Grocery list Must haves

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  • swissbrit
    swissbrit Posts: 201
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    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
    tifferz_91 Posts: 282 Member
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    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
    kazsjourney Posts: 263 Member
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    Peanut butter, wholegrain bread, honey, cheese stringers, tahini, protein shakes, lindt chocolate, chicken breasts, avocado, feta cheese, semi dried tomatos, roast pork
  • Lupercalia
    Lupercalia Posts: 1,857 Member
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    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
    morticia16 Posts: 230 Member
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    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
    Capt_Apollo Posts: 9,026 Member
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    peanut butter
  • marciebrian
    marciebrian Posts: 853 Member
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    bumping for suggestions later
  • Topsking2010
    Topsking2010 Posts: 2,245 Member
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  • STLBADGIRL
    STLBADGIRL Posts: 1,693 Member
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    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
    Juelz2013 Posts: 33
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    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
    STLBADGIRL Posts: 1,693 Member
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    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
    IreneAdler221 Posts: 185 Member
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    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
    kts1988 Posts: 108 Member
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    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
    Jett_05 Posts: 95 Member
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    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
    morticia16 Posts: 230 Member
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    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
    candifeola Posts: 305 Member
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    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
    Michelled1919 Posts: 39 Member
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    bump
  • andijean31
    andijean31 Posts: 139 Member
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  • RobP1192
    RobP1192 Posts: 310 Member
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    Where is my pop-tart guy at? I know he's out there lurking...
  • HeidiCooksSupper
    HeidiCooksSupper Posts: 3,831 Member
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    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!!

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