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  • maru84
    maru84 Posts: 128
    low fat cheese
    dozen eggs
    skim milk
    greek yogurt
    English muffins
    whole wheat bread
    No-cal butter spray
    oatmeal
    fresh ground peanut butter
    brown rice
    Ronzoni healthy pasta (purple box)
    chocolate chips (something to make a treat)
    bacon
    chicken
    turkey sausage
    turkey or chicken lunch meat
    avocado
    tomato
    sweet onion, garlic
    bananas (tons)
    carrots, broccoli, cauliflower
    Laughing cow cheese wedges
    Red pepper hummus
    baked pita chips
    Frozen mango (makes smoothies naturally sweet)
    Unsweetened cocoa powder

    I don't buy organic or anything like that, however, I do try to buy lunch meat without nitrates.
  • Scarlett_S
    Scarlett_S Posts: 467 Member
    and I forgot:

    Edamame
    Chicken breasts
    Greek yogurt
  • byHISstrength
    byHISstrength Posts: 984 Member
    Bananas
    Organic apples
    Organic Spinach/Spring Mix
    Almonds
    Boneless Skinless chicken breast
    whole wheat tortillas
    Reduced Fat Shredded Mexican cheese
    Chobani Non Fat Plain Greek Yogurt
    Whole wheat pasta
    No Salted Added Diced Tomatoes
    5-6 bags Frozen Veggies
    Egg Whites

    New to my list is Silk Coconut Milk Vanilla
  • sarahface24
    sarahface24 Posts: 10 Member
    my average weekly shopping list is pretty much the following

    1/2 gal skim milk
    greek yogurts
    a bunhcof broccoli
    fresh green beans
    pack of mushrooms
    bag of baby carrots
    whatever fruit is on sale that week(usually bananas and apples plus one other item)
    loaf of wheat bread
    1 lb or so of low sodium turkey deli meat
    and any staple items i may be running low on that ineed for the week(cans of beans, brown rice, pasta, etc)
    and then once a month we stock up on meats and the majority of the staple items i keep on hand.
  • time2bhealthy
    time2bhealthy Posts: 211 Member
    bump
  • rower75
    rower75 Posts: 90 Member
    bump:smile:
  • Doc_1967
    Doc_1967 Posts: 32 Member
    My staples are;

    tuna,
    100% whole wheat bread,
    turkey slices,
    pretzels,
    apples and oranges
    baby carrots
    peanut butter

    For lunch at work:

    3 Healthy Choice or Lean cuisine meals (which ever is on sale)
    2 Healthy Choice microwave soups

    Work Snacks;

    Honey Nut Cheerios
    apples, oranges or bananas

    At work was where I was really overeating and overspending. Now I'm taking in a third of the calories and save a ton of money, not to mention my meals are much healthier.
  • Bookers23
    Bookers23 Posts: 187 Member
    40 cup Tupperware container to hold salad for week
    romaine lettuce
    baby spinach
    chick peas
    kidney beans
    peas
    peppers
    onions mushrooms
    celery
    grape tomatoes

    pretty much one of every protein in the market. vacuum seal the protein and freeze or sous vide ahead.
    We have a salad and different protein each night. I hate eating same thing over and over, but have loved this salad concept. we hit the gym after work and dinner is ready, no prep work each night, no pans to clean. cooking sous vide is so clean with no added oils or fat.

    staples for around house and snacking at work
    fiber one bars
    oatmeal
    Almond Milk
    Protein Powder
    Low Sodium deli chicken
    fresh fruit
    natural cashew butter or peanut butter
    Flatouts (amazing)
    hummus
    Krave cereal for late snacks is new addiction

    We also found having a large carafe of crystal light or other flavored water increases our intake tremendously. Much more so than going to the water cooler all the time.
  • jfrog123
    jfrog123 Posts: 432 Member
    Carrots, broccoli, cauliflower, cucumbers, bell peppers (various colors), sweet potatoes, green beans, cabbage, lettuce, apples, grapes, pears, clementines, bananas, whole wheat bread, Arnolds 100 calorie pita pockets, 100 cal English muffins, Bagel thins (usually 1-2 of these bread selections - we wouldn't eat more than that and it would be wasted), chili sauce, pickles, rice, various types of beans, low sodium tuna pouches, Wasa crisps (I like the sesame), almonds, pistachios, Greek yogurt, Unsweetened Vanilla Almond Breeze, Laughing Cow cheeses, Weight Watchers smoked flavored string cheese, Canadian bacon, Hormel real bacon bits (comes in a glass jar, only 25 cal per tablespoon if you want to add some flavor to a salad or other dish), boneless skinless chicken breasts and thighs, ground turkey, center cut pork chops, lots of fresh seafood, and I always buy one pack of fun size candy bars each week. I reserve the right to spend up to 100 calories on chocolate every day :-)
  • dsjohndrow
    dsjohndrow Posts: 1,820 Member
    Here is a blog with the main stays of my shopping list from week-to-week.

    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/blog/dsjohndrow/view/if-you-have-to-eat-use-super-foods-193350
  • kaybelmore
    kaybelmore Posts: 124
    *Zuccini/summer squash (if they are not over 1.99/lb)
    *Eggplant (when its 1.49/lb or less)
    *one pepper (any color if on sale)
    *jicama (if i can find it)
    *Blue diamond unsweetened vanilla almond milk
    *Nasoya light firm tofu
    *boneless skinless chicken breast (or tenderloins, whatever is cheaper and less than 6%sodium)
    *Joseph's low carb pita bread
    *Stop and shop frozen veggies (cut green beans, mixed green beans, ranchero fiesta blend, french cut green, or Asian stir fry, ect X 3 of any of those).
    *Welch's antioxidant blend frozen fruit
    *fresh strawberries or blue berries (whichever is cheaper that week)
    *Combo of 5 apples and oranges (my favs are cara cara oranges and opal apples)
    *multigrain Cheerios
    *Quinoa
    *cucumber
    *Romain lettuce or mixed spring greens (whichever is cheaper that week)
    *spaghetti squash

    That's pretty much it give or take some different snacks depending on the week.
  • tuffytuffy1
    tuffytuffy1 Posts: 920 Member
    Smoked turkey from the deli
    Chicken breasts
    Stir fry beef

    Laughing Cow light queso fresco cheese wedges
    Nonfat greek yogurt (to use as a replacement for sour cream)
    Light cheese singles
    Reduced fat or FF feta cheese
    Low fat chocolate milk (for post-workout or afternoon snack)

    Lettuce
    Red bell pepper
    Purple onion
    Sweet onion
    Green beans
    Cucumber
    Carrots
    Celery
    Purple cabbage
    Broccoli slaw
    Cole slaw
    Jalepeno
    Ginger root
    Apples
    Grapes

    Corn tortillas
    Sandwich thins
    Light rye bread

    Refried beans
    Canned tomatos
    Canned green chilis
    Rice noodles (La Choy) (for using with stir fry instead of rice)
  • JamesonsMommy
    JamesonsMommy Posts: 771 Member
    Fresh veggies- broccoli, cauliflower, peppers (all colors), celery, carrots (not baby) turnips, onion, tomato, spinach, sprouts, and broccoli slaw
    Meats-Boneless skinless chicken breast, extra lean ground beef, pork, turkey bacon
    eggs
    greek yogurt
    liquid eggs
    chicken and vegetable broth
    morningstar farms products (use these when i'm in a hurry)
    bagel thins
    cat food (cat has to eat too)
  • msjenjenp
    msjenjenp Posts: 38
    Aside from the obvious fresh and/or fruits and veggies . . .

    Skinny Cow ice cream bars
    Low-fat Granola
    High-Fiber Bran Cereal
    Dannon Lite and Lively Low-Fat Vanilla Yogurt
    Wholegrain Corn & Flour Tortillas
    Wholegrain Rice Cakes
    Peanut Butter
    Brummel & Brown Yogurt Spread or Smart Balance
    Parmesan Cheese
    Laughing Cow Light Cheese
    Babybel Light Cheese
    Diet Green Tea
    Black Currant Juice or POM - in the refer healthy section - full of antioxidants - I use it as a wine replacement - LOL
    Lean Deli Turkey
    Ground Turkey Breast
    Ground Chicken Breast
    Frozen Vacuum Packed Perdue boneless skinless chicken breasts
    Fresh or frozen Salmon portions
    Ezekial bread - in the frozen foods section
    Pasta Sauce
    Pumpkin seeds
    Pistachios
    Almonds
    Dark Chocolate Covered Almonds
    Flax Seed Meal
    Dark Chocolate Chips
    Sweet potatoes, red potatoes, Russet potatoes
    Fat-free Re-fried Beans and other canned beans
    Salsa
    Daisy Light Sour Cream
    Frozen sweet potato fries
    Kalamata olives
    Feta cheese crumbles
    I Can't Believe It's Not Butter Spray
    Hellman's Light Mayo
    Whole Grain Rice Cakes
    Triscuits
    Part-Skim Mozzarella Cheese
    2% Shredded Cheddar Cheese
    Eggroll Wrappers
    Quinoa
    Angel Hair Pasta
    Penne Pasta
    Canned Tuna, Chicken & Salmon
    Land-O-Lakes Fat-Free Half-and-Half
    Frozen edamame
    Dry-Roasted edamame
    Eggs
    Flat whole-wheat bagels and buns
    Frozen raw shrimp
  • AprilShore
    AprilShore Posts: 35 Member
    Turkey bacon, ground turkey and egg whites are a MUST. We use e-mealz on the low carb menu to help us out. It is $5 a month and gives you weekly menus and shopping list based on your choice and the store's weekly specials. It has been a great budget tool for us. We also love feta and spinach in a lot of things. One thing I have noticed is that the organic and all natural items you buy can a lot of times have more calories and fat. It takes longer, but read the labels. Hope you have success on buying healthier!
  • ccarre81
    ccarre81 Posts: 134 Member
    Always have fruits for breakfast and snacks, and lettuce, tomatoe and cucumber for salads.

    Then I make a weekly menu and buy according to that. I try to use ingredients in more than one recipe to make sure I don't waste food. I make/use recipe cards and but them in a basket in my kitchen. If hubby gets home before me he knows what do to (although I do most of the food prep on the weekend).

    I'm getting good a planning and can usually stay under $120 for the whole week. My menus are also based on weekly flyer sales. I also use skinnytaste.com for insiration.

    Add me if you need help with menu planning.
  • bugtrain
    bugtrain Posts: 251 Member
    Hood low carb. milk
    Bananas
    Blueberries
    mayo.
    romaine lettuce
    tomatoes
    cucumbers
    bell peppers
    Bob's Red Mill whole oats
    olive oil
    organic butter
    honey(local)
    eggs(home grown)
    Flatout flat bread
    canned green beans
    canned tomatoes
    shredded cheddar cheese
    breakfast pork chops
    boneless skinless chicken breast
    ground chuck
    Claude's brisket marinade(for the chops,steak,or chicken)

    I don't buy a lot of "diet" or fat free stuff.....I try to buy the full flavor and full fat items.....I just use less of it.
  • MrsLVF
    MrsLVF Posts: 787 Member
    Fish
    apple
    avocado
    green beans
    pineapple
    cheddar
    lettuce
    cucumber
    mushrooms
    green pepper
    beans
    tuna
    celery
    yogurt
    blueberries
    boca burgers
    ground turkey
    boneless chicken breast
    onion
    cereal
  • wwk10
    wwk10 Posts: 244 Member
    Greek Yogurt
    Strawberries
    Whole grain english muffins
    Eggs
    Skim Milk

    Chicken
    Pork Loin
    Cornish Hen
    Brown Rice
    Sweet Potato
    Fouyan Flat Bread (Half a piece is 120 calorie splurge)
    Broccoli
    Bell Peppers
    Mushrooms
    Lettuce
    Onions
    Herricot Green Beans
    Carrots
    Cucumber
    Celery
    Apples
    Clementines
    Roma boxed tomatoes

    Rice Wine Vinegar
    Balsamic Glaze
    Dill Paste
  • velloxal
    velloxal Posts: 78 Member
    Varies each week :bigsmile:

    FRUITS depend on season

    apple
    banana
    plums
    nectarines
    watermelon
    strawberries
    grapes
    cherries
    blueberries
    mandarines
    Navel oranges
    kiwi
    lychees
    rockmelon
    honeymelon
    pineapple

    VEGIES

    lettuce
    leek
    carrots
    broccoli
    cauliflower
    capsicum
    spinach
    corn
    radishes
    alfalfa

    CEREAL

    Weet Bix Hi Brown
    Oates
    Nutrigrain
    Just Right
    Sustain
    Special K

    BREAD

    Different brand each time with whole seeds

    MEAT

    Pork scotch fillet
    Pork loin
    Beef rump
    Lean beef

    Fish : basa, flathead, butter fish, flake, etc...
    Seafood : prawns, marinara mix, calamari scallops etc...

    Chicken breast
    Chicken tenderloins
    Chicken drumsticks
    Chicken tigh fillets
    Whole roast chicken

    UNSALTED NUTS but only palm size ( very rich)

    Walnuts
    Macadamia nuts
    Cashew
    Almond

    DRIED FRUIT

    Prunes
    Dates
    Apricots
    Paw paw
    Cranberries

    YOGHURT

    Jalna brand
    Greek yoghurt

    I used to buy low fat yoghurt but recently I discovered yoghurt with no fat at all and it's so tasty :)
    Each time different brand and flavour

    SNACKS

    Popcorn
    Breakfast bars with my fav cereal options
    Fruits

    MIX

    Honey
    Flax seeds

    TEA

    I love herbal and fruit teas. LIPTON have great varieties.

    ICE CREAM

    I opt for Frozen Yoghurt it's low in calories and great taste

    DIARY

    Sunflower oil base margarine
    Cottage cheese
    Pure Light Star milk
    Colby or havarti cheese (rich but my fav)

    Almost forgot about tinned fish in spring water or tomato sauce. Salmon, sardines, mackrell
  • CVAB
    CVAB Posts: 56 Member
    Salmon
    Sole
    Bananas
    Kiwi
    Berries
    Edamame
    Avocado
    Greek Yogurt
    Goats cheese
    Eggs
    Salsa
    Cool Whip
    Pesto

    This is what i tend to buy on a regular basis
  • JNick77
    JNick77 Posts: 3,783 Member
    Hi everyone,

    I am going shopping later for the week. Little by little I have been substituting healthy options in our pantry and fridge. Can you tell me what items are on your grocery list? Give me some ideas of things I should be picking up. Any "must haves"?

    Thanks!

    Assuming I'm out of everything, this would be my grocery trip.
    - Oats
    - Natural Peanut Butter and Natural Almond Butter (I like variety)
    - Brown Rice
    - Chicken
    - Broccoli
    - Oliver Oil
    - Walnut or Macadamia Nut Oil
    - Sweet Potatoes
    - Talapia
    - Red Potatoes
    - Lettuce
    - Tomatoes on the vine
    - Cucumbers
    - Balsamic Vinegar
    - Strawberries
    - Blueberries
    - Cottage Cheese (2%)
    - Nuts (walnuts & almonds)
    - Eggs
    - Ezekiel Cinnamon Raisin bread
    - Real Lemon Juice

    Supplements
    - Whey Protein Powder (Optimum Nutrition Gold Standard or Gaspari Nutrition Myofusion)
    - Xtend BCAA mix
    - White Flood (pre-workout energy boost)
    - Green Magnitude (creatine matrix)
    - Vitamin C
    - Vitamin B complex
    - Vitamin D
    - Fish Oil
    - Glucosamine Chondritin
    - 5HTP
  • EricNCSU
    EricNCSU Posts: 699 Member
    I tend to just wing it at the store, but there are a few things I have picked up repeatedly since I changed my eating habits.

    Kashi TLC pita crisps
    Hummus
    Apples
    Bananas
    Turkey burgers
    Ground turkey
    Weight watchers ice cream
    tortilla chips and salsa
  • soaps54
    soaps54 Posts: 564 Member
    Whole wheat tortilla wraps
    yellow corn tortillas
    instant oatmeal
    strawberries
    eggs or egg whites
    bell peppers
    carrots
    Weight Watchers chocolate raspberry ice cream bars
    lettuce
    Morningstar Tomato & Basil Pizza Burgers, Spicy Black Bean Burgers, Garden Burgers
    light mayo
    sweet potatoes
    100 calorie pringles packs
    Cuties tangerines
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