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

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  • krissy_krossy
    krissy_krossy Posts: 307 Member
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    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
    wormy80 Posts: 64 Member
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  • Itzli
    Itzli Posts: 78 Member
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    bok choy ( great for stir fries and its very filling!)
    seafood - fish, scallops, shrimp
    brown rice
    quinoa
    lots of fresh veggies
  • haroon_awan
    haroon_awan Posts: 1,208 Member
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    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
    LoosingMyLast15 Posts: 1,457 Member
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    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
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    -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
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    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 :wink:


    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
    DMW914 Posts: 368 Member
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    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
    fightininggirl Posts: 792 Member
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    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
    MariaLivingFit Posts: 224 Member
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    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
    wareagle8706 Posts: 1,090 Member
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    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
    wareagle8706 Posts: 1,090 Member
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    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
    liannesaut Posts: 34 Member
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    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
    kcrxgirl Posts: 114 Member
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    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
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    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
    Mutant13 Posts: 2,485 Member
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    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
    mallen404 Posts: 266 Member
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    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
    Fairysoul Posts: 1,361 Member
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    Right now the raspberries i have been getting are awesome, and a smoothie is always good, go for some fresh fruit and yogurt :)
  • UsaJewels05
    UsaJewels05 Posts: 229 Member
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    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
    Topsking2010 Posts: 2,245 Member
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