Grocery list Must haves

swissbrit

Chicken breasts, pork filet, Turkey breast, Fish, prawns, scampis, (lean meatsof any sort),eggs, low cal Roh s*****en (as a sub for bacon great flavour 3% fat), veg of any type (Onions, cougettes, mushrooms, peppers ,broccolli, cauliflour,green beans, peas), sweet potatoes beans, couscous, lentils, barley, rice, pasta 0% fat yogurts, berries, fruit of any sort. and 1.5% fat milk.
Thats my shopping list then I look at what the fridge throws at me and spice it up with herbs and spices depending on how I feel.

tifferz_91

I live alone and mostly buy organic non-GMO foods now.

I make 70% of my food from scratch. I buy 30% of the rest.

My list LOOKS like it's alot, but it's only about 30 items.



❤ organic unbleached white flour

❤ bananas

❤ organic elbow pasta

❤ organic eggs

❤ white cheddar cheez-its (i buy ONLY once a month)

❤ organic rolled oats

❤ organic frozen fruits & veggies: blueberries, strawberries, mango chunks, spinach, broccoli, & stir fry

❤ taco seasoning

❤ organic raw cheese: sharp cheddar block cheese & mild cheddar cheese slices

❤ organic ground turkey

❤ organic bacon

❤ imitation vanilla butter & nut flavoring

❤ 100% cacao powder

❤ organic sugars: coconut sugar & cane sugar

❤ grapeseed oil

❤ organic canned beans: white & black

❤ instant yeast

❤ organic dairy-free chocolate chips

❤ organic salsa

❤ nuts: almonds & walnuts

kazsjourney

Peanut butter, wholegrain bread, honey, cheese stringers, tahini, protein shakes, lindt chocolate, chicken breasts, avocado, feta cheese, semi dried tomatos, roast pork

Lupercalia

Eggs
Bacon
Butter
Tea
Coffee Beans
Berries
Assorted Veggies
Assorted Herbs/Spices
Chilis
Avocados
Spinach
Tomatoes
Sweet Potatoes
Dark Chocolate
Nuts
Chicken
Beef
Pork
Salmon
Tuna

morticia16

I also do my groceries on Sundays to stock up for the week ahead.

A must to have, always checked that there is enough: bell peppers, tomato, asparagus, spinach, borlotti beans, string green beans, avocados, apples, bananas, berries, almond milk, tortilla wraps, lean turkey, chicken and/or beef meat, tuna, olive oil, balsamico vinegar, eggs, muesli, oatmeal, almond milk, yoghurt, sour cream, cheese, cottage cheese, mustard, nuts, dry apricots, wholewheat pasta, brown rice, dark chocolate, magnum ice cream. And cat food. For my kitty. She eats half of the tuna too. And beef.

Capt_Apollo

peanut butter

marciebrian

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Topsking2010

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STLBADGIRL

I wanted some different food options so I googled Jillian Michaels food plan/menu and bought some items off of there and got few good meal options.

Other than that my must haves are:
Butter
fresh bell pepper, onions, green onions, mushrooms, etc...even though they are expensive...I have bought prepping bowls and I cut and chop them up and freeze them and use them when I am ready....cuts down on time too.
Fresh veggies...my new love is asparagus
boneless chicken breast, all fish esp salmon and tilapia, ground turkey breast, and lean sirloin.
brown rice
skinny cow ice cream sandwiches
turkey bacon
eggs and egg whites
my other new love (where have I been) ww tortillas and the ww fold it....such a good sub for bread.
fresh fruit....peaches, plums, apples, bananas, cherries, pineapples...

Juelz2013

MY MUST HAVES

Eggs from flax fed hens plus carton of egg whites

Food For Life brand breads, wraps(love brown rice wraps) & English muffins (I use them as hamburger buns)

Plain greek yogurt

Earths own unsweetened Almond milk

Organic oatmeal (I get natures path plain instant and organics steel cut oats)

Organic OR PC salsa

Mozzarella cheese

Unsweetened organic apple sauce

Organic chicken and veggie broths (I use in stir frys and instead of oil when sautéing) I will use water if I don't have broth!

Unsalted almonds, cashews, &/or walnuts

Nut butters, almond & peanut

Mary's Crackers from costco

Preservative free hummus from costco

Hemp hearts from costco

Yellow/white yams and sweet potatoes

Brown rice

Brown rice flour (to make pancakes)

Whole grain pasta sometimes I buy spelt or brown rice pasta

Must have veggies & fruits (KALE, DARK LEAF LETTUCES, ORGANIC BROCOLI, ZUCCHINI, MUSHROOMS, ONIONS, GARLIC, BABY SPINACH, ORGANIC CARROTS, GREEN & RED PEPPERS, AVOCADOS, FROZEN BERRIES, ASPARAGUS, TOMATOES, APPLES, LEMONS, BANANAS)

Strained jar tomato sauce

Kaizen natural whey protein powder

Extra lean prime ground turkey

Chicken breast &/or turkey breast

Fresh salmon and tilapia

Extra virgin olive oil (I make my own vinaigrette)

Organic coconut oil from costco (I also use this as moisturizer on my whole body, it's the best oil on this planet!)

Balsamic vinegar

Dijon mustard & plain mustard

PC 5 cal ketchup

Worcestershire sauce

Hot sauce

Sea salt, black pepper, and other herbs and spices

Stevia

Organics 85% dark chocolate for when I get my chocolate craving

Green tea (honey lemon ginseng from lipton is my fav!)

STLBADGIRL

I forgot to add 100% extra virgin olive oil non stick spray. The girl Danni off of biggest losers use this and I just start incorporating this into my diet. Of course I have to have the reg olive oil...but I use the spray more now and it help with eggs and other things and cut back on the fat. I use the butter spray also

IreneAdler221

Eggs
Milk
Greek Yogurt
Lots of veggies almost always including brussel sprouts, mixed greens, spinach, avocados, peppers
Sweet Potatoes (lots of them)
Apples
Bananas
Berries (right now i'm on a blueberry kick)
Lite shredded cheese
Black beans
Whole wheat wraps
whole wheat bread
Whole wheat english muffins
Granola
Ground turkey
Chicken breast
Ground Beef
Salmon

Obviously there are things I buy in bulk or that I don't buy every time I go to the store like almonds, peanut butter, oats, brown rice, black beans, diced tomatoes, chicken broth...

Looks exactly like my grocery list. Also canned tuna for easy protein packed lunches.

kts1988

i love smoothies with frozen fruit and protein powder. i also make pancakes using 1/2 a banana mashed with one egg and baking powder...cook it like a normal pancake, top with almond butter, and you have a great breakfast.

Jett_05

Oatmeal
Salmon
Cauliflower (Another versatile veggie)
Zucchini
Greek Yogurt
Egg Beaters
Skinny Cow clusters (I'm anti-splenda but these help in a binge pinch)
Rice Shreds (aka fake cheese - I'm lactose intolrent but can handle yogurts)
Popcorn!

morticia16

Oatmeal
Salmon
Cauliflower (Another versatile veggie)
Zucchini
Greek Yogurt
Egg Beaters
Skinny Cow clusters (I'm anti-splenda but these help in a binge pinch)
Rice Shreds (aka fake cheese - I'm lactose intolrent but can handle yogurts)
Popcorn!

what are egg beaters in way of food?

candifeola

Watermelon, greek yogurt, green bell peppers, cucumbers, grape tomatoes, feta cheese, hummus, carrots, white beans, sausage, kale, almonds, green tea, lamb and turkey meat

Michelled1919

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andijean31

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RobP1192

Where is my pop-tart guy at? I know he's out there lurking...

HeidiCooksSupper

OP said,

... Looking for some new and exciting foods. ...

Well, here are some things that have surprised us by being tastier than we remembered or expected and now make regular appearances in our basket:
-eggplant (good roasted or breaded and baked)
-corn on the cob to be cut off (beat frozen corn niblets by a mile)
-English cucumber (milder than regular cukes, seems to last more days in the fridge so I can use parts of it at a time)
-ginger root (which, if run through the food processor with rice vinegar and put in a jar lasts forever in the fridge)
-country ham (which, when shaved, is almost identical to proscriutto; a little bit flavors a lot of pasts primavera)
-brussels sprouts (which can be good roasted but make a REALLY good slaw)
-red cabbage (which also makes good slaw)
-fresh beets (good raw or cooked, hot or cold)
-Sargento light string cheese (which is actually only cheese -- no xanthan gum or cellulose or other mystery ingredients)
-Daisy full fat cottage cheese (which is straight cottage cheese -- again no mystery ingredients)
-Wasa Sourdough crispbread (which we order online in bulk and save about a buck a package)

Oh, my, there are so many things! And we are always trying new. Also, I have lots of herbs, spices, and bottles of stuff like vinegars, Asian sauces, etc., to flavor things. Oh, and of course good, hard grating cheeses like romano, parmesan, ...

Oh, dear, I must stop. There are so many things. Food is fun and it needn't stop being just because we are learning to eat right! In fact, needing to eat right is a reason to have MORE fun with food!!

JennetteMac

Shed loads of vegetables and salads (because that's what I like)
Quorn.
Cauldron sausages (vegetarian) they are great at less than 90 cal each.
Carrots
porridge oats
total 0 greek yogurt
sea salt and cracked black pepper rice cakes.
tinned tomatoes (wizz them up with a load of basil leaves for yummy soup)

And dog food... He walks a long way and I have to feed him up! :laugh:

emmarosegibson

I buy lots of food mags, ww, slimming world, good food and I aim to have min of 2-3 new dishes every week. Really works and some weeks I do a new one every day! I do have staples I buy such as fruit, veg, oats, eggs and almond milk but I think it's good to mix it up x

JanAlyssa825

I plan out my meals as best I can, so it varies, but here's what I frequently get:

-milk
-nonfat Greek yogurt - big tubs of Fage and little individual packs
-lots of berries
-chicken and/or beef broth (reduced sodium - for cooking)
-granola bars (I like the kind with extra fiber)
-lettuce
-tomatoes
-carrots
-cucumbers
-mushrooms
-stone fruit, when in season
-oranges
-onions and garlic
-boneless, skinless chicken breasts (usually we buy these in bulk at Costco)
-lean red meat - either 96% lean ground beef or lean sirloin, etc
-light mozzarella shredded cheese
-roasted unsalted almonds or another salty snack, like trail mix of Special K "chips"
-cans of diced and whole tomatoes (for making soups or sauces)
-1 or 2 frozen meals for quick lunches

And usually, when at Trader Joe's, I grab some prepared salads and Reduced Guilt macaroni and cheese. Mmmm!

kitsa77

I've been pretty enamoured with a pepper mix recipe lately. It's super versatile so I make and use it throughout the week.

1 Red Pepper
1 Orange/Yellow Pepper
1 Cubanelle Pepper
1-2 Jalapenos
1 Medium Onion

Saute diced onion in some olive oil, and then add the rough chopped peppers to sauté for a couple mins. Turn the heat down low, throw an ice cube in the pan and put a lid on it and let them steam. Super easy and it makes enough to last for the week on different things.

I throw it in my scrambling eggs with some old cheddar, I put it on my burgers, on sandwiches and homemade pizzas and use it to jazz up chicken breasts on the average night.

I usually have lots of fruit in my cart (apples, blueberries, plums, watermelon) to snack on during the day and for breakfast. I buy lots of chickpeas to make hummus and put in salads, they make a nice crunchy snack roasted too. I also love zucchini a billion different ways. Carrots, radishes and potatoes for roasting - mmm!

basslinewild

Oikos vanilla greek yogurt (for smoothies) and individual cups of other Oikos or Voskos greek yogurt
Steak
Frozen fruits for smoothies
Fresh fruits
Fish
Turkey Burgers
Frozen veggies
Greek yogurt bars
Jif natural PB

devinbear

Some of my favorites:
Canned Black Beans
Organic Apple Sauce
Red Grapes
Yogurt
Organic low fat Milk
String cheese
Alden's Organic cookies and cream ice cream
Kashi bars

and the guilty pleasure:

Morningstar Maple Veggie Sausage (omnomnom)

melindasuefritz

1, eggs
2. bread
3, turkey burgers
4. turkey franks
5. turkey smoke sausage
6.boneless skinless chicken breast
7. bushs baked beans
8. lettuce
9. lean pockets
10. canned veggies

runningagainstmyself

Egg whites, cottage cheese, 0% vanilla greek yogurt, Silver Hills bread, fresh fruit, fresh vegetables.

Bulldogmomma3

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Trevorcook91

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