What are your must-have's?

kailyamie
kailyamie Posts: 130
edited September 29 in Food and Nutrition
This week is grocery week - we do 1 major grocery store trip a month because I hate grocery shopping lol
I like to make a list beforehand of what I want and need and what's on sale, have coupons for etc.
So I want to know - what are your must-haves? I get tired of eating the same crap over and over all of the time.
Any good high protein stuff? And what is Shakeology? Someone fill me in, I'm interested in what all of the hooplah is all about :p
Thanks!

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  • yeabby
    yeabby Posts: 643 Member
    How do you do produce? I'm always looking for ways to make it last longer and if you only go once a month I'm impressed. I don't grocery shop at all (because I too hate it) but, I have Organics 2 You, a local produce delivery program.
  • joanneeee
    joanneeee Posts: 311 Member
    nuts, nut butter, avocado, yoghurt, milk, bread, wraps, dried beans. i'm also wondering how you do produce as well. do you have a huge freezer or something?
  • fuhrmeister
    fuhrmeister Posts: 1,796 Member
    My must haves are:

    greek yogurt (high protein)
    lean ground beef (high protein)
    chicken breast (high protein)
    frozen shrimp (high protein)
    stir fry vegetables (either get the ones with sauce included or buy low sodium soy sauce or tarayaki sauce)
    other frozen vegetables
    berries
    paste (whole wheat is best)
    olive oil
    pasta sauce packets
    zuchinni or squash
    tomatos
    popcorn
    fiber now or fiber one bars

    paste is alawyas easy to throw together, frozen vegggies are a must to make sure I eat enougth veggie, greek yougrt for a high protein breakfest and tomatos b/c and berries b/c they are my favorite foods (other than cheese)

    I hope this helps :)
  • TheMaidOfAstolat
    TheMaidOfAstolat Posts: 3,222 Member
    I must have greens! spinich, arugula, dandelion, kale...ect
    PB (natural and fresh ground)
    greek yogurt (Fage or Chobani preferably)
    whole grain bread
    grains (I buy monthly...amaranth, quinoa, wild rice, millet)
    other fruits and veg....I buy every three days because I like fresh
    once every other week I'll buy froyo...and eat one scoop a day if I'm really craving it
    also....rice or soy chips...also a every other week type thing

    Hope this helps.

    If you're freezing produce....be careful to dry items out before freezing so they don't clump or wilt, lol.
  • kailyamie
    kailyamie Posts: 130
    How do you do produce? I'm always looking for ways to make it last longer and if you only go once a month I'm impressed. I don't grocery shop at all (because I too hate it) but, I have Organics 2 You, a local produce delivery program.

    Well some produce lasts... I have found that if you leave the produce IN the produce bags in the crisper drawer, they last about 3-4 weeks and are still really fresh. Some things I buy weekly like fruit and stuff - I go for milk, bread, fruit like once a week, but once a month we do major shopping - we have a big deep freezer and a big shelf pantry so I try to keep it filled, just much easier that way! But I get like big fruit salad bowls at Publix like once a week, and bananas and stuff that will spoil... but I have some bell peppers in my fridge that have been there since June 13 and they are still crisp and fresh - I left them in the produce bags! I dunno why that makes a difference, but it seems to. *shrug*
  • joanneeee
    joanneeee Posts: 311 Member
    we have a big deep freezer and a big shelf pantry

    i'm so jealous...
  • kailyamie
    kailyamie Posts: 130
    we have a big deep freezer and a big shelf pantry

    i'm so jealous...

    We also have 3 boys!!! LOL!! They eat a LOT so I have to have a stocked house or they will riot!!! LOL!
  • Nana_Anne
    Nana_Anne Posts: 179 Member
    I have a sweet tooth so I must have my mints, gum, craisins and almonds, blueberry caffine free tea, honey, and dried apricots. The rest is just food. Those are my MUST have!

    The one thing I did keep was my morning coffee which I use half and half with sugar. I just went from 4 cups to two : )
  • rachmaree
    rachmaree Posts: 782 Member
    I have to have oats, chicken breast, low fat yoghurt, eggs, almonds and coffee in the fridge/ cupboards. Absolutely, or I start getting cranky. Also silverbeet or spinach, onions, garlic and zucchini.
  • DianaPowerUp
    DianaPowerUp Posts: 518 Member
    Must haves for me:
    Greek yogurt
    Ricotta cheese
    Berries
    Nuts
    Some healthy (non sugary) trail mix
    String Cheese
    Spinach
    Chicken breast
    Turkey breast (deli slices)
    Protein powder
  • catwrangler
    catwrangler Posts: 918 Member
    fresh/frozen fruits and veggies, all kinds

    soy milk

    eggs

    almonds

    soy sausage and burgers

    After that I try to mix it up to keep things interesting.
    I'm trying to stay away from highly processed foods, it's not easy!
    Right now I'm trying to eat more like a vegetarian.
  • here_I_go_again
    here_I_go_again Posts: 463 Member
    Must haves for me:
    Greek yogurt
    Ricotta cheese
    Berries
    Nuts
    Some healthy (non sugary) trail mix
    String Cheese
    Spinach
    Chicken breast
    Turkey breast (deli slices)
    Protein powder

    Do you eat the plain greek yogurt? I've tried it and cannot force myself to eat it!
  • Carbjunky
    Carbjunky Posts: 2 Member
    How do you do produce? I'm always looking for ways to make it last longer and if you only go once a month I'm impressed. I don't grocery shop at all (because I too hate it) but, I have Organics 2 You, a local produce delivery program.
  • arw060310
    arw060310 Posts: 256 Member
    I must always have bananas! I'm addicted! And Shakeology is absolutely disgusting. It's like drinking a thick nasty paste. It smells and tastes awful! My neighbor gave me a sample, and I could only take a small sip. Any more than that and I would have thrown up. Ridiculously overpriced too. $120 a month for ONE shake a day?! No thank you!
  • PJilly
    PJilly Posts: 22,191 Member
    My absolute must-haves are:
    • eggs
    • old-fashioned oats
    • veggie oil in my mister (for cooking the eggs)
    • salt (for the eggs and oats)
    • 1% organic milk (for the oats)
    • raw sugar (for the oats)
    • cinnamon (for the oats)

    Almost as important:
    • baby organic spinach
    • baked croutons
    • yogurt-based salad dressing
    • whole-wheat pasta
    • whole-wheat sandwich thins
    • chicken tenderloins
    • reduced-fat cheddar

    Pretty darned important for my sanity:
    • coffee
    • wine
    • dark chocolate
  • ladybugss
    ladybugss Posts: 135 Member
    Fresh blueberries
  • Mia_RagazzaTosta
    Mia_RagazzaTosta Posts: 4,885 Member
    I must always have bananas! I'm addicted! And Shakeology is absolutely disgusting. It's like drinking a thick nasty paste. It smells and tastes awful! My neighbor gave me a sample, and I could only take a small sip. Any more than that and I would have thrown up. Ridiculously overpriced too. $120 a month for ONE shake a day?! No thank you!

    Agreed, Shakeology was gross and expensive. I tried all different recipes and I couldn't even gag it down. If they had more than two flavors it MIGHT be worth it, but for now, I would stay away. $240 down the drain, literally.
  • fteale
    fteale Posts: 5,310 Member
    My must haves are fruit - at this time of year blueberries, raspberries and strawberries. Also cherries. In the autumn, apples. I can eat 4 apples a day. Greek yoghurt, milk, pasta (not for me, for the children), rocket and other mixed salad, courgettes, tahini, cheddar, parmesan, light halloumi, olive oil, tomatoes and passata, rice (red, long grain and risotto), onions, garlic, humous, cucumber, wild sumac, basil, rolled oats and chillies. Oh, and eggs. My children can get through half a dozen eggs in one meal.
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