Help! Going food shopping tomorrow..

bexxxster
bexxxster Posts: 88 Member
in Food and Nutrition
As the title says, i'm going food shopping tomorrow! Was wondering if any of you lovelies had any suggestions on what to buy? I try to eat pretty healthy as it is, lots of fruits a veggies but it's getting a bit boring. Only thing is I don't want anything TO fancy as I don't want to push my luck and end up falling off the wagon. I live next to Asda, pound land/world etc because im in the city so most places are close. Have a couple of fruit and veg shops but the produce seems to go off in the next few days after I buy them. And also i'm on a budget... just to make it that little bit more awkward :)

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  • ma_oeuvre
    ma_oeuvre Posts: 123
    Have you tried Chard? Tesco do it for a quid (*think* there's a Tescy near you). It's like spinach. And speaking of spinach...

    Maybe get some frozen veg? I <3 a Sunday lunch, so get your frozen veg for that, plus gravy and some yorkshires!)

    And peanut butter!

    Oh, and do you like stir fry? That can be nice with a little lime pickle :)
  • laserturkey
    laserturkey Posts: 1,680 Member
    Not sure what sort of foods you are really looking to get, but here are some of the things I always try to have on hand:

    Plain yogurt
    Freeze-dried fruit
    Brown rice
    Canned, no-salt-added tomato products
    Canned or dried beans
    Dry lentils
    TVP
    Minced garlic in a jar
    Dried herbs
    Dried minced onion

    With this basic stuff, I can come up with a meal of some sort in pretty quick order.

    Also, as to produce: I find that carrots, Brussels sprouts and heads of cabbage seem to last a bit longer in the produce drawer. Celery and lettuce always turn much faster. Apples last better than oranges and bananas, but aging bananas do store nicely if you peel them, wrap in plastic, and put in the freezer.
  • a_better_me_for_me
    a_better_me_for_me Posts: 39
    Beans, canned tomatoes, and low sosium chicken broths are must haves for me. Then I can make meals around that stuff. I like to keep frozen veggies in the fridge also.
  • pastryari
    pastryari Posts: 8,646 Member
    My list is usually something like:

    Chicken
    Lean Ground Turkey
    Bread
    Avocados
    Apples
    Bananas
    Peanut butter
    Fat free milk
    Fat free vanilla creamer
    Onions
    Cheese
    Tortillas
    Cauliflower
    Green Beans
    Fat free refried beans
    Corn
    Lettuce
    Brown rice
    Sweet potatoes
    Squash
  • chantalM613
    chantalM613 Posts: 23 Member
    i really enjoy the fiber one 90 calorie brownie! I buy a big box at costco and find it is the perfect snack. I also have been having one at breakfast... there is sugar in them plus ALOT of fiber
  • Lunka_Almeida
    Lunka_Almeida Posts: 12
    Try soy milk =P
  • haroon_awan
    haroon_awan Posts: 1,208 Member
    Eggs
    Chicken Breasts
    Fish
    Lean beef
    Non/low fat cottage cheese
    Non/low fat Greek yoghurt (make sure it has low sugar per 100g)
    Brown/wild/black rice
    Wholegrain pasta
    Wholemeal bread
    Sweet/regular potato
    Porridge/wholegrain cereal (make sure it's 100% wholegrain wheat and no added sugar in the ingredients!)
    Chickpeas
    Lentils
    Assorted beans
    Bananas
    Apples
    Oranges
    Carrots
    Tomatoes
    Garden peas
    Broccoli
    Cauliflower
    Spinach
    Asparagus
    Sweetcorn
    Cucumber
    Sugar snaps
    Peppers
    Onions
    Mushrooms
    Peanut Butter
    Almonds
    Pure cocoa
    Flaxseed/seed mix
    Avocado
    Extra virgin olive oil
    Hemp seed oil
    Soya milk
    Almond milk
  • carryingon
    carryingon Posts: 609 Member
    Eggs
    Chicken Breasts
    Fish
    Lean beef
    Non/low fat cottage cheese
    Non/low fat Greek yoghurt (make sure it has low sugar per 100g)
    Brown/wild/black rice
    Wholegrain pasta
    Wholemeal bread
    Sweet/regular potato
    Porridge/wholegrain cereal (make sure it's 100% wholegrain wheat and no added sugar in the ingredients!)
    Chickpeas
    Lentils
    Assorted beans
    Bananas
    Apples
    Oranges
    Carrots
    Tomatoes
    Garden peas
    Broccoli
    Cauliflower
    Spinach
    Asparagus
    Sweetcorn
    Cucumber
    Sugar snaps
    Peppers
    Onions
    Mushrooms
    Peanut Butter
    Almonds
    Pure cocoa
    Flaxseed/seed mix
    Avocado
    Extra virgin olive oil
    Hemp seed oil
    Soya milk
    Almond milk

    why doesn't mfp have a like button?:smile:
  • ashlee242
    ashlee242 Posts: 2
    Hmm I recently just went and got...

    Eggs
    Avacado
    Spinich
    Cucumber
    Carrots
    Garlic Hummus
    Chcken of the sea tuna and salmon
    Black beans
    Plain greek yogurt
    Onions
    Jennie O turkey bacon
    Weight watchers ice cream bars
    Blueberries, strawberries & raspberries
    Limes and lemons
    Green tea
  • haroon_awan
    haroon_awan Posts: 1,208 Member
    Eggs
    Chicken Breasts
    Fish
    Lean beef
    Non/low fat cottage cheese
    Non/low fat Greek yoghurt (make sure it has low sugar per 100g)
    Brown/wild/black rice
    Wholegrain pasta
    Wholemeal bread
    Sweet/regular potato
    Porridge/wholegrain cereal (make sure it's 100% wholegrain wheat and no added sugar in the ingredients!)
    Chickpeas
    Lentils
    Assorted beans
    Bananas
    Apples
    Oranges
    Carrots
    Tomatoes
    Garden peas
    Broccoli
    Cauliflower
    Spinach
    Asparagus
    Sweetcorn
    Cucumber
    Sugar snaps
    Peppers
    Onions
    Mushrooms
    Peanut Butter
    Almonds
    Pure cocoa
    Flaxseed/seed mix
    Avocado
    Extra virgin olive oil
    Hemp seed oil
    Soya milk
    Almond milk

    why doesn't mfp have a like button?:smile:

    Haha, I wish! Does the list help you? If it does and you need any extra support or motivation, feel free to add me as a friend! x
  • Brock53
    Brock53 Posts: 8
    Having a well-organized, well-planned grocery list will not only get you in and out of the store quickly , it also will keep your healthy eating plan on track. It's a lot harder to splurge on junk food if it's not in your pantry and fridge. Keep more focus on vegetables, fruits and salads better for all age people like elder people at home.
  • Brock53
    Brock53 Posts: 8
    Having a well-organized, well-planned grocery list will not only get you in and out of the store quickly , it also will keep your healthy eating plan on track. It's a lot harder to splurge on junk food if it's not in your pantry and fridge. Keep more focus on vegetables, fruits and salads better for all age people like elder people at home.

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