Grocery Staples!!! What are your must haves? or Great finds?

MILFaspirations
MILFaspirations Posts: 108 Member
edited December 17 in Food and Nutrition
I went to one of my MFP friend's blog and she has listed her staples. http://crazycookingcouple.blogspot.com/2012/04/store-staples.html

I found it helpful... I didn't know about the bread!

I was wondering, what are some of your grocery store staples and why?


Here are some of mine.

Bolthouse Farms Yogurt blends dressings. Honey Mustard and Ranch only 45calories for 2tbsp.

Orowheat Pocket Thins - 100 calorie pita pockets!

Trader Joe's Masala Burgers - Veggie patties w/ an indian spice twist!

SF Jello Pudding - 60 calories with some FF Reddi Whip on top! YUMMMMMY!
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  • jsmith0644
    jsmith0644 Posts: 66 Member
    Egg whites only. I love eggs, but as you know I can't have the yolks. so it is a must.:tongue: I think I'll try the masala Burgers though.
  • MILFaspirations
    MILFaspirations Posts: 108 Member
    bummp!!!!
  • CottonCandyKisses
    CottonCandyKisses Posts: 246 Member
    Eggs (for whites)
    Baby Carrots
    Apples
    Grapes or Strawberries
    45 Calories Bread
    70 calorie tortillas
    Black Beans
    Salsa
    Cheese
    1% Milk
    Cereal
    String Cheese
    popcorn
    Diet Coke
    Crystal Light energy packets
    Chicken Breasts
    Taco Seasoning
  • jamiesadler
    jamiesadler Posts: 634 Member
    peanut or almond butter
    chocolate almond milk
    light sour cream
    whipped cream cheese
    fruits and veggies vary depending on what s available
  • Helenatrandom
    Helenatrandom Posts: 1,166 Member
    eggo lowfat nutrigrain waffles
    peanut butter
    apples
    bananas
    greek yogurt
    potatoes
    jewel steamy frozen vegetables
    salsa
  • des24rob
    des24rob Posts: 77 Member
    eggs
    lowfat milk
    greek yogurt
    reduced fat cheese
    tilapia
    salmon
    chicken breast
    ground turkey
    turkey tenderloin
    broccoli
    asparagus
    salad
    honey mustard vinagrette
    brown rice
    stir fry veggies
    strawberries
    bananas
    frozen berry mix
    almond coconut milk
    almonds
    fiber one bars
    oatmeal
  • JodiHop
    JodiHop Posts: 25
    bump...
  • mem50
    mem50 Posts: 1,384 Member
    Bolthouse smoothies
    carrots
    lettuce
    spinach
    strawberries
    grapes
    granola bars
    raspberry vinaigrette
    feta cheese - flavored kind
    thin bagels
    cottage cheese
    pineapple
    almond breeze
    greek yogurt
    honey
    flatout flatbread

    There are others but nothing I can't do without.
  • thomassd1969
    thomassd1969 Posts: 564 Member
    skim milk
    chix breast
    salad mix
    low fat cheese stixs
    reduced fat wheat thins
    fat free tortillas
    fuji apples
    mandrian oranges
    harvest peach yogart
    bottled water
    baked chips (my treat)
  • jiigglybutt
    jiigglybutt Posts: 345 Member
    boneless, skinless chicken breasts
    oatmeal
    avocados
    tomatoes
    whole wheat bread
    eggs
    almond milk

    hmm, I think those are the main things I live off of! :smooched:
  • PlunderBunneh
    PlunderBunneh Posts: 1,705 Member
    Greek yogurts
    granola
    romaine
    onions
    tomatoes
    black beans
    quinoa
    raisins
    oatmeal
    cow milk
    almond milk
    coffee
    creamer (I can't give it up)
    olive oil
    a dozen bell peppers weekly
    eggs
  • AJLovinLife
    AJLovinLife Posts: 125 Member
    eggs
    almond milk
    greek yogurt
    bananas
    salad
    annies naturals honey mustard dressing
    cottage cheese low fat

    Forgot some of the stuff I buy in bulk
    oat bran
    cranberries dried
    nuts and seeds
    rudi's GF bread
    food for life GF english muffins
    food for life GF tortillas
    quinoa
    beans
    apples
    oranges
    different meat (chicken and fish)
    raisins
    dried cherries
    flax seed
    nutritional yeast
    peanut butter natural or some other nut butter
    nutella
    cherry tomatoes
    avacados
    organic sharp cheddar cheese
    low fat cheese slices
  • autumnk921
    autumnk921 Posts: 1,374 Member
    Bump...For ideas! :)
  • ttaylor68913
    ttaylor68913 Posts: 320 Member
    1% milk
    yoplait light yogurts
    bread (whole grain or other)
    cuties (my candy hehe)
    1%cottage cheese
    lean beef
    fresh veggies, (carrots, broc, lettuce etc tomatos)
    cheerios
    potatos
  • flirzhja
    flirzhja Posts: 34
    For my juicing diet:
    Broccoli Leaves
    Carrots
    Sweet Potato
    Cauliflower
    Napa Cabbage
    Mint Leaves
    Oranges
    Apples (Fuji and green)
    Cucumber
    Romaine
    Banana
    Strawberries
    Cucumber
    Celery

    For protein:
    Egg whites
    Chicken Breasts
    Salmon
    93%Lean Beef
    Soy milk
    Greek Yogurt
  • ChristiH4000
    ChristiH4000 Posts: 531 Member
    I'm loving the helpful suggestions.
  • scorpiorlr
    scorpiorlr Posts: 245 Member
    Sprouts and Bountiful Baskets are my staples. Sprouts (Formerly known as Sun Harvest) has amazing specials on produce all the time. $20 stocks my crisper with over 8 different veggies and fruits that last the week if not more for two of us. Also Bountiful Baskets always makes it a challenge to see what you can cook. Check out their website. Its a food Co-op and if you have it in your area I highly suggest giving it a try!
  • ajohn252
    ajohn252 Posts: 158
    I actually love grocery shopping and do it for my whole family and we just can't live without
    pineapple, romaine lettuce, pomegranates, low fat chicken strips, and rice cakes (delish and totally guilt free!)

    Oh yeah, and jalapeños yum !
  • iwantahealthierme13
    iwantahealthierme13 Posts: 337 Member
    Honey Vanilla Camomile Tea
    President's Choice Hot Chocolate
    Social Tea Cookies (6 for 138 cals)
    Rice Krispies
    Eggs
    Grapes (Red or Green)
    Lactose Free Skim Milk
    Rice Milk
    Greek Yogurt or Beatrice Fruit Bottom
    Bananas
    Melba Toast
    Cream Cheese
    Cauliflower
    Lean Cuisine - Chicken in Wine Sauce
    Brown Rice
    Bread/Pita
    Popcorn
    Trop50 orange juice
  • MarincicS
    MarincicS Posts: 265 Member
    I just discovered almond milk. Yum. That's now a new staple.

    Also tomatoes. I've never eaten so many in my life, but they go with everything - salads, or any kind of saucy think i cook in a pot.

    Green peppers
    Almonds
    Baby spinach
    Chicken
    Cucumbers
    Granny Smith apples
    Black beans
    Dark chocolate (the higher the chocolate % the better)
    Brown rice
  • BGabbart
    BGabbart Posts: 173 Member
    Eggs (for whites)
    Baby Carrots
    Apples
    Grapes or Strawberries
    45 Calories Bread
    70 calorie tortillas
    Black Beans
    Salsa
    Cheese
    1% Milk
    Cereal
    String Cheese
    popcorn
    Diet Coke
    Crystal Light energy packets
    Chicken Breasts
    Taco Seasoning

    Where do you find the 70 calorie tortillas? I love tortillas but they are so high calorie
  • AMHouse85
    AMHouse85 Posts: 285 Member
    Better Oats Oatmeal. 140ish calories per pack, has flax seed in it, great for keeping in the desk at work(you can measure the water with the package the oats come in!) Oh, it also comes in a chocolate flavor that I eat at night instead of a big bowl of ice cream.
  • samlankford
    samlankford Posts: 334
    TONS of fresh veggies, think that 95% of my grocery bill is veggies..
    SO coconut unsweetened coconut milk(to make shakeology)
    unsweetened almond milk (to make shakeology)
    eggs (I eat the white and the dogs get the yolks every now and then)
    frozen boneless skinless chicken breast
    frozen talapia
    frozen salmon
    string cheese
    greek yogurt (prefer plain but will eat the fruit ones)
    shelled unsalted nuts
    raisins, dried cranberries
  • dedarlin
    dedarlin Posts: 41 Member
    greek yogurt
    oatmeal
    ezekiel bread
    eggs-my family of 5 eats about 3 dozen a week :)
    string cheese
    reduced fat shredded cheese
    tons of fresh fruits and veggies
    chicken breast
    ground turkey
    sandwich thins
    fat free cottage cheese
    So Delicious almond +protein milk
    fat free half n half
    coffee!
    frozen fruit for protein shakes
    pistacios and almonds
    laughing cow cheese
    flatouts
    hummus
    wasa crackers
  • bmkx0
    bmkx0 Posts: 308
    bump
  • nnapieralski
    nnapieralski Posts: 132 Member
    Hummus
    Eggs
    String Cheese
    Ham
    Turkey
    Chicken sausage
    Cottage Cheese
    Carrots
    Broccoli
    Tomatoes
    Fiber One Bars
  • emt11dgreene
    emt11dgreene Posts: 26
    what brand has 45cal bread and 70cal tortillas???
  • gsarro
    gsarro Posts: 25 Member
    What is the brand for the 70 calorie tortillas? I used to find them in Wal mart but they only have 100.
  • ❤lindsay❤dawn❤
    ❤lindsay❤dawn❤ Posts: 443
    *bumping for ideas*

    : ))
  • Lyra89
    Lyra89 Posts: 674 Member
    Porridge
    Soy/almond milk
    Bananas
    Peanut butter
    Apples
    Grapefruit
    Raisins
    Lettuce/baby spinach
    Bell Peppers
    Tomatoes (fresh and tinned)
    Onions
    Garlic (fresh)
    Mushrooms
    Bean Sprouts
    Whole grain pitta bread
    Fresh soup (tomato or vegetable, no cream!)
    Raw mixed nuts
    Fresh/tinned fish
    Houmous
    Strawberry Jam
    Tinned beans
    Eggs
    Dark Chocolate
    Oranges
    Watermelon
    Berries (blueberries/strawberries)
    Wholegrain Pasta
    Rice
    Potatoes
    Tomato relish

    Couldn't live without the above! :smile:
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