Fridge Staples

LittleMissJDS
LittleMissJDS Posts: 26
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Anyone care to share what they keep in their fridge and can't live without?
I am starting over here on MFP and a former WW'er.

Thanks.
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  • lisako11
    lisako11 Posts: 1
    Do you keep fresh cold water in a pitcher?
    You might also try fresh veggies that you know you will like (lite salad dressings if you need a lil motivation to eat them.)
    I like to keep bananas, apples and graham crackers in the house too.

    My roommate lost 50 lbs and doesn't keep desserts in the house/fridge at all.

    Good luck and have fun!
    ~L
  • sunshinesquared
    sunshinesquared Posts: 2,733 Member
    I'm also a former WW (many times over). Lots of fresh fruits and veggies. Lean meats and eggs. Best of luck!! :smile:
  • peggymenard
    peggymenard Posts: 246 Member
    eggs
    egg whites
    parmesean cheese
    Chobani yogurt, plain fat free
    skim milk
    spinach
    tomatoes
    ny fresh veg in season
    celery
    peanut butter
    ground ginger
    jar of chopped garlic
    apples and oranges
    cottage cheese
    mayo
    lemons
    hummus

    For starters.
  • caraiselite
    caraiselite Posts: 2,631 Member
    steak, bacon, pork chops, country style pork ribs, chicken breast, ground beef, pastrami
    broc, zuch, onions, peppers, brussels sprouts, lettuce, tomatoes, spinach, cauli
    cream, cheese, sour cream, almond milk
  • Ayla70
    Ayla70 Posts: 284 Member
    Since starting a healthy way of eating, I've banned all junk food, and sweets from my kitchen. My son takes his yummy bad food into his room so I don't have to look at it. The fridge now pretty much just consists of skinny milk for me, fat milk for him (he's trying to bulk up), low fat ham, thawed chicken, a LOT of fresh veges (I looooove my veges!), loads of water, and a little tub of pesto dressing I made up specifically.
  • MessyLittlePanda
    MessyLittlePanda Posts: 213 Member
    Fresh berries
    Raw carrots and peppers
    Edam or Gouda cheese (low lactose so I can tolerate them)
    eggs
    soy yogurt
    almond milk
    Whole Earth crunchy peanut butter
    fresh chillies
    cooked chicken deli packs
    no added sugar cranberry juice
    lemons and limes
  • pixelberry
    pixelberry Posts: 167 Member
    Eggs, bacon, cream cheese, lettuce, peppers, Hood 2% Calorie Countdown Milk, extra sharp cheddar cheese.. To name a few.
  • Aperture_Science
    Aperture_Science Posts: 840 Member
    Fridge staples = good business idea.
  • VryIrishGirl76
    VryIrishGirl76 Posts: 1,167 Member
    Chicken, Salmon, Peppers, cheese sticks, almonds, fresh fruits and veggies
  • Romans624
    Romans624 Posts: 822
    necessities:

    bell peppers
    string cheese, lowfat optional
    chicken, fish, burger meat
    lettuce
    bacon
    eggs
    non refrigerated - nuts, water
    heavy whipping cream for coffee (1 or 0 carbs)
    limes
    5 calorie sugar free jello
    whipped cream from a can (20 calories)
    some cottage cheese

    a variety of other veggies.
  • NotGivingUpDammit
    NotGivingUpDammit Posts: 13
    Pickled jalapenos
    Fresh jalapenos
    Frank's Red Hot sauce
    Limes
    Cilantro

    And in the cabinet, many different spices - Indian grocery store comes in handy for those

    Spices, chilis and herbs make weight loss bearable for me.
  • Cass_B
    Cass_B Posts: 1
    Hmm, I find that if at the start of every week, cut up snacks like carrots, celery sticks, snow peas and capsicums, keep them in a air tight container and then during the week, when you're feeling peckish, its all there ready and you don't have to do any prep first! Easy and really nice with salsa or organic peanut butter. You can do the same with berries, fruits and greek yoghurt.
    Also for winter, make a pot of vege soup tasty, fills you up and is ultra low in calories!
  • Romans624
    Romans624 Posts: 822
    steak, bacon, pork chops, country style pork ribs, chicken breast, ground beef, pastrami
    broc, zuch, onions, peppers, brussels sprouts, lettuce, tomatoes, spinach, cauli
    cream, cheese, sour cream, almond milk

    its good to know that almond milk is probably low carb (read you are a low carber)

    wanna try it more now.
  • Novakd
    Novakd Posts: 1 Member
    Brita Water
    Grapefruit,
    Apples
    Baby Carrots,
    Lettuce,
    Tri-color peppers,
    Zucchini,
    Broccoli,
    Grape Tomatoes,
    Silk Pure Almond - Dark Chocolate,
    Sour Cream,
    Laughing Cow Cheese Wedges,
    Chobani Yogurt
    Eggs,
    Turkey,
    Tuna,
    Chicken,
    Ground Beef
    Tortillas
  • lottycat
    lottycat Posts: 333 Member
    Fat Free Greek Yoghurt
    Berries
    Skimmed Milk
    Almond Milk
    Lettuce
    Cucumber
    Celery
    Bell Peppers
    Spray Oil
    Cauliflower
    Courgettes
    Bananas
    Peanut Butter
    Protein Powder
    Oats
    Apple Puree
    Tinned tomatoes/passata
    Tofu
    Various Veggie alternatives (Quorn mince/chicken bits)
    Tinned beans
    Brown Rice
    Quinoa

    (yes, I know these don't all belong in the fridge, but they are basically my kitchen staples)

    Good luck xxx
  • rprussell2004
    rprussell2004 Posts: 870 Member
    Oh - I saw this topic and I thought you meant, like, industrial-strength staples to keep the fridge door stapled shut.

    And I thought, okay, to each his own, but that does seem a bit extreme...
  • kiminikimkim
    kiminikimkim Posts: 746 Member
    My fridge gets filled up on Thursdays when I get my veg basket from the local farmer. It is always a surprise so I can't rely on pre-planning till I get it. But these items are a must below (all organic btw):

    - eggs
    - cranberry concentrate
    - carrots - NOT baby carrots (that is what i grab when I want to eat junk food)
    - tomatoes
    - goat cheese crumble (each table spoon is 20calories, great for salad or egg meal boosting)
    - local cheese
    - greek yogurt
    - blueberries (because they are in season right now)
    - leafy greens (farm basket)
    - chocolate
  • marie_cressman
    marie_cressman Posts: 980 Member
    Dairy:
    Skim Milk
    Cottage Cheese
    Low fat cheese like sharp cheddar, mozzarella, etc
    Eggs/Egg whites(does this go in dairy?? LOL)

    Condiments:
    Salad dressings (I don't always go low fat... i really enjoy the olive oil blended with feta cheese I think Kraft makes)
    Mustard
    Mayo (I use Hellman's with Olive Oil)
    Ketchup
    BBQ Sauce

    Fresh Fruit/Veggies!! Both drawers are full usually unless I slack on the shopping. LOL
    Lemons for flavoring water when I feel like plain water isn't good enough.

    Lunch meat

    2 Pitchers of filtered water PLUS each person in our house has a large water bottle that gets filled constantly. As soon as it's empty, I refill it with the pitchers of water and then refill the pitchers. That keeps the kids and husband with something to drink without me having to grab glasses each time and that is a reminder to myself to drink up my water.
  • marie_cressman
    marie_cressman Posts: 980 Member
    Oh - I saw this topic and I thought you meant, like, industrial-strength staples to keep the fridge door stapled shut.

    And I thought, okay, to each his own, but that does seem a bit extreme...

    LMAO!
  • gotcabinfever
    gotcabinfever Posts: 9
    I keep lemonade made with splenda to satisfy my sweet tooth, pudding made with almond milk (also for the sweet tooth) and pickles are a great crunchy go-to snack with 0 calories. I keep a lot of pickles :)
  • Happylady123
    Happylady123 Posts: 166 Member
    fresh fruit and veggies, Chobani yogurt, Smucker's All-Natural Peanut Butter, Almond Milk, homemade hummus, low cal. salad dressings, fat free whipped topping in a can, to name a few... and my hubby's boiled peanuts that he made!
  • laurasimmons
    laurasimmons Posts: 575 Member
    I always have stuff to make salad, fresh veggies, and chicken in my fridge.
  • trud72
    trud72 Posts: 1,912 Member
    cottage cheese
    fruit/veg (loads)
    quark
    milk(skimmed)
    low fat bacon
    eggs
    low aft cheese(grated)you use less!
    natural yog
    low fat ham/chicken
    :drinker:
  • cmeade20
    cmeade20 Posts: 1,238 Member
    Plain Fat Free Greek Yogurt
    Fat Free Cottage Cheese
    Eggs
    Skim Milk
    Almond Milk
    Green Beans
    Romaine Lettuce
    Tomatoes
    Green Peppers
    Celery
    Baby Carrots
    Snap Peas
    Unsweetened Apple Sauce
    Turkey Bacon
    String Cheese
    Laughing Cow Wedges
    Sargento Reduced Fat Swiss slices
    Sargento Thin Sliced Cheddar slices
    Healthy ones deli meat
  • ChapinaGrande
    ChapinaGrande Posts: 289 Member
    When I do my weekly shopping, after I come home, I spend an hour or so washing and preparing my strawberries, pineapple, melon, celery, etc and putting them into containers. They don't stay fresh as long that way, but it doesn't matter much because I grab them first instead of something sweet when I need a snack or something for my lunch at work. The containers are empty within a few days anyway!
  • seasicksquid
    seasicksquid Posts: 73 Member
    Bell peppers
    Sharp cheddar, mozzarella, cream, String cheeses
    Bacon
    Ground hamburger
    Chicken breasts
    Eggs
    Celery
    Almond milk
    Lettuce (usually multiple types)
    Spinach
    Buttermilk Ranch
    Blue Plate Mayo
    Rotisserie chicken (I buy one about 2x a week. Yum for 1 meal, then chicken salad!)
    Feta cheese
    Any other veggies as needed
  • trophywife24
    trophywife24 Posts: 1,472 Member
    eggs
    lemons/limes (mostly for water)
    bell peppers
    mushrooms
    franks hot suace
    sandwich wraps
    string cheese
    greek yogurt
    apples (pink ladies, pinata)
    celery
    baby carrots
    hummus
    slaw mix (just the mix without any dressing, yum on sandwiches)
    pickles
    lettuce and/or baby spinach
    whole milk
    laughing cow cheese
    Plus whatever looks good at my favorite produce stand that week.. cantalopes, peaches, watermelon, pears, corn etc.

    For meat I just buy whatever is on sale that week and make do with that. If it's less than stellar cuts (like chicken thighs), I just eat a small portion :)
  • Amryfal
    Amryfal Posts: 225
    hummus, boiled eggs, V-8 juice, HOT salsa, cream-top whole milk (i skim the cream and make my own half-and-half for coffee - my must-have treat - and use the skim milk for the occasional bowl of cereal, making yogurt, etc), mayo (small quantities for sandwiches, as i can't stand low-fat variations - sometimes i make my own fresh herb mayo, but not often, for the temptation factor), pickles, a water pitcher. other than that, it varies depending on season/my mood, but those things MUST be available at all times :)
  • caraiselite
    caraiselite Posts: 2,631 Member
    steak, bacon, pork chops, country style pork ribs, chicken breast, ground beef, pastrami
    broc, zuch, onions, peppers, brussels sprouts, lettuce, tomatoes, spinach, cauli
    cream, cheese, sour cream, almond milk

    its good to know that almond milk is probably low carb (read you are a low carber)

    wanna try it more now.

    yea. its 1 or 2 grams per cup? be sure to get unsweetened!
    my dad didn't like it. he said he had a funny taste in his mouth all day from it, and he only put it in his coffee!
  • teinepalagi
    teinepalagi Posts: 86 Member
    There are certain things I ALWAYS have:

    FF milk
    corn tortillas
    string cheese
    avocados
    bananas
    strawberries
    blueberries
    apples
    salsa
    chicken, lots and losts of chicken
    limes
    salsa
    hot sauce
    plain greek FF yogurt
    black beans
    eggs
    spinach
    jalapenos
    peppers (green, red, etc)

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