Tell me the food staples you keep in your home!
Meli311ssa
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What are your low calorie food staples? Let's make a list. I'll start, you add on to it and we'll benefit from it - hopefully by learning some new ideas from one another 
1) microwave popcorn
2) No sugar added hot chocolate
3) Can soup (I like Amys vegan soup, i. e., lentil, no chicken noodle, black bean stew)
4) protein shakes and bars (for something to grab and go)
5) microwave frozen vegetable steamers
6) tilapia and shrimp (frozen)
7) sriacha (for low Cal dipping)
8) fiber one brownies (curb my sweet tooth after dinner)
So there is a peek into some of my low calorie staples! What are yours??
1) microwave popcorn
2) No sugar added hot chocolate
3) Can soup (I like Amys vegan soup, i. e., lentil, no chicken noodle, black bean stew)
4) protein shakes and bars (for something to grab and go)
5) microwave frozen vegetable steamers
6) tilapia and shrimp (frozen)
7) sriacha (for low Cal dipping)
8) fiber one brownies (curb my sweet tooth after dinner)
So there is a peek into some of my low calorie staples! What are yours??
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Chicken, fresh fruits and vegetables.0
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Broccoli
Green beans
Asparagus
Cucumbers
Carrots
Lettuce
Mushrooms
Potatoes
Sweet potatoes
Bananas
Apples
Raspberries
Variety of frozen fruit for smoothies
Olive oil
Cinnamon
Pepper
Chicken
Ground turkey or beef
Salmon
Ham steaks
Boars Head turkey breast
Almond milk
Fiber One bars
Zone bars
KIND bars
Nature Valley protein bars
Steel cut oats
Flaxseed
Eggs
Bacon
Frozen turkey sausage
Guacamole
Tortilla chips
Variety of flavors of rice cakes
Peanut butter
Almonds
Cashews
Pistachios
Walnuts/pecans
Sunflower seeds0 -
FatFreeFrolicking wrote: »Broccoli
Green beans
Asparagus
Cucumbers
Carrots
Lettuce
Mushrooms
Potatoes
Sweet potatoes
Bananas
Apples
Raspberries
Variety of frozen fruit for smoothies
Olive oil
Cinnamon
Pepper
Chicken
Ground turkey or beef
Salmon
Ham steaks
Boars Head turkey breast
Almond milk
Fiber One bars
Zone bars
KIND bars
Nature Valley protein bars
Steel cut oats
Flaxseed
Eggs
Bacon
Frozen turkey sausage
Guacamole
Tortilla chips
Variety of flavors of rice cakes
Peanut butter
Almonds
Cashews
Pistachios
Walnuts/pecans
Sunflower seeds
You've got a lot of staples in your home! Since it is just me and my fiance, I don't keep a lot of food at one time, but always have the staples I listed above. I was thinking of making sweet potatoes a regular staple, but do not like to eat them plain. How do you incorporate them into your diet?0 -
eggs, milk, yogurt, fruit, granola or Allbran buds to go in my yogurt, bread0
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ground turkey, tilapia, cheerios, yogurt, peppermint tea, chicken breasts, tomatoes, pasta0
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Meli311ssa wrote: »FatFreeFrolicking wrote: »Broccoli
Green beans
Asparagus
Cucumbers
Carrots
Lettuce
Mushrooms
Potatoes
Sweet potatoes
Bananas
Apples
Raspberries
Variety of frozen fruit for smoothies
Olive oil
Cinnamon
Pepper
Chicken
Ground turkey or beef
Salmon
Ham steaks
Boars Head turkey breast
Almond milk
Fiber One bars
Zone bars
KIND bars
Nature Valley protein bars
Steel cut oats
Flaxseed
Eggs
Bacon
Frozen turkey sausage
Guacamole
Tortilla chips
Variety of flavors of rice cakes
Peanut butter
Almonds
Cashews
Pistachios
Walnuts/pecans
Sunflower seeds
You've got a lot of staples in your home! Since it is just me and my fiance, I don't keep a lot of food at one time, but always have the staples I listed above. I was thinking of making sweet potatoes a regular staple, but do not like to eat them plain. How do you incorporate them into your diet?
I eat them plain or I roast them in olive oil. I also melt marshmallows on one sometimes!0 -
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You've got a lot of staples in your home! Since it is just me and my fiance, I don't keep a lot of food at one time, but always have the staples I listed above. I was thinking of making sweet potatoes a regular staple, but do not like to eat them plain. How do you incorporate them into your diet? [/quote]
I eat them plain or I roast them in olive oil. I also melt marshmallows on one sometimes![/quote]
I could get down with a few marshmallows on them! I'll have to try! Thanks
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What are allbran buds?Hungry_Annie wrote: »eggs, milk, yogurt, fruit, granola or Allbran buds to go in my yogurt, bread
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smithersad wrote: »ground turkey, tilapia, cheerios, yogurt, peppermint tea, chicken breasts, tomatoes, pasta
I've heard peppermint can curb cravings. I'll have to try it in a tea.
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Always in my cabinet/fridge/freezer:
Frozen berries
Bananas
Avocado
Grapes
Carrots
Leafy Greens or some type of lettuce
Potato or sweet potato
Rice
Beans, canned and dry
Soy or almond milk
Eggs
One type of fish, meat or tofu
Tea
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There's but only so many ways to eat chicken. What can I do I don't eat too many kinds of fish. Don't eat shell fish either0
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I forgot to include almond milk in my list. And what do you do with tofu? I have made a scramble once, but haven't found any other appealing recipesSwiftlet66 wrote: »Always in my cabinet/fridge/freezer:
Frozen berries
Bananas
Avocado
Grapes
Carrots
Leafy Greens or some type of lettuce
Potato or sweet potato
Rice
Beans, canned and dry
Soy or almond milk
Eggs
One type of fish, meat or tofu
Tea
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djcolt8407 wrote: »There's but only so many ways to eat chicken. What can I do I don't eat too many kinds of fish. Don't eat shell fish either
I like tilapia in a marinade of garlic, a teaspoon of oil, and lots of freshly cracked pepper. You can also get encrusted filets from the frozen section of Safeway or Vonns, if there is a location near you. My favorite is the waterfront bistro brand's Macadamia Nut Encrusted. It is delicious and under 230 calories for a large, filing filet.
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Veggies and fresh fruit, especially broccoli, cauliflower, apples
Black beans, garbanzo beans, and kidney beans available for soups and chili
Eggs
Vegetable, chicken, and beef broth
Salmon
Ground pork, chicken, and turkey
Quinoa
Baby Spinach
Laughing Cow Light cheese wedges
Water flavoring for when I think I need a soda
Beef jerkey
Snack packs of treats I like, they are already portioned and I will eat only one instead of mindlessly grabbing from a bigger bag
Wheat pasta
Bunch of spices
Olive Oil
Greek Yogurt - I use it in place of sour cream
Tuna and salmon packets
Oatmeal packets
Protein powder
Honey
Lemon and lime juice
Refrigerated bread dough
Sweet potatoes - cut into small chunks put in ziploc bag and some olive oil then choose between sweet or spicy. If sweet I add some cinnamon and shake up, if spicy add some smoked paprika and ancho chili powder. Cook on 350 for about 20 minutes. Sometimes I will drizzle honey on the sweet potatoes when I have decided I want them to be sweet instead of spicy.
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cottage cheese
raspberries/blue berries/black berries
zucchini/squash
eggs
lean ground turkey
onions/garlic
arnolds stone ground wheat bread (120 for 2 slices)
tuna
quest bars (not kept in home though! will eat too many)
bulleit rye whiskey
Wow, that's it.0 -
arditarose wrote: »cottage cheese
raspberries/blue berries/black berries
zucchini/squash
eggs
lean ground turkey
onions/garlic
arnolds stone ground wheat bread (120 for 2 slices)
tuna
quest bars (not kept in home though! will eat too many)
bulleit rye whiskey
Wow, that's it.
I keep my protein bars at work and in my car for the same reason LOL!!
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Meli311ssa wrote: »arditarose wrote: »cottage cheese
raspberries/blue berries/black berries
zucchini/squash
eggs
lean ground turkey
onions/garlic
arnolds stone ground wheat bread (120 for 2 slices)
tuna
quest bars (not kept in home though! will eat too many)
bulleit rye whiskey
Wow, that's it.
I keep my protein bars at work and in my car for the same reason LOL!!
I have to buy one separate every day. If I buy 2, that means I'm eating 2 that day. No questions asked, ha.0 -
[quote="debubbie;30658976"
Sweet potatoes - cut into small chunks put in ziploc bag and some olive oil then choose between sweet or spicy. If sweet I add some cinnamon and shake up, if spicy add some smoked paprika and ancho chili powder. Cook on 350 for about 20 minutes. Sometimes I will drizzle honey on the sweet potatoes when I have decided I want them to be sweet instead of spicy.
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Love this idea! I wonder if it would be good with a little sriacha topping. I am obsessed with sriacha!0 -
MRM Veggie Protein
Ryvita Crackers
Hummus
Salsa
Lettuce
Cabbage
Chicken
Almond Milk
Bolthouse Farms Avocado, Cilantro Salad Dressing
Whole Grain Bread
Almond Butter
Apples
Bananas0 -
Oh, and frozen raspberries - always.0
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Meli311ssa wrote: »[quote="debubbie;30658976"
Sweet potatoes - cut into small chunks put in ziploc bag and some olive oil then choose between sweet or spicy. If sweet I add some cinnamon and shake up, if spicy add some smoked paprika and ancho chili powder. Cook on 350 for about 20 minutes. Sometimes I will drizzle honey on the sweet potatoes when I have decided I want them to be sweet instead of spicy.
Love this idea! I wonder if it would be good with a little sriacha topping. I am obsessed with sriacha! [/quote]
I can't say that I have really tried sriacha so I really don't know. The paprika and chile powder will give it some heat though. You can also use the chile powder and smoked paprika on squash, zucchini, and cauliflower in the same way. I also like to use parchment paper to make cleanup easier.0 -
Meli311ssa wrote: »[quote="debubbie;30658976"
Sweet potatoes - cut into small chunks put in ziploc bag and some olive oil then choose between sweet or spicy. If sweet I add some cinnamon and shake up, if spicy add some smoked paprika and ancho chili powder. Cook on 350 for about 20 minutes. Sometimes I will drizzle honey on the sweet potatoes when I have decided I want them to be sweet instead of spicy.
Love this idea! I wonder if it would be good with a little sriacha topping. I am obsessed with sriacha!
I can't say that I have really tried sriacha so I really don't know. The paprika and chile powder will give it some heat though. You can also use the chile powder and smoked paprika on squash, zucchini, and cauliflower in the same way. I also like to use parchment paper to make cleanup easier. [/quote]
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Egg whites
Veggie burgers
Low cal, High fiber wraps
Frozen kale
Steamable veggies
Shrimp
Salmon
Chicken Breast
Tuna, canned
Almond butter
Canned diced tomatoes, no salt added0 -
Protein powder
Frozen berries
Frozen mango
Edamame
Sweet potatoes
Broccoli
Apples
Bananas
Black grapes
Baby spinach
Red, orange and yellow peppers
Onions
Firm tofu
Silken tofu
Lentils
Black beans
Kidney beans
Chick peas
Whole wheat tortillas
Almond coconut milk blend
Chili powder
Curry paste
Frozen mixed veggies
I'm trying to mostly cook from scratch, but for times when that's not possible I keep vegetarian chili and low sodium bean soups on hand.0 -
djcolt8407 wrote: »There's but only so many ways to eat chicken. What can I do I don't eat too many kinds of fish. Don't eat shell fish either
drgourmet.com/health/leanlambcuts.shtml#.VKFYv528Y
Some cuts of lamb are leaner than beef. My hubby recently cooked lamb shank with white beans with tomatoes.
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Chicken breasts
fresh fruits
fresh and frozen vegetables
protein powder
pre & post workout
green tea
brown rice
eggs and egg whites0 -
Boneless skinless fresh chicken breasts
carrots, celery, radishes, cucumbers, romaine lettuce
raw almonds and walnuts
fresh fruit
eggs
steel cut oats
Cheerios
Unsweetened almond milk
Dove dark chocolate promises with caramel and sea salt (1 per day treat for staying within calories for the day)0
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