YOUR grocery store must haves!

SweetlyVague
SweetlyVague Posts: 172 Member
in Food and Nutrition
Lemme hear your favourite healthy items you get when you're getting groceries! I love turkey bacon!
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  • MeeshyBW
    MeeshyBW Posts: 382 Member
    Fresh herbs - I always have a tone of fresh herbs in the fridge. At the moment I have:
    Curly Parsley
    Italian Parsley
    Basil
    Rosemary
    Thyme
    Tarragon
    Dill
    Mint

    There are a great way to jazz up the most simple of recipes.

    Also my other top 5 things to buy are:

    Broccoli
    Full Fat Greek Yoghurt
    Organic Chicken Breast
    Organic Eggs
    Pork Mince
  • kimberlycooper16
    kimberlycooper16 Posts: 3
    Greek yogurt, for sure! It doubles as sour cream for me in just about everything.
    Oats
    Broccoli
    Plouts
    Whole wheat flour
    Seltzer water

    And while it isn't necessarily healthy, I've been grabbing Skinny Cow ice cream bars. So addicting!
  • links_slayer
    links_slayer Posts: 1,151 Member
    baby spinach
    lettuce
    bell peppers
    cucumbers
    carrots
    eggs
    bacon
    milk
    fruit juice
  • QueenofScott
    QueenofScott Posts: 305 Member
    Baby seedless cucumbers, grape tomatoes, baby carrots (I like small food!), clementines, almonds, cashews, chicken breasts, Ezekiel bread, tuna, Dr. Kracker ....those are a few of my essentials!
  • SweetestLibby
    SweetestLibby Posts: 607 Member
    fish, apples, spinach/lettuce, broccoli, bananas, greek yogurt, lemons and limes for my water, tomatoes, pb2, egg whites and eggs
  • AllisonConnell1301
    AllisonConnell1301 Posts: 98
    40 calorie/slice bread
    Raspberries
    Blueberries
    Bananas
    Fiber one bars
    Skinny pop popcorn
    Eggs
    Broccoli
    Asparagus
  • hannyz08
    hannyz08 Posts: 31
    Greek yogurt, egg whites, broccoli, spinach, frozen pineapple and mixed berries, tuna packets, minute brown rice cups, low fat cheese, oranges. Im not really a big fruit eater...i try.
  • ravenrxx
    ravenrxx Posts: 455 Member
    Strawberries & Banana's (Im addicted to this combo together, slice them up and mix them together..OMG)
    45 Calorie A Slice Bread.
    Oranges
    Deli Fresh Or Style Turkey breast
    Salad
    Tuna
    Cheerios & Fiber One Cereal
    Almond Breeze Vanilla Unsweetened Milk (40 calories for a cup of milk! mmm! and it tastes yummy)
    Egg Whites
    Yoplait greek yogurt (100 calories!! & 10 grams of protein)
    Jennie O Turkey bacon
    Smart ones dinners ^.^

    Yepp that sums it up for the most part ^.<
  • dakotawitch
    dakotawitch Posts: 190 Member
    Eggs
    Tofu
    Soy or almond milk
    Veggie bacon
    Morningstar farms veggie crumbles (beef substitute)
    Orange juice
    Veggie juice
    Carrots (baby and large)
    Broccoli
    Celery
    Onions
    Garlic
    Lemons
    Limes
    Apples
    Pineapple if it's good
    Strawberries if they look good
    Odwalla protein shakes
    Cheese (we do full fat, in smaller amounts)
    Whole grain cereal or rolled oats
    Agave nectar
    Leaf lettuce
    Spinach
    Zucchini
    Spaghetti squash
    Tomatoes (canned and fresh, when they are in season)
    Cauliflower
  • Confuzzled4ever
    Confuzzled4ever Posts: 2,860 Member
    at the grocery store I purchase eggs, lean meat, fish, fat free greek yogurt, 1 percent milk, oats, peanut butter, olive oil (and about every other type of oil you can think of lol), balsamic vinegar (which I forgot today!grrr) sherry, Cheese,coffee and those baby sweet peppers. Occasionally granola bars if I'm in the mood and protein powder when I think of it. Oh and if I want a veggie that wasnt' provided by my co op that week I get that too.. but they usually fill my fridge up lol.

    From my co-op I get bread, granola, a ton of veggies, coconut oil, usually some fresh spices and nuts when offered.

    oh yes.. and then stuff for my son.. cause he looks at me now and say.. veggies again, can I get a pizza?? and he's sooo skinny!! (13 6ft and weights like 125 and lifts sheesh)

    and from the beer store I get beer and wine and vodka.. or my guy does.. and he leaves it here.. lol (ahhhhhealthy for mental reasons and stress relief)
  • trudijoy
    trudijoy Posts: 1,685 Member
    yoghurt
    salad vegies (it's summer atm so i'm trying to eat most of my vegies raw)
    sunflower seeds (natural - i put them in salad, on pizza, in stirfry etc)
    cheese - i like edam cheddar. feta or mozzarella while on a health kick
    peanut butter

    wine. life's too short to be living in a wine paradise and not tasting the goods.
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  • sdpursley
    sdpursley Posts: 63
    fresh fish
    fresh brussel sprouts
    bell peppers
    mushrooms

    and lots of Propel!!
  • ericaknight95
    ericaknight95 Posts: 127 Member
    Greek yogurt
    Melon
    Apples
    Berries
    Grapes
    Peanut butter
    Spinach
    Baby carrots
    Green tea
    Cheeeeeeeeeese
  • Colorfan
    Colorfan Posts: 230 Member
    Bananas
    Cottage cheese
    Chicken breast
    Avocado
    Tomato
    Onion
    Cilantro
    Lime
    Lettuce
    Yogurt

    thats pretty much what I buy consistently. I avoid grains, save for the occasional subway sandwich or something.

    I do like to buy some mixed nuts from time to time.
  • Confuzzled4ever
    Confuzzled4ever Posts: 2,860 Member
    Greek yogurt, for sure! It doubles as sour cream for me in just about everything.
    Oats
    Broccoli
    Plouts
    Whole wheat flour
    Seltzer water

    And while it isn't necessarily healthy, I've been grabbing Skinny Cow ice cream bars. So addicting!

    LOL! I grab the skinny cow or weight watchers! Always in bar form so i know I am getting a single serving rather than scooping it out myself and overserving myself! May not be the "healthiest" but if you are cutting calories they are definately an alternative!


    umm... it has to be healthy.. it has the word skinny is it's name.. right???

    *smile*
    I made ice cream out of chocolate protein powder greek yogurt and bananas. I just need a better container to freeze it in. (made another batch and added strawberries to it as well.. yum!)
    ps.. not dissing skinny cow (I think I have some in the freezer too) just making fun. lol
  • kdeaux1959
    kdeaux1959 Posts: 2,675 Member
    OK, maybe some things on my list are not absolutely healthy but they are must haves

    blueberries
    blackberries
    pineapple chunks
    sweet-salty bars
    protein bars (I like the pure protein)
    Fiber plus bars
    good vegetables
    yogurts
    yo crunch parfait
  • Elliemisaurus
    Elliemisaurus Posts: 56 Member
    Coffee
    Oatmeal
    Unsweetened almond milk
    stevia
    peanut butter
    pears
    broccoli and cauliflower
    baby carrots
    salsa
    Cheese!! :D
    Chicken and ground turkey
    greek yogurt
    Sriracha ;)
  • PhilipMSPT
    PhilipMSPT Posts: 11 Member
    My "Fresh and Easy" grocery list for office lunches:

    For instant breakfasts:
    Oatmeal
    Granola
    Almond milk
    Eggs (hard boiled; precook them, ready when you are; they're good for a week)
    Coffee (the instant stuff Starbucks ones are great on the go)

    For instant salads:
    Bagged salad greens
    Precooked chicken breast, unflavored (Fresh and Easy sells it in one-pound containers in the deli fridge)
    Dried raisins or cranberries
    Individual bags of almonds or walnuts (I crush them before opening them and topping it on the salad)
    Salad dressing (I like nonfat raspberry vinegarette or honey mustard)
    Red onion, tomatoes, and pepperocini to top

    For instant meals:
    Microwaveable bags of brocolli, cauliflower, carrots, etc.
    Prepackaged bags of spinach
    Cous cous (faster to cook than rice or pasta)
    [Microwave and add the precooked chicken breast noted above]
    Canned tuna in water

    For instant sandwiches:
    Superfiber bread
    Peanut butter
    Veggie burger patties (add greens from packaged salads for topping)
    Quality slices of cheese

    For snacks:
    Activia Light yogurt (the vanilla flavor has a good bit of fiber)
    Hummus (with veggies)
    Prepacked individual portions of almonds, or trail mix
    Protein shakes (either by the can or make from a mix)
    Fresh fruit
    Reduced fat Triscuits (lots of fiber = keeps you full) [top with hummus or cheese]
    Fiber One bars with antioxidants
  • gidiglondi
    gidiglondi Posts: 5 Member
    Almond milk
    Egg whites
    Green beans
    Mushrooms
    Feta cheese
    Chicken breast
    Salad
    45 calorie bread
    Fuji apples
    Bananas
    Strawberries
    Almonds
    Greek yogurt
    Flatout wraps
    Pretzels
    Broccoli
    Shirataki noodles
    Salmon
    Chicken broth
    Quinoa :)
  • TheVimFuego
    TheVimFuego Posts: 2,412 Member
    Tuna, eggs, bacon, spicy sauce and 'sufficient' red wine ... then some more, just in case.

    I might chuck some spinach in there too.
  • tricksee
    tricksee Posts: 835 Member
    Eggs
    Sweet Potato
    Chicken
    Mixed Frozen/Fresh Veg
    Bananas
    Cottage Cheese
    Almond Milk
    Oats
  • pilot1960
    pilot1960 Posts: 24 Member
    My must haves are:

    Eggs
    Bacon
    Plenty of Fruit
    Plenty of Fresh Veg
    Milk
    Cheese
    Yoghurt
    Different stock cubes.
  • lauren3101
    lauren3101 Posts: 1,853 Member
    Apples
    Grapes
    Chicken
    Salmon
    Chopped tomatoes (I make a lot of sauces)
    Snack a jacks
  • trud72
    trud72 Posts: 1,912 Member
    fruit/veggies
    milk
    meat(not pork)chicken,beef,turkey
    turkey bacon
    nimble/ww bread
    l/f yogurts
    rice cakes
  • Lemonade2013
    Lemonade2013 Posts: 17
    Bananas
    Camomile Tea
    Cherry Tomatoes
    All things salad
    Jacket potatoes
    :love:
  • never124get
    never124get Posts: 163
    Almond Milk
    Apples
    Bananas
    Tangerines
    Lettuce
    Tomatoes
    Cucumber
    Chobani greek yogurt
    Eggs
    String cheese
    Chicken
    Fish (Tuna and others)
    Brown Rice
    Wheat Bread
    Pita Pockets
  • thomas127
    thomas127 Posts: 32
    eggs
    chicken
    low fat cheese
    tortillas
    sugar free pizza sauce
    baby spinach
    frozen vegetables
    frozen mixed berry
    bananas
    potatoes and sweet potatoes
    cottage cheese (in scrambled eggs)
    jalapenos
    olives
    avocado
    Coke zero!
  • funhouse77
    funhouse77 Posts: 179 Member
    Chicken
    Turkey
    Salmon
    Wholemeal Pitta
    Red Pepper Houmus
    Broccoli
    Green Beans
    Salad veg
    eggs
    olives
    bananas
    melon
    berries
    Greek Yogurt
    Peanut Butter
    Chocolate
    Garlic
    Skimmed Milk
    Tortillas
    Oats

    These are pretty much my staples. :smile:
  • EmmaStewart45
    EmmaStewart45 Posts: 4 Member
    natural yoghrt, mixed herbs and garlic. It makes a healthy garlic mayo for main courses.

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