Shopping List 101

Mangoaddict
Mangoaddict Posts: 1,236 Member
edited September 2024 in Food and Nutrition
I was wondering if we all could maybe give out ideas to each other of what is truly "healthy" out there in the stores. Some ideas...that way we can all reap the benefits of good food and health.

For example :-

I like to buy brown rice/brown pasta. Olive Oil. Organic Eggs.
Pita Bites (Costco)
Blue Agave Sweetner (Trader Joes) - keeps sugar from spiking!
I prefer sun chips instead of regular greasy chips.
Tried Pomergrante Green Ice Tea (35 calories) - loved it!
Chicken - Organic is better - (I have visited a regular chicken farm and they are not that great in terms of living space for chikies!)

I would love to hear what you all buy and is considered "good" food. Low calories etc.

This way we can all help each other..

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  • Mangoaddict
    Mangoaddict Posts: 1,236 Member
    I was wondering if we all could maybe give out ideas to each other of what is truly "healthy" out there in the stores. Some ideas...that way we can all reap the benefits of good food and health.

    For example :-

    I like to buy brown rice/brown pasta. Olive Oil. Organic Eggs.
    Pita Bites (Costco)
    Blue Agave Sweetner (Trader Joes) - keeps sugar from spiking!
    I prefer sun chips instead of regular greasy chips.
    Tried Pomergrante Green Ice Tea (35 calories) - loved it!
    Chicken - Organic is better - (I have visited a regular chicken farm and they are not that great in terms of living space for chikies!)

    I would love to hear what you all buy and is considered "good" food. Low calories etc.

    This way we can all help each other..
  • PedalHound
    PedalHound Posts: 1,625 Member
    Good idea!

    Here are my must-haves:

    - organic red / orange / yellow bell peppers
    - organic extra lean ground turkey
    - organic instant oatmeal (a little bit of cane sugar and low sodium)
    - organic bananas
    - ingredients for hummus (chickpeas, tahini, garlic, lemon, olive oil)
    - organic frozen berries (for oatmeal, smoothies, desserts, in salads........)
    - organic brown rice pasta
    - organic tomatoes of any kind
  • katyaskinny
    katyaskinny Posts: 11 Member
    Hi :)
    My husband and I love to buy these (and get them on regular basis):

    broccoli rabe (there are some great very low cal recipes out there)
    organic brown rice
    Ak-Mak crackers (these are good - if I am really in the mood for something bad, I have 5 of these (they are very big each and only 115 cal. for all 5) with some Laughing cow cheese piece - mmmm...)
    red beans
    those long cucumbers that are individually wrapped in plastic (these do not have the wax film on them that all or most fruits and veggies are covered in)
    organic bell peppers
    tomatoes
    organic bananas
    bean sprouts (great in salads or stir fries)
    snow peas
    organic chicken

    I guess I can keep going.... but I don't want to make myself hungry because I start thinking of all the great recipes I can use these ingredients in :laugh:
  • maggierex
    maggierex Posts: 59 Member
    a lot of what has been said is on my list so to be different, here are things i can't leave the store without!

    vitatops - chocolate... heat in the microwave for a few seconds and yum!!
    morningstar farms veggie cakes - i LOVE the southwest ones, just bought the ginger teriyaki to try
    kashi frozen meals - i work two jobs, so i am sometimes short on time to cook, these are healthy and yummy!!
    organic baby carrots
    hummus!
    yoplait light french vanilla and lowfat granola = great breakfast!
    egg beaters
    sargento lowfat mozzarella
    sunflower seeds to eat on their own or on salads
    fatfree, sugarfree instant pudding
    reduced fat nilla wafers (to crumble 1 or 2 into the pudding)
    multigrain cheerios
    whole wheat tortillas
    progresso soups
    kashi tlc crackers
    kashi tlc granola bars - dark chocolate cherry (they are the lowest fat/cal of the ones they make)
    frozen stir fry veggies (when i don't have time to cut up a bunch of veggies)

    well that is good for now. it's making me hungry thinking about all the good stuff!
  • 2day4ever
    2day4ever Posts: 178 Member
    Great idea! I have already added to my weekly grocery list with your suggestions. Here are some of mine (in addition to those already mentioned):

    ~ salsa
    ~ Wasa rye crispbread
    ~ Weight Watchers cream cheese in individual serving cups (60 cal each)
    ~ Nutella (for a special treat but can't have it around at all around once a month! LOL!)
    ~ mangos
    ~ Light and Fit Vanilla low-fat yogurt
    ~ hummus!!!
    ~ tilapia for quick, easy fish to grill or broil with just a splash of lemon on it
    ~ crimini mushrooms
    ~ Newman's Own balsalmic vinaigrette (a tablespoon on endamame or garbanzo beans or cucumber wedges is great!)
    ~ nuts nuts nuts of all types
    ~ fruits and vegetables of all types
    ~ Amy's Organic frozen entrees (for emergencies like when the kids are having mac & cheese or pizza and I need my own "treat")
    ~ Kashi frozen entrees (same as the reason for Amy's above)

    So many others but basically, I try to shop the perimeter of the grocery store. I do get packages and boxes so that I have quick and easy snacks that are better than the usual trans-fat, sodium-hefty stuff out there.

    Thanks again for starting this thread. I am always looking to expand how I look at food.
  • sftbutterflykiss
    sftbutterflykiss Posts: 223 Member
    can someone give me a good brand of brown rice... i just dont seem to like it.. what am i choosing wrong... am i suppose to look for long grain???:ohwell:
  • maggierex
    maggierex Posts: 59 Member
    can someone give me a good brand of brown rice... i just dont seem to like it.. what am i choosing wrong... am i suppose to look for long grain???:ohwell:

    i don't usually have a lot of time, so i buy the boil in the bag brown success rice. i usually stir fry some veggies and put on a splash of low sodium soy and i hardly notice a difference!
  • PedalHound
    PedalHound Posts: 1,625 Member
    try a brown basmati rice. Nice flavour!

    another thing I want to add is Nature's Path Smart Bran w/ Psyllium cereal. Really tasty and healthy and packed with fibre. My favourite treat is healthy chocolate pudding with 1/2 a banana sliced up and 1/2 serving of that cereal. Pretty healthy dessert!
  • Mangoaddict
    Mangoaddict Posts: 1,236 Member
    I do brown basmati and its pretty good. I add mushrooms and spinach to it sometimes and it comes out flavorful.
  • Healthier_Me
    Healthier_Me Posts: 5,600 Member
    You can also use low sodium beef, chicken or veggie broth instead of water.
  • PedalHound
    PedalHound Posts: 1,625 Member
    Here's a winner for you... (again a recommendation from Clean Eating Magazine!)

    Add chopped up fresh cherries and sliced almonds to brown rice for a delicious protein-rich side dish! How good does THAT sound?!
  • jamster
    jamster Posts: 38 Member
    Fiber One cereal! I LOVE LVOE LOVE it! You can have it on its own or add it to a ton of things..just look on Hungry Girl!:happy:
  • dmflynt
    dmflynt Posts: 196 Member
    nuts from the BAKING section, not the SNACK section......no added oil or salt!
  • TamTastic
    TamTastic Posts: 19,224 Member
    Here are a few things:

    Kashi Heart to Heart Cereal
    Fiber One Honey Clusters
    Oatmeal
    Eggo Light Nutri-Grain Waffles
    Thomas Light Multi-Grain English Muffins
    Light Peanut Butter
    Strawberries, Blueberries, Raspberries, Blackberries
    Peaches, Plums
    Bananas
    Fiber One Bars (oats n chocolate and apple streusal)
    Broccoli Slaw
    Newmans Own Lighten Up Sesame Ginger Dressing (I mix into the broccoli slaw)
    Maple Grove Farms FF Vidalia Onion dressing
    Chicken Breast
    Chicken Thighs
    Turkey Meatballs
    Lean Ground Turkey
    FF Yogurt (Love the Yoplait Lights)
    Mccains Oven Roasted Potatoes
    Sweet Potatoes
    Near East Rice and CousCous mixes (Love the Brown Rice Pilaf)
    Various salad fixins (Usually Romaine, carrots, cucumber, grape tomatoes)
    Lean Turkey, chicken and ham cold cuts
    Low in sodium soups (Love Amy's low fat chunky tomato bisque)
    Cedarlane low-fat couscous and vegetables wrap
    Amy's Mexican Tamale Pie and Santa Fe Enchilada Bowl
    Morningstar Farm products (Love the chik patties)
    Shrimp
    Sargento Light Provoline slices


    Trader Joes:
    Mango Chicken Sausages
    Turkey Hot Dogs (Very low in cals and REALLY good and no nitrates, etc)
    Whole Wheat Hot Dog Buns
    Roasted Veggie Enchiladas
    Black Bean and Corn Enchiladas
    Pasta and Vegetable Medley (Frozen)
    Apple/Bran Muffins
    Sour Cream and Onion Crisps (made with Rice)
    Southwest Style Gourmet Flatbreads
    Low Fat Honey Whole-Wheat Pretzels
    Trader Joes Light String Cheese
    Extra Lean Ground Beef Patties (150 cals and 5 g fat each)
    Greens with Envy frozen veggie mix( Really good)
    Low-Fat Brown Rice California Rolls
    Chicken Drumettes
  • Healthier_Me
    Healthier_Me Posts: 5,600 Member
    Here are a few things:

    Kashi Heart to Heart Cereal
    Fiber One Honey Clusters
    Oatmeal
    Eggo Light Nutri-Grain Waffles
    Thomas Light Multi-Grain English Muffins
    Light Peanut Butter
    Strawberries, Blueberries, Raspberries, Blackberries
    Peaches, Plums
    Bananas
    Fiber One Bars (oats n chocolate and apple streusal)
    Broccoli Slaw
    Newmans Own Lighten Up Sesame Ginger Dressing (I mix into the broccoli slaw)
    Maple Grove Farms FF Vidalia Onion dressing
    Chicken Breast
    Chicken Thighs
    Turkey Meatballs
    Lean Ground Turkey
    FF Yogurt (Love the Yoplait Lights)
    Mccains Oven Roasted Potatoes
    Sweet Potatoes
    Near East Rice and CousCous mixes (Love the Brown Rice Pilaf)
    Various salad fixins (Usually Romaine, carrots, cucumber, grape tomatoes)
    Lean Turkey, chicken and ham cold cuts
    Low in sodium soups (Love Amy's low fat chunky tomato bisque)
    Cedarlane low-fat couscous and vegetables wrap
    Amy's Mexican Tamale Pie and Santa Fe Enchilada Bowl
    Morningstar Farm products (Love the chik patties)
    Shrimp
    Sargento Light Provoline slices


    Trader Joes:
    Mango Chicken Sausages
    Turkey Hot Dogs (Very low in cals and REALLY good and no nitrates, etc)
    Whole Wheat Hot Dog Buns
    Roasted Veggie Enchiladas
    Black Bean and Corn Enchiladas
    Pasta and Vegetable Medley (Frozen)
    Apple/Bran Muffins
    Sour Cream and Onion Crisps (made with Rice)
    Southwest Style Gourmet Flatbreads
    Low Fat Honey Whole-Wheat Pretzels
    Trader Joes Light String Cheese
    Extra Lean Ground Beef Patties (150 cals and 5 g fat each)
    Greens with Envy frozen veggie mix( Really good)
    Low-Fat Brown Rice California Rolls
    Chicken Drumettes
    That's a few?:noway:
  • jlauren6
    jlauren6 Posts: 209 Member
    Brown rice stir fry... WOW! That sounds tasty!
  • TamTastic
    TamTastic Posts: 19,224 Member
    Here are a few things:

    Kashi Heart to Heart Cereal
    Fiber One Honey Clusters
    Oatmeal
    Eggo Light Nutri-Grain Waffles
    Thomas Light Multi-Grain English Muffins
    Light Peanut Butter
    Strawberries, Blueberries, Raspberries, Blackberries
    Peaches, Plums
    Bananas
    Fiber One Bars (oats n chocolate and apple streusal)
    Broccoli Slaw
    Newmans Own Lighten Up Sesame Ginger Dressing (I mix into the broccoli slaw)
    Maple Grove Farms FF Vidalia Onion dressing
    Chicken Breast
    Chicken Thighs
    Turkey Meatballs
    Lean Ground Turkey
    FF Yogurt (Love the Yoplait Lights)
    Mccains Oven Roasted Potatoes
    Sweet Potatoes
    Near East Rice and CousCous mixes (Love the Brown Rice Pilaf)
    Various salad fixins (Usually Romaine, carrots, cucumber, grape tomatoes)
    Lean Turkey, chicken and ham cold cuts
    Low in sodium soups (Love Amy's low fat chunky tomato bisque)
    Cedarlane low-fat couscous and vegetables wrap
    Amy's Mexican Tamale Pie and Santa Fe Enchilada Bowl
    Morningstar Farm products (Love the chik patties)
    Shrimp
    Sargento Light Provoline slices


    Trader Joes:
    Mango Chicken Sausages
    Turkey Hot Dogs (Very low in cals and REALLY good and no nitrates, etc)
    Whole Wheat Hot Dog Buns
    Roasted Veggie Enchiladas
    Black Bean and Corn Enchiladas
    Pasta and Vegetable Medley (Frozen)
    Apple/Bran Muffins
    Sour Cream and Onion Crisps (made with Rice)
    Southwest Style Gourmet Flatbreads
    Low Fat Honey Whole-Wheat Pretzels
    Trader Joes Light String Cheese
    Extra Lean Ground Beef Patties (150 cals and 5 g fat each)
    Greens with Envy frozen veggie mix( Really good)
    Low-Fat Brown Rice California Rolls
    Chicken Drumettes
    That's a few?:noway:

    Hehehe! Well...you know I'm always prepared!!! :wink:
  • Healthier_Me
    Healthier_Me Posts: 5,600 Member
    If I bought all that stuff, most of it would go to waste.
  • TamTastic
    TamTastic Posts: 19,224 Member
    If I bought all that stuff, most of it would go to waste.

    LOL! I don't buy all of it all the time...these are just some of the things I buy when I shop! :laugh: :laugh: I vary it each week and get other things of course!!
  • Healthier_Me
    Healthier_Me Posts: 5,600 Member
    If I bought all that stuff, most of it would go to waste.

    LOL! I don't buy all of it all the time...these are just some of the things I buy when I shop! :laugh: :laugh: I vary it each week and get other things of course!!
    Ooohhhhh :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
  • dothompson
    dothompson Posts: 1,184 Member
    My favorite right now is Trader Joe's Thai Joe's - Prig Khing Green Beans. Stir fry with some shrimp.

    So easy, so good and so light!
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