ULTIMATE SHOPPING LIST!!!

flyingintheskyiamfly
flyingintheskyiamfly Posts: 34
edited September 2024 in Food and Nutrition
okay, so I want to know what your go-to items are when you shop. Those things that you always buy and can't live without, to compose the ultimate shopping guide! :D
Go go go!!! ^^
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  • Jorra
    Jorra Posts: 3,338 Member
    Chicken breast
    Ground turkey
    Tuna
    Peapods
    Cherry tomatoes
    Almonds
    Sour cream
    Egg beaters
    TVP
  • HannahPendrigh
    HannahPendrigh Posts: 147 Member
    ryvita
    ham
    tomatoes
    cherry juice
    low fat cake slices
    bananas!!
    sweet potatoes
    tuna
    sweetcorn
    light salad cream
    eggs
    skimmed milk
    weight watchers bread
    low fat yoghurts
  • Missylydia
    Missylydia Posts: 304 Member
    Spinach
    Salad leaves (lettuce etc)
    Tomatoes
    Bananas
    Sugarsnap peas or pea-pods
    Cottage Cheese
    Fat free greek yoghurt or fromage frais
    Tuna
    Rye bread
    Eggs
    Peanut butter
    Deli meat
    Canned soup
    Frozen berries
    85% cocoa dark chocolate
    Oats
    Unsweetened soya milk
    Protein shake powder

    Think that's about it
  • Msladynita
    Msladynita Posts: 11
    Chicken breast
    Salad mix
    Oatmeal (2 kinds: Quaker Maple & Brown Sugar Low Sugar and Quaker Fruit & Cream variety pack)
    Feta Cheese (Reduced fat)
    Light & fit dannon yogurt
    Balsamic Vinigerette Salad Dressing Spritzers
  • flyingintheskyiamfly
    flyingintheskyiamfly Posts: 34
    I like to get;

    Grapefruits (I eat one a day)
    Oikos Organic non fat Vanilla Yoghurt (great for mixing with fresh fruit)
    Bluebell no added sugar, low fat vanilla ice cream (Only 90 cals 1/2 cup!!)
    Lettuce (So low in calories, a perfect bed for a healthy lunch salad!)
    Knorr Vegetable Mix (Add 2 tablespoons to 1 cup of boiling water for a delicious soup that's filling and only 30 cals)
    Saltine Crackers (60 calories for 5 crackers, perfect when you're peckish)
    Rice Cakes (Haven't had them in so long but they're so versatile (: )
    Seedless Green Grapes (have you ever tried frozen grapes? They're soooooo tasty!)
    Fiber One Honey Squares ( only 80 cals, and yummy!!)



    Can't think of any more now but I'll add on if I do :D
  • ShellyMacchi
    ShellyMacchi Posts: 975 Member
    oatmeal
    eggs
    fresh tomatoes, spinach, carrots, peppers, onions, garlic, broccoli, mushrooms, avocados
    fresh, raspberries, strawberries, green grapes, apples, tangerines, bananas, mango, pineapple
    honey
    artichoke hearts
    chicken breasts
    extra lean ground beef
    gouda cheese
    fresh goat cheese (chevre)
    parmesan
    boconcini (fresh mozza)
    low sodium canned tuna
    canned whole tomatoes (no salt added)
    chickpeas
    whole wheat pita
    greek yogurt
    sliced raw almonds
    whole grain pasta
    olive oil
    braggs apple cider vinegar
    GOOD 70% dark chocolate
    chili pepper flakes
    chicken stock (no salt added)
    brown rice
    sweet potatoes
  • eveunderground
    eveunderground Posts: 236 Member
    apples
    coleslaw (shredded cabbage)
    salad (or some form of greens)
    jalapeno peppers (i throw them in everything)
    almond milk
    greek yogurt
    chicken breast
    ground turkey or extra lean ground beef
    green beans (frozen)
  • skye_logan
    skye_logan Posts: 20 Member
    bump
  • thenewkarisa
    thenewkarisa Posts: 207
    eggs
    fruit (either cantaloupe, strawberries, grapes, bananas, oranges or apples)
    big bag of chopped Romain lettuce
    milk
    lean meats (either chicken breasts, pork chops or we have the butcher grind a big beef roast cause its cheaper and leaner)
    PB
    tomatoes
    broccoli
    bell peppers (yellow or green)
    swiss, pepperjack and shredded cheddar cheeses
    onion
    black tea brew bags
    sf jell-o
    yogurt
    wheat bread
    miracle whip
    sandwich meat (either raost beef, salami or pastrami)
    Then my boyfriend gets whatever he wants extra like chips but I dont eat that stuff
  • mrshickey
    mrshickey Posts: 239
    low fat cream cheese (different flavours)
    chicken breast (minced, diced and whole)
    ham
    cherry tomatoes
    cucmber
    spring onion
    bananas
    sweet potatoes
    tuna
    light mayo
    tinned and fresh mushrooms
    tinned rattatouille
    light salad cream
    salad
    salsa dip
    weight watchers oat and wheat crackers
    eggs
    skimmed milk
    bagels
    tortilla wraps
    low fat yoghurts
    fish- (any)
    grapes
    kiwi fruit
    bagels
    jacket potatoes
    crisps
    breadsticks
    tagliatele
    wholewheat pasta
    cous cous
    lamb
    extra lean steak mince
    broccoli
    spinach
    carrots

    I could go on!!!

    I HAVE to have these items and, of course, herbs and seasonings!!!! I wouldn't be able to follow mfp without these items at least.
  • amoffatt
    amoffatt Posts: 674 Member
    Bump!

    Great ideas everyone!:smile:
  • Articeluvsmemphis
    Articeluvsmemphis Posts: 1,987 Member
    I'm super blessed so my dad/mom buys ALL kinds of fruits, the bread, milk, eggs, basic staples that we need. So I buy,

    Bagels
    Soy Milk
    Almonds
    Turkey sliced form the deli
    Sargento Swiss cheese
    My "healthy cereals"
    Special K protein shacks
    EAS Carb Control protein shakes {NO SUGAR}

    -and other kinds of snacks like cereal bars, yogurt, trail-mix, etc.
  • bcattoes
    bcattoes Posts: 17,299 Member
    flat out wraps, low fat cheese, brown rice, beans of all sorts, carrots, onions, garlic, soy milk, black tea, wine.
  • TooFitToQuit
    TooFitToQuit Posts: 33
    Copied and pasted my grocery list =)

    VEGGIES: sweet potatoes or butternut squash, carrots, spring mix lettuce, green veggies, avocados, red onions
    FRUITS: Golden delicious apples, bananas, cantaloupe, blueberries
    DAIRY: Dannon Greek yogurt, Silk milk light (original or vanilla), goat cheese
    PROTEIN: Boca burgers (vegan), salmon, shrimp, tempeh, tilapia, Lisanatti almond cheese, kidney beans, egg whites, Eating Right hummus
    CARBS: Kashi GoLean, Flat Out light wraps, Newman's Own honey whole wheat pretzels, polenta, Gia Russa whole wheat sweet potato gnocchi
    Misc: Pete's coffee, Diet Hansen's root beer, Better'n Peanut Butter (low sodium)
  • RobertaG
    RobertaG Posts: 205 Member
    unsweetened vanilla almond breeze
    fresh fruit
    sugar free/fat free pudding
    salad mixes (they're pre-washed so its easy)
    whole wheat low carb tortillas
    string cheese
    high fiber cereal
    english muffins
    canned beans
    deli turkey
    fat free feta
    tofu shirataki
  • fitplease
    fitplease Posts: 647 Member
    Let's see...what do I make a beeline for most of the time....

    shredded cheddar cheese & spinach (for omelettes)
    eggs
    frozen: mango, strawberries, blueberries (for smoothies)
    milk
    hummus & pita or crackers
    salad in a bag
    Trader Joe's chewy granola bars (in case I don't have time for breakfast)
    juice (no sugar added)
    seltzer (to make a spritzer)
    tuna
    good quality bread (I prefer French/Italian (seeded) or similar)
    chicken breast
    ground turkey, kidney beans, crushed tomatoes, onion (for chili)
    bananas
    lemons (for water)
    tea
    butter
    Raisins, nuts, & carob/chocolate trail mix (sometimes)
    frozen corn
    frozen peas
    salad dressing
    olive oil
    cereal (whole grain or multigrain)
    . . .
  • DoctorWhoFan
    DoctorWhoFan Posts: 87
    Bump.
  • MAHBOOB786
    MAHBOOB786 Posts: 1
    Try putting almonds in glass of water in the morning and by the evening peel the skin off, and chew and eat slowly, you can do
    the same with black chick peas, just see how much energy you feel.
  • flyingintheskyiamfly
    flyingintheskyiamfly Posts: 34
    These lists are awesome! Some great ideas here. I'm definitely gonna be able to expand my shopping list with a lot more variety! :D

    Much love guys x (:
  • Elleinnz
    Elleinnz Posts: 1,661 Member
    Most of the above.... (LOTS of Vegetables & a little bit of fruit....)

    snack size portions of bagel crisps
    Ryvita Crisp Breads
    low fat cottage cheese (garlic & chives)
    frozen berries (magic fruit - lots of fibre, antioxidants - lower in sugars and yummy)
    frozen prawns / shrimp
    buttermilk
    peanut butter (organic - peanuts being the only ingredient!)
    quinoa
    Beans (garbanzo, cannellini and lentils)
  • echeindl
    echeindl Posts: 320 Member
    Bump!
  • LaraRN
    LaraRN Posts: 128 Member
    bump
  • LaraRN
    LaraRN Posts: 128 Member
    Thomas bagel Flats
    Almond Milk
    Turkey Breast
    Steamfresh Veggies
    Brown Rice
    Salsa
    Eggs
    Egg beaters
    All natural peanut butter
    tomatoes
    cucumbers
    Cheese
  • theba2il
    theba2il Posts: 548 Member
    Edamame is great too...I add it to stir-fry's, salads and pasta dishes. You can make a low-fat tuna casserole with it.
  • shoshi68
    shoshi68 Posts: 407 Member
    Chicken breasts
    Wild Salmon
    Ground Bison
    Spinach, fresh and frozen
    Tomatoes
    Brown Rice
    Quinoa
    Barley
    High-Fibre Pasta
    Chicken Broth
    Whole Wheat Bread
    Almond Butter
    Napa Cabbage (to make my kimchi)
  • justimogen
    justimogen Posts: 76
    Fresh Spinach
    Romaine
    Grape Tomatoes
    Avocados
    Cucumbers
    Unsweetened Almond Milk
    Unsweetened Coconut Milk
    Soy or Coconut Milk Creamer
    Cheese
    Cottage Cheese
    Lentils
    Nuts and/or Seeds (Almonds, Walnuts, Sunflower Seeds, etc.)
    Garbanzo Beans/Chickpeas
    Some Sort of Frozen Vegetables
    Steel Cut or Regular Oats
    Barley
    Quinoa
    Brown Rice
    High-Fiber Cereal
    Some Sort of Bread or Crackers/Crisps
    Hard or Soft Tortillas
    COFFEE <-- Must have!

    I usually switch up my beans, frozen veggies and grains each shopping trip. I also allow myself a treat, such as pre-made brown rice vegetable rolls (sushi), wrappers to make my own egg rolls or a snack food like corn or rice crisps.
  • shoshi68
    shoshi68 Posts: 407 Member
    Chicken breasts
    Wild Salmon
    Ground Bison
    Spinach, fresh and frozen
    Tomatoes
    Brown Rice
    Quinoa
    Barley
    High-Fibre Pasta
    Chicken Broth
    Whole Wheat Bread
    Almond Butter
    Napa Cabbage (to make my kimchi)

    Oh! and seltzer, low-fat plain yogurt, frozen blueberries, EVOO, dark chocolate!
  • healthyjen342
    healthyjen342 Posts: 1,435 Member
    Chicken Breast (either split or boneless skinless)
    Tuna
    Eggs
    Some kind of bread...Might be Deli Flats, sugar free wheat...whatever...
    Brown Rice
    Spinach
    Steambags (you can steam Chicken, Seafood, Veggies, ETC)
    Fresh Veggies (carrots/cukes/peppers)
    Fruits (whatever is on sale)
    Milk...Whatever is on sale..I like to switch it up..sometimes almond milk..sometimes skim...sometimes whole
    Laughing Cow Cheese
    Light Sour Cream
    Light n FIt Yogurt (my fave is the Toasted Vanilla...sugar is bad, but I only buy greek yogurt if I have a coupon)
    1/3 less fat Garden veggie cream cheese

    There's a start...
  • theflyingartist
    theflyingartist Posts: 385 Member
    Prunes
    Apples
    Berries
    Oatmeal
    Fage Yogurt 0%
    Quaker Rice Cake Minis
    Popcorn
    Baby carrots
    Frozen broccoli, green beans, spinach, and stew vegetables
    Super dark chocolate
    Sunflower or Peanut Butter
    Luna Bars

    :)
  • astrosnider
    astrosnider Posts: 151 Member
    Greek Gods Yogurt (both plain nonfat and honey flavored)
    Hummus
    Baba ganoush
    Ry Krisp
    Cauliflower
    Salmon
    Shrimp
    Dungeness crab
    Green Onions
    Basil
    Tomatoes (heirloom when I can afford them)
    Whole wheat bread
    Butter lettuce
    Avocados
    Perrier
    Lemons
    Limes
    Sriracha
    Pink Himalayan salt
    Wheaties Fuel cereal
    Nectarines (in season)
    Raspberries (in season)
    Blueberries (in season)
    Melons (in season)
    Nonfat milk
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