Be sure to buy in-season produce in small quantities. |
I try to keep on hand most of the time:
Grains
- Whole wheat bread (as small of units as I can buy)
- Whole wheat English muffins or bagel thins (alternating between them so they don't go bad)
- Whole wheat pasta
- Rice
Dairy
- Skim milk
- Laughing cow cheese or cottage cheese (low fat, alternating)
- Low fat cheese sticks
- Feta (occasionally)
Protein
- Turkey burgers
- Tilapia/Salmon
- Occasionally chicken breast for grilling
- Eggs
Legumes/Nuts
- Black eyed peas or chickpeas
- Black beans
- Peanut butter
Veggies
- Pick 2-3 of: broccoli, green beans, asparagus, cauliflower, bell peppers, peas, corn, etc.
- Baby carrots and/or cucumbers
- Olives
Fruits
- One or two "whole" fruits: plums, grapefruit, clementines, bananas, etc.
- Grapes, pineapple or cherries
- Apples or cantaloupe
Other
- Olive oil
- Healthy dressings
- Mustard
- BBQ sauce
- Healthy crackers
- Dark chocolate
- Tea
I buy a good bit of the stuff that doesn't go bad (sauces, pastas, canned beans, etc.) and hit up the store about once a week for fresh produce, grains and proteins. Everything on this list can be found for relatively cheap if you pick veggies and fruit that are in season and don't buy too many. For me, the most important thing is keeping junk food out of the house. If I buy it, it'll be gone instantly and I won't eat my healthy food. If I just keep good food in the house, and let myself splurge when I'm out occasionally, I do so much better.
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