I am officially back from winter break, which also means back to my routines! Although the holiday season (Thanksgiving through New Years) is one of my favorite times of the year, it is also one of the most indulgent. Try as I might, a second slice of pumpkin pie after my Thanksgiving feast is just too hard to resist and don’t even get me started on seconds of pasta with calamari sauce on Christmas Eve! Luckily for my diet, the holiday season is now over and a new semester of school has begun.
New semester, new groceries! Thought I would share with you what I typically stock my cabinets and fridge with, including specific staple food items (stuff that I always have in the house).
Shopping cart snapshot!
Who can guess where this was taken? Anyone? Yep, you guessed right, Walmart! I have a feeling the Great Value brand gave me away. Like most college students the word ‘budget’ is one that plagues my every impulse purchase but also makes my bank account very happy. So, can’t complain. Some of my groceries can’t be found at Walmart, so I make a quick stop at Giant Eagle for the rest (fuel perks!).
Always in my fridge/freezer:
- Chicken
- Tilapia
- Veggies
- Brown Eggs (18 pack!)
- Egg Whites
- Mixed Greens
- Baby Spinach
- Dannon Light and Fit Vanilla Yogurt (non-fat)
- Blueberries (Superfood!)
- Grapefruit
- Grapes
- Mushrooms
- Onions (pre-chopped)
- Flaxseed (ground)
- Donut Shop Coffee (Light Roast and Hazelnut)
- Tahini Paste
- Garlic
- Lemon/Lime Juice
- Almond Milk
- Skim Milk
- Brita Pitcher (filled to the top with H2O!)
Always in my cabinets:
- Chick Peas
- Canned Chicken
- Back to Nature Nantucket Blend Trail Mix
- Sun-Maid Raisins
- Clif Bars
- Quaker Oats
- Olive Oil (EVOO)
- Balsamic Vinegar
- Sea Salt
- Snack Factory Pretzel Crisps
- Wasa Bread
- Mrs. Dash Original
Obviously, I have more items in my kitchen than just the ones mentioned above. These are just the staple items that I am almost NEVER without.
Food Friday. What is it? Ever friday I will blog about food. I will always feature a new healthy recipe along with a list of ingredients and a picture. Occasionally, along with my Food Friday healthy recipe post, I will blog about other food related things. My typical breakfast, lunch and dinner, Superfoods, protein shakes, healthy alternatives, etc.
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Remember, establish healthy eating habits now so that they stay with you forever.
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