Grocery Shopping (need new ideas)

mocha · January 2010

Whats on your list?

Jenks · January 2010

Chick Pea Salad
1/3 cup chick peas
tomato
cucumber
avocado
1/4 cup shredded cheese

Last time I made it I didn't have avocado and it was 185 cals, when I added it all up.

drcnestor · January 2010

Fresh baby spinach, eggs, kiwi
truvia(sugar subsitute), Crystal Light ( a must Have)
Almonds (raw natural...a must have), beans( black or red)
Uncle Sams cereal (yum ) Almond milk (way better than Soy)

Slim34 · January 2010

Fresh baby spinach, eggs, kiwi
truvia(sugar subsitute), Crystal Light ( a must Have)
Almonds (raw natural...a must have), beans( black or red)
Uncle Sams cereal (yum ) Almond milk (way better than Soy)

Almond milk , do U use it just like regular milk ??

Slim34 · January 2010

Chick Pea Salad
1/3 cup chick peas
tomato
cucumber
avocado
1/4 cup shredded cheese

Last time I made it I didn't have avocado and it was 185 cals, when I added it all up.

Do U buy the chick peas in a can or can U buy them frozen ?? This sounds tasty, I'm gonna have to try this .. thanks

MayLan · January 2010

spinach, romaine lettuce
asparagus, broccoli, green beans, eggplant
extra virgin olive oil, balsamic vinegar
eggs
pink grapefruit, raspberries, strawberries, bananas, pineapple, cherries, prunes
whole almonds, whole cashews, trail mix
almond milk
brown rice, wild brown rice, quinoa
tinkyada brown rice pasta
potatoes, sweet potatoe
salmon, chicken breast
ground turkey meat
mango sorbet,
rice cake, almond butter
amy's pizza

Taradise · January 2010

Oatmeal
Yoguart
Bananas
Blueberries
Bell peppers
Lunchmeat
Fat Free cheese
Low Cal bread
Kashi - 7 Whole Grain Puffs
Whole almonds
Chicken breast
brown rice
thin pizza crust (to make homemade pizza)
can of plain tomato sauce (for the homemade pizza, season with your own seasonings)
100 cal snack packs (chips ahoy, oreo)
Skinny cow ice cream sandwiches

Jenks · January 2010

Chick Pea Salad
1/3 cup chick peas
tomato
cucumber
avocado
1/4 cup shredded cheese

Last time I made it I didn't have avocado and it was 185 cals, when I added it all up.

Do U buy the chick peas in a can or can U buy them frozen ?? This sounds tasty, I'm gonna have to try this .. thanks

I use the Goya brand in a can, most likely found in the 'ethnic' isle. Oh and I forgot cilantro...it looks like parsley and can be found in the produce section, awesome taste and virtually no calories, unless you eat the whole bunch, then it's like 4 cals.

And if I want to add a kick to it, I'll add banana peppers as well (from a jar).

Slim34 · January 2010

Chick Pea Salad
1/3 cup chick peas
tomato
cucumber
avocado
1/4 cup shredded cheese

Last time I made it I didn't have avocado and it was 185 cals, when I added it all up.

Do U buy the chick peas in a can or can U buy them frozen ?? This sounds tasty, I'm gonna have to try this .. thanks

I use the Goya brand in a can, most likely found in the 'ethnic' isle. Oh and I forgot cilantro...it looks like parsley and can be found in the produce section, awesome taste and virtually no calories, unless you eat the whole bunch, then it's like 4 cals.

And if I want to add a kick to it, I'll add banana peppers as well (from a jar).

I deff like a lil "zing" .. thanks

arewethereyet · January 2010

if y'all buy veggies or beans in a can.....rinse them under cold water to reduce the sodium.

I like canned chick peas for salad and to make hummus.

my grocery list must haves:

baby carrots
hummus
cheese
triscuits
bagged lettuce and baby spinach
fruit
yogurt
water
pepperidge farms low cal bread.
OH....almost forgot................Natural Peanut Butter.......mmmmmmmm

I learned on here to shop the perimeter 1st. All the fresh wholesome stuff is on the perimeter of the store. I start with the bakery for whole grain bread, pick up my PB, get my deli meats for the week, on to fruits and veggies and bagged lettuce. next is cheese and milk, yogurt and cottage cheese. The fish counter and then meats.

i do buy a lot of frozen, micro in the bag veggies because of time. although fresh veggies nuke up in the same time in a bowl with a bit of water or lemon.

Good luck! Jeannie

Slim34 · January 2010

if y'all buy veggies or beans in a can.....rinse them under cold water to reduce the sodium.

I like canned chick peas for salad and to make hummus.

my grocery list must haves:

baby carrots
hummus
cheese
triscuits

bagged lettuce and baby spinach
fruit
yogurt
water
pepperidge farms low cal bread.
OH....almost forgot................Natural Peanut Butter.......mmmmmmmm

I learned on here to shop the perimeter 1st. All the fresh wholesome stuff is on the perimeter of the store. I start with the bakery for whole grain bread, pick up my PB, get my deli meats for the week, on to fruits and veggies and bagged lettuce. next is cheese and milk, yogurt and cottage cheese. The fish counter and then meats.

i do buy a lot of frozen, micro in the bag veggies because of time. although fresh veggies nuke up in the same time in a bowl with a bit of water or lemon.

Good luck! Jeannie

Can U tell me how exactly how U use the "hummus" ?? I have seen it and picked it up and put it back. I hear on this site its a really GOOD fat just like avocado's.

mcwatsonus · January 2010

Great ideas...Crysal Light is a must have but up until now I have hated nuts. I guess I will be reevaluating my taste buds because that has been a recurring "good snack option"...Thanks and WE can do this.

debnu1 · January 2010

Orowheat dill rye bread
laughing cow cheese wedges
tomatoes
turkey lunchmeat

Make into a grilled cheese sandwich--I don't even use butter. The laughing cow gives it a wonderful creamy feeling and the tomatoes make it juicy!

Jes21sica · January 2010

I usually use the hummus for a dip with whole grain pretzles or crackers. or to dip fresh veggies like sliced bell peppers or baby carrots

Slim34 · January 2010

I usually use the hummus for a dip with whole grain pretzles or crackers. or to dip fresh veggies like sliced bell peppers or baby carrots

Do U ever use it a spread for a wrap ??

thanks a bunch ..

HonestOmnivore · January 2010

I've started having to totally different shopping lists - one is staples like the following:
Frozen blue berries (no sugar added)
Frozen veggies like green beans, broccoli, peas, baby Lima's,chopped spinach and corn. I get them in the box because they seem to keep better.
Pasta - either whole grain or low carb (dreams field)
Canned goods - chopped or diced tomatoes, tomato paste, salsa, beans (like chick peas), sliced olives (little can), chopped green chili peppers, mushrooms (small cans).
Soups - low fat cream of mushroom, veggie soup, lentil soups.
Beans - I buy some canned and some dried
Rice - brown rice!

Then I have a fresh list that I use for my day to day shopping. I try to keep the above in stock (I go to a big box store - BJs but a Costco or Sam's club is the same idea) and I try to only go once a month or less. The week to week (sometimes a couple times a week) is to get the fresh foods -

Meat - chicken breasts, turkey breast (whole not deli), fish
Veggies - baby spinach and mixed greens for salads, fresh veggies like artichoke and asparagus for nicer meals and cauliflower and broccoli for every day (and Brussels sprouts etc)
Bread - I'll sometimes pick up rosemary rolls that I can use sparingly for the weeks meals.
Onions and Garlic (I go through a lot of these)
Cheese (I go through too much of this LOL!)
WINE - it's fun picking out a nice bottle every week or so. I drink "Black Box" red wine for my 'house' wine - it's decent and because it's in a box I can have just one glass and not feel like we should finish the bottle. But I love finding new wines for a nice meal - I usually don't spend more than about $12 on a bottle so I'm looking to see what's on sale.

Edited to mention that we have venison for red meat - so I'm not all fish and chicken, we have most of the venison ground and it's in the deep freezer.

leesapeesa · January 2010

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leesapeesa · January 2010

I usually use the hummus for a dip with whole grain pretzles or crackers. or to dip fresh veggies like sliced bell peppers or baby carrots

Do U ever use it a spread for a wrap ??

thanks a bunch ..

hummus is great as a sandwich spread. I also use it on the wheat thins flat bread crackers. it comes in so many flavors- garlic, cracked pepper, lemon, roasted red pepper and so many more.

Brandiann · January 2010

My grocery list consists of (I don't get this every week but these are the things I do buy once they run out):

Chicken breasts - frozen or fresh
Ground Beef - lean
Bison/Buffalo Burgers
Tilapia
Salmon
Flounder
Tuna
Ground Turkey
Shrimp ( I personally don't eat it to much because of the cholestrol in them but once a month)

1% milk
Cases of water bottles
Green tea bags

Kashi Go Lean Crisp and Crunch
Special "K" Chocolately Delight
Cheerios

Grapefruit
Oranges
Pears
Apples

Whole Wheat Bread
Flat Outs
Arnold's Sandwich Thins - multi-grain or whole wheat
Whole Wheat hamburger buns
Brown Rice
Organic Oats (oatmeal)
Barilla Whole Grain pasta

Fresh green beans
Frozen broccoli
Frozen mixed vegetables
Sweet potato
Fresh or Frozen Spinach

Protein Powder
Egg Whites

All of Ms.'s Dash seasoning's
Oregano
Freshly made Sofrito
Fat Free Italian Dressing
Worchisire (not sure if I spelled it right) sauce
Splenda
Kraft Mayonaisse with olive oil
Balsamic Vinegar
Mango and Peach Salsa (from Costco's)
Roasted Red Pepper Hummus
Pasta Sauce - usually Barilla or Preggo

I think that's about it.... I hope this helps! :drinker:

Melissajk · January 2010

I love hummus, how do you make it?

Brandiann · January 2010

I love hummus, how do you make it?

I usually buy it from the supermarket..

nakrya · January 2010

I love hummus, how do you make it?

It's very easy to make! Chick peas, tahini, olive oil, garlic, salt, pepper all mixed up in a food processor. Of course, you can do many variations. There are tons of recipes on the web.

courtney_love2001 · January 2010

Jeannie- what are the Pepperidge Farm low cal breads like? Which one is your fave? I'm in the market for some new bread. I get Nature's Own Double Fiber now, but it gets so dry so fast

And I hope the Pepperidge aren't skimpy pieces of bread; I'm used to Nature's Own and their pieces are regular sized!

nakrya · January 2010

My grocery list varies, depending what I plan to eat for the week, but generally consists of the following staples:

Fruits
Frozen blueberries
Strawberries
Apples

Veggies
Baby carrots
Bell peppers
Potatoes
Brocolli
Spinach
Celery
Cherry tomatoes
Onion
Corn
Green Beans
Mixed greens
Romain lettuce

Meat/Protein
Beef
Chicken Breast
Frozen Chicken fingers (for those lazy cooking nights)
Edamame
Beans
Deli meats for lunches
Fish (only if i plan to eat that week)
Eggs

Dairy
1% milk
Soymilk
Buttermilk
Plain yogurt
Cottage cheese
Mozza Cheese

Grains/Breads
WG bread
WG wraps
WW couscous
WG waffles
WG & Regular Pasta
Crackers

Then I stock up on my others such as snacks, condiments, sauces, etc.

arewethereyet · January 2010

if y'all buy veggies or beans in a can.....rinse them under cold water to reduce the sodium.

I like canned chick peas for salad and to make hummus.

my grocery list must haves:

baby carrots
hummus
cheese
triscuits

bagged lettuce and baby spinach
fruit
yogurt
water
pepperidge farms low cal bread.
OH....almost forgot................Natural Peanut Butter.......mmmmmmmm

I learned on here to shop the perimeter 1st. All the fresh wholesome stuff is on the perimeter of the store. I start with the bakery for whole grain bread, pick up my PB, get my deli meats for the week, on to fruits and veggies and bagged lettuce. next is cheese and milk, yogurt and cottage cheese. The fish counter and then meats.

i do buy a lot of frozen, micro in the bag veggies because of time. although fresh veggies nuke up in the same time in a bowl with a bit of water or lemon.

Good luck! Jeannie

Can U tell me how exactly how U use the "hummus" ?? I have seen it and picked it up and put it back. I hear on this site its a really GOOD fat just like avocado's.

Well, I use hummus for a lot of things. Started out as a way to get me to eat raw veggies. See I am a 'dipper' and this was a healthy dip. Carrots, celery, cucs, good crackers

I now use it as a spread on pitas, wraps and bread. Instead of mayo...........and on veggie wraps it is delish and adds protein.

I get Sabra.......I like that consistancy. I like the spicy or pine nut...or green olive...mmmmm

arewethereyet · January 2010

Jeannie- what are the Pepperidge Farm low cal breads like? Which one is your fave? I'm in the market for some new bread. I get Nature's Own Double Fiber now, but it gets so dry so fast And I hope the Pepperidge aren't skimpy pieces of bread; I'm used to Nature's Own and their pieces are regular sized!

I like the Natures Own too!

I get Pepperidge Farms Litestyle Oatmeal. I sub it for white bread for stuff like PBJ. It is 40 cals a slice.

Carboholic that I am, I love my carbs.........a sandwhich is just meat without bread, right?? :laugh:

The wheat is good too!

arewethereyet · January 2010

I love hummus, how do you make it?

It's very easy to make! Chick peas, tahini, olive oil, garlic, salt, pepper all mixed up in a food processor. Of course, you can do many variations. There are tons of recipes on the web.

this is how I make it, but I find tahini hard to keep for the price, so I use yogurt in place of the 2 tsp of tahini.

And then I add what I am in the mood for. spicy pepper, roasted reds, sundried tomatoes or olives...

BamaRose0107 · January 2010

Tilapia fillets
Mrs. Dash
EVOO
Ground Turkey
Whole Wheat Bread
Fresh veggies
And my husband wants doritos, French Fries, and Brownies
My shopping cart is going to look somewhat confused!

songbyrdsweet · January 2010

I divide mine roughly by food groups...

Carbs

Old fashioned oats
Cheerios/Total cereal
Minute brown rice
High protein whole grain bread
Frozen veggies- peas, carrots, spinach, broccoli, green beans, and/or a blend
Canned fruit- (in its own juice) apricots, pineapple, pears
Fresh fruit- apples, bananas

Fats

Natural peanut butter
Eggs
Salmon
Brummel & Brown yogurt spread (butter replacement)
2% cheese
93% lean beef

Lean Proteins

Tilapia
Chicken breast
Egg white
Fat free milk/soy milk
Nonfat plain yogurt (usually greek if affordable)

Condiments

Light marinades
Light salad dressing
No-sugar-added jam
low-sodium low-fat condensed soups for casseroles

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