What are some good foods to eat on a daily basis?

eileen0515

This is a typical shopping list for me.

From the perimeter of the store:

Colorful veggies for salad: (mushrooms, carrots, radishes,cucumbers, red onions, tomatoes, mixed greens or spinach) We eat this daily

I limit fruit, but do eat it:
apples
bananas
pears

Deli:
Lean ham
Low sodium turkey
reduced fat cheese
laughing cow


Breads:
Sara Lee Delightul 100% whole wheat bread
LaTortilla low carb 100% whole wheat tortillas

Frozen veggies:
broccoli
mixed broccoli,carrots, cauliflower
brussels sprouts
green beans
brown rice

Dairy:
Fat Free milk
greek yogurt
eggs
egg beaters

Meat and poultry:
Extra lean ground turkey
boneless skinless chicken breasts
tilapia
beef top sirloin
beef extra lean ground

From the middle of the store for convinience:
black beans
whole wheat pasta
no sugar added applesauce
a few specific soups
ground mustard with horseradish
a few select Newman's Own light dressings
tomato sauce
diced green chilies
occasional jarred pasta sauce, look for lower sugar varieties. Important to read labels here.
peanut butter

indulgences:
Ghiradelli dark chocolate
microwave popcorn, lowfat versions, single serve
vitalicious vitatops
pretzels
fat free cool whip, not really good for you, but it can taste indulgent

Not a complete list, but just off the top of my head. I have lost 41 pounds since September 2012, my son has lost 50, since October 2012.

vanguardfitness

black berries. Lots of fiber and high water content to keep you satisfied for a bit. Raspberries too.

justjean

tillapia (easy to put some lemon juice and pepper and bake 30min @ 350) Greek yogurt, black berries, granola, eggs, carrots, green beans, lettuce, canned tomatoes, black beans, almond flour, almond milk (trader joes test the best and has lower calories), quinoa, steelcut oats are great for breakfast (heat up some water and have 1/3 a cup in the mornings) you can check out my open diary if you want

CB6heart

Thanks guys - about the fruit and veg question

My absolute favorite snack is sliced cucumber with homemade guacamole - YUM-O. And very quick to prepare!
I also keep a large container in the fridge filled with veggies already cut in bite size portions - broccoli, cucumbers, carrots, celery, cauliflower, and cabbage. I eat spinach in my salads and bake fish every chance I get!

I have Fiber One protein bars and 90 calorie bars on hand if I'm in a rush.

VERY GOOD Idea! I find it very easy to get tempted by quick (unhealtthy) snacks that I can just unwrap and eat! ...gonna keep chopped veggies from here on out!

jehavin

I like to eat the same things every day. These include:
-For breakfast:
Eggs (salt, pepper and garlic salt, no cheese needed!)
Baby Spinach (I'll either cook this down with mushrooms to put in my eggs or use as a salad base)
-For lunch:
Salad (spinach base with ham/tuna/chicken and crumbled broccoli, diced mushrooms, thawed frozen peas, shredded carrots and an olive oil mayo and mustard dressing)
or
Meat (hamburger/ham/chicken/roast) mixed with frozen Veggies, sometimes Kroger brand which has an unflavored Stirfry Veggies with Rice
-Dinner varies since I have 3 young kiddos and a husband, but I usually stick with a grilled/baked protein and large serving of veggies and maybe a spoonful of whatever starch (rice/stuffing/potatoes) that I fix the rest of the family
Snacks: (try to stick with one fruit a day since they have about 20g carbs each but have as many veggies as I want)
Apples
Blueberries
1/2 banana
Baby carrots
Sweet peppers
Broccoli spears
Celery
PBJ on a sandwich thin
Sugar Free pudding made with Almond or Organic Soy Milk

ETA: I am lactose intolerant so I try to stay away from dairy most of the time. Before I got really symptomatic, though, I would eat Greek Yogurt and Cottage cheese every day! Loved them (and their protein numbers!)