given the list above when shopping for a treat.
- If the item has more than 5 ingredients, ask yourself if there is a better alternative. Also see guidelines above regarding a third grader being able to pronounce it.

liannesaut

almonds
quinoa
sweet potatoes
spinach
romaine lettuce
peppers
cucumbers
tomatoes
carrots
cauliflower
celery
onions
frozen brussel sprouts
spaghetti squash
tzatziki
pork loin
chicken breasts
steaks
ground turkey
eggs
whole wheat sprouted bread or english muffins
whole wheat wraps
ricotta cheese
garlic
ginger
apples
bananas
steel cut oats
Vega One
Olive Oil
Balsamic Vinegar
Popcorn
Fresh dill and rosemary
Mustard
Organic salsa
Organic crackers (mary's)
Organic, limited ingredient cereal
Lactose free skim milk or almond milk
Brown rice crackers
Avocados
Lemons
Bacon (from butcher shop, nitrate free)
Beans (chickpeas, white kidney beans, black beans)
Frozen blueberries and fresh cranberries (which I then clean and freeze)
Lentils
Hummus
Fresh mozzarella cheese.
Yeast
Vital Wheat Gluten


That's pretty much what I always keep on hand and what my husband and I make all of our meals out of. I make whole wheat sandwich buns using the artisan bread in five minutes a day recipe and whole wheat pizza dough - I usually have both in the fridge or freezer at any time.

kcrxgirl

chicken breasts
ground turkey
Lean pork chops or tenderloin
frozen tilapia fillets
low carb tortillas (50 or 80 cal)
canned black beans
canned diced tomatos or Rotel
"healthy recipe" cream of chicken & cream of mushroom soups
steam fresh veggies (lots of frozen veggies!)
Sarah Lee 45 calorie bread
Oscar Mayer Lunch meat
Dannon Light&Fit 80 calorie greek yogurt
Reduced sugar oatmeal packets
Del Monte No sugar added peach cups (25 cal)
Light cheese sticks (50 cal)
Kellog's Protein & Fiber bars
Reduced fat cheese slices and shredded cheese
bananas
avacado
unsweetened applesauce
Uncle Ben's 90 second rice or instant brown rice

Phoenixchichima

spinich
cukes
chicken
fat free greek yogurt
tomatoes
baby peppers
high protein granola bars
eggs
almonds
low fat cheese sticks
and dog food. no, not for me but you asked what I have to get "EVERY TIME"

Mutant13

Chicken breast
Sandwich thins
Bananas
Apples
Turkey mince
Laughing cow cheese
Almond milk
Greek yoghurt
Popcorn
Tuna
Tomatoes
Red onion
Baby spinach
Basa
Mountain bread
Rice cakes
Raw food chocolate bars
Carrots
Celery
Cottage cheese
Brown rice
Prawns

mallen404

Ok so I'm stocking up on all things good tomorrow morning at the grocery store- Can you tell me what you get every single time you go to the grocery store- or what you can't do without? I know I always get avacado, almonds, different green lettuces, chicken breast but I want to widen my horizons and see if I can incorporate new things that have kept others healthy! :happy:

Thanks :flowerforyou:

I always get for dinner:
-Chicken or lean beef
-Peppers
-Broccoli
-Whole grain rice

For lunch:
-Bananas or apples
-Deli meat ( careful which ones you get)
-WHole grain pitas
-swiss cheese
-Mustard (plain)
-Cucumer
-Tomato

For breakfast:
-Oatmeal- Usually make protein balls or Oatmeal muffins ( with healthy ingredients) There is recipes on Pinterest
-Fruit- Strawberries/ apple/ etc.
-Greek Yogurt

Fairysoul

Right now the raspberries i have been getting are awesome, and a smoothie is always good, go for some fresh fruit and yogurt

UsaJewels05

Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast
Eggs
Yogurt
Apples
Oranges
Green Beans

That is about the only items I get every time I go to the store. I try to mix the other items up so that I do not get bored.

Topsking2010

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