going to store. what to buy?

1GeorgiaPeach

* Healthy suggestions only please *

What are some good lunch and snack food to buy that wont break the bank also i have a sweet tooth and instead of going for cookies what are some more healthy choices I should reach for Thanks

Nigelfightingfit

Apples, tangerines, carrots all good

rduhlir

Nuts, seed, veggies, pita chips (check ingredients!)....

For lunch....salads, tuna, sandwich wraps, etc....

mommyshortlegs

Quick meal components:

- eggs, esp. hard-boiled
- avocado
- lettuce for salads, as well as lettuce wraps
- cherry tomatoes
- cucumbers
- vegetables in general
- cheese slices
- deli turkey
- cooked, shredded chicken
- chicken breasts or tenderloins
- whole-grain tortillas
- a variety of low-calorie salad dressings
- cheese crumbles, e.g., feta
- smoothies
- low-calorie, low-sodium soup options
- canned tuna or salmon

Snacks:

- cheese sticks
- apples; this time of year, look for my favorite variety: ambrosia
- apple (or banana) chips: http://theitaliandishblog.com/imported-20090913150324/2012/1/2/homemade-apple-chips.html
- yogurt; plain, artificially sweetened, or very low sugar
- nuts
- carrots sticks
- peanut butter; browse health food sections for PB2 and PB2 Chocolate; pair with celery sticks
- edamame
- whole-grain crackers
- hummus
- roasted chickpeas: http://www.cupcakeproject.com/2011/07/sweet-and-salty-roasted-chickpeas-cheap.html
- Larabars, e.g., http://www.afinninthekitchen.com/2012/10/almond-joy-larabar.html

For your sweet tooth:

- yogurt; dress it up with flavored syrups, honey, fruit, granola, etc.
- strawberries
- fruit in general; always a better alternative to cookies!
- frozen fruit, e.g., grapes, pineapple, watermelon, bananas
- smoothies
- single serving cake: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/522374-3-2-1-cake-single-serving-cake
- pudding pops: http://craftifyit.blogspot.com/2011/11/25-calorie-pudding-pops.html
- berry ice cream: http://www.jamieoliver.com/recipes/fruit-recipes/1-minute-berry-ice-cream
- banana ice cream; add cocoa powder, peanut butter or other flavor enhancers of choice: http://www.wholeliving.com/176627/banana-ice-cream

lcyama

my favourite snacks are apples, bananas, tangerines, oranges, etc... easy to grab and go. to add protein, eat with peanut butter or a 1/4C of nuts.
carrots, celery, cucumber... cut into sticks and grab a handful for a snack. to add protein, eat with peanut butter or hummus.

shellma00

Fruits for your sweet tooth
Cheese Sticks
Applesauce cups (they have lite only 50 cals)
Fiber One bars (they have generic that are less pricy)

mommyshortlegs

Other threads which may interest you--

More ideas for your sweet tooth: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/879270-ideas-for-a-little-desert
Visuals from my table: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/761105-foodography

LaurieLynn

Coleslaw mix is always on my list....add whatever kind of dressing you like and some protein and voila lunch!

1GeorgiaPeach

Quick meal components:

- eggs, esp. hard-boiled
- avocado
- lettuce for salads, as well as lettuce wraps
- cherry tomatoes
- cucumbers
- vegetables in general
- cheese slices
- deli turkey
- cooked, shredded chicken
- chicken breasts or tenderloins
- whole-grain tortillas
- a variety of low-calorie salad dressings
- cheese crumbles, e.g., feta
- smoothies
- low-calorie, low-sodium soup options
- canned tuna or salmon

Snacks:

- cheese sticks
- apples; this time of year, look for my favorite variety: ambrosia
- apple (or banana) chips: http://theitaliandishblog.com/imported-20090913150324/2012/1/2/homemade-apple-chips.html
- yogurt; plain, artificially sweetened, or very low sugar
- nuts
- carrots sticks
- peanut butter; browse health food sections for PB2 and PB2 Chocolate; pair with celery sticks
- edamame
- whole-grain crackers
- hummus
- roasted chickpeas: http://www.cupcakeproject.com/2011/07/sweet-and-salty-roasted-chickpeas-cheap.html
- Larabars, e.g., http://www.afinninthekitchen.com/2012/10/almond-joy-larabar.html

For your sweet tooth:

- yogurt; dress it up with flavored syrups, honey, fruit, granola, etc.
- strawberries
- fruit in general; always a better alternative to cookies!
- frozen fruit, e.g., grapes, pineapple, watermelon, bananas
- smoothies
- single serving cake: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/522374-3-2-1-cake-single-serving-cake
- pudding pops: http://craftifyit.blogspot.com/2011/11/25-calorie-pudding-pops.html
- berry ice cream: http://www.jamieoliver.com/recipes/fruit-recipes/1-minute-berry-ice-cream
- banana ice cream; add cocoa powder, peanut butter or other flavor enhancers of choice: http://www.wholeliving.com/176627/banana-ice-cream

Wow thank you, you really outdid yourself!! great ideas

NYactor1

Oloves

sPaRkLiNgLYFE

weightwatchers ice cream bars

1GeorgiaPeach

Other threads which may interest you--

More ideas for your sweet tooth: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/879270-ideas-for-a-little-desert
Visuals from my table: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/761105-foodography

Sweet Jesus you can COOK