Must have items to have?????

melissamarie2196
melissamarie2196 Posts: 42 Member
in Food and Nutrition
Hey everyone, just wondering what kinds of things u consider are a "must have" Iam always looking for new ideas and suggestions,
My craveings are real bad and when I hit the market I want to be prepared...Please any advice???

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  • MinnieInMaine
    MinnieInMaine Posts: 6,400 Member
    Things I buy every week for lunch and snacks:

    greek yogurt - I used to buy the tubs with the intention of portioning them out but that took time I didn't alway have so now I just buy the single serving sizes.

    fruit - bananas, apples, berries, nectarines, oranges - whatever's onl sale and/or looks good.

    protein bars - these are a good way to get some extra protein and have a yummy treat at the same time. I like Pure Protein chocoalte peanut butter bars - they're not the tastiest (they're ok but clif bars are my fave) but they do have the most protein and least calories and are pretty cheap so...winner

    100 cal packs of cocoa or cinnamon roast almonds - they go really well with an apple

    other options - snack bars, hard boiled eggs, 100 cal bags of popcorn, craisins/raisins, ghiradelli chocolate squares
  • kaseyr1505
    kaseyr1505 Posts: 624 Member
    Trader Joe's South African potato chips
    Trader Joe's Sweet Chili Cherve
    Reese's Oreos
    Cottage cheese
    Sour cream (I make a really yummy dip)
    Baby carrots
    Greek yogurt
    Babybell cheese
    Almonds/various nuts
    100 cal. packs of popcorn
  • lavaughan69
    lavaughan69 Posts: 459 Member
    My must have lists includes almond milk, light rye bread, greek yogurt, snap peas, baby carrots, single serve oatmeal, apples and cauliflower. Those are my go too foods, then I mix it up with different fruits and veggies that are in season and whatever meats are in season. Oh...and popcorn. That's my main night time snack.

    Good luck and happy shopping!
  • Naley2322
    Naley2322 Posts: 181 Member
    egg beaters
    apples
    lettuce
    tofu
    spinach / kale
    zucchini / squash
    oatmeal
    coffee
    almond milk
    truvia

    I eat these staples basically everyday basically my diets foundation but mixed with other combinations of course
  • ana3067
    ana3067 Posts: 5,623 Member
    - All fruit that I enjoy (especially cherries right now, pomegranates soon)
    - Donuts
    - Cookies
    - Kettle corn
    - Popsicles (usually low-fat since I buy the small popsicles and they are generally made low-fat)
    - Eggs
    - Chicken
    - Peas
    - Jerky is great for snacking
    - Egg whites
    - Rice cakes
    - Oatmeal
    - Greek yogurt (I buy 0 or 2%)

    I think tha'ts about it, this is probably what I eat most frequently.
  • bellaa_x0
    bellaa_x0 Posts: 1,062 Member
    Quest bars :love:
    peanut butter (currently loving Cookie Nookie by PB Crave)
    rice cakes
    apples/berries
    almonds

    oh and greek yogurt!
  • xoxmariahxox
    xoxmariahxox Posts: 33
    QUEST BARS!!! Easily the healthiest & most "bang for your calorie" protein bar on the market right now. They taste delicious (best flavours I've found: double chocolate chunk, white chocolate raspberry, cookies & cream) and you can throw a couple in your purse or leave some at work for when you're craving something sweet! They are awesome!
  • phizzylizzy
    phizzylizzy Posts: 94 Member
    Snacks:
    Hummus
    Gluten free chips/crackers (Food Should Taste Good or NutThins)
    String cheese
    Dark chocolate
    Pears, apples, berries or whatever looks good

    Dinners/Proper Meals:
    Organic chicken breast or thigh
    Pork loin
    Local salmon (Seattle)
    Organic ground beef
    Pre-rinsed organic spinach (container)
    Onions
    Bell peppers
    Broccoli
    Corn tortillas

    Pantry:
    Spices of all kinds (seriously, we have over 100)
    Olive oil
    Rice (we have white now, but plan to switch to brown)
    Lentils
    Quinoa
    Vinegar - apple cider, white wine, red wine, balsamic, rice - essential to make your own dressing
  • Rlavigne93
    Rlavigne93 Posts: 119 Member
    I try to always have:

    Plain Greek yogurt
    Eggs
    Soy Milk
    Almonds
    Quest Bars
    Broccoli

    That's pretty much what I live off of. Anything else is just for some variety.
  • derekj222
    derekj222 Posts: 370 Member
    first off, DO NOT go to the market hungry.
  • Jetta_C
    Jetta_C Posts: 58
    Olives. Right before that time of the month, I crave salt and it is normally the only time I will buy crisps and whatnot. But I can eat a couple large olives and get all the salt I need. The other thing I l always keep on hand is sliced cooked chicken breast. If I am trying not to snack but am really feeling hungry, slowly nibbling one strip with a cup of tea will usually tide me over and the calories are just super-minimal.
  • beamer0821
    beamer0821 Posts: 488 Member
    i don't eat the same things every week except for breakfast. so i don't have many staples except for breakfast items.
    breakfast is usually oatmeal with some kind of fresh fruit topping or a homemade sausage egg and cheese english muffin sandwich.

    keeping these different and new helps me stick with it and not get bored.

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