Friday, December 28, 2012

Grocery List

I often get asked what kinds of foods I buy at the grocery store so I thought I'd put together a list of my most commonly purchased items. Keep in mind, I am constantly playing around with different foods and recipes to avoid boredom, so this may not reflect EVERYTHING I buy ALL THE  TIME, but these are some of my personal favorites that have become staples in my kitchen. (Note: These are merely suggestions - feel free to get creative with the list and add your personal preferences!)

Protein:
~Chicken Breast
~Eggs
~Liquid Egg Substitute
~Turkey Breast
~Canned Tuna
~Greek Yogurt
~Cottage Cheese
~Turkey/Chicken Sausage
~Ground Turkey
~Ground Chicken
~Shrimp
~Tilapia
~Lean Ground Beef
~Steak

Complex Carbohydrates:
~Sweet Potatoes
~Brown Rice
~Oatmeal
~Quinoa
~Whole Wheat Bread
~Ezekiel Bread
~Whole Wheat Sandwich Thins
~Whole Grain Wraps
~Whole Wheat Pasta
~Cous Cous
~Beans
~Whole Grain Cereal
~Rice Cakes

Healthy Fats:
~Peanut Butter
~PB2 Powdered Peanut Butter
~Almond Butter
~Olive Oil
~Whole Almonds
~Avocado

Favorite Veggies:
~Broccoli
~Asparagus
~Green Beans
~Cauliflower
~Zucchini
~Yellow Squash
~Spinach
~Tomatoes
~Cucumbers
~Eggplant
~Celery
~Carrots
~Romaine Lettuce
~Butternut Squash
~Acorn Squash
~Spaghetti Squash
~Peppers
~Onions
~Mushrooms

Favorite Fruits:
~Apples
~Bananas
~Blueberries
~Strawberries
~Raspberries
~Peaches
~Oranges
~Clementines
~Plums
~Grapes
~Grapefruit
~Cantaloupe

Beverages:
~Water
~Unsweetened Almond Milk
~Tea (any flavor but I especially LOVE Green Tea and Peppermint!)
~Coffee
~4C Totally Light Flavor Packets
~Mio Liquid Water Enhancer
~Torani Sugar Free Flavor Syrups (for my coffee!)
~True Lemon Naturally Sweetened Flavor Packets

Cheese:
~Fat Free Feta Cheese
~Greek Strained Yogurt Cheese
~Fat Free/Low Fat Cream Cheese
~Low Fat Laughing Cow Flavored Spreadable Cheeses

Extras/Condiments/Spices:
~Light Mayo
~Walden Farms BBQ Sauce
~Walden Farms Salad Dressings
~Panera Bread Poppy Seed Dressing
~Walden Farms Chocolate Dip/Chocolate Syrup
~Walden Farms Marshmallow Dip
~Walden Farms Caramel Dip/Caramel Syrup
~Walden Farms Pancake Syrup
~Hummus
~Salsa
~Cinnamon
~Basil
~Mrs. Dash Seasonings
~Garlic Powder
~Onion Powder
~Parsley
~Rosemary
~Paprika
~Stevia
~Splenda

Protein Supplements:
~Whey Protein Powder
~Quest Protein Bars


You may also want to, periodically check out the "Grocery List" Tab on my homepage for updates to this list, as I will continue to add to it as time goes on!


2 comments:

  1. Excellent list ~ I'll be printing this out and taking it to the grocer store on Jan 2nd ;-)

    Monica
    www.pear-shaped-gal.com

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    1. Thanx Monica - Awesome I'm glad you found it helpful! :)

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