What are your GROCERY LIST MUST-HAVES?

Caffeine_Addict
Caffeine_Addict Posts: 178 Member
edited November 10 in Food and Nutrition
Hiya.. I have to restock my fridge/pantry with good foods. I'm wondering what are the staple healthy things that you always buy or must always have in your fridge/pantry to keep you on track. :) Thanks.
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  • yesthistime
    yesthistime Posts: 2,051 Member
    Instant oatmeal
    Greek yogurt
    String cheese
    Diet soda
  • liog
    liog Posts: 347 Member
    Maple Buckwheat cereal by Arrowhead Mills
    Udi's Gluten-Free multi grain Chia bred
    Sweet Potatoes
    Greek Yogurt
    Cashews
    Jif Natural peanut butter

    ETA: Vanilla Almond milk either by Silk or Almond Breeze
  • Caffeine_Addict
    Caffeine_Addict Posts: 178 Member
    I've been noticing a greek yogurt trend on here. I guess I gotta try it.
  • homerjspartan
    homerjspartan Posts: 1,893 Member
    Hommus
  • MaddoxsMommy
    MaddoxsMommy Posts: 51 Member
    Spinach, liquid egg whites, apples, walnuts, Newman's Own black bean and corn salsa, veggie burgers, chobani yogurt, frozen fruit mixes, frozen edamame, balsamic vinaigrette, veggies like bell peppers, beets, and mushrooms, quinoa (pre-rinsed), and chicken stock to cook the quinoa in :)
  • floweringcurrant
    floweringcurrant Posts: 112 Member
    Bananas, almond butter, kale, salad greens, other various fruits and vegetables; like cucumber, carrots, celery, oranges, apples & pears... whole or steel cut oats, brown rice, tofu, greek yogurt, raw honey! I eat most of those things daily and would be hard pressed to stay on track without some of them.
  • JMYGA
    JMYGA Posts: 26
    Quaker Cheddar MINI Rice Cakes. I like Cheetos and it's the healthiest alternative I could find.
  • estitom
    estitom Posts: 205 Member
    Green tea, lots of vegetables.
  • MichelleB69
    MichelleB69 Posts: 213 Member
    Chobani greek yogurt
    Diet Coke
    Hummus and baby carrots
    Orowheat whole wheat or whole grain sandwich thins
    Baby bell light cheese wheels
    apples
    green bananas (I HATE ripe bananas)
    strawberries or raspberries
    eggs
    chicken breasts
    frozen salmon
    raw almonds (I buy in bulk at Costco)
    spring mix salad

    ETA: salsa or picante sauce
  • rmb8
    rmb8 Posts: 15
    Organic fruits and veggies
    SoDelicious Coconut Creamer
    Coconut water (for smoothies)
    Buckwheat berry waffles (at Whole Foods)
    humane chicken or fish
    dark chocolate
    cage-free organic eggs
    some type of cheese
  • xXKatrinaXx
    xXKatrinaXx Posts: 234
    eggs
    fat free milk
    protein powder
    greek yogurt
    protein bars
    arctic zero ice cream
    brocolli
    fish
    chicken
    fat free sliced cheese
    brown rice tortillas
  • Caffeine_Addict
    Caffeine_Addict Posts: 178 Member
    thanks! *taking notes* I'm getting awesome idea guys.
  • LuciaLongIsland
    LuciaLongIsland Posts: 815 Member
    Greek yogurt
    salmon
    chicken breast
    avocados
    watermelon
    steel cut oats
    coconut milk
    grapefruit
    cherries
  • robbiejay1971
    robbiejay1971 Posts: 33
    Fruit, rocket salad, a whole chicken (cooked in the slow cooker with nothing more than lemon juice and garlic), vegetables to make soup with and vodka :drinker:
  • littlepinkhearts
    littlepinkhearts Posts: 1,055 Member
    A variety of frozen fruits, fresh fruits like pineapple, blueberries, raspberries. Kidney beans, whey protein powder, salmon and tuna, Fresh veggies like brocolli, cabbage, squash, turnip. Alphabet cereal for a sweet snack :P And astro fat free blueberry yogurt....and Becel 67% fat free margarine :))
  • MaryD4900
    MaryD4900 Posts: 135 Member
    Blue Diamond unsweetened vanilla almond milk
    Gala apples
    Strawberries or blueberries
    Frozen spinach
    Fresh veggie (usually squash or brussel sprouts)
    Onions
    Tomatoes
    Green bell peppers
    Carrots
    Giant tub of rolled oats
    Peanut Butter
    Sabra roasted red pepper hummus
    Frozen Chicken
    Frozen tilapia filets
    Better than Bouillon chicken base (I make a lot of soup)
    Canned beans
    Canned diced tomatoes
    Nonfat half n half for my coffee
    Splenda
    Eggs
    Shredded cheese
    High Fiber Low Carb Extreme Wellness tortillas (good for fajitas or lunch wraps)
    Publix mini cheddar rice cakes
    Bolthouse Farm Yogurt Dressings
    Seeds of Change Greek Feta Vinaigrette (Publix brand)
    Ghiradelli semi sweet chocolate chips for my sweet cravings :)
  • ibizabody2012
    ibizabody2012 Posts: 2
    Oat Granola / Porridge Oats
    Soya Fat Free Yoghurt / Soya Milk
    Salad
    Some form of red meat, often Steak (one per week)
    Chicken
    Fish
    Brown Rice
    Red Lentils (Great in Soups or Casseroles)
    Soups
    Fruits
    Vegetables
  • racha2424
    racha2424 Posts: 58 Member
    fat free milk
    chicken breasts
    apples
    bannanas
    cucumbers
    salad mix
    fiber one bars
    smart pop pop corn 94% fat free
    eggs
    turkey bacon
    whole wheat bread
    unsweetened frozen fruit for smoothies
    cottage cheese
    greek yogurt
    quaker rice cakes and also the mini chocolate ones
  • UnderCoverShyGirl
    UnderCoverShyGirl Posts: 254 Member
    I'm on the greek yogurt bandwagon - fage is the brand i love. Fruits and veggies of course. Nuts so i can satisfy a need for a little crunch in my oatmeal etc...lots of leafy greens, crab and shrimp, laughing cow cheese (processed junk but fills the need for cheese - i'm addicted to cheese lol), string cheese, hot sauce (for zip), hummus, corn tortillas (i can have two for 110 cals when i need a breadlike item), protien drinks (i find it hard to get in enough protien) and bars for when i don't have time for bfast (i do premier drinks from costco and think thin bars from trader joe's, both lower in sugar and fat than most), oatmeal (cook a pot and you'll have breakfast for the next few days), beans, chicken, egg beaters for scrambles....yep, that's the gist.
  • CannibalisticVegetarian
    CannibalisticVegetarian Posts: 1,255 Member
    Low fat-cottage cheese
    Sabra garlic roasted hummus
    Silk almond milk (or almond breeze brand)
    Stonyfield greek yogurt: Plain (for smoothies), honey and blueberry (for just eating)
    Great value frozen fruit
    bananas
    wheat thin garden veggie crisps
    portabello mushrooms
    white button mushrooms
    Almonds (unsalted, natural)
    chicken breast
  • obscuremutant
    obscuremutant Posts: 3
    Smuckers All Natural Peanut Butter
    Birds Eye Fozen Vegetables in the giant bag (Normandy or California Blend)
    Boneless Chicken Breasts
    Whole Wheat Bagels
    Two different kinds of fresh fruit, usually apples and oranges but not always
    Old Fashioned Oats
    Yogurt..all kinds
    Grape Nuts (to mix into my yogurt)
    Red Beans or Great Northern Beans (dried) to cook with a little ham
    Rice
    Individually packaged nuts
    Cottage Cheese
  • delilah47
    delilah47 Posts: 1,658
    Weight Watcher's ice cream bars... they have the absolute yummiest ice cream bars in the world.
    Skinny Cow Ice cream novelties...pretty good too.
    Egg whites
    Sara Lee 45 calorie whole grain white bread
    Cheerios
    Pork loin
    Chicken breasts
    Greek Yogurt (just discovered greek yogurt.. yum!)
    Bags and bags of fresh baby spinach
  • KyliAnnHobson
    KyliAnnHobson Posts: 551 Member
    I'm making out my grocery list right now, so this is very helpful! I'm excited to try greek yogurt and edamame!
  • Di3012
    Di3012 Posts: 2,247 Member
    Hiya.. I have to restock my fridge/pantry with good foods. I'm wondering what are the staple healthy things that you always buy or must always have in your fridge/pantry to keep you on track. :) Thanks.

    Mine are eggs, skimmed milk, flavoured water and oranges (which I have to go out tomorrow to buy more of, because I more often than not eat four per day LOL)
  • delilah47
    delilah47 Posts: 1,658
    I'm on the greek yogurt bandwagon - fage is the brand i love. Fruits and veggies of course. Nuts so i can satisfy a need for a little crunch in my oatmeal etc...lots of leafy greens, crab and shrimp, laughing cow cheese (processed junk but fills the need for cheese - i'm addicted to cheese lol), string cheese, hot sauce (for zip), hummus, corn tortillas (i can have two for 110 cals when i need a breadlike item), protien drinks (i find it hard to get in enough protien) and bars for when i don't have time for bfast (i do premier drinks from costco and think thin bars from trader joe's, both lower in sugar and fat than most), oatmeal (cook a pot and you'll have breakfast for the next few days), beans, chicken, egg beaters for scrambles....yep, that's the gist.

    If you like cheese, may I suggest Ile De France Brie Bites. You can find them in the Safeway deli department where they have the imported cheeses. They come in individual little containers and are real mini-bries with the "brie rind" and all. They are delish and only 70 calories. A tad expensive though. I think they were about $5.99 for a package of 5. Well worth it for a very special weekly treat!
  • arctiknitter
    arctiknitter Posts: 119 Member
    apples
    edamame
    veggies (broccoli/spinich/carrots!)
    chobani greek yogurt (love black cherry)
    red meat
    shrimp
    dried cherries and nut mix for my afternoon pick-me-up
    LaCroix sparkling water-helps deal with the craving for a beer or glass of wine
    brown rice
  • hesn92
    hesn92 Posts: 5,966 Member
    Apples
    Bananas
    Strawberries
    Grapes
    Broccoli
    Carrots
    Eggs
    Almonds
    Peanut butter
    Turkey for sandwiches
    String cheese

    Other stuff varies but those are pretty much what I always buy.
  • Caffeine_Addict
    Caffeine_Addict Posts: 178 Member
    Hiya.. I have to restock my fridge/pantry with good foods. I'm wondering what are the staple healthy things that you always buy or must always have in your fridge/pantry to keep you on track. :) Thanks.

    Mine are eggs, skimmed milk, flavoured water and oranges (which I have to go out tomorrow to buy more of, because I more often than not eat four per day LOL)

    lol that's exactly what I just ran out of. And I'm a december baby too :smile:
  • mes1119
    mes1119 Posts: 1,082 Member
    eggs
    bananas
    apples
    greek yogurt
    chicken
    ground turkey
  • Katie3784
    Katie3784 Posts: 543
    Whole wheat bread, whole grain pasta, variety of fresh fruits, fresh or frozen veggies, yogurt(I like Activia), lowfat or skim milk., and lots of water.
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