GROCERY SHOPPING LIST FOR HEALTHY MEALS

cupcakes_and_cardio · May 2013

Hi all. So, I went to the store today and wanted to shop for groceries to make healthy meals - I came out with feta cheese and some Special K waffles and a few other things, but nothing to make healthy meals with! How stupid. I always find myself getting things for my toddler and fiancé, but after I'm done, there's nothing for me in the cart. It's been very challenging trying to shop for healthy meals....what do I get? Where do I start? Any advice, lists, ANYTHING would help. TIA

melindasuefritz · May 2013

1. turkey hotdogs
2 . turkey burgers
3. ground turkey
4. boneless skinless chicken breasts
5. mustard- 0 caleries
6. lemons- for ice wate r with lemon wedges
7. 100 cal snack packs
8. flavored rice cakes
9. skinny cow ice cram sanwiches
10. popsicles
11. tea bags for iced tea- 0 caleries
12. coffee- 2 caleries
13. pretzels
14. strawberries

melindasuefritz · May 2013

1, veggies. canned. frozen fresh doesnt matter
2, canned fruit/fresh fruit
3. yogurt
4. diet v8 splash berry drink

cupcakes_and_cardio · May 2013

Thanks for the list, Melinda. I was wondering what the best tasting ground turkey/turkey burger brand is? I've tried a lot of ground turkey brands and some are really nasty.

CatMcCheesey · May 2013

I got some great ideas from this thread:
http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/988339-post-your-grocery-list

cupcakes_and_cardio · May 2013

That's VERY helpful, thank you

Is there any way to "favorite" a thread?

pastryari · May 2013

Carnivor0us · May 2013

My grocery list is generally:

pastured eggs
duck eggs
lamb chops
onions
tomatoes
cheese
greek yogurt
cream
lettuce
broccoli
Crystal light
apples
berries
chia seeds

sidonieaten · May 2013

I do better when I keep it simple. Weekdays... Breakfast is oatmeal or Ezekiel toast (I like sesame seed or flax) with PB2
Lunch is Grilled (organic) chicken breast salad with light dressing. (1/2 breast)
Dinner is tuna salad made with plain greek yogurt, lemon juice and dill weed and
whole grain crackers or make it a salad. Some nights I make spinach frittata.
Stay away from processed foods! Drink lots of water and watch sodium intake. Good luck!

Brandilynnrose · May 2013

A really big grocery shopping trip for me will consist of the following:

Eggs
Skim milk
Yoplait light yogurt
light string cheese
Sargento light colby jack cheese sticks
Low fat cheese slices
Light orange juice
Frozen strawberries
Frozen mango
Frozen blueberries
Frozen green beans
Frozen peas
Morningstar Farms Grillers
Chicken breast (I get tenders, stir fry, and the thin cuts for better portion control)
Lean pork chops
93% lean ground beef
turkey burgers
95% fat free turkey franks
fish (varies- usually cod or salmon)
Sara Lee light hot dog buns and/or hamburger buns
Flatout light bread
La Tortilla Factory "Smart and Delicious" tortillas
Oroweat Double Fiber English Muffins
Light salad dressing
Extra virgin olive oil
low sodium soy sauce
almonds
Fiber One bars
Fresh fruit (varies, but always apples along with whatever else looks good or is on sale.)
Fresh Veggies (varies, but always spinach, tomato, onion, carrots, and cucumber along with whatever else looks good or is on sale.)
Canned beans (black, kidney, garbanzo- the no sodium added varieties)
Wheat pasta
Spaghetti sauce
canned tomato (no salt added)
Skippy Natural peanut butter
Sriracha
Sabra Hummus

dawningr · May 2013

Just in case you weren't aware of this feature, when you go to the message boards section, there is a button called search and you can type in a keyword (ex: grocery) and you can see the threads that have already been created on the topic. Good luck! :flowerforyou:

^^ not necessary.

Eggs
Plain Greek Yogurt
Chicken Breasts
Pork Chops
tuna
wheat tortilla's or sandwich thins
avocado
fruits (fresh or frozen without syrup)
vegetables (fresh or frozen without sauces)
quinoa
brown rice
chicken stock (low sodium)
olive oil or grapeseed oil
garlic
string cheese
natural peanut butter
protein powder (for my yogurt and smoothies)
wheat or whole grain waffles (quick breakfast)
organic or natural coffee creamer

Sweet_Misery_ · May 2013

Thanks for the list, Melinda. I was wondering what the best tasting ground turkey/turkey burger brand is? I've tried a lot of ground turkey brands and some are really nasty.

Just wanted to reply to this, I usually buy Jennie-o turkey BUT I've noticed with all ground turkey I have to really, REALLY overseason it. I used to eat ground beef and wouldn't season all that much. But once switching to turkey, I've found that if I don't go a little overboard with the seasoning then it just tastes yucky. Anyway...great thread and I also need help with shopping lists so thank you for posting!

Confuzzled4ever · May 2013

look at my diary.. lol. i log ingredients most of the time instead of meals...

PS: jennie-O use BHA.. so if you care about that sort of thing.. you'll want to avoid it..

cupcakes_and_cardio · May 2013

Thanks for the list, Melinda. I was wondering what the best tasting ground turkey/turkey burger brand is? I've tried a lot of ground turkey brands and some are really nasty.

Just wanted to reply to this, I usually buy Jennie-o turkey BUT I've noticed with all ground turkey I have to really, REALLY overseason it. I used to eat ground beef and wouldn't season all that much. But once switching to turkey, I've found that if I don't go a little overboard with the seasoning then it just tastes yucky. Anyway...great thread and I also need help with shopping lists so thank you for posting!

You're very welcome e:)

cupcakes_and_cardio · May 2013

And thank you to all the ladies for such great lists and responses

katsyear2019 · May 2013

I got some great ideas from this thread:
http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/988339-post-your-grocery-list

Thank you for sharing this! I've been looking for healthier grocery shopping lists too.

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