An ideal grocery list: What's on yours?

This is our list we used on Sunday for this week. Some of our meals are made from foods that we already have in the pantry. Pretty healthy.

Lentils
Apples
Lime
Cilantro
Romaine
Roma tomato
Sweet potato (5)
Red potatoes
Red onion
Baby carrots
Jalapeno
Chicken - breast (2 x 1.5 lbs)
Turkey (99% lean ground)
Spanish rice
Wild rice
Taco shells
Canned chicken (10)
Paprika
Eggs (24)
Mayo
Yougurt (10)
Cheese - cheddar
Sliced turkey breast
Bread thins

I always have frozen veggies in my freezer (carrots, broccoli, sweetcorn, peas, diced onions and diced mixed peppers), chicken (portioned and frozen), apples, bananas, sweet potatoes, quorn mince, eggs, herbs and spices and anything else I fancy along with 'husband' food. Lol.

red peppers
green peppers
garlic
onion
bok choy
zucchini
mushrooms
lettuce
raspberries
strawberries
blueberries
grapefruit
feta cheese
tomatoes
ezekial bread
rye bread
eggs
unsweetened almond milk
trout
salmon
shrimp
turkey breast
ground bison
celery
halibut
salsa
Peter Gillhams Natural Calm Magnesium
walnuts
almonds
cashews
peanut butter
grandessa 100% fruit frozen strawberry fruit bars

I'm sure I missed a few things, but that is mostly my shopping list. I get groceries at least 3 times a week to keep the fruit and veg fresh. I try and buy fresh fish, but if it's cheaper frozen, I'm not proud.

bump.. love new food ideas

Some of my regulars;

Plain Greek Yogurt
Unsweetened Almond Milk
Fresh Fruits & Veggies
(Bananas, Strawberries, Blueberries, Blackberries, Watermelon, Spinach, Butternut Squash, Avocado, Carrots, Asparagus, Cauliflower, Edamame, Kale, Peas, Sweet Potatoes)
Oatmeal
Cinnamon
Hummus
Black Beans
Almond Butter
Almonds
Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts
Fish (Salmon, mostly)
Lean Meat (Top Round Steak, Lean Pork Chops)
Brown Rice
Unsweetened Apple Sauce
Chunk Light Tuna
100% Whole Wheat Bread / Ezekiel Sprouted Bread
PB2

Lots of fruit for smoothies (sorry )
spinach and any other green high in iron
Lots of veggies
Yogurt
Peanut butter
whole wheat breads and pastas
Beans ( black are my fav)
Rice, brown and white
ground turkey
Boneless skinless chicken breast
Steaks (again for the iron and also protein)
Eggs
Low fat milk ( my kids won't drink soy or skim)

These are all staples on my list
Hope this helps!

Walk the outside:
- Fresh fruits and veggies
- Meat (especially chicken, turkey and fish, but avoid the processes lunch/deli styles, cook it yourself).
- Greek yogurt
- Eggs
- Lowfat milk
- Water (if you're not drinking from a tap, make sure you have a ready supply).

If you venture inside:
- Frozen fruits and veggies (potatoes don't count here, think peas, carrots, blueberries).
- Skinny Cow icecream sandwiches (for those times you just have to have a treat)
- Peanut butter or almond butter (if there isn't oil on the top, don't buy it, you want peanuts and maybe salt as the only ingredients).
- Canned fish (Tuna, salmon, oysters: for those times when you just need a fish fix but don't have time to cook).
- If you need pasta or cereal, look at the fiber content.
- Protein bars (protein exceeds carbs and fat).

That is a typical shopping trip for me.

I am so into making healthy grocery lists right now so I couldnt wait to share!

Ok, so I make this list based off wholesome meals that have to be yummy too (I dont wanna eat it if its doesnt satisfy me, no matter how many little calories). I also make sure to buy stuff for each meal, so im never bored.

from doing weight watchers and this website this what ive learned are the best staples and fresh stuff to have

-whole grain bread
-bagel thins (its a brand, theyre about 1/3 the size of a bagel)
-tortillas
-coconut milk (not in the can, like the actual stuff you drink. its in the milk section. if you love coconut- this is for you. perfect for coffee, oatmeal, etc)
-bananas
-oranges
-mangoes (i know you said youre not too into fruit, if you like any these are my favorites for a snack or breakfast)
-almond butter
-deli turkey
-tuna
-steak
-lettuce, tomatoes, onions and/or baby carrots
-pistachios
-almonds (blue diamond brands are amazing, especially the wasabi soy sauce and chilli lime flavors, if you like that stuff, they also have a ton of other flavors)
-fish
-whole wheat pasta
-pasta sauce
-salsa
-jalapenos
-eggs
-turkey bacon
-oatmeal
-big bag of frozen chicken breasts
-yoplait coconut greek yogurt- this stuff saves me. its so good.
-all chobani greek yogurt, individual sizes.
-oatmeal
-canned beans
-frozen veggies - i do this for convenience b/c i would love to cook fresh vegetables every day but with my schedule i dont have time and/or they go bad too soon. so i buy some fresh, but alot frozen, so i can always have some on hand and then be able to throw them into pasta or a salad or whatever.
-newmans own lime viniagrette- amazing.

i have alot of meals that i made from weight watchers and also ones that ive made up along the way, let me know if you want any ideas!

forgot to say dark chocolate!

Chia seeds!!!!
fresh fruits/frozen if not in season )
fresh/frozen veggies
5 grain cereal or steel cut oats
chicken
eggs
ground flax
ummm. pretty much what every one else has written it is all good!

bean sprouts
lettuce
cucumber etc etc etc
chicken
pork loin
extra lean beef
tilapia fish fillets
shrimp
almonds
sweet and sour rye bread
Ryvita bread crisps
laughing cow light cheese
unsweetened chocolate almond milk
100% whey chocolate protein powder
sugar free pecan biscotti
spelt cakes
low carb pancake mix
edit: forgot EGGS!

Grrreat ideas EVERYONE

Do any of you have suggestions OR have simple/tasty recipes that you like to follow on a normal basis?! Neither me or my hubby like to cook, but I'd like to get my "feet wet" (so to speak)... I'm looking for recipes that are relatively quick & require few ingredients. Any help would be most appreciated!



Found the following info through WOMEN'S HEALTH: Already have*** OR will have in my cart on my next grocery run


***Almonds and other nuts: with skins intact (Build muscle, reduce cravings)

***Dairy products: fat-free or low-fat milk, yogurt, cheese (Build strong bones, fire up weight loss)

***Eggs (Build muscle, burn fat)

Turkey and other lean meats (Build muscle, strengthen immunity)

Berries (Improve satiety, prevent cravings)

Enova oil: soy and canola oil (Promotes fullness, not easily stored as fat)

***Peanut butter: Boosts testosterone (builds muscle, burns fat)

Fatty fish: such as salmon, tuna, mackerel (Trigger fullness, fire up fat burning)

Grapefruit (Lowers insulin, regulates blood sugar and metabolism; be sure to eat the fleshy white membranes)

***Green tea (Fires up fat burning)

Chili peppers (Spikes metabolism)

Spinach and green vegetables (Fight free radicals and improve recovery for better muscle building)

***Whole grains: quinoa, brown rice, whole grain cereal (Small doses prevent body from storing fat)

***Beans and legumes (Build muscle, help burn fat, regulate digestion) -- DOES ANYONE HAVE TASTY & HEALTHY RECIPES FOR BEANS?!

Whey (Builds muscle, burns fat)