What are your 5 essential foods in healthy eating?

Chichitas12
Chichitas12 Posts: 27
in Food and Nutrition
& where do you buy them at. Please share !! I am looking for food ideas in my path to a healthy lifestyle :D
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  • Chichitas12
    Chichitas12 Posts: 27
    :tongue: BUMP^BUMP^BUMP
  • Minerva624
    Minerva624 Posts: 577 Member
    Mine are:
    -Kirkland plain nonfat Greek yogurt (although low fat is probably a healthier option but whatever.) It's amazing! 24 grams of protein for one cup. I buy it at Costco.
    -Raw almonds from Trader Joe's
    -Dave's Killer Bread. Any kind is amazing but I always get the 21 whole grains kind. It's vegan, whole grain, organic, and packed with fiber, protein and omegas. I get it at Whole Foods.
    As for the obvious:
    -Fruits
    -Veggies
    ...from Whole Foods :)
  • the_crazy_ninja
    the_crazy_ninja Posts: 136
    Top 5 are:

    Beef
    Eg
    Broccoli
    Cauliflower
    Carrots

    all organic, bought at the market or grocery.
  • EHuntRN
    EHuntRN Posts: 320 Member
    1) Chicken- preferably organic from Sprouts
    2) Quinoa
    3) Raw nuts from Sprouts
    4)Smuckers all natural PB
    5)Black beans cooked in the crock pot...and I eat them all week with breakfast, lunch or dinner....delish!!!

    Did'nt include fruits and veggies...cause thats a given!!!

    I get all my natural and organic foods from Sprouts!!!
  • hadlam83
    hadlam83 Posts: 140
    Eggs, Carrots, Mushrooms, Kidney Beans and hummus (various flavours - keeps my lunches interesting).
  • jennifer_417
    jennifer_417 Posts: 12,344 Member
    Hummus
    Cottage cheese...lots of protein.
    Eggs
    Raw veggies...great to munch on and super low cals...I especially like peppers, cucumbers and grape tomatoes
    Chicken....easy to cook, lots of different ways you can fix it...relatively low cals.

    ETA: All of these can be pretty much be bought at Walmart or any grocery store.
  • joslynlpribble
    joslynlpribble Posts: 21
    Any Special K product but especially the Red Berry Cereal
    Bananas
    100% White Meat chicken breast
    Baby carrots
    Mixed green salad

    I try to keep the shopping easy and go to my Kroger store. If I feel like spoiing myself, I will go to Central market. The Special K products are often on sale at Target and Walmart. I ust discovered the protein meal bars!
  • foxyhotgal
    foxyhotgal Posts: 79 Member
    fage total greek yoghurt
    quinoa
    eggs
    brocolli (and other green veg)
    oats

    all bought in supermarket x
  • ClairBears84
    ClairBears84 Posts: 531 Member
    Eggs
    Fresh veggies ( for cooking and salads)
    Lean chicken and beef
    Fish
    spices
  • carly_am
    carly_am Posts: 145 Member
    Greek yoghurt
    Cottage cheese
    Almonds
    Eggs
    ALL the vegetables!!!

    and again, all bought at the supermarket :)
  • whitelaurel
    whitelaurel Posts: 162 Member
    Eggs
    Apples
    Oatmeal
    Yogurt (I prefer Kroger Carbmaster--the MOST protein for your buck! If you're touchy about texture though, it is NOT Yoplait. I don't buy yogurt that has a three digit calorie count per 6oz serving. :D I'll make an exception for Greek yogurt though...)
    Veggies (if raw: whatever's in-season and on-sale; if frozen: whatever looks delicious... and is on sale. ;D)
  • Lupercalia
    Lupercalia Posts: 1,857 Member
    Whole free range, organic eggs.
    Kerrygold Butter
    Coconut Oil
    Fresh Veggies
    MEAT
  • chooriyah
    chooriyah Posts: 469 Member
    For me:

    - Oats
    - Oily fish
    - Yoghurt
    - Chickpeas
    - Lentils
  • hughtwalker
    hughtwalker Posts: 2,213 Member
    Cottage cheese
    Ryvita
    Celery
    Oatbran
    Beef/Lamb/Chicken - i.e. some sort of lean meat


    from Sainsbury's
  • lauren3101
    lauren3101 Posts: 1,853 Member
    Chicken breast / salmon fillet
    Fresh veg
    Fruit
    Eggs
    Nuts and seeds
  • JessTheApple
    JessTheApple Posts: 32
    In all seriousness:

    -butter
    -V8
    -bread
    -turkey
    -cereal bars.

    :flowerforyou:
  • JessHealthKick
    JessHealthKick Posts: 800 Member
    Some foods that I incorporate daily (unless travelling which can be more difficult)

    - atlantic salmon fillet
    - rice (mix of types)
    - chia seeds
    - broccoli and green veggies
    - eggs

    I also have protein shakes regularly and love my soymilk and tofu :)

    WHOLE FOODS = BEST! Just get rid of the processed crap and you will feel so much better. Going gluten-free changed my life as well, so try it out.

    EDIT: I buy everything in the supermarket, however I get my chia seeds, quinoa and nuts from online :)
  • Kellyeee2013
    Kellyeee2013 Posts: 221
    Eggs (most mornings. They keep me feeling full until lunch time. Sometimes I have a small snack in between)
    Oatmeal
    Fish (of any kind, really)
    Apple with some PB
    Greek Yogurt (lots of protein)
    Baby carrots and sliced cucumber with light tazhiki dressing

    I listed more than 5. But these are my "go to" snacks and foods.
  • Kristinemomof3
    Kristinemomof3 Posts: 636 Member
    Quinoa
    Oatmeal
    Chicken or tuna
    Apples
    Peanut butter
    Those are things that I probably eat more regularly.
  • Dlacenere
    Dlacenere Posts: 198 Member
    Egg Whites
    Unsweetened Almond Milk
    Pumpkin Purée
    Raw Veggies
    Chicken or Turkey
  • emobarbie7
    emobarbie7 Posts: 75
    Fiber one 90 cal bars (choc/caramel/pretzel)
    OatFit Maple brown sugar oatmeal
    Carrots
    Grapes
    Lean pockets
  • Smuterella
    Smuterella Posts: 1,623 Member
    Cheese
    Eggs
    Chicken
    Steak
    Spinach
  • LeggyAmericanGirl
    LeggyAmericanGirl Posts: 285 Member
    Mainly unprocessed foods, daily i eat:

    Fresh boneless, skinless chicken breast
    Prime, Lean Steak (usually top round / london broil)
    Sauteed veggies usually onions, peppers, jalapenos and mushrooms
    Some form of complex grain: quinoa, couscous, low carb tortilla or jasmine rice
    Non-fat yogurt with protein powder

    Occassional foods:
    Low fat ice cream
    Cheese
    M&Ms (ya ya i know but i never go over my goal)

    What I avoid:
    Anything canned or pre-processed
    Pre-made sauces
    Pre-made mixes
    "Convenience" foods
  • heath5913
    heath5913 Posts: 15
    Spinach
    Oats
    Flaxseed
    Fish
    Quinoa
    (Sneaky sixth choice!) Peanut butter

    + Lots of fruit!
  • katevarner
    katevarner Posts: 884 Member
    Greek yogurt--I eat Stonyfield fruit on the bottom and Wallaby plain (both organic)
    Sweet potatoes (preferably organic)
    Collards/kale/broccoli (always organic)
    Safely farmed meats (grass fed beef, etc)
    Coconut oil (unrefined, organic, extra virgin)

    All from Whole Foods, Fresh Market or Publix, but sometimes I get the coconut oil from Amazon. I also didn't include other veggies and fruits, but they are essential as well. The listed ones are just my go to veggies.
  • susannahsutton1
    susannahsutton1 Posts: 372
    soup
    grapes
    low fat greek yoghurt
    low fat cream cheese wedges
    slimline tonic.... cos I ain't ever giving up gin!
  • Lyra89
    Lyra89 Posts: 674 Member
    Oats
    Whole eggs
    Fish
    Apples
    Green vegetables

    <3
  • Lyra89
    Lyra89 Posts: 674 Member
    Whole free range, organic eggs.
    Kerrygold Butter
    Coconut Oil
    Fresh Veggies
    MEAT

    MMM Kerrygold, great choice!
  • links_slayer
    links_slayer Posts: 1,151 Member
    Baby Spinach
    Eggs
    Chicken
    Assorted Veggies for salads
    Bananas

    These make it into the cart every time I shop for groceries.
  • hpsnickers1
    hpsnickers1 Posts: 2,783 Member
    Animal foods (incl. eggs, seafood and dairy), all produce, full fat coconut milk/oil dark chocolate, nut flours (almond, coconut, macadamia). Lots and lots of fat...nomnomnom.

    Well shoot that's my whole diet!

    There really is onyly one essential "food"...Real Food

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