What are your GROCERY LIST MUST-HAVES?

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  • gollyitsmolly
    gollyitsmolly Posts: 54
    I'm not an food elitist, I swear! I live in SF so It's easier to be picky with where my food comes from. I try to source as many of my produce from local growers/farmer's markets. All the chicken/turkey /eggs I try try try to get from free range sources. Same with fish, I won't buy tilapia from Thailand/china because of the way it is farmed and the impacts on the ecosystem. I sound preachy...I'm really not sorry!!

    ground chicken breast
    chicken breast
    ground turkey breast
    eggs
    tilapia when I can find it from farmed from US or S. America
    tuna in water when I can find it responsibly caught
    nf cottage cheese
    unsweetened vanilla almond milk
    rolled oats
    cinnamon
    hot sauce
    broccoli/asparagus/green beans depending on season
    natural almond or peanut butter
    avocado
    spagetti squash
    baby spinach
    berries
    ruby red grapefruit
    sweet potatoes
    carbonated water
    greek yogurt
    fresh salsa
    brown rice
    brown rice cakes
    ezekiel bread/pitas or tortillas
  • lillystargazer
    lillystargazer Posts: 62
    Fresh baby spinach
    Arnold's Multi-grain Sandwich Thins
    Hummus- Spinach & Artichoke or Roasted Red Pepper
    Frozen and fresh veggies
    Bananas, Apples, Strawberries
    Boneless, skinless chicken breast
    Italian seasoned breadcrumbs (many uses)
    Reduced fat or low fat cheese
    Eggs
    Almond milk
  • Kayla165
    Kayla165 Posts: 118 Member
    Laughing cow cheese
    Ritz crackers
    English muffins
    Fresh fruit/ veggies
    Special k fruit and yogurt cereal( For my late night sweet tooth)
    Greek yogurt
    Eggo waffles
    Proggresso soup(under 100 calories and sooo filling)
  • sweetoblivion314
    sweetoblivion314 Posts: 55
    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

    I would recommend that you switch to a peanut butter that has only one ingredient: peanuts. Jif Natural, while supposedly healthier then normal hydrogenated and heavily salted peanut spreads, still contains extra sugar and salt. Real peanut butters such as Adams or the kind that you get from the grinder at Whole Foods, contain only one ingredient, roasted peanuts, with no extra sodium or pointless sugar.
  • kiki41
    kiki41 Posts: 80 Member
    unsweetened almond milk
    edamame
    chicken breasts
    almond butter
    ezekial bread
    greek yogurt
    honey and agave nectar
    fresh berries and apples, bananas
    quinoa
    sweet potatoes
    my protein powder
    fish
    oat flour to bake with
    liquid egg whites
    celery etc
    yum!!!
  • good2bthaking
    good2bthaking Posts: 325 Member
    chicken, fruit, veggies, hummus, and popcorn. Love the popcorn for evening treat!
  • sweetoblivion314
    sweetoblivion314 Posts: 55
    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 :)

    Liquid egg whites are great for protein, but they have almost no nutritional value beyond that. You may as well just be drinking protein powder.
    Whole eggs, however, contain tons of vitamins and nutrients and are extremely healthy. The yolk is where the developing fetus gets all of its nutrition.
    It has also been shown that eating 2-3 whole eggs a day helps improve fat loss and muscle gain as well as help develop healthy hormone and nutrient levels in the body.
    The idea that the fat in eggs will harm you has been dis-proven many times. This myth needs to die.
  • SLaw4215
    SLaw4215 Posts: 596 Member
    Special K Cracker Chips
    Progresso Light Soup
    Cheerios (Multi Grain)
    Arnold Sandwich Rounds
    String Cheese
    Light Yogurt
    Almonds (Dark Choc 100 calorie packs)
    V8
    Chrystal Light
    Broccholi Slaw
    Almond Unsweetened Vanilla Milk
    Boneless Skinless Chicken Tenderloin
    Shrimp
    Sabra Hummus singles
    Baby Spinach
    COFFEE
    Hood Country creamer (less calories than light cream, creamier/sweeter than milk)
  • clarinh0
    clarinh0 Posts: 28
    Natural probiotic yoghurt
    Broccoli
    Ham
    Milk
    Rye bread
  • Caffeine_Addict
    Caffeine_Addict Posts: 178 Member
    This is super helpful guys :flowerforyou: Thanks!
  • lidybug1984
    lidybug1984 Posts: 71 Member
    Apples, Bananas, Grapes, Oranges... whichever are on sale and look good!
    Dole Salad bags, Green Peppers, Baby Carrots, Broccoli Slaw, Red Onion
    Kale, Broccoli, Asparagus, Brussel Sprouts... whatever is on sale!
    Newman's Own Light Salad Dressing
    Village Hearth Light Bread (only 40 calories a slice!)
    Fage/Greek Yogurt (I use this in all kinds of sauces and dips... mix ranch dressing mix in it and you'd never guess it was healthy ranch)
    Bistro Sensations Chicken Sausages
    Fiber One Raisin Bran Cereal
    Silk Almond Milk, Vanilla, Unsweetened
    WW Smoked String Cheese
    Frozen Chicken and Fish
    Quinoa
  • lidybug1984
    lidybug1984 Posts: 71 Member
    Oh ya, can't forget gum ;)
  • kryptonitekelly
    kryptonitekelly Posts: 335 Member
    Yoghurt
    Milk
    Cereal if I'm out of it...
    Meat!
  • shahendrickson
    shahendrickson Posts: 55 Member
    apples, bananas, grapes, raspberries
    salad, bell peppers, cucumbers, mushrooms, onions
    refried beans, carb control tortillas, taco sauce, salsa
    cereal, light soy milk
    peanut butter, nuts
    popcorn
    gum
  • BeetleChe13
    BeetleChe13 Posts: 498 Member
    Peanut butter
    Greek yogurt
    Salad mix
    Celery
    Fresh fruits & veggies (w/e is on sale)
    Frozen veggies (yes, packed with sodium)
    Progresso light clam chowder
    Sunflower seeds
  • princeza9
    princeza9 Posts: 337 Member
    Steel cut or old fashioned oats for oatmeal (also can grind up OF oats for oat flour to replace wheat flour)
    low fat cheese
    apples
    yogurt. I don't like most yogurts, and that includes Greek yogurt. So I eat Dannon Light & Fit. It doesn't have that yogurt tang that I don't like.
    spices- I have a variety of spices! I find that it helps keep food from getting boring. For example, I make my own applesauce and constantly try different spice combinations.
    Soy Milk- I use Silk. I tried almond milk and found that I didn't like the taste of it much.
    Soy protein powder- I use this for the occasions when I want to add a little protein to a carb-rich meal. I also use it in baking.
    Cucumbers- I could eat this plain. Actually, I have. :)
  • kp1439
    kp1439 Posts: 343 Member
    Lettuce
    Banana
    Apple
    Baby Carrots
  • healthyliving_girl
    healthyliving_girl Posts: 290 Member
    tri color cabbage (salad pack)
    raw mushrooms
    raw spinach
    smoked salmon
    Soy Vay Asian Hoisin & Garlic Marinade

    Sweet pototoes
    Bananas
    Blood Oranges
    Strawberries
    Almond Milk unsweetened

    Luna Bars (though I am going to try to "give these up" and make my own homemade kind)
  • tamheath
    tamheath Posts: 702 Member
    100 Calorie Sandwich Rounds
    Fresh spinach
    Eggs
    LF cottage cheese
    Laughing Cow cheese wedge
    Edamame
    Tangerines
    Grapes (Freeze them; snack on all week)
  • Moonblood
    Moonblood Posts: 199 Member
    Greek yogurt
    Organic spinach
    Organic bell peppers
    Organic chicken
    Grassfed/organic steak
    Organic blueberries/raspberries
    Organic broccoli
  • DorisR184
    DorisR184 Posts: 471 Member
    1/3 less fat philly cream cheese
    Thomas' everything bagel thins
    Turkey bacon
    Egg beaters
    Canadian Bacon
  • wittlelacey
    wittlelacey Posts: 391 Member
    Ooh a few! Let's see, there's:

    Instant Oatmeal
    Pineapple
    Celery
    Baby Carrots
    Green apples
    Cucumber
    Plantain Chips
    Rice cakes
    Frozen Vegetable Mix

    Yummm :)
  • tataliciousd89
    tataliciousd89 Posts: 465
    Chicken breasts, ground turkey, lean ground beef, eggs, cheese, milk, turkey sausage, greek yogurt, apples, almond butter, mushrooms, onions, bell peppers, jalapenos, roma tomatoes, romaine lettuce, cabbage, avacado, sour cream, salsa, peanut butter, honey, sriracha, soyaki, oranges, brown rice, pita pockets, tortillas (when not eating low-carb) and sugarfree fudgesicles. I love food!!!
    I almost forgot spinach and brussels sprouts, yum!!! Oh ****, and garlic is probably number 1 on the list.
  • elizabeth51608
    elizabeth51608 Posts: 31 Member
    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

    Great idea, the coconut water for smoothies!!!!! I'm gonna try that soon! :)
  • christina0089
    christina0089 Posts: 709 Member
    Greek yogurt
    Tons of freezable fruits for protein smooties
    Boost protein powder.
    unsweetened almond milk
    Sabra roated red pepper hummus and baked wheat thins.
    Salad blends (all kinds)
    fresh squash, mushrooms, eggplant and peppers.
    Frozen broccoli, peas and carrots
    Jif natural with omegs 3's
    Honey wheat bread, bagels or sandwhich thins.
    Egg beaters south western and garden veggie variety liquid egg.
    progresso light soups. (lower sodium is better but I grab whats on sale)
    Hot sauce :devil:
    Oatmeal
    fresh blueberries
    wishbone light ranch dressing
    whole grain croutons
    tuna in water.
  • daisydieter
    daisydieter Posts: 118
    Always shoot to keep in stock:

    Various beans
    Fiber One English Muffins
    brown rice
    canned chopped tomatoes (love the fire roasted or ones with green chilies)
    EAS vanilla protein powder
    apples
    bananas
    frozen berries
    OJ with Vitamin D and Calcium
    Morningstar Meal Starter Crumbles (soy product)
    Morningstar Vegetarian sausage patties
    Spaghetti squash (already baked and frozen in one cup servings)
    Corn Tortillas
    Frozen chopped spinach
    frozen chopped onions
    chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
    olive oil
    liquid egg substitute
  • christina0089
    christina0089 Posts: 709 Member
    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

    Great idea, the coconut water for smoothies!!!!! I'm gonna try that soon! :)

    Me too! ^^^^^^ thanks!
  • emyback68
    emyback68 Posts: 89
    Just finished my weekly shopping:
    lightly salted rice cakes
    flat-out fold it flat bread
    salad mix
    baby spinach
    fresh fruit
    sargento light string cheese
    pictsweet edamame with sea salt (better than chips!)
    pistachios
    morning star veggie burgers
    chicken breast
    perdue fresh turkey breast
    chobani yogurt
    bumblebee white albacore tuna in water
    fresh frozen fruit
    hickory farm mini turkey sausage
    eggs
  • Jessica2Skinny
    Jessica2Skinny Posts: 118 Member
    tuna and light mayo
    progresso soup
    frozen veggies
    weight watchers bread
    cucumbers and franks hot sauce
    string cheese
  • TexasRaised89
    TexasRaised89 Posts: 204 Member
    Greek yogurt
    Skim Milk
    Chicken
    Eggs
    Turkey Bacon
    Skim Milk
    Special K everything!
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