Stock Up On Healthy Foods

Friday, October 26th, 2007 | Diet Tips

Fortunately my will to be healthy hasn’t taken a backseat to my busy lifestyle lately. I tend to eat often throughout the day (about once every 2-3 or my body scolds me for it), so I need to make sure that a) these are healthy calories for fuel, b) they will be burned efficiently, c) they will keep me fuller, longer, and d) I’m not breaking the bank by spending on fast food or other pricey convenience meals.

If you were to raid my fridge after grocery day, these are foods you could find:

Essential

The above foods I try to keep stocked at all times. They are high in protein and fiber and only contain natural sugars. They are also foods that take little time to prepare (ideal for a busy OR lazy lifestyle).

Eggs –I’ll cook them up in different ways depending on my mood. My favorite thing to do is boil at least a dozen eggs at night, peel them, and store them in baggies in the fridge to snack on over the next couple days. This is a great way to up your protein for the day. Out of 12 eggs I’ll eat maybe three yolks.

Oatmeal or cottage cheese - Oatmeal is the leaner choice, but both are an excellent source of protein, fiber, and nutrients.

Apples – Green apples satisfy a sweet tooth. These are also conveniently portable.

Strawberries & bananas – Mmm, smoothies (made with soy milk).

Frozen skinless chicken and fish – Quick, healthy dinners can be built around these meats. Healthy sides include steamed broccoli or asparagus, long grain or jasmine rice, and sweet potatoes. Ginger, pepper, and cayenne are my favorite spices.

Preferential

Gardenburger veggie burgers – These are my favorite brand of veggie burgers and they’re lower in calories than Boca veggie burgers. Pop them in the microwave for a minute and they’re done! These are high in protein and fiber and they’re very taste.

Amy’s Pizza – If you’re a pizza lover like I am but want to avoid traditional frozen pizzas that are high in preservatives and processed toppings, Amy’s Pizza is a great pick. They taste amazing and I don’t have to feel as guilty eating the whole pie!

Snacks

Mrs. May’s Cashew Crunch – These are so yummy! Each little block or ‘crunch’ is the perfect combo of sweet and salty with a wholesome nutty taste. They are flavored with sea salt and natural cane sugar so I feel good about treating myself to these every now and again.

Kashi GoLean Honey Almond Flax Bars - I cannot eat just one no matter how hard I try! Fortunately they are chock full of soy protein, flax seeds, almonds, fiber, and many more nutritious goodies.

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6 Comments to Stock Up On Healthy Foods

Tashina
October 26, 2007

Is it weird that I felt like you were looking into my fridge and cupboards with this post? Lol. Granted there are some slight changes with me since I do all dairy free, but, in general, the same things.

Christine
October 26, 2007

I am a Kashi girl myself. I love the crunchy bars because they come in a two pack. The Roasted Almond one is one of my every day picks!!

Precious
October 26, 2007

Those cashew chews sound gooood.
I never realized Boca burgers had more calories than the Gardenburgers.

Timmie
October 27, 2007

That’s what my fridge looks like too! I haven’t tried the other stuff though, but I’ve been meaning to try Kashi for a while…

Becky
October 28, 2007

I live in a household where no-one likes fruit/veg/healthy foods, which is annoying considering that I LOVE fruit and veg - can’t wait till i move out and have my own fridge! lol.
Your fridge is awesome, Apples are definately great for taking around for a snack. Braeburn apples are my fave

Britney
October 28, 2007

If you raided my grocery bags, you’d find a bunch of junk food. :/ I can’t seem to give up my addiction.