Must-Haves In The Kitchen

kateistoned
kateistoned Posts: 116
edited September 29 in Food and Nutrition
What are your must-haves in the kitchen to create easy meals and good snacks?

I'm going grocery shopping and looking to spice up what I eat (I live on protein drinks, turkey sandwiches, and frozen entrees).

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  • mrsclc
    mrsclc Posts: 73
    Definitely a lot of fresh fruit/ veggies. I also love twizzlers & Quaker rice cakes. I would be careful with too many frozen meals do to the amount of sodium in them. :smile:
  • achampionsheart
    achampionsheart Posts: 1,020 Member
    toufayan bakeries wholesome wheat wraps
    organic girl 50/50 mixed greens
    peanut butter
    fresh fruit/blueberries/sliced apples/frozen fruit for smoothies
    fresh veggies
    chicken
    turkey meat
    black beans
    salsa
  • Bethannny
    Bethannny Posts: 66
    Fruit, lettuce, chicken and bread are all must haves for me :)
  • Dootzy1
    Dootzy1 Posts: 2,343 Member
    Greek yogurt, lowfat cheese sticks, salsa, sweet potatoes, popcorn, low-fat wheat tortillas, oatmeal, fiber one bars.
  • eating4balance
    eating4balance Posts: 743 Member
    Egg beaters
    Baby carrots
    Natural peanut butter
    Protein powder
    Bananas
    Low calorie bread/wraps
    Almonds
    Fresh veggies
    Low sodium tuna
    Apples
    Oatmeal
  • angela828
    angela828 Posts: 498 Member
    fruit (apples, oranges, watermelon, strawberries)
    salad mixers (lettuce, cucumbers, shredded cheese, the chinese noodles)
    weight watchers jello... SO GOOD and only 10 calories, I eat 1 everyday at work haha
    whole wheat bread
    whole grain english muffins
    frozen broccoli
  • ahappyapple
    ahappyapple Posts: 128 Member
    Air popped popcorn, string cheese, peanut butter, oatmeal, granola bars, pre-portioned snacks, fruit...
  • eating4balance
    eating4balance Posts: 743 Member
    Greek yogurt, lowfat cheese sticks, salsa, sweet potatoes, popcorn, low-fat wheat tortillas, oatmeal, fiber one bars.

    Yes. Greek yogurt and air popped popcorn are the best!
  • aejbx4x7s
    aejbx4x7s Posts: 111
    Eggs! So cheap and versatile. Also, spinach, garlic, and onions are cheap and go well with almost everything.
  • MZNIKKIBOO
    MZNIKKIBOO Posts: 190
    BUMP
  • Jonicha26
    Jonicha26 Posts: 107 Member
    I like to keep instant oatmeal around for quick breakfasts, Love laughing cow cheese or babybel cheese -- both pretty low in calories (I also eat cottage cheese some mornings), I am obsessed with Nature's Own thin sandwich rounds and thin bagels -- great for those turkey sandwiches!, grilled chicken (I usually buy frozen and then grill a few breasts or several strips to have ready in the fridge for a few days), Easy fruits and veggies like celery, grape or cherry tomatoes, spinach to mix into things, I drink a glass of low sodium V8 almost every day (with my nose plugged...haha), raspberries, grapes, apples, strawberries, bananas.

    I just try to have lots of options and they always say things that will go bad eventually are better for you... so, I'm trying to mainly shop the outside perimeter of the grocery store and eat less and less prepackaged junk food!

    :)
  • avenathus
    avenathus Posts: 113 Member
    I almost always have:

    Salad mix/mixed greens
    Frozen veggies (because I only cook for myself and when I buy fresh they end up going to waste!! :( )
    Greek yogurt
    Oatmeal (quick oats)
    Liquid egg whites
    Peanut butter
    Bananas
    Quinoa and/or brown rice
    Frozen chicken
    Minced garlic
    Tortilla wraps
    Protein powder

    I think those are my main essentials!
  • leanan21
    leanan21 Posts: 13
    grilled chicken to add to salads
    green vegetables, esp. romaine lettuce and spinach
    whatever kind of fruit is in season
    cherry tomatoes
    eggs
    black beans
    vegetarian "refried" beans
    fresh salsa
    whole wheat tortillas
    peanut butter
    hummus
    almonds
    raisins
    oatmeal
  • lollie1285
    lollie1285 Posts: 239 Member
    I love this thread! These things are staples for me:

    Eggs
    Wheat Toast
    English Muffins
    Kashi Cereal
    Bagel/Sandiwch Thins
    Smart Balance Buttery Spread
    Fruits: Bananas, Oranges, Strawberries, Blueberries, Pineapple, Nectarines, Mango, Apples, etc.
    Vitalicious Vitatops
    Laughing Cow creamy wedges
    Ritz Crackers
    Veggies to dip into the Laughing Cow cheese: Carrots, etc.
    Cottage Doubles
    Yogurts (I love Dannon Light and Fit)
    Baby Spinach Leaves
    Ranch Dressing
    Low fat shredded cheese and low fat american cheese slices
    Boneless, skinless chicken breast
    Whole wheat pasta

    I could go on forever, but those are the foods I eat the most.
  • kitinboots
    kitinboots Posts: 589 Member
    Other than fruit, I try not to buy anything that can be eaten without preparation. Im less likely to snack if I have to chop or cook something.
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