payday tomorrow- your top food/supplements 5 items and why?

donna_do_good
donna_do_good Posts: 161
in Food and Nutrition
Hey everyone,

Its payday tomorrow and i'm gonna get a big shop in. I'm looking ideas whats your top 5 must haves? Any health supliments or things like flax seeds and why you use them. Any tips or things you think might help me? All advice welcome xxx
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  • jzammetti
    jzammetti Posts: 1,956 Member
    I am a low carb eater - so I buy Atkins shakes and Atkins Advantage Bars for those I-just-don't-have-time-to-deal-with-preparing-food-right-now meals.

    I also buy flax seed and soy flour to make low carb bread at home

    And I buy fresh veggies and lots of protein

    One last thing: sugar free jello-O (and whipping cream and Splenda) so I can have a sweet something on hand.

    Mostly it depends on what approach you take to eating, I guess.
  • Justacoffeenut
    Justacoffeenut Posts: 3,749 Member
    chicken breast
    baby mixed greens
    non fat plain yogurt
    frozen fruit is no friesh looks good


    Those are really my must haves. Chicken can be made so many ways. My favorite right now is drizzles with just a little EVOO and lots of pepper then bake. I make a batch up to grab anytime. I love to toss in with my mixed greens and banana peppers. The yogurt I eat with the frozen fruit if no fresh looks good. Or use in a smoothie for a quick breakfast.
  • themommie
    themommie Posts: 5,033 Member
    a good multivitamin to stay healthy
    chicken breasts
    skinny cow ice cream sandwiches i have to have some ice cream
    carmel corn mini rice cakes so I have something sweet and crunchy
    popcorn it offers alot of crunch for not many cals
  • ChinUp4Life
    ChinUp4Life Posts: 61
    Wild salmon + swiss chard.

    Salmon has the healthy fatty acids, protein, and is definitely a superfood. Swiss chard has potent antioxidants and also supports carbohydrate metabolism. Put the two together and you will notice a healthy difference :)
  • donna_do_good
    donna_do_good Posts: 161
    Thanks guys, got a few things from that. On a budget &trying to get myself my son and partner a bit healthier
  • donna_do_good
    donna_do_good Posts: 161
    Wild salmon + swiss chard.

    Salmon has the healthy fatty acids, protein, and is definitely a superfood. Swiss chard has potent antioxidants and also supports carbohydrate metabolism. Put the two together and you will notice a healthy difference :)

    What is Swiss chard? Wonder do we have it in the UK, goes off to google lol
  • tnrunningnurse
    tnrunningnurse Posts: 549 Member
    spark, catalyst,omegaplex,MNS max,Slam
  • sandhillsmom
    sandhillsmom Posts: 319 Member
    greek yogurt - best breakfast I can have with fresh fruit
    fish oil - helps keep my cholesterol healthy
    fresh vege anything - buy in season and on sale
    lean meats - whatever is on sale because I like protein
    quinoa - great whole grain replacement for rice, pasta, wheat can be eaten for breakfast, dinner and made into 100's of dishes.
  • donna_do_good
    donna_do_good Posts: 161
    spark, catalyst,omegaplex,MNS max,Slam

    I have no idea what any of this is or means lol
  • flyinmomof3
    flyinmomof3 Posts: 44 Member
    I stay natural...bananas, oatmeal, go-gurts for the kids, yogurt for me and the husband. Not sure if you cook...but whole chickens go really far if you're willing to put in the effort. I have a family of 5, work and study and I still manage to make all our meals.

    Whole wheat breads, natural peanut butter and natural jams. My kids love peanut butter, banana and raw honey sandwiches on whole wheat.

    Ground turkey or chicken is a major staple in our house. We use it for tacos, spaghetti with whole wheat pasta. Also in the pasta sauce I puree a few carrots, zucchini, celery and a little spinach and simmer it in the sauce. The kids don't even know it's there. You can do the same for a chili recipe.

    Another cheap thing is fat free refried beans. Great protein and I just make a quick bean and cheese burrito with it.

    Egg salad sandwiches are cheap too. For the husband and yourself, try making it with salsa instead of mayo. surprisingly it's very tasty.

    There's not much I buy in the freezer aisle or any of the middle aisles. But just taking a few step at a time in the right direction is a start!
  • KatrinaGrace1
    KatrinaGrace1 Posts: 15 Member
    My 5 "must haves" when I go grocery shopping for the week
    - chicken breast
    - thin sliced peppered turkey
    - Thomas Everything Bagel Thins (to make my sandwiches on)
    - fruits (strawberries, bananas, grapes)
    - vegetables (zucchini, mushrooms, bell peppers)
  • slkehl
    slkehl Posts: 3,801 Member
    If you eat a balanced diet, I wouldn't waste your money on supplements. You should be able to get everything you need from the food you eat.

    If I HAD to buy only 5 food items, this is what they would be:
    -wheat bread
    -milk
    -eggs
    -bell peppers
    -bananas
  • donna_do_good
    donna_do_good Posts: 161
    Thank you all sooooooo much. :flowerforyou:
  • DonaA123
    DonaA123 Posts: 337 Member
    bump
  • margieyoumans
    margieyoumans Posts: 181 Member
    I stay stocked on:

    Isopure Low - Carb protein powder
    Boneless Skineless chicken breast
    Tuna - Frezer and canned
    Flax Seed - use as a binder when making recipes that call for bread crumbs

    A TOTAL MUST HAVE FOR ME:
    Betancourt - Ripped Juice Rev PEA - ENERGY and appetite supresent
  • di2losew8
    di2losew8 Posts: 131 Member
    chicken breast
    fresh or frozen fruit
    baby spinach
    whey protein powder
    unsweetened van almond milk silk 30 cal/cup
    high fiber cereal like fiber one original
    plain non fat yogurt
    yoplait light flavored yogurts fat free
    healthy choice frozen greek yogurt 100 cal

    I know that's more then 5 but those are basic staples, the whey i only buy every couple months or so but the rest are usually weekly or every other.
  • ixap
    ixap Posts: 675 Member
    frozen veggies (peas, broccoli)
    frozen blueberries
    eggs
    dried beans or lentils
    olive oil
  • Christine1110
    Christine1110 Posts: 1,786 Member
    Chicken breast
    Fish
    veggies - what ever you like
    cottage cheese
    apples!! or berries : )
  • Frozen300
    Frozen300 Posts: 223 Member
    Chicken breast
    eggs
    oatmeal
    Mio
    Whey isolate protein powder
  • JessicaMurch5515
    JessicaMurch5515 Posts: 150 Member
    Things I buy each week:

    Almond milk (but this week I decided to try almond/coconut blend)
    thin sliced chicken breasts
    almonds for snacking
    Pouches of tuna
    Frozen veggies: stir fry mix
    Brown rice

    That's 6 but those are my must-haves :blushing:
  • bowseramanda
    bowseramanda Posts: 58 Member
    Eggs.. 2 dozen (I hard boil and peel one doz)
    Chicken breast
    tuna packs (they have some flavored... like peppered or herb)
    apples
    cottage cheese
    string cheese
    bottled water if you aren't using your own refillable cups
    green peppers
    mini bags of microwave popcorn
    sugar free jello
    reddi whip (see above)
    grapes (eat frozen... yumm)
    multivitamin, omega 3, calcium, fiber supplement... cuz everyone poops :p
  • AlotOfSweatAndPain
    AlotOfSweatAndPain Posts: 234 Member
    Lots of protein and green veggies.
  • myjourrneytoabs
    myjourrneytoabs Posts: 11 Member
    i buy meal replacement powder from sams club naturade total soy i usually drink the shakes when i don't have time to prepare breakfast or at night if i'm craving food. its very low in calories and pretty good in protein to keep you feeling full and sometimes i try to drink as many as i can during the weekend when i feel hungry since i don't work on weekends so i don't need as much energy hope this helps :D
  • bowseramanda
    bowseramanda Posts: 58 Member
    I forgot Almond Milk. so good!
  • photojunkie28
    photojunkie28 Posts: 292
    Protein whey ( I love to make shakes for breakfast and late night snack) One flavored with coffee in the morning and one with fresh berries in the evening.

    Quick Oats (you can use these in the protein shakes or for breakfast with ground flax and berries) They also make some yummy healthy cookies with a couple other ingredients.

    Eggs - I haven't made them yet but I saw a post on pinterest that used a muffin pan to make like little egg patties with veggies and such in them. Ah, the incredible edible egg :)

    Honeycrip or Fuji apples (an inexpensive healthy sugar go to) 1/2 with lunch and 1/2 with evening snack

    Raw almonds (can be expensive, but a little goes a long way with this healthy fat/protein combo)
  • photojunkie28
    photojunkie28 Posts: 292
    If you eat a balanced diet, I wouldn't waste your money on supplements. You should be able to get everything you need from the food you eat.

    THIS ^ I dont know why so many people log so many vitamins and supplements (that have reasonable diets). I didnt think I was perfect, but my doctor even said there was really no need and after tracking on MFP, most of these things come about naturally in a balanced diet.
  • donna_do_good
    donna_do_good Posts: 161
    Oh my goodness thanks so much for the response. I've added loads to my list :)
  • sonjarogers72
    sonjarogers72 Posts: 110 Member
    Chicken breasts
    Calcium and vit D supplements
    Greek yogurt ( love Oikos)
    Skinny Cow Peanut Butter Bars
    Cabbage
  • drelan
    drelan Posts: 59 Member
    1. Greek yogurt (because you can use it in so many different ways from a sweet treat to sour cream).
    2. Almond Milk is an absolute must. I use it in everything that calls for milk. Cereals, shakes, etc.
    3. Fresh veggies - that's a no-brainer
    4. Egg white substitute - great for breakfast (veggie egg bake) and use in recipes that call for eggs
    5. La Tortilla factory low carb tortillas - you can wrap anything in them for a few calories
  • arcticfox04
    arcticfox04 Posts: 1,011 Member
    Granny Smith Apples
    Who Nu? Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookies
    Fiber One Oat & Chocolate Bars
    Fresh Mozzarella (not that high sodium dry stuff)
    Shamrock Farms Rockin Fuel Muscle Builder Chocolate (30g protein easy to drink)

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