- Do not go hungry! Eat beforehand!
- If you’re on a budget, stick to the minimum requirements and look for coupons and deals at local stores.
- Just because something is labeled “low-fat” “a good source of…” or “healthy” DOES NOT mean it is healthy!
GROCERY LIST (asterisks denote my highly recommended foods):
Protein:
Ground flax seed
Eggs*
Boneless/skinless chicken breast*
Lean ground turkey*
Wild Salmon*
Plain Nonfat Greek Yogurt*
Fibrous Veggies:
Spinach*
Broccoli*
Kale*
Bell Peppers
Spinach*
Corn*
Green beans*
Artichoke
Zucchini*
Baby Carrots* (mainly for snacking)
Cucumber
(Don’t be afraid to experiment! There are so many others out there besides just these)
Complex/Starchy Carbohydrates:
Old-fashioned Oatmeal (Gluten-free options available)
Quinoa (Gluten-free options available)
Whole Wheat Bread (Gluten-free options available)
Brown Rice/ Wild Rice
Whole Grain Pastas
Healthy Fat Options (pick at least 2):
Natural peanut butter or almond butter (only ingredient should read peanuts or almonds, there should be oil on top, low/no sodium)*
Olive oil
Almonds*
Walnuts
Pistachios
Avocado*
Fruit
Apples*
Bananas*
Grapefruits*
Blackberries
Tangerines*
Strawberries
Lemons (for water & fish)
Beverages
Water* – MUST HAVE (obviously)
2% milk
Unsweetened Almond Milk (can be flavored, I like vanilla)*
Tea from Teavana
Condiments
Salsa
Black Pepper
Mustard
Unsweetened Baking Cocoa
Honey
Pam Non-stick cooking spray*
-Eating Clean in College
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