Foods that have become a regular staple at home:

allofme32
allofme32 Posts: 92 Member
in Food and Nutrition
Have you found that there are some foods that have now become a regular presence in your pantry or fridge since you have embarked in this journey to health? Foods that were really never part of your grocery store list before?

These are my staple foods that have to be readily available to me now. Other than the chicken breast, I never really purchased any of these on a regular basis. Now I cannot live without them.

- Celery
- Dole peach fruit cups
- Granola bars
- Oatmeal
- Apples
- Yogurt
- Eggplant
- Salsa *** YUMMM
- Almonds, Pistachios
- Hummus
- Laughing cow cheese

What are some of yours?

Replies

  • Llamapants86
    Llamapants86 Posts: 1,221 Member
    My grocery list hasn't changed a whole lot. The difference is I buy less of the processed stuff (pasta, bread, ramen noodles etc) and more fruits and veggies.

    I always have:
    -eggs
    -spinach
    -cabbage
    -hummus
    -ice cream
    -cookies
    -nutella
    -fish
    -chicken
  • marie3221
    marie3221 Posts: 77 Member
    garbanzo , black and kidney beans
    almonds
    kale
    spinach
    eggs
    cottage cheese
    oats
    apples
    tomatos and cucmber (salads)
    frozen peaches and mangos
    almond milk
  • Fit_Housewife
    Fit_Housewife Posts: 168 Member
    Quest bars
    quest bars
    and quest bars lol
    protein powder
    bananas
    "good" ice
    eggs
    egg whites
    chicken thighs
    plain greek yogurt
    cottage cheese
    cheese sticks
    almond milk
    stevia
    broccoli
    zucchini(just added I got a zucchini noodle maker and its awesome)
    frozen fruit
  • Jg04811
    Jg04811 Posts: 102 Member
    Asparagus, lettuce (all kinds), atkin candy's (barely any sugar and great after lunch for a sweet tooth), honey, nuts, peanut butter, cucumbers (can't get enough lately), strawberrys, chicken, ground lean turkey, brocoli, green beans (been getting these from the farmers market AMAZING!), lemons
  • ElvenToad
    ElvenToad Posts: 644 Member
    Yes!

    chicken breast
    greek yogurt
    string cheese
    almonds
    pitas
    sunchips
    kashi bars
    stevia
    almond milk
    turkey hot dogs
    brown rice
    vegetables
    wraps
    light sour cream
    protein powder
  • Patti_Carr
    Patti_Carr Posts: 3
    cubed watermelon
    cubed fresh pineapple
    salad
    hardboiled eggs
    trail mix
    greek yogurt
    pretzel
    microwave popcorn
    pickles
    string cheese
    frozen yogurt
    sugar free jello
    sugar free/fat free pudding
    sugar free ice pops
  • kia_runs
    kia_runs Posts: 77 Member
    Mixed Greens
    Avocado
    Oatmeal
    Bananas
    Apples
    Tempeh
    Shrimp
    Brown Rice
    Broccoli
    Yellow squash
    Eggplant
    Eggs
    Onions
    Red potatoes
    Unsweetened Almond Milk
    Protein Shake
  • FatFreeFrolicking
    FatFreeFrolicking Posts: 4,252 Member
    Bananas
    Blueberries
    Raspberries
    Frozen pineapple
    Frozen mixed berries
    Brown rice
    Potatoes
    Sweet potatoes
    String beans
    Asparagus
    Cucumbers
    Tomatoes
    Onions
    Garlic
    Zucchini
    Squash
    Peanut butter
    Almond butter
    Almonds
    Peanuts
    Pistachios
    Oatmeal
    Almond milk
    Stevia
    Eggs
    Chicken breast
    Ground turkey
    KIND bars
    Gluten free pretzels
    Glutino table crackers
  • allofme32
    allofme32 Posts: 92 Member
    Might sound like a stupid question but why a protein shake? I see a lot of people incorporate the protein powder and or shake into their diets. What does it do for you?
  • amandzor
    amandzor Posts: 386 Member
    Eggs
    Chicken
    Apples
    Bananas
    Spinach
    Greek Yogurt
    Zucchini
    Seasonal Veggies
    Mio
    Coffee
    Tuna
    Small wraps
  • ElvenToad
    ElvenToad Posts: 644 Member
    Might sound like a stupid question but why a protein shake? I see a lot of people incorporate the protein powder and or shake into their diets. What does it do for you?

    I have a protein shake as a snack everyday because A. It gives me the extra protein I need to meet my daily macro goals, and B. It tastes amazing like a milkshake and it feels like a daily treat :)
  • DAM5412
    DAM5412 Posts: 660 Member
    I may have to change my name to Perdue...I am all about the chicken and eggs! Also:

    Frozen Fruit
    Almond Milk
    Coconut water
    Spinach
    Arugula
    Peanut butter
    Oatmeal
    Almonds
    Greek Yogurt
    Cottage Cheese
    Tuna
    Sweet Potatoes
    Protein Powder
    Black Beans
    Hot Sauce
    chickpeas

    I feel antsy when I run out or get low on any of these.

    Allofme32, I am trying to get more protein. So I make a smoothie in the morning with the frozen fruit, protein powder and either coconut water or almond milk. It's pretty filling and healthy.
  • Zohar94
    Zohar94 Posts: 25 Member
    apples
    yoghurt
    eggs
    laughing cow cheese
    spinach
    tomatosauce
    light version of butter
    tuna
    jams
    cucumber
    chickpeas + beans
  • abyt42
    abyt42 Posts: 1,358 Member
    Nuts (almonds, pistachios) are the big change in my shopping list. I didn't used to snack on nuts, but they're my preferred treat now.
  • nikkohli
    nikkohli Posts: 311 Member
    avocado
    eggs
    cheese
    chicken breasts
    dark chocolate
    nuts
    Quest Bars
    Talenti gelato
    salsa
  • scooby8611
    scooby8611 Posts: 3 Member
    Quest bars
    Chicken breast smothered in Franks buffalo sauce
    Salmon
    Tuna fish
    Strip Steak
    Fiber one protein bars
    Brussel Sprouts
  • emtjmac
    emtjmac Posts: 1,320 Member
    General Tso's Chicken
    Pork Fried Rice
    Crab Rangoon
    Duck Sauce
    Soft Tacos
    Eggs
    Bacon
    Salsa
    Clif Bars
  • UsernameisNick
    UsernameisNick Posts: 49
    Can soup
    Frozen veggies
    Oatmeal
  • Icandoityayme
    Icandoityayme Posts: 312 Member
    Anything chicken
    eggs
    lettuce
    tomatoes
    oatmeal
    cooking spray
    green tea (not sweetened)
    Mozerella and swiss cheese
    98% fat free fajita shells
    onions
    carbsmart yogurt
    fruit
  • HadassahsMomma
    HadassahsMomma Posts: 23 Member
    eggs
    tomatoes
    avocados
    salad greens(lettuce, cucumber, radish, bell peppers)
    salsa
    guac
    chicken breast/thigh/leg
    white rice
    whole wheat bread
    cilantro
  • HadassahsMomma
    HadassahsMomma Posts: 23 Member
    General Tso's Chicken
    Pork Fried Rice
    Crab Rangoon
    Duck Sauce
    Soft Tacos
    Eggs
    Bacon
    Salsa
    Clif Bars

    You sir have the grocery list of kings!
  • Hornsby
    Hornsby Posts: 10,322 Member
    Clif's Bars
    Protein Bars
    Clif's Energy Blocks
    Skratch Labs Hydration Mix
    Peanut Butter
    Nutella
    Eggs
    Bacon
    Bananas
  • MysteriousMerlin
    MysteriousMerlin Posts: 2,270 Member
    Yoplait Greek 100 yogurt
    Thomas 100 calorie high fiber english muffins
    2% milk
    butter
    Sargento baby swiss cheese slices
    chicken
    Cheerios
    Frosted Shredded Wheat
    Quacker high fiber oatmeal
    whole wheat flour
    almond flour
    sliced almonds
    Nutella
    Almond butter (crunchy, of course)
    ground turkey
    lean ground beef
    Eggs
    brown rice
    frozen broccoli
    canned green beans
    Mustard
    Ketchup
    Balsamic vinegar
    olive oil
  • 17ChargerGirl17
    17ChargerGirl17 Posts: 441
    Eggs
    Bacon
    Cheese-all kinds
    Chicken
    Tilapia
    Adkins Mocha Latte Shakes
    Adkins Peanut butter bars
    Cabbage
    Mushrooms
    Brussel Spouts
    Garlic
  • mojohowitz
    mojohowitz Posts: 900 Member
    Yogurt
    Asparagus
    Bran Flakes
    Egg Beaters
    Hummus
    Mozzarella Sticks
    Spinach
    Earthbound Organic Half/Half Salad
    Tomatoes
    Chicken breast
    Fish
  • allie_00p
    allie_00p Posts: 280 Member
    Goat Cheese

    Most of my other staple items have pretty much stayed the same, I just buy more of some things and less of others. I initially bought the goat cheese from Costco as a replacement for cream cheese and now I put it on everything.
  • caseyleeride
    caseyleeride Posts: 5 Member
    -Jalepenos
    -Banana peppers
    -Roasted red peppers
    -Salsa
    -Oatmeal
    -Peanut butter
    -Fruit popsicles
    -Special K chips
    -yogurt
    -unsweet tea
    -bananas

    I love peppers and the flavor they add to my (sometimes bland) food. I'm less tempted to eat junk if I can have something healthy with some spice to it.
  • jennxx7
    jennxx7 Posts: 10 Member
    Hmmm....
    - eggs
    - broccoli/cauliflower/brussel sprouts
    - babybel cheese (or a laughing cow light swiss wheel)
    - brown rice and quinoa
    - oats
    - trader joe's 80-calorie multigrain tortillas
    - reduced-fat cheddar
    - 1% milk
    - nonfat plain greek yogurt
    - bananas and apples (or kiwi in place of apples)
    - snack bars (luna or kind, mostly)
    - edy's single serving slow-churned ice cream for the rare sweet tooth craving
    - olive oil and coconut oil
    - some kind of nuts for morning parfaits (usually slivered almonds or raw chopped pecans)
  • AmZam05
    AmZam05 Posts: 130 Member
    Quinoa!
    Spinach or romaine lettuce
    Black beans
    Chickpeas
    Natural peanut butter
    Huge supply of freshly frozen vegetables
    Big tub of greek yogurt
    Fresh frozen berries for said greek yogurt
    Ground turkey

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