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  • jdhcm2006
    jdhcm2006 Posts: 2,254 Member
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    Healthier items I couldn't live without:


    Shrimp
    Sweet potatoes (I love making fries with them)

    wish I could find sweet potatoes they are so yummy, shrimp? frozen? how do you cook?

    If you can't get fresh sweet potatoes, try the Alexia brand. They have frozen sweet potato fries and they are good. 3 oz is 140 calories, I think. I keep a pack on hand, for when I don't have enough prep & bake time (which come the end of Sept. I'll be using those regularly - I work at a concert hall and the season starts in Sept and ends in June. It's nonstop insanity).

    I like to pan sear my shrimp in olive oil. Good stuff. Sometimes if I'm feeling particularly indulgent, I'll lightly coat it in some corn meal and wheat flour mix and pan sear it in olive oil. I buy the frozen, un-cooked kind.
  • RoninsMom5
    RoninsMom5 Posts: 65
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    Frozen berries( replaces icecream), eggs and watermelon

    As for shrimp my fave way to cook it is in homemade Japanese style curry with brown rice
  • Patttience
    Patttience Posts: 975 Member
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    You can cook shrimp/prawns like any other seafood: turn it into marinara and eat with pasta,

    Add some to stir fry.

    Make a shrimp and vegetable curry.

    Add them into any sort of rice dish.

    If you were to get the fresh, the best thing to do with them is boil them whole in salt water for a few minutes. EAt with lemon juice and thousand island dressing.

    you can eat them in salads if boiled and not fried, or even in a sandwich. They are just meat. after all.
  • Mangopickle
    Mangopickle Posts: 1,509 Member
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    Lentils, all sorts of dried beans
    Greek yogurt
    Vanilla Greek yogurt
    Kroger carbmaster vanilla milk
    Oatmeal
    Kale
    Quinoa
    Parsnips
    Radishes
    Celery
    Carrots
    Kabocha
    Pb2
    Coconut oil
    Ghee
    Onion, garlic,ginger, chilis
    Egg beaters
    Edamame
    Coffee
    Chicken thighs
    Pork necks
    Liquor for cocktails- my current fav is Amaro Siciliano
  • nicolemviolette
    nicolemviolette Posts: 105 Member
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    Protein bars
    Sensible Portions Veggie Straws
    Turkey breast
    Flat bread
    Fat free cheese
    Canned chicken breast
    100 calorie popcorn
    Trail Mix
    And some sort of fruit/dip snacks that i find near the fruits and veggies.
  • mzfrizz15
    mzfrizz15 Posts: 135 Member
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    Frozen fruits
    Bananas
    Almond milk
    Whey protein powder
    Protein bars
    Beans, whichever sort is the best deal that week
    Greek yogurt
    Fresh fruits that are in season
    Sweet potatoes
    Squash, whichever is the best deal that week
    Bell peppers
    Fresh veggies that are in season
    Some sort of turkey, either ground, or as bacon
  • GettingBack2Fabulous
    GettingBack2Fabulous Posts: 42
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    Chicken breast
    Salmon
    Spinach wraps
    Mariana honey bars-i just found these at walmart and they are amazing and all natural
    100 calorie natural almond packs
    Plain Greek yogurt-for chicken and tuna salad
    Dark chocolate
    Almond milk
    Dark chocolate almond milk
    Peaches
    Nectarines
    Grapes
    Pineapple
    Bananas
    Blueberries
    Strawberries
    Celery
    String cheese
    Eggs
    Onion
    Tomato
  • eels4peels
    eels4peels Posts: 229 Member
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    Peanut Butter
    Ice Cream
    Cream Cheese
    Yogurt
    Fiber One
  • Fairytern
    Fairytern Posts: 11 Member
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    I am growing sweet potatoes for the first time this year. IF you have a yarde, a couple or three sweet potato plants could give you a small yield for next to no money.
  • SandyBVTN
    SandyBVTN Posts: 367 Member
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    Coffee
    Eggs
    Berries
    Nectarines/Peaches
    Cottage Cheese
    Real Maple Syrup
    Canadian Bacon
    Green leaf lettuce, romaine, spinach or kale.
    Chicken breast (I roast one or two every few days to have ready for salads, quesadilla or pizzas)
    Olive oil (for salad)
    Cheese (for salad, quesadillas or pizza)
    Nuts/dried/fruit/seeds/tortilla crisps, wonton crisps (salad toppers)
    Tortillas (quesadillas, pizzas, breakfast burritos)
    Canned refried beans
    Salsa
    Bell Peppers
    Cucumber
    Cauliflower
    Broccoli
    Celery
    Ground turkey
    Apples
    Peanut butter
    Raisins
    Zevia (stevia sweetened sodas)
  • theCaityCat
    theCaityCat Posts: 84 Member
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    Edamame
    Soy curls
    Natural peanut butter (nothing but peanuts and a bit of salt)
    Apples
    Clementines
    Kale (purple kale especially)
    Unsweetened coconut flakes
    Agave nectar
    Carrots
    Green beans
    Rolled oats
    Brown rice
    Sweet potatoes
    Sriracha sauce
    Whole wheat bread
    Buckwheat noodles
  • KatrineJensen
    KatrineJensen Posts: 75 Member
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    Greek yogurt
    Veggies
    Apples
    Berries
    Nuts (pistachios, almonds and hazelnuts)
    Seeds
    Cinnamon
    Honey
    Dark chocolate
    Sugar-free black liquorice
    Olive oil
    Canned tuna
    Chicken breast
    Soups
    Salmon
    Peanut butter
    Cottage cheese
    Eggs
  • Stella_Mayfair
    Stella_Mayfair Posts: 226 Member
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    Healthier items I couldn't live without:


    Shrimp
    Sweet potatoes (I love making fries with them)

    wish I could find sweet potatoes they are so yummy, shrimp? frozen? how do you cook?

    If you can't get fresh sweet potatoes, try the Alexia brand. They have frozen sweet potato fries and they are good. 3 oz is 140 calories, I think. I keep a pack on hand, for when I don't have enough prep & bake time (which come the end of Sept. I'll be using those regularly - I work at a concert hall and the season starts in Sept and ends in June. It's nonstop insanity).

    I like to pan sear my shrimp in olive oil. Good stuff. Sometimes if I'm feeling particularly indulgent, I'll lightly coat it in some corn meal and wheat flour mix and pan sear it in olive oil. I buy the frozen, un-cooked kind.

    Okay ty I will look high and low


    what is pb2 ppl mention?
  • mzbek24
    mzbek24 Posts: 436 Member
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    Chicken breast.
    Raw cacao powder-probably the one 'super food' I consistently buy.
    Spray olive oil for cooking.
    Brown rice with barley.
    Baby spinach.
    Broccoli.
    Frozen berries.
    Frozen peas.
    Rolled oats.
    Carrots.
    Apples.
    Yogurt.
    Bananas- I often freeze them for smoothies or 'ice cream' which is just blended frozen fruits with protein powder etc.
    Nuts- almonds, walnuts, or almond butter & peanut butter (organic and no added sugars)
    Natvia.
    Eggs.
    Low fat milk.
    Wholemeal bread.
    Tinned tuna.
    Organic pasta.
    Rice crackers.
    Light Philadelphia cream cheese.
  • squishprincess
    squishprincess Posts: 371 Member
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    peanut butter
    oats
    bananas/apples
    garlic
    beans!!! especially pinto/navy/black
    broccoli!!
    carrots
    hummus
    bellpeppers
    kettle corn
    celery
    um basically any and all veggies
    tea
  • Trez32
    Trez32 Posts: 84 Member
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    Hmmm....bump? I don't know...im just posting something so I can see this later...I think this is what people do....bump, lol.
  • mallorytravels
    mallorytravels Posts: 86 Member
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    Consider swapping the "light" bagels and bread for Ezekiel products. They make delicious bread products that are gluten free and full of fiber and nutrients. Way better for you than conventional bread products.
  • shai74
    shai74 Posts: 512 Member
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    Meat (inc bacon)
    Fish
    Eggs
    Cheese
    Butter
    Coconut oil
    Green Veg (Broccoli, Beans, Zucchini)
    Avocado
    Coffee
    Cream
    Cream Cheese
    Vegeta stock flavor
    Chilli powder
    Slendier Noodles

    no artificial sweetners, ever. Nothing packaged/processed, except the noodles.
  • chadya07
    chadya07 Posts: 627 Member
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    i require a contant supply of :

    good bread
    good cheese (i like smoked mozzarella, gorgonzola, and unexpected cheddar by trader joes)
    tomatoes, preferably cherry tomatoes
    various other vegetables and fruit
    turkey
    pickles
    romaine lettuce
    trans ocean brand imitation crab
    frozen snow peas from target
    100 calorie greek yogurt
    green onions
    white wine vinegar
    green olives
    marinara sauce or good crushed tomatoes
    canned artichokes
    carrot juice
    whipped cream cheese (not light, blech)
    cottage cheese and fresh fruit


    these things must be around. there are other things that rotate in and out but i like to always have these.

    things i like to have but dont always:

    lox (and capers)
    seed bread
    shrimp
    pita chips (but i try not to buy them much)
    chickpeas
    granola bars
    trader joes savory mini thins (rice crackers)
    prociutto
  • Stella_Mayfair
    Stella_Mayfair Posts: 226 Member
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    Consider swapping the "light" bagels and bread for Ezekiel products. They make delicious bread products that are gluten free and full of fiber and nutrients. Way better for you than conventional bread products.

    If I find them and they have 5gs of fiber as my bread and bagels I so will :D
    Hmmm....bump? I don't know...im just posting something so I can see this later...I think this is what people do....bump, lol.

    lol yea I have many, I didn\t add them b/c I want new ideas, but will soon or now wth



    My go to atm: (no order)
    chicken/Turkey/ham deli meats
    weight watcher's 100 percent whole wheat bread and bagels
    eggs
    tomatoes
    bell peppers
    apples
    tangelos
    spinach/lettuce
    cucumbers
    cashews unsalted
    almond milk unsweetened
    Greek yogurt (fruit ones)
    cottage cheese fruit combos
    garden vegetable light philly cream cheese
    flax/chia/hemp seeds
    miracle whip
    0 calorie Kool-Aid added to water (like mio)
    stevia
    PB
    Bananas
    pineapples(frozen or canned)
    bbq sauce
    brown rice
    red kidney beans
    cauliflower/broccoli
    blueberries
    strawberries
    Most fruits/veggies



    Not so healthy:
    Vector Energy bars (sugar galore)
    Pudding
    Nature Valley/Fiber 1 bars (so much sugar)
    Coke Zero
    Low cal ice cream/popsicles

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