Archive for April, 2012

SHOPPING LIST FOR INITIAL 6 WEEKS

April 29, 2012

MEAT/POULTRY
Frozen, skinless chicken breasts
Low-fat sliced chicken or turkey deli meat 
(low sodium)
Turkey burgers
Lean ground beef
Ground turkey
New York choice lean sirloin steak

GRAINS/LEGUMES/NUTS
Old-fashioned oatmeal
Whole-wheat English muffins
Whole-wheat pita bread
Whole-wheat bread
Brown rice
Ezekiel bread (wheat-free & gluten-free)
Beans (kidney, black, white)
Almonds
Walnuts
Quinoa

PRODUCE
Celery
Scallions
Spinach
Fresh tomatoes
Cucumber
Carrots
Romaine lettuce
Broccoli
Peas
Green beans
Sweet potatoes
Lettuce 
(all types)
Onions
Mushrooms
Kale
Asparagus
Collard Greens

SPICES
Mrs. Dash line

OILS/DRESSINGS
Extra virgin olive oil
Balsamic vinegar
Italian vinaigrette
Cooking spray (preferably olive oil)

FRUIT
Bananas
Blueberries
Raspberries
Apples
Peaches
Strawberries
Pears
Grapes
Red watermelon

DAIRY
Low-fat cottage cheese
Fresh eggs
Egg substitute
Low-fat yogurt (Chobani)

FISH
Tuna packed in water
Salmon filet
Trout
Haddock
Cod
Tilapia