what foods are staples in your diary?

giag09
giag09 Posts: 203 Member
what are some foods that you eat almost everyday and that you count on in your grocery cart? i am looking for more ideas

mine are: crunchy peanut butter (literally have like 2 heaping tbsp a day)
chicken breast/ turkey lean sausage
lettuce
protein bars
no calorie drink mixes
apples
oatmeal
multigrain low calorie bread
fiber one brownies
flax seed
steam fresh veggies
morningstar veggie burgers
whole grain wheat pasta....
eggs

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  • twinmomtwice4
    twinmomtwice4 Posts: 1,069 Member
    I'm a total sucker for peanut butter too!!!! Most of the times, I eat it as my evening snack if I still need to fit some calories in!

    Here's my list:

    Fage nonfat greek yogurt (LOVE this stuff)
    Any type of berries (blueberries, raspberries and strawberries mostly)
    Quinoa crunch (a Jillian Michael recipe that is the BOMB...I sprinkle it on my breakfast yogurt)
    light string cheese
    2% cottage cheese
    hard-boiled eggs
    steamed or roasted veggies (I'm trying to try a new veggie each week...some of new favorites are cauliflower, kale and eggplant)
    steel cut oatmeal
    nuts (almonds, sunflower seeds, walnuts)
    whole grain sandwich thins
    fruit (apples, bananas)
    green salad (have to include broccoli slaw...LOVE it!)
    homemade dijon vinagreitte
    ground turkey breast
    chicken breast/thighs
    barley
    quinoa
    whole wheat cous cous
    beans (garbanzo, kidney, cannellini, etc)
    fish and shellfish


    I tend to get trapped in the dull routine of eating the same foods over and over again so I'm trying to branch out and try new things. Staying away from processed foods as much as possible and only eating clean foods. I've been doing a lot more cooking at home and trying to recreate family favorites such as mac-n-cheese, fish sticks, chicken nuggets, etc to get away from the boxed convenient stuff.
  • k0nfyo0zed
    k0nfyo0zed Posts: 313 Member
    eggs
    white fish
    chicken breast
    lean ground beef
    skim milk
    protein powder
    string cheese
    lightly salted nuts (unsalted would be better, but sometimes i need my salty snack!)
    salad mix
    onions
    potatoes
    green peppers
    squash
    zucchini
    eggplant
    avocado
    olive oil
    greek yogurt
    bananas
    grapes
    strawberries
    oranges
    apples
    frozen veggies
    high fiber/low carb tortillas (excellent sub for bread when i want sandwich-y stuff)
    reduced sodium deli meat
  • lvondy
    lvondy Posts: 76 Member
    I have the Jillian Michaels cookbook and I've been wanting to try the Quinoa crunch, I'm glad to hear you like it. I will be making it this weekend!
  • lvondy
    lvondy Posts: 76 Member
    Some of mine that aren't already listed

    Ezekiel bread
    cocoa almonds
    green tea
    tuna and chicken salad made with greek yogurt
    cilantro for my salads
    turkey breakfast sausage


    Plus everything listed from the above posts!
  • twinmomtwice4
    twinmomtwice4 Posts: 1,069 Member
    I have the Jillian Michaels cookbook and I've been wanting to try the Quinoa crunch, I'm glad to hear you like it. I will be making it this weekend!

    It's sooooo delicious!! I don't like it by itself but sprinkled on yogurt, it adds that crunch and nutty flavor that just makes your mouth water!!!

    Let me know how you like it!
  • kazzsjourney
    kazzsjourney Posts: 674 Member
    Weetbix
    Bananas
    Tahini
    Chicken
    Turkey
    Cheese
    Avocado
    Protein shakes
  • JadeRabbit08
    JadeRabbit08 Posts: 551 Member
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    Not alot of fruit apart from bananas due to the season (and being broke). Normally oranges, mangos , figs, grapes, pears, blue berries, strawberries, sometimes an apple.
  • ShannaSwitzer
    ShannaSwitzer Posts: 15 Member
    Coffee with cream and stevia
    Plain greek yogurt and honey
    Eggs
    Coconut oil
    Bananas
    Luna, lara, protein bars
    Dr. Praeger's veggie burgers
    Morningstar farms chipotle black bean burgers
    Peanut butter
    Dave's killer bread
    Butter
    Spinach
    Avocado
    Peppers
  • Raddichio
    Raddichio Posts: 163 Member
    Lindt dark chocolate with sea salt---I eat one square most days.

    There are lots of other, more ordinary foods, including:
    hard boiled eggs
    tangerines
    apples
    walnuts
    Dave's 21-grain bread
  • grover0ca
    grover0ca Posts: 568 Member
    My must haves are:

    greek yogurt
    eggs
    whole grain bread
    skim milk
    lean meats (ham/turkey)
    chicken
    tuna
    skinny cow ice cream sandwiches
    smart pasta
    peanut butter
    pepperoni slices (great snack!)
    salad
    cucumbers/peppers
    shredded cheese
    apples/oranges/banana's
    frozen raspberries
    popcorn
    vector cereal
  • k0nfyo0zed
    k0nfyo0zed Posts: 313 Member
    this thread makes me hungry.... and i just had a big ol chicken boob smothered in cheese and tomato sauce seasoned by yours truly :P
  • beachdiva2010
    beachdiva2010 Posts: 180 Member
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  • fmbomzo
    fmbomzo Posts: 382 Member
    Lifeway Kefir (strawberry and peach)
    100% Whole wheat bread
    Peanut butter
    Mixed fruit cups
    Apple slices
    Cereal
    Lemons
    Tuna
    Baby spring mix salad greens
    Honey dijon dressing (Ken's Light Options)
    3 Cheese Ranch dressing (for my tuna bowtie salad)
    Yogurt used to be one, but I've gotten bored with it ( I use the kefir as my source of probiotics)
  • vmessyness
    vmessyness Posts: 49 Member
    kale, kale, and more kale. did i mention kale? i love it in pretty much any conceivable incarnation!
    garbanzo beans - the love of my life
    almonds
    macadamia nuts
    crispy crunchy apples
    spinach
    nutritional yeast
    brags liquid aminos
    fresh ground pepper
    avocado
    tomato
    almond milk
    olives
    pita bread
    tofu
    mushrooms
    almond butter
  • 5ladybugs
    5ladybugs Posts: 135 Member
    Right now the most important thing is honey Greek yogurt and a 5 grain granola! That's my breakfast every morning :)
  • LoriInIowa
    LoriInIowa Posts: 113
    >>Quinoa crunch (a Jillian Michael recipe that is the BOMB...I sprinkle it on my breakfast yogurt) <<


    Can't waiit to try this!!
  • knowak82
    knowak82 Posts: 200 Member
    Oatmeal
    Bananas
    Celery and Costco's organic smooth peanut butter (yummmmmmmmmmmm)
    Stir fry veggies and shrimp
    Chicken breast
    Yellow mangoes (a new addition, and I LOVE them! So much better than a regular green mango!)
    Morningstar Farms veggie burgers--specifically the spicy black bean variety
    Brownberry honey wheat sandwich thins
    Dry roasted almonds
  • rebekahgo
    rebekahgo Posts: 235 Member
    couple of things that haven't been mentioned.....

    otria greek yogurt veggie dip - also great as a condiment on sandwiches & in egg salad - cucumber dill feta is the best

    pb2 - peanut butter powder that you add water to, 45 cals for 2 tbsp, the chocolate one will knock your socks off

    trader joe's wasabi wow! mix

    adonia greek frozen yogurt - good bit more protein and less cals than the ben&jerry's version