I would call this a grocery list, but I nowhere near have to buy all these things on a weekly basis. Instead, these are items that are always found in my kitchen. You could say these are staples in my diet.
I’ve separated foods based on their food category, or which macronutrient they are mostly composed of. Making sure you’re getting enough protein, carbohydrates, and fats is a critical factor in reaching any fitness goal. Read more about it in Macronutrients 101.
What does my typical meal look like? I pick a carbohydrate, protein, and vegetable, bake or saute it, and throw it in a bowl. IT’S THAT SIMPLE! There is so much room for customization and creativity when it comes to meals. I hope that these lists inspire you to experiment with your diet. You will realize that eating nutritious foods is easy and delicious!
Carbohydrates:
Sweet Potato
Russet Potato
Red Potato
Rice
Quinoa
Rice Cakes
Oats
Grits
Joseph’s Flax Bread
Granola
Kodiak Protein Pancakes
Protein:
Tuna (canned)
Tuna Steak
Salmon (canned or fillet)
Eggs (and egg whites)
Tilapia
Tofu
Greek Yogurt
Swai
Chicken Breast
Protein Powder
Lentils
Gardein Vegan Meatless “Meats”
Cottage Cheese
Fats:
Avocado
Nuts (Almonds, Peanuts, Walnuts, Pecans)
Feta Cheese
String Cheese
Pumpkin Seeds
Nut Butters (Almond, Peanut)
Vegetables:
Brussel Sprouts
Broccoli
Carrots
Zucchini
Spinach
Baby Romain
Bell Peppers
Cucumber
Asparagus
Squash
Other:
Stevia
Sugar-Free Pudding Mix
Sugar-Free Syrup
Frozen Blueberries
Frozen Strawberries
Fat-Free Balsamic Vinaigrette
Onion
Tomato
Chicken Broth
0-Calorie Cooking Spray
Drinks:
Unsweetened Original Almond Milk
Kombucha
ICE drinks
Coffee
Tea
Spices:
Granulated Garlic
Himalayan Pink Salt
Pepper
Lemon Pepper
Garlic Salt
Minced Onion
Nutritional Yeast
Cilantro
Taco Seasoning
Please reach out to me if you have any questions on how I prepare any of the items above. I’d be happy to help!
Mandi.