Food Shopping Help!

beansoverjava

Grocery shopping must haves? What low calorie items are you sure to grab while your shopping and/or what can you suggest? Foods, Snacks, Meals, etc! I'm trying to prevent myself from eating the same "safe" foods on a daily basis and in turn prevent my body from a plateau! Help? Also suggestions for packing a lunch, I work in retail and I need quick lunches!

JenMc14

Greek yogurt, eggs, egg whites, lowfat cheese, berries, apples, whole wheat English muffins. I buy lean meats as well, and we love breakfast for dinner with center cut bacon or turkey sausage in an egg and cheese scramble.

moonsforeyes

Low fat string cheese (protein loaded!)
fruit! all kinds. bananas, grapes, berries, etc. whatever is on sale.
almonds (100 calorie packs!)
luna and clif nutrition bars
vegetarian burgers and things like that (my favorite are morning star grillers. They are 130 calories, 6 grams of fat and pretty delicious)
natural peanut butter
chobani yogurts. all flavors.
cereals
fat free milk

eleauanae

I reach for things like weight watchers jelly which I mix with 50g of lite cottage cheese - tastes like cheesecake, only about 80 cals for both. Frozen berries, protein bars, almonds. Ooh can’t walk past jarrah choc o lait - only 47 cals.

moonsforeyes

I reach for things like weight watchers jelly which I mix with 50g of lite cottage cheese - tastes like cheesecake, only about 80 cals for both. Frozen berries, protein bars, almonds. Ooh can’t walk past jarrah choc o lait - only 47 cals.

I never thought about mixing cottage cheese with jelly. Sounds heavenly. Thanks for posting!

MrsDrk

Blueberries to freeze and add to water ( looks good and makes me drink the water!! )
Lean chicken
eggs
zucchini
yellow squash
mushrooms
coco flat crisp things
almond milk

gonnamakeanewaccount

Here are some foods that I always have on-hand:
Blackberries
Greek yogurt
Laughing Cow cheese
Whole-grain bread
Babybel cheese
Melon

Rethesa

I just finished composing tomorrow's grocery list! It includes:

Snow peas
Bell peppers
Baby spinach
English muffins
Spaghetti squash
Skinny cow products
Black beans
Asparagus
Corn tortillas
Bean sprouts
Kale
Plain Greek yogurt
Edamame
Tilapia
Celery
Broccoli
Bananas
Apples
Pears
Luna protein bars
Berries
Almonds and almond butter
Eggs and egg whites

We've been postponing our shopping excursion. Haha. Hopefully something gives you an idea or two!

beansoverjava

You guys are awesome!! Thank you!!

lachesissss

Eggs
Fage Greek Yogurt
Luna Bars
Life Choice Protein High Bars
Silk Light Original Soy Milk
Arnolds Sandwich Thins
Pears
Bananas
Edamame
Zucchini
Eggplant
Spinach
Avocados
Tomato
Mushrooms
Scallions
Baby Carrots
Swiss Cheese
Ground Turkey
Chicken Thighs
Chicken Tenderloins
Tuna
Arnolds Sandwich Thins w/ Flax
Oat Revolution Packets
Brown Rice
Black Beans
Salsa
Splenda
Light Life Farmers Market Burgers
Amy's Organic Meals
Kashi Frozen Meals
Almonds
Pumpkin Seeds
Pistachios

metzlerjn

I normally buy:
Broccoli
Brown Rice
Black Beans
Romaine Lettuce
Kale/Spinach (if it's on sale)
Apples, Oranges, Bananas, Berries, Pears (whatever is on sale)
Frozen berries (to blend with banana and water for my fruit serving, sometimes add spinach or kale to it)
Whole Grain Pasta
Olive Oil
Frozen skinless chicken breast
Whole Wheat Bread
Tuna in water
Green Peppers
Carrots
Cucumber
Hummus (to dip my veggies)
Non Fat Greek Yogurt to use as sour cream/mayo/yogurt for smoothies
Turkey Burgers or ground turkey/ground chicken

my list normally changes depending on what meal I plan to make for my dinners for the week like whole wheat spaghetti with turkey or turkey tacos, etc.

Imigen04

Thank you for posting this I need to learn this also! Anyone have some recipes to share also? Oh and more protein ideas. I should also ask for ideas for Togo meals... I drive to school everyday an hour away