Grocery Shopping 101:
the number one rule of grocery shopping (which I do not always follow myself) is to ALWAYS MAKE A LIST BEFOREHAND!! Otherwise your eyes will get bigger than your stomach and you will buy things you don't actually need==> a big waste of money.
My list usually looks something like this:
1. Veggies + hummus (my favorite hummus is Tribe 40 spices)
- carrots
- broccoli
- celery
- peppers
- spinach
- kale
- brussel sprouts
- apples
- lemons
- clementines
- blueberries
- raspberries
- blackberries
- bananas
Not usually this many apples...
3. Soups
- There are many brands of soup that are really good. I generally go for the broth based soups with veggies. Also the ones that are low in sodium! They really taste no different and are way better for you. Sodium causes a lot of bloat, and you don't want that, especially with bikini season creepin' up soon!
4. Oatmeal
- Any brand will do, but beware of the brands that come pre-flavored. They can have tons of extra sugar. I would recommend just getting the plane oats and flavoring them with your own toppings such as agave, honey, cinnamon, fruit, almond butter, etc! The possibilities are endless so get creative until you find the combo you like best.
4. Muesli- it's my go to cereal for days when I don't feel like a smoothie or oatmeal for breakfast. It's better for you than regular granola because it has much less fat and sugar.
5. Almond milk- my favorite choice for a non-dairy milk option. Vanilla is a great flavor but try to get the unsweetened vanilla one (again, it cuts down on the sugar and calories)
6. Eggs and egg whites - great source of protein for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. Also super quick and easy to scramble up! Consider adding veggies into the mix in order to up your veggie intake for the day.
7. Veggie burgers- if my mom hasn't made me some homemade ones to keep in the freezer, then I'll buy some at the grocery store -
- I like Amy's Black Bean Burgers and Dr. Praeger's California Veggie Burgers because they're both organic!
7. Green tea- this isn't something I have to buy every time I go to the store, but if I'm running low I'll obviously pick some up.
- Some of my favorite brands include:
- Tazo Organic Green Tea
- Yogi Green Tea Kombucha
- Stash Moroccan Mint Green Tea
8. Stuff to make protein smoothies
- protein powder- Vega One is my favorite brand, especially the Chai latté flavor :)
- Green Vibrance Powder (extra kick of greens! and you can't taste it at all)
- Zico Coconut water
- ice- easy enough...
- some sort of fruit (already covered)
- almond mild (already covered)
9. Quinoa and other ancient grains - just a good staple to have for a side or main dish in any meal, lots of protein!
- here are a few ancient grains to try- quinoa, farro,wheat berries, bulgar, amaranth, millet, kamut
- sometimes people are scared to make them because they think it's hard...FALSE...it's easy, just follow the directions on the package
- A few of my favorites
- Think Thin Bars - especially the creamy peanut butter flavor
- Kind Bars - cranberry almond + antioxidants is the way to go
- Pure Bars - pure organic cranberry cashew is my fav
11. Almond butter
- Barney's Almond Butter is the best!
12. Greek yogurt
- Chobani is my favorite. I do love the flavors they have, but lately I've been sticking to the plain non-fat kind and then adding my own flavoring to it with berries, agave, and cinnamon
13. Corn thins - these are great snacks. They are light and crispy and have only 23 calories per thin. I love to put hummus on them or spread some light swiss cheese on top!
14. Fruit and nut mixes - perfect for on the go snacking, just grab a handful or throw some in a baggie and you're set
- Back to Nature Nantucket Blend is my favorite but pick the one with the stuff you like in it! Avoid trail mix with chocolate and yogurt covered things...not as healthy as you might think
That's all i can think of for now! I hope this has been helpful or at least just fun to look at. Enjoy and have a great week!!
XOXO
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