Grocery Shopping for Healthy Cooking at Home
Between work, exercise and a busy social life, sometimes I find it difficult to prepare myself meals during the week. It’s time consuming and after a long day in meetings the last thing I want to do is cook a meal for myself. It’s usually easier to heat up a frozen meal or to stop and grab a sandwich on my way home. So what’s the problem with this?
Well I’m spending money that could be saved and I’m also not 100% sure of what additives or hidden calories are in my food. Okay and I’ll admit: I’m a firm believer that cooking at home is a creative energy that should be explored by all.
In an effort to stay on track with this past week’s cooking at home theme, I referenced my bank account spending. I was surprised to find that I was spending about $50 per week eating out, grabbing coffee, and quick snacks; that’s about $200 per month that could be saved. (Helloooo end of the month shopping spree!) I decided to make it my mission to prepare my own meals to save time and money; plus I know that my body generally feels better when I’m eating whole foods that I’ve prepared myself. Last Sunday I made a list of my favorite healthy staples that would enable me to make effortless quick meals during the week.
Here’s a peek of what was on my list:
More from Food Network:
What staples do you have in your home for healthy cooking?
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Well I’m spending money that could be saved and I’m also not 100% sure of what additives or hidden calories are in my food. Okay and I’ll admit: I’m a firm believer that cooking at home is a creative energy that should be explored by all.
In an effort to stay on track with this past week’s cooking at home theme, I referenced my bank account spending. I was surprised to find that I was spending about $50 per week eating out, grabbing coffee, and quick snacks; that’s about $200 per month that could be saved. (Helloooo end of the month shopping spree!) I decided to make it my mission to prepare my own meals to save time and money; plus I know that my body generally feels better when I’m eating whole foods that I’ve prepared myself. Last Sunday I made a list of my favorite healthy staples that would enable me to make effortless quick meals during the week.
Here’s a peek of what was on my list:
- Oatmeal
- Whole-wheat tortillas or pitas
- Quinoa
- Non-fat plain Greek yogurt
- Eggs
- Chicken breast
- Lean ground turkey
- Sweet potatoes
- Black beans
- Low-fat feta cheese
- Cilantro
- Avocados
- Carrots
- Broccoli
- Cucumbers
- Celery
- Tomatoes
- Romaine lettuce
- Roasted almonds
- Almond or coconut milk
- Bananas
- Strawberries (fresh or frozen)
- Blueberries (fresh or frozen)
- Pineapple (fresh or frozen)
- Condiments (BBQ sauce, salsa, hot sauce, honey mustard, balsamic vinegar)
- Nut butter (almond, peanut, or cashew)
More from Food Network:
What staples do you have in your home for healthy cooking?
*Photo Provided
