What are your grocery store must haves?

A big basket of fruit on the counter! Apples, pears, bananas, the occasional mango ... I'm so much more likely to snack on those if I see them in all their colorful glory. :-)

hummus
celery
clementines
sugar free pudding
100 calorie snack packs for when I am craving a treat


Those are the top musts for me

Haha thats funny, id say some good staples are fresh fruits and veggies, beans/lagumes, whole wheat breads pastas etc. etc. and my hubby just said dont forget the TP, haha.

Dark, dark chocolate
Arnolds sandwich thins
Fresh salsa, makes a great sandwich topper vice mayo or that sort
fruit
crystal light
whole meat cold cuts (turkey breast, chicken breast ) be careful of ones with added sugar and other junk.
sweet potatoes. (try them in stir fry and soups)
Almonds (Emerald makes a cocoa almond that's great.)

weight watchers strawberry smoothie ice cream bars
mini rice cakes carmel corn
chicken
ground turkey
better oats oatmeal with flaxeed
yogurt
light microwave popcorn

cicken breaks
sugar free chocolate pudding
rice cakes
eggs
natural peanut butter
low fat or fat free cheese
veggies
ground turkey
whole grain bread/ wraps/ deli flats
kashi cereal
greek yogurt
splenda
green tea
frozen strawberries and blueberries
oatmeal
goldfish :-)
healthy choice soup
lean cuisine (quick stuff)
and more that i cant think of right now lol....hope i helped!

eggs
more eggs
yeast (i bake my own bread)
skim milk
baby bell cheese
laughing cow cheese
ground turkey
spinach
tomatoes
lemons
olives
yogurt

I am not a vegetarian, but I really love Quorn Meatless Grounds. They have the same look and texture as ground beef and they are so much healthier. Perfect for a healthier alternative in chili, spaghetti, tacos, or really anything that calls for ground beef. Other than that I "must have":

black beans
bananas
rice
peanut butter
bagels

Chicken breast tenders, broccoli, carrots, green beans, almond milk, non-fat Greek yogurt, frozen berries(for smoothies), fresh fish (whatever looks best that day), Ezekiel sprouted grain low sodium bread, natural no-salt peanut butter, fruit spread, whole wheat tortillas, black beans, brown rice, oatmeal, agave nectar and Ginger snaps.

Oat Revolution oatmeal - around 150 calories depending on flavor, yummy, and has omega-3 and 6. Also good is and similar is the Three Sisters brand from Whole Foods

Rice cakes - I'm a horrible midnight snacker (result of a medication I take) and those fulfill that "gotta have sweet and/or salty" urge with a minimum of calories.

Crystal Light or similar drink mix packets

Fruits and veggies for snacks. I love grapes, kiwi, cukes, and radishes

Light Miracle whip - 20 calories per serving and tastes way better than mayo (IMHO)

Powdered Hidden Valley Ranch dressing mix, or if you have a Penzey's Spices near you, their ranch base. I just take about 1/3 - 1/2 cup of Light Miracle Whip and add the dressing powder to taste. Low cal veggie dip that doesn't taste like crap.

Hunts Snack puddings. About 110 calories and if you NEED something sweet, it's light years better than a candy bar

Lean Cuisine or Smart Ones meals - Not a huge fan of processed meals, but I keep a few of these at work for the days I forget to bring something/am in a hurry, to stave off eating crap for lunch because I "had to"

Tofu - I'm a vegetarian, so it's a good protein add-in to stir fries and similar. If you eat meat, chicken breast strips are a good alternative. You can pre-cook them and keep them in the freezer for when you need them. Awesome for quick fajitas, stir fry, in pasta salads, etc

Cans of lower sodium, ready to serve soups. Fantastic quick and satisfying meals for those of us in a hurry, or when you want a light meal

Healthy Life bread. 35-45 calories a slice, and actually TASTES LIKE BREAD. Imagine that. :noway:

Steam in the bag veggies. Quick sides to go with the soups, or with other meals

Canned white beans, black beans, or whatever you prefer. Great to add to pasta sauces, salads, etc for some protein

ALMONDS - I'd be lost without them. Any of the flavored kind are good, but the plain roasted ones are yummy too. Yes, they have fat, but it's good fat, and 1/4 cup serving is great munching food and filling to boot. Also a good source of omegas.

Dried fruit - Same, and can be mixed with nuts and breakfast cereals for quick, nutritious snack mixes. My favorite thing to do is mix cranberries, almonds, and Quaker Oat Squares

String cheese - about 80 calories a piece, is a great healthy snack, low fat, and lets you feel like you're being "naughty" without actually being naughty

Eggs - I get the cage free ones enriched with omega 3s (because I am veggie and don't get a lot through other sources, so I supplement when I can). 70-80 calories per egg and you can do SO many things with them. Hard boiled as snacks, mix them with your light Miracle Whip and some onion for egg salad to put on your Healthy Life bread, a low cal and healthy "breakfast for dinner" option

Cottage cheese - I don't like it plain, but toss some low sugar fruit preserves on it, and get a yummy snack or desert.

Wheat Thins or Triscuit Crisps (the diamond shaped ones) - good plain, or with your ranch concoction

Boca or Morningstar recipe crumbles - even if you're not veggie, give them a try. I've made a lot of stuff with them that omnivores also like, like chili, tacos, nachos, sloppy joes, the sausage type is good in pasta sauce, and they're a LOT lower fat and lower calories than ground beef. Use them like you would use ground beef. One 12 oz package is equal to a pound of meat.

Greek yogurt - I don't like its tartness too much by itself, but mixed in with some nuts or low fat granola, it's tasty and so good for you.

Hope that gave you at least a few ideas.

I work about 2 minutes from a Costco, where I go at least twice a week to load up!

Here is the stuff I always have my fridge and cupboards stocked with...

Greek Yogurt (this is awesome with pomegranate seeds when they are in season!)
Steel Cut Oats (so much more filling than regular oatmeal)
Mini-Cucumbers (an easy snack to grab and go)
Grape Tomatoes
Eggs, eggs, and more eggs (I put them in my veggie steamer and they come out absolutely perfectly hard-boiled - I eat at least 4 or 5 whites a day, plus one whole egg!)
Sprouted grain bread (I love Silver Hills Mack's Flax)
Chia Seeds
Unsweetened Almond Breeze
Spinach (I use this in everything from salads to smoothies)
Peppers (all colours - I LOVE peppers!)
Celery (even my 3 year old loves this!)
Low fat cheese
Lemons
Flax seed
Bananas
Green Tea

I'm sure I could go on, but it's late and I can't remember anything else off the top of my head.

Alpen Sugar Free Muesli
Fat Free Greek Style Yogurt

New York Multiseeded Bagels
Sesame Ryveta
Philadelphia Light with Chives

Fresh Fish ... lots!
Cans of tuna
Chicken
sometimes Lamb or Beef

Eggs

Carrots
Parsnip
Sweet Potatos
Broccoli
Cabbage
Onions
Garlic

Bananas
Baby Carrots
Edamame
SF/FF Jello Pudding Cups
Whole Wheat Tortillas
Hummus (I love Sabra)
Salsa
Special K Crackers
Laughing Cow Cheese
Luna Bars (Lemon Zest is my favorite flavor)
94% fat free Popcorn
Almonds

This is a great topic!
In the house I always must have...

Tuna
100% Juice
Brown Bread
Peanut Butter
Grapes or Apples
Rice Milk
Cereal
Egg Free Mayo
Frozen Veggies
Frozen Fruit
Soya Protein Isolate
Vitalite - dairy free margarine
Celery and Hummous

Tomatoes
Cucumber
Houmous
Dark Chocolate
Grapes (I love freezing them and keeping them next to the ice cream, so I have the healthier choice instead!)
Bananas
Eggs
Carrots