payday tomorrow- your top food/supplements 5 items and why?
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donna_do_good
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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
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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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.0 -
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.0 -
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 cals0 -
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 difference0 -
Thanks guys, got a few things from that. On a budget &trying to get myself my son and partner a bit healthier0
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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 lol0 -
spark, catalyst,omegaplex,MNS max,Slam0
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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.0 -
spark, catalyst,omegaplex,MNS max,Slam
I have no idea what any of this is or means lol0 -
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!0 -
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)0 -
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
-bananas0 -
Thank you all sooooooo much. :flowerforyou:0
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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 supresent0 -
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.0 -
frozen veggies (peas, broccoli)
frozen blueberries
eggs
dried beans or lentils
olive oil0 -
Chicken breast
Fish
veggies - what ever you like
cottage cheese
apples!! or berries : )0 -
Chicken breast
eggs
oatmeal
Mio
Whey isolate protein powder0 -
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:0
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