Here's a shopping list of foods we should really
be focusing on
instead of eating other stuff that might be around...
especially
those foods that our sometimes unhelpful families make
in
mass quantities!
Vegetables
- carrots
- corn
- broccoli
- green beans
- onions
- cucumbers
- peas
- mushrooms
- frozen mixed vegetables
- cauliflower
- potatoes
- leafy greens (spinach, etc.)
- yams
- lettuce
- pickles
- green peppers
- cabbage
- celery
- sprouts
- water chestnuts
- garlic |
Fruits
- bananas
- berries
- dates
- oranges
- melons
- peaches
- mango
- tomatoes
- kiwi
- apples
- dried fruits (pineapple, apple, mango, papaya)
- pineapple canned fruits (peaches, pineapple)
- raisins
- grapes
- grapefruit |
Condiments
- mustard
- Worcestershire sauce
- teriyaki sauce (reduced-sodium)
- sweet and sour sauce
- salsa
- nonfat mayonnaise
- barbecue sauce
- low/nonfat margarine
- ketchup
- low/nonfat dressing
- tomato/pasta sauce
- relish |
Meats
- boneless, skinless chicken breast
- boneless, skinless turkey breast
- fish (halibut, cod, shark, etc.)
- extra lean ground turkey
- extra lean ground beef
- lunch meat (low/nonfat chicken or turkey breast)
- veggie burger |
Grains
- whole wheat bread
- pancake mix (whole wheat)
- millet
- pasta (made without eggs)
- cornmeal
- cereals
- whole grain flour
- low/nonfat muffins
- oatmeal
- white or brown rice
- oat bran, oat flour
- kashi
- whole grain wheat
- barley or barley flour
- tortillas
- buckwheat |
Canned
Foods
- fruits
- chili (turkey or vegetarian)
- baked beans (vegetarian)
- black beans
- kidney beans
- vegetables
- soups (reduced-salt)
- tomato paste
- refried beans (low/nonfat) |
Fat Substitutes
for Cooking and Baking
- brown sugar
- canned pumpkin
- nonfat buttermilk
- molasses
- egg whites or egg substitute
- broth
- nonfat cooking spray
- jam or jelly
- prune butter
- fruit preserves
- nonfat dry milk
- olive oil
- applesauce
- honey
- evaporated skim milk
- fruit juice
- fruit puree
- low/nonfat yogurt
- low/nonfat ricotta cheese
- prune puree
- low/nonfat cream cheese
- apple butter
- cooking spray (nonfat)
- low/nonfat sour cream |
Dairy
Products-
- low/nonfat milk
- low/nonfat cheeses
- fat-free egg substitutes
- low/nonfat yogurt
- low/nonfat cream cheese
- egg whites
- Refer to Fat Substitutes ( above) for other
dairy products |
Snacks
and Desserts
- fig and fruit bars
- low/nonfat frozen yogurt
- low/nonfat cakes
- low/nonfat cookies
- popsicles
- low/nonfat granola
- Jell-O®
- gingersnaps
- graham crackers
- fruits and vegetables |
Herbs
and Spices
- basil
- allspice
- onion powder
- ginger
- sage
- chili pepper
- paprika
- dill
- cinnamon
- thyme
- garlic powder
- curry powder
- oregano
- rosemary
- red pepper
- marjoram
- tarragon
- dry mustard
- cumin
- saffron
- nutmeg |