What's in your grocery cart?

StArBeLLa87

Kale
Turnip greens
Super greens
chicken breast
Green beans
Eggs
Turkey bacon
Organic fat free milk
Distilled water
Grape fruit
Mixed berries- raspberries,blue berries,strawberries,black berries
Green tea
Black beans
Peppers and onions
Broccoli
Dark chocolate
Tootsie rolls

Occasionally sirloin steak!

Sherbog

If I had your picky diet needs I would just go to the frozen food dept. Buy 21 frozen items that I could micro and be good for the week.

My grocery trilp starts in the veggie dept. I skip the meats and cheese dept. Head to dairy where I get fat free milk, cottage cheese, and yougurt. I eat a high protein diet so eggs are a must for me. Then on to canned foods where I load my cart tuna, canned salmon. The on to the bulk foods where I buy a ton of legumes.

It works for me.

amaysngrace

Well, I buy ingredients to make many meals throughout the month because I only go grocery shopping once a month. I usually get staples such as canned diced tomatoes (organic), canned tomato sauce, canned tomato paste, shredded cheese on sale which I freeze, 3 gallons of milk, cage free organic brown eggs, plain low-fat yogurt-a huge tub, for smoothies, sour cream substitute, and my yogurt dessert that I like with granola, ground beef patties which I can defrost and make meals when I want something like tacos or Mexican casserole, canned dark red kidney beans for chilli, canned northern beans for southern style beans, salad greens, chia seeds and golden flax seed for smoothies, cherry tomatoes, yellow onions for many of the dishes I cook, baked potatoes, fresh garlic and cilantro for different dishes, frozen berries for smoothies and to go in my oatmeal, fish that I freeze for later and chicken the same thing, quinoa as a supplement for rice, canned and frozen veggies, granola, old fashioned oatmeal, stuff like that. The diced tomatoes, sauce and paste I buy in cases. They come in handy for many dishes such as spaghetti, lasagna, Mexican casserole, tacos, chilli, etc. Almond Milk for smoothies. That way I do not have to keep buying that at the store every other week. Oh yeah, and bananas for smoothies, plus my son likes them cut up in his oatmeal, they are the only raw fruit he will eat, every other fruit comes in juice form for him. When my bananas get super ripe, I will peel them and throw them in a zip lock bag and freeze them so that I can throw them in a smoothie, if need be.

kariplease

I shop at trader joes..

Veggies medley
Asparagus
Spinach
Frozen Bell pepper mix
Strawberries
watermelon
Blueberries
bananas
Low carb tortillas
Rolled Oats
Greek yogurt
Cottage cheese
Unsweetned vanilla almond milk
Egg whites
Kale spinach dip
Chicken boobs
Shrimp
Tilapia
Salmon

And that's about it every week.

SarahSmilesCA

I don't like chicken much so I understand your challenge but both pork and beef sirloins can be lean if you trim the fat. I tend to eat more low carb, so I still get lots of meat and fish in my diet. I encourage you to start with protein and build around it.

Don't like veggies? Then juice or take a green supplement because you still need them. If you do not have blood sugar issues you can eat 2 to 3 servings of fruit instead, but you should retain your taste buds to like veggies

A good way to re-train your taste buds is to pick one veggie and put something yummy on it like butter or cheese, or just eat it raw and dip it in something like ranch dressing. Try to associate pleasure with your eating experience, that is how you can learn to enjoy new foods. Not a lot of fat, but enough to make it taste good. In order to train your taste buds you have to appease them and make it a positive experience. If all you are doing is steaming veggies and trying to choke it down you will never be able to adjust.

Here are my regular food items

Grass Fed Trimmed Sirloins - Pork and Beef
Lean Ground Beef - Grass fed
Organic Chicken Thighs- (I hate chicken breast, can you say tasteless?!!)
White Fish
Protein Powder - this protein mix is a foundation in my diet to ensure I get enough protein, especially when I am busy and can not cook. Any low sugar protein mix will work, but I the one I use only has 1 net gram of carbs and 1 gram fat and 34 grams of protein.
Plain Non-Fat Greek Yogurt - I mix my protein powder in this, I also make dips with this
MCT Oil, I put this in my shakes and when I do cook with oil, which is not often, I ONLY use this oil
Olive Oil - for salads
Cucumbers, Asparagus, Broccoli, Cauliflower, Carrots, Cabbage Slaw, Green Beans, Artichokes
Apples, Oranges, Pears, and Grapefruit, Lemons and Limes. Sometime Pineapple when in season
Pickles and Peppers
Mushrooms
Onions/Garlic
Unsweetened Almond Milk - for shakes
Hood Calorie Count Down Milk
Brown Rice Noodles- I tend to stay away from wheat most days, but not always
Almond and Rice Crackers
Brown Rice Tortillas
Flat Outs and Sandwhich Thins (When I do want wheat)
2% Organic Cream Cheese
2% Organic Cottage Cheese
Eggs - I make my own mayonnaise with Olive Oil and Lemons
Liquid Egg Whites for Smoothies
Frozen Fruit for Smoothies
Tabasco
Soy Sauce
Worcestershire Sauce
A1 Sauce
Raw Nuts

AlleganyMiss

You might try googling something. I am a clean eater but was looking for someone to just "Tell" me what to eat/buy so I googled "1200 calorie clean eating meal plans" and got this site
http://www.livefitpt.com/healthy-eating-starter-kit.pdf

So to be "Legal" it says not to duplicate yada yada yada...lol....but I tell ya what I found this really helpful. I used to do Reshape the Nation with Chris Powell...his online program...but then the price went up ect and I am now trying this on my own. One of the biggest prinicipals with RTN (reshape the nation) is food prepping. He give you a meal plan for each day and an excersisie video to do for about 16.00 a month or something along with a grocery list and I felt like I "needed" that again. Going from that website above I formulated my own meal plan for free for next week. It is laid out really nice for you.

My grocery list is usually
Eggs, eggs and more eggs
different cheeses especially the individual pacs like Tilla-moo's which you can grab headed out the door
non-fat greek yogurt-plain or vanilla
sour cream
coconut or almond milk
vegies, vegies and more vegies
tons of fruit especially berries, tangelo's and melons
LOTS of lemons-I drink lemon water ALL day
Coconut Oil
Walnuts and cashews
Regular Oatmeal
Bacon or sausage-ORGANIC & HORMONE FREE
Chicken Breast-ORGANIC AND HOREMONE FREE
**I don't purchase any beef because we hunt a bunch and I process my own deer and elk into steaks/roast/burger and we own a commercial fishing boat for all of my seafood

If you set up a meal plan for the week and then spend one afternoon cooking and prepping (cook all your meat, chop all vegies and store in zip tops with a paper towl for moisture) Its pretty simple.

Friend me if you want I have a TON of links saved that I can share but its late and I am tired (hence spelling mistakes) so can get them to you later if you are interested or anyone else is.
**I don't purchase any beef because we hunt a bunch and I process my own deer and elk into steaks/roast/burger and we own a commercial fishing boat for all of my seafood


When I get my grocery list ready for Monday (shopping day) I will post it for you.

jenilla1

I won't be helpful because I eat a lot of the stuff you don't like:

Brown rice
Brown rice pasta (gluten sensitive so no wheat)
Potatoes
Chicken breast
Ground turkey
Almond Milk
Baby Carrots
Frozen fruits
Frozen spinach
Frozen broccoli
Fresh fruits and veg in season
Olive oil
Oatmeal
Corn tortillas
Peanut butter
Walnuts
Dark chocolate
Dried fruits
Beans
Stevia

AwesomeSquirrel

I just ordered some groceries online; this is a pretty typical shop for me ( though I'm actually restocking the treats this time, I try to only buy them once a month).

For lunches the coming week I'm making Spinach/cranberry/walnut/feta salad and for dinner I'm making Honey/Soy chicken and stirfry. I'm probably making cauliflower/spinach/chickpea balti curry at the weeked (yum for veggie food). For snacks I'm bringing hardboiled eggs, carrots & hummus and various fruits. I often bring Alpro (dairy free) desserts to work for a sweet treat in the afternoon, they are around 110kcal per container depending on flavour. In the evenings I might have some yoghurt or a small icecream if I have treat calories left.

Alpro Soya Caramel Dessert
Alpro Soya Chocolate Dessert
Walnut Pieces
Cranberries, dried
Quaker Porridge Oats
Egg Noodles
Nairn's Cheese Oatcakes
Mini Naan Breads, Be Good To Yourself
Magnum Mini Creme Brulee (about 140 kcal a piece, they are half size)
Magnum Mini Fruit Meringue
Cadbury's Twirl (around 220 kcal per bar if I recall)
1 x Mini Twister Ice Lollies (a whopping 45 kcal a piece)
Honey, Runny
Sweetcorn, canned
Milk, Skimmed 1.13L (2pint)
Chicken Thighs & Drums
Spinach 260g
Greek Style Cheese, Be Good To Yourself
Spring Onions Bunch
Onions
Carrots
Oranges
Conference Pears
Bananas, Fairtrade
Caramelised Onion Houmous
Fudge Yogurt
Passionfuit Yogurt
Babycorn & Mange Tout
Closed Cup Chestnut Mushrooms
King Edward Potatoes
Free Range Woodland Medium Eggs

heywithers

my list:

bananas
pears
apples
spinach
carrots
tomatos
cucumbers
ZUCCHINI
yellow squash
kiwi
strawberries
blackberries
sometimes watermelon, honey dew
chicken breasts
turkey sausage
lower sodium honey ham lunch meat
whole grain bread
lite mayo
sometimes i get smartones frozen meals for when i don't have time to cook
frozen broccoli
frozen cauliflower
frozen tilapia or salmon fillets
tuna in can
jif creamy PB
almonds lightly salted
smartpop popcorn
0% fat greek yogurt plain
different types of cereal each time i go but right now i like Kashi go lean crunch berry
silk light vanilla soy milk
amy's soups
frozen blueberries
frozen raspberries
unsweetened applesauce
weight watchers string cheese
oatmeal
raisins
eggs

and i think thats it WOW all that food is just for me lol

Warchortle

The last things I just bought were: diet rooter beer/ginger ale, truvia, 2 small packages of strawberries, and 2 jars of light alfredo sauce.. I almost bought some s'more pop tarts though..

anniemarianas

Always varies since it's not always me buying (i live with my mum at intervals if i just get sick of being alone, i hate being lonely)
But since I started eating better, my most recent shopping list was something like this:

light ricotta cheese
ryvita wholegrain crackers
chicken breast
eye fillet steak
quorn
light mayonaise
eggs
strawberries
raspberries
blueberries
skim milk
wholegrain bread
broccoli
cauliflower
cucumber
rocket
spinach
lettuce
onions
spring onion
capsicum
cherry tomatoes
tea bags (african bold)
instant coffee
brown rice
wholegrain pasta
diet coke
tomato soup
weetabix
bananas
apples
quakers plain porridge
quakers honey porridge
mixed nuts
dark chocolate
rice bran oil
lite greek youghurt
drinking coconuts (my guilty secret agh)

and sometimes i treat myself to a chocolate bar at the checkout, shh!!

chelseascounter

Baby spinach
asparagus
bananas
almond milk
plums
kiwis
avocados
crunchy peanut butter
all natural strawberry jam
whole wheat bread
fish (salmon, tilapia. low sodium tuna)
frozen fruits (blueberries ect.)
brown rice
whole grain rotini
marinara sause
mrs dash seasoning
mayonnaise
EVOO
raspberry vingaigrette
fuji apples
medjool dates
raisins
cut up celery
egg beaters
strawberries
sweet potatos
almonds
cheerios

oh my gosh i keep on forgetting to buy crackers.

hardlyhappenstance

Whole wheat bread
Peanut Butter
Raw Almonds (12 is 100 Calories)
Mozzarella
Tomato
Eggs
Olive Oil with a spray nozzle
Entrecote
Tilapia
Salmon
Quinoa
Wild rice
Arugula
Spinach
Carrots
Onions
Garlic
Sweet Potatoes
Raw Apple Cider Vinegar
Black Grape Juice
Coconut Water
Watermelon
Strawberries
Mango
Mandarin
Cauliflower
Broccoli
Black Beans

cwaters120

I just went shopping yesterday and my bounty consisted of:

kale
2 bunches parsley
turnips
parsnips
carrots
potatoes
beans/legumes
2# strawberries
eggs
zucchini
celery
romaine lettuce
cherry tomatoes
onions
6# lemons (use them for/in EVERYTHING)
2 limes
apples
whole spices (taste better when I grind them and they're cheaper)
cauliflower heads
peppers (hot and sweet)
cabbage
jasmine rice
avocados
goji berries
quinoa (red and black)
bok choy
fresh dill
raw cashews
fresh peanut butter
butternut squash
spaghetti squash
Frozen: peas, spinach, and white corn


crap! In listing everything, I discovered I forgot my almond milk! dang it! Guess it'll have to wait until I can get to town again I am gluten and dairy intolerant and eat little red meat. My produce varies, except my lemons, as to what is on sale and will LAST as I only go to town once or twice a month for groceries (we live on a little island and I hate leaving it :blushing: ).

sarahlm20

I seem to have a routine with what I eat, so it is quite samey, but it's healthy and helps you to loose weight.

I buy:

Peas
Sweetcorn
Sliced Gherkins
Cucumber
Turkey Dinosaurs/ Turkey Burgers

Stir fry veg
Lean Beef strips
Chinese sauce

Frosties small variety pack (they are measured out perfectly)
Bananas.. great breakfast only 100 calories, keeps you full and gives you energy

Soup
I tend to buy mushroom soup as its very low cal. try to get used to not having bread with it, its worth it not adding more calories

Admirals Fish Pie

Vegetable fingers

Ainsley Harriott Cous Cous, very nice and filling just on its own!

For low calorie sweet treats i have either Kinder Bueno or Maltesers.

I occasionally have pasta bolognese or bolognese tortilla wraps as a treat with my boyfriend. (Its a treat as I am rubbish at measuring out pasta)

I recently tried Batchalors Noodle Pots. They are nice, quick and low cal. Very filling too.

Brandilynnrose

In a typical grocery shopping trip I buy the following:

Fruit
Veggies
chicken breasts (I like to buy the kind cut into strips, tenders, or Florentine for better portion control)
lean pork chops
Some sort of fish (I change it up every time I go to the store, but last trip was cod filets)
Morningstar Farms Grillers (these are really awesome veggies burgers)
hummus
Flatout Light Bread
Wheat Hamburger buns
coffee
Lemon juice
whole wheat pasta
spaghetti sauce
canned tomatoes
canned beans
sugar free/fat free pudding and jello
skim milk
Banana nut Cheerios
Fiber One granola bars
Almonds
Brown rice
Low fat cheese slices
Sargento Light string cheese
Eggs
Yoplait light yogurt
low fat granola

Every few months I stock up on the following, since these are thing that last me a long time:
Extra virgin olive oil
light salad dressing (currently I have balsamic vinagrette and sesame ginger)
Sriracha
low sodium soy sauce
natural peanut butter
rice vinegar

rduhlir

I actually shop only a few days at a time to keep every thing as fresh as possible. But the staples in my fridge or pantry are:

Almond Milk
Protein Powder
Greek Yogurt
Strawberries
Blackberries
Raspberries
Carrots (but you don't like them lol)
Salad mix (preferably field or spring mix, but if an American blend is on sale I will grab that too).
Ultra thin sliced cheese
Salsa
Eggs
Bacon
Lower sodium deli meat

thistimewillbedifferent

I just got back from the grocery store, where I bought:

deli-thin-sliced turkey breast flavored with rosemary
turkey meatballs
ground turkey
turkey sausage (do you sense a theme here?)
fresh pico de gallo (usually make it myself, but felt lazy)
ravioli filled with spinach and ricotta (to go in a pasta salad recipe involving asparagus, peas, and arugula)
arugula (for the same recipe)
asparagus (for the same recipe)
butter lettuce (to use for lettuce roll-up wraps with the rosemary turkey)
grapefruit (for breakfasts)
yellow watermelon
pineapple (for shrimp tacos)
raspberries (for morning snacks with almonds)
strawberries (for morning snacks with almonds)
blueberries (for morning snacks with almonds)
cucumber (for shrimp tacos)
yellow squash (for a new chicken curry recipe)
zucchini (for a new chicken curry recipe)
colored bell peppers
garlic
fresh coriander
baby spinach (to put in wrap sandwiches)
skim milk
spreadable goat cheese
laughing cow light wedges
proviva probiotic yogurt drink
high-protein, low-sugar yogurt smoothie
Skyr (Icelandic version of Greek yogurt)
fat-free Greek yogurt
high-protein, low-sugar chocolate sports drink
canned chickpeas (for a new chicken curry recipe)
sesame rice crackers
After Eight thin dark chocolate mints :-)
sugar-free bubble gum (helps me when craving sweets)
bananas
mini cherry tomatos (about the size of a pearl)

other staples which I buy often include:

baby carrots
spaghetti squash
sweet potatos (to roast with a little chili oil and pumpkin pie spice)
pumpkin (to make soup with)
radishes
chicken breast
pizza dough
salmon (both regular and smoked)
shrimp (already cooked, deveined, decapitated, and frozen)
flour tortillas
frozen waffles (top with Skyr or FF Greek yogurt and fruit)
hummus
feta cheese (love wrap sandwiches with baby spinach, feta, and hummus)
broccoli
frozen steamed shrimp dumplings
canteloupe
mangos
avocados
tomatillo and green chile salsa
black beans
tuna packed in water
white beans
broad beans (aka fava beans)
mini Babybel cheese
eggs (both regular and hard-boiled)
lemon pepper
cumin
ground ginger
couscous
quinoa
brown rice

My diary is public if you need ideas. Feel free to add me as well if you want. And good luck finding new things you like!

Topsking2010

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deathbypretzel

My list:
apples
raspberries
strawberries
watermelon?
banananananananananas
OJ
frozen edamame
frozen corn
frozen peas
navy beans
rice
raw almonds
ginger tea
sodaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa

We typically buy in bulk, especially the frozen veggies, so I don't have a TON of variety.... I'd like to have them fresh, but they always seem to go bad on me... Hmmm. I wonder why that happens

I have yet to kick the diet soda habit, sigh. My family always buys soda for them, and because it's in the fridge... Well, I'm working on it. :laugh:

Edit: Just added unsweetened almond milk and grapefruit to the list.