grocery list

Congrats on starting! For me, it's all about having a stocked arsenal of healthy choices that are quick to make. So if you have some basics, you can get creative and throw it together in a pinch instead of ordering takeout.

Here are a couple of things that I always try to have in the pantry...
Joseph's pitas or lavash (These can be hard to find, but they're great for making pizzas or stuffing/wrapping with leftover chicken)
Box of chicken stock
Instant brown rice
canned chili beans
canned tomatoes

In the fridge...
ff cheese and sour cream
boneless skinless chicken breast
ground turkey

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typical shopping list:

bananas
lean ground turkey
wild caught salmon
quinoa
sprouted bread
whole wheat pasta
brown rice
veggies - fresh and frozen
oatmeal (varies)
cereal (primarily kashi brand)
cage free organic eggs
organic pasta sauce
hummus
tuna
avocados
extra virgin olive oil
balsalmic vinegar
low sodium soup
organic non-gmo soy milk
salsa
organic tortilla chips
whey protein
frozen fruit
clif bars
almonds
beer

Before I go grocery shopping, I figure out dinner for the week (at least 5 days). I either choose my favorites or browse online for simple recipes. Then I use this as a base for my grocery list. Add staples you need for breakfast, lunch and snacks and voila! Then I put my little "menu" on the fridge and there is no confusion about what's for dinner or "there's nothing to eat in this house"

For Example:
Monday: Thai Noodles: Frozen stir-fry veggies, peanut butter, whole grain pasta, chicken breast

Tuesday: Burritos: tortillas, beans, rice, salsa, chicken, peppers, onions, tomatoes

Wednesday: Baked Potatoes with hummus and veggies: Potatoes, hummus, carrots, onions, brussels sprouts

Thursday: Pizza: Whole wheat flour, red sauce, peppers, onions, tomatoes, cheese

Friday: Lentil soup: Lentils, potatoes, celery, carrots, onions, vegetable broth

I don't include seasonings on the list unless I know we're out of something we'd need

typical shopping list:

bananas
lean ground turkey
wild caught salmon
quinoa
sprouted bread
whole wheat pasta
brown rice
veggies - fresh and frozen
oatmeal (varies)
cereal (primarily kashi brand)
cage free organic eggs
organic pasta sauce
hummus
tuna
avocados
extra virgin olive oil
balsalmic vinegar
low sodium soup
organic non-gmo soy milk
salsa
organic tortilla chips
whey protein
frozen fruit
clif bars
almonds
beer

Not sure what this says about me, but the only thing that I saw on this shopping list was BEER.

usually what I get at the store is:
-35 cal per serving original unsweetend almond milk
-apples
-blueberries
-oatmeal
-whole grain rice
-whole wheat bread
-boneless skinless frozen chicken breast
-frozen fish
unsweetened applesauce
-bananas
-veggies

I usually get:
-whole wheat bread/tortillas
-ground turkey for something like tacos or pasta sauce
-chicken parts
-veggies for roasting (broccoli, carrots, squash, sweet potato)
-veggies for munching on raw (celery, cucumber)
-fruit (whatever is in season)
-eggs
-cheese (usually have 2-3 different cheeses around)
-greek yogurt
-frozen berries
-brown rice/whole wheat pasta
-cans of beans and tomatoes
-frozen spinach/other frozen veggies
-oatmeal

My oh my, this is exactly my list!

Here's what I eat on a regular basis:

Oatmeal (find a flavor you like - I eat Maple and Brown Sugar)
1% or skim milk
Greek Yogurt or Non-Fat Yogurt
Unsalted Nuts (I like almond, walnut, and pistachio)
Wheat Bread
Egg Beaters (they taste just like regular eggs but it doesn't have the yolk, so no fat/cholesterol & half the cals)
Regular eggs (you can boil them for egg whites)
Boneless, skinless chicken breast
Shrimp (suprisingly low cal when not breaded and fried)
LOTS & LOTS OF FISH! Tilapia, salmon, tuna, etc.