im going food shopping on sat and need help on what to buy

babybellyfat
babybellyfat Posts: 1,102 Member
edited October 5 in Food and Nutrition
Im writing my food shopping list on what to buy. Can you name a few thinsg that I should add to my list. It will be a big help. :)

so far I have

-baby carrots
-veggie burgers
-tomatoes
-eggs
-zuccini
-strawberries
- egg plant ( I will try to eat it) yuck
- sweet potatoes
-ground turkey. I will try to find it, ever time i go i cant find any jenny o ect..

what other veggies, fruits, grains ect i should buy?

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  • mfp_1
    mfp_1 Posts: 516 Member
    Porridge oats - the cheapest you can find
    sweet potato
    cucumber
    red/green pepper
    apples
    bananas
    maize
    peas
    olive oil
    raisins
    tea
    non-dairy milk
  • BoxingChick
    BoxingChick Posts: 124 Member
    Oatmeal, greek yogurt and bananas
  • mfp_1
    mfp_1 Posts: 516 Member
    Would you consider oily fish such as mackerel?
  • MarieAnneN
    MarieAnneN Posts: 205
    I would go with seasonal availabities :
    - Winter squash
    - Bettes
    - Cottage Cheese
    - Salmon or trout filet
  • 123fizz
    123fizz Posts: 14
    Cereal or porridge oats (oats so simple is fantastic as it even measures the milk for you) loads of fruit, salad, vegetables. Chicken, fish & Fat free yoghurts x Then low fat & low calorie treats such as ryvita mini's / weight watchers cake slices / velvet crunch potato thins - all can be worked into your daily goals :smile:
  • babybellyfat
    babybellyfat Posts: 1,102 Member
    sure anything healthy
    Would you consider oily fish such as mackerel?
  • babybellyfat
    babybellyfat Posts: 1,102 Member
    Thank you everyone I will add them to my list!!
  • kerrydunning
    kerrydunning Posts: 23
    What i buy (normally check all calories online 1st)

    * frozen brocolli/califlower
    * frozen mixed peppers
    * frozen mixed veg
    * sweet potato
    * onions
    * mushrooms
    * lettuce
    * spinach
    * pineapple
    * apples
    * garlic
    * mixed herbs
    * light honey mustard
    * light wholegrain mustard
    * sweetener
    * black pepper
    * pasta sauce mix
    * tomato puree
    * lasagna sauce
    * light brown sauce
    * mccains rustic chips
    * healthy garlic bread
    * turkey mince or lean beef mince
    * extra lean cumberland sausages
    * chicken fillets / chicken legs
    * weetabix / oatbix
    * fresh egg pasta
    * healthy rice
    * heinz spagetti
    * greek salad feta cheese
    * extra light philadelphia
    * extra light mozzarella
    * fat free yoghurt
    * semi skimmed milk
    * soups
    * wraps
    * brown bread
    * pizza base
    * no sugar squash
  • babybellyfat
    babybellyfat Posts: 1,102 Member
    Thank soo much for all the info!

    :) yummmmmmmmmmmm
    What i buy (normally check all calories online 1st)

    * frozen brocolli/califlower
    * frozen mixed peppers
    * frozen mixed veg
    * sweet potato
    * onions
    * mushrooms
    * lettuce
    * spinach
    * pineapple
    * apples
    * garlic
    * mixed herbs
    * light honey mustard
    * light wholegrain mustard
    * sweetener
    * black pepper
    * pasta sauce mix
    * tomato puree
    * lasagna sauce
    * light brown sauce
    * mccains rustic chips
    * healthy garlic bread
    * turkey mince or lean beef mince
    * extra lean cumberland sausages
    * chicken fillets / chicken legs
    * weetabix / oatbix
    * fresh egg pasta
    * healthy rice
    * heinz spagetti
    * greek salad feta cheese
    * extra light philadelphia
    * extra light mozzarella
    * fat free yoghurt
    * semi skimmed milk
    * soups
    * wraps
    * brown bread
    * pizza base
    * no sugar squash
  • bett_boop
    bett_boop Posts: 89 Member
    I just wrote out all the things I like to buy every week or keep in the cupboard... for no particular reason! here it is

    Fruit and vegetables-
    Butternut squash
    Corgette/zuchini (both great for roasting)
    Small apples
    brocoli
    cabbage/spring greens
    carrots
    potatoes
    garlic
    fresh ginger
    onions
    shallots
    lemon grass
    spring onions
    baby corn
    mange tout
    red or green pepper
    frozen peas
    frozen green beans

    seasonal veg - currently parsnip, swede and celeriac

    Carbs-
    spelt grain (i have it instead of rice)
    wholewheat noodles
    brown basmati rice
    brown short grain

    reduced fat creme fresh (when 'cream' is needed in a recipe)
    reduced fat coconut milk
    goats cheese
    skimmed milk

    Protein-
    chicken breast
    frozen prawns
    frozen squid
    tinned chickpeas
    tinned cannelini beans

    Flavorings:
    frozen herbs (parsley, basil, coriander)
    stock powder (reduced salt if poss)
    herbs de prevence
    chilli powder
    paprika
    soya sauce
    sweet chilli sauce
    gravy granuls

    treats and drinks-
    low cal lemoade
    jublies/ice lollies
    dark chocolate
    malteasers
    mints
  • fiberartist219
    fiberartist219 Posts: 1,865 Member
    If you are looking for ground turkey or turkey sausage, I usually find it in the frozen section near the chicken. Buying it fresh is usually more expensive than buying it frozen. We like to keep a couple pounds around for impromptu recipes.
  • MrsNoir
    MrsNoir Posts: 236 Member
    CELERY!! Yuk, I don't like it either, it's got hardly any calories and you actually lose weight by chewing it! lol. Good that you're about to try Eggplant. At first I was unsure of its taste, and I used to do a mediterranean vegs in the oven.. so I used the

    Zuccini (2)
    Red peppers (2)
    Cherry tomatoes or big tomatoes (depending on how hungry you feel)
    Onion (1)
    Aubergine/egg plant (1 half)
    Green peppers if you like

    It admits most vegetables, then just put on the oven to medium to high power until it starts smelling nice.. yummy.

    You could also add one of those veg stocks diluted in water to get extra flavour and sauce, it tastes nicer, I'd recommend to use only half otherwise it may get too salty, and if you feel like it, just add some herbs to it to change the taste every now and then. :D
  • babybellyfat
    babybellyfat Posts: 1,102 Member
    thanks i will look for it again tomorrow!
    If you are looking for ground turkey or turkey sausage, I usually find it in the frozen section near the chicken. Buying it fresh is usually more expensive than buying it frozen. We like to keep a couple pounds around for impromptu recipes.
  • babybellyfat
    babybellyfat Posts: 1,102 Member
    Thats sound yumo1 thanks for the tip :)))))
    CELERY!! Yuk, I don't like it either, it's got hardly any calories and you actually lose weight by chewing it! lol. Good that you're about to try Eggplant. At first I was unsure of its taste, and I used to do a mediterranean vegs in the oven.. so I used the

    Zuccini (2)
    Red peppers (2)
    Cherry tomatoes or big tomatoes (depending on how hungry you feel)
    Onion (1)
    Aubergine/egg plant (1 half)
    Green peppers if you like

    It admits most vegetables, then just put on the oven to medium to high power until it starts smelling nice.. yummy.

    You could also add one of those veg stocks diluted in water to get extra flavour and sauce, it tastes nicer, I'd recommend to use only half otherwise it may get too salty, and if you feel like it, just add some herbs to it to change the taste every now and then. :D
  • Inebriated
    Inebriated Posts: 271
    I usually buy:

    Bananas
    Pineapple
    Campbell's light tomato soup & their vegetable broth
    Happy Planet Organic thai coconut soup
    Romaine lettuce
    Dates
    Figs
    Cashews
    Broccoli
    Bean sprouts
    Classico spaghetti sauce
    Baby carrots
    Sweet potato
    Kikoman reduced sodium soy sauce
  • 12in2012
    12in2012 Posts: 4
    bump!
    I'll be making a grocery list this week!
  • babybellyfat
    babybellyfat Posts: 1,102 Member
    came back to get ideas for next week list :) add more food if u like please lol
  • GownleyC2
    GownleyC2 Posts: 72 Member
    came back to get ideas for next week list :) add more food if u like please lol
    I like to have hot mint tea on hand. I also like to have lemons. They can go in water be used as a flavor for veggies or I have even used lemon on my salads. Keep it simple and buy what you enjoy. It is good to try something once in awhile but if you buy things you don't like it will just go to waste. Salad, craisins, walnuts, blue cheece crumbles and dressing of your choice is always my favorite to have on hand. I also buy a large bag of talapia in the freezer section. Good luck with your weight loss journey!
  • Hourglass25
    Hourglass25 Posts: 340 Member
    Wheat bread
    Peanut butter
    Frozen broccoli/cauliflower
    Apples
    Brown rice
    Eggs
    Peppers
    Chicken
    Steak
    Beef patties (lean)
    Salmon
    Shrimp
    Yogurt
    Kashi waffles( amazing with a tsp of peanut butter)
    Coffee
    Green tea
    Grapes
    Almonds
    Milk
    Olive Oil
    Swiss Miss diet hot chocolate (only 25 calories)
  • KayHBE
    KayHBE Posts: 906 Member
    Get some almonds too. Grab 5-10 when you're hungry in between meals or stuck somewhere.
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