What's In My Kitchen
Thursday July 6, 2011
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First - that pic cracked me up although there is a lot of bitchin' in my kitchen!
I have posted before about the types of foods I eat and also how simple I make it on myself to cook & bake since I am really really bad at it! So, for this post, I thought I would juts write about some of the foods & things you will find in my kitchen. No pics of my kitchen cause I am not one that cleans up the house too good!
OK, some of the foods & spices you will find in my kitchen - AND don't forget I have always said I am simple & a boring eater!
1. Protein Powder - I have 2 kinds in the house at all times (one is always vanilla cause it goes with everything for me). One is a high quality whey & the other a casein/whey/other mix. The whey is faster acting & gets to the muscles quicker after workouts & the mix is slower & for me, great to have later to absorb & then make me ready for my EARLY morn workout!
2. Chicken breasts - frozen & cooked
3. Turkey slices - low sodium & no nitrates
4. Greek Yogurt - I buy Fage cause Costco sells the large container
5. Homemade protein bars & cookies
6. My fav mustards & Fire Roasted salsa from Trader Joe's
7. Guacamole - my new fav recipe which I now add flax to as well
8. Flax - I use Barleans
9. Crunchy, no salt, Peanut Butter - I add flax to it
10. Smooth, no salt, Peanut Butter - I add flax to it
11. Crunchy, no salt, Raw almond butter
12. Frozen veggies - just veggies, no sauce - save me money & no waste from no using them. I like this mix of broccoli, cauliflower, yellow & orange carrots from Costco. I also like the green beans from Trader Joe's (TJ's).
13. Frozen berries - always blueberries but others in there as I change it up - strawberries, peaches, blackberries, cherries (in there a lot!)
14. TJ's fire roasted salsa and their hot/sweet mustard
15. At least 3 if not 4 types of healthy bread in the fridge & freezer. I like to mix it up!
16. Water & Propel. I do water down the Propel for my workouts - half water/half Propel.
17. I also have some no calorie flavored water for later in the day as a treat instead of plain water.
18. Oh, my Costco animal crackers that are really cookies for a low cal treat.
19. Course I have spices & such in the cupboard like cinnamon, pumpkin pie spice, garlic powder & more.
20. I have my NuNatural Stevia, of course! Actually, after I did my giveaway post & it was all said & done, they sent me some of their products! I am going to take a pic of them all & review later BUT I love their products! I may be testing a recipe to post too!
21. Whole dry roasted & unsalted almonds
22. Liquid egg whites
23. Seeing some comments, I realized I forgot my oatmeal, oatbran, mixed hot cereal of oats/rye/"something else in it I can't remember right now that I get at TJ's & eat like a person would eat hot oatmeal.... & sweet potatoes! DOH!
I am sure I have forgotten something but this is a good start!
What is in your kitchen that you can't live without?
sourceFirst - that pic cracked me up although there is a lot of bitchin' in my kitchen!
I have posted before about the types of foods I eat and also how simple I make it on myself to cook & bake since I am really really bad at it! So, for this post, I thought I would juts write about some of the foods & things you will find in my kitchen. No pics of my kitchen cause I am not one that cleans up the house too good!
OK, some of the foods & spices you will find in my kitchen - AND don't forget I have always said I am simple & a boring eater!
1. Protein Powder - I have 2 kinds in the house at all times (one is always vanilla cause it goes with everything for me). One is a high quality whey & the other a casein/whey/other mix. The whey is faster acting & gets to the muscles quicker after workouts & the mix is slower & for me, great to have later to absorb & then make me ready for my EARLY morn workout!
2. Chicken breasts - frozen & cooked
3. Turkey slices - low sodium & no nitrates
4. Greek Yogurt - I buy Fage cause Costco sells the large container
5. Homemade protein bars & cookies
6. My fav mustards & Fire Roasted salsa from Trader Joe's
7. Guacamole - my new fav recipe which I now add flax to as well
8. Flax - I use Barleans
9. Crunchy, no salt, Peanut Butter - I add flax to it
10. Smooth, no salt, Peanut Butter - I add flax to it
11. Crunchy, no salt, Raw almond butter
12. Frozen veggies - just veggies, no sauce - save me money & no waste from no using them. I like this mix of broccoli, cauliflower, yellow & orange carrots from Costco. I also like the green beans from Trader Joe's (TJ's).
13. Frozen berries - always blueberries but others in there as I change it up - strawberries, peaches, blackberries, cherries (in there a lot!)
14. TJ's fire roasted salsa and their hot/sweet mustard
15. At least 3 if not 4 types of healthy bread in the fridge & freezer. I like to mix it up!
16. Water & Propel. I do water down the Propel for my workouts - half water/half Propel.
17. I also have some no calorie flavored water for later in the day as a treat instead of plain water.
18. Oh, my Costco animal crackers that are really cookies for a low cal treat.
19. Course I have spices & such in the cupboard like cinnamon, pumpkin pie spice, garlic powder & more.
20. I have my NuNatural Stevia, of course! Actually, after I did my giveaway post & it was all said & done, they sent me some of their products! I am going to take a pic of them all & review later BUT I love their products! I may be testing a recipe to post too!
21. Whole dry roasted & unsalted almonds
22. Liquid egg whites
23. Seeing some comments, I realized I forgot my oatmeal, oatbran, mixed hot cereal of oats/rye/"something else in it I can't remember right now that I get at TJ's & eat like a person would eat hot oatmeal.... & sweet potatoes! DOH!
I am sure I have forgotten something but this is a good start!
What is in your kitchen that you can't live without?
Posted by truth2beingfit at 7/5/2011 9:04 PM 
Categories: Food, Nutrition, Health, Weight Loss, Healthy Eating, Dieting
Tags: food dieting healthy eating healthy snacks Weight Loss weight loss maintenance NuNaturals stevia Trader Joes
Categories: Food, Nutrition, Health, Weight Loss, Healthy Eating, Dieting
Tags: food dieting healthy eating healthy snacks Weight Loss weight loss maintenance NuNaturals stevia Trader Joes
Hello! Our kitchen looks amazingly similar!!! Great post...I also buy on occasion the Lemon Pepper tuna packets for a change of pace,oatmeal,sweet potatoes etc. I may have to try those animal crackers...yummy!!
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Thx for your comment! It made me realize I forgot my oatmeal, oat bran & sweet potatoes!
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I am so glad I am not the only one that buys frozen vegetables! They keep so much longer and their good!
I love mixing flax in with things, never thought about PB. When do you usually eat PB? I usually gain 5 pounds if I eat it regularly...seriously.
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Yup Sheri, the frozen do keep longer & I can spice them up to make them taste good & saves money too!
I love my PB but yes, portion control is important! So easy to over do cause it is so good - calorie dense!
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Hey, we have a lot of the same weird things in our kitchen!
A few more I've got: big-ass sized pre-washed organic spinach for green smoothies. And goat milk--I love dairy, but recently put two and two together and realized it was causing stomach bloat. Goat seems to be easier to digest, (& I also take an enzyme tablet).
Oh, and canned salmon (TJ's is supposedly bpa free though they don't advertise it). Way convenient source of protein & omega's.
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I bloat with dairy too. May have to try the goat milk thing.... what enzyme tab do you take? Take before eating - does it help?
I should do more spinach!
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My beans, frozen green beans, cheese, some sort of fruit, and I can't wait until our TJs opens this month!!!
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Karen, TJ's is great!!!!
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Say Martha Stewart 12 times and all will be forgiven
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Dr. J - I tried that but she still haunts me!
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We have way to much food in our house..mostly healthy but we do have a few treats. My husband and I are ( not bragging) really good cooks, which can actually be a disadvantage for weight maintenance and loss..but life is short
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Dana - Brag away! I wish I was a better cook but yes, I can see how it might cause a prob!
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Your kitchen sounds a lot like mine!! I'd add...always a big humungo bag of whole wheat flour, almond meal (for when Max low-carbs), and there's always a couple of squashes hiding somewhere
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Sable, I have to experiment with almond flour!
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Love the kitchen list. (and the funny graphic!) I always seem to have hummus in my fridge lately. It makes a good veggie dip, sandwich spread and topping for rice or potatoes. LOVE the idea of mixing flax with guac! Have a great day Jody!!
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Roz, I do love that flax in the guac!
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ha! the pic cracked me up too
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Tricia, thx for stopping by! I loved that pic too!
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We have a lot of the same things in our pantry/fridge.
-Always tons of fruit, especially strawberries, pears, and blueberries
- Oats
- canned pumpkin (I horde it!)
- Coconut butter. I just love this stuff.
- Jams. We actually eat a fair amount of jams. Just a little dollop does a lot for oats, toast, yogurt, etc. I make my own, too.
- frozen broccoli florets. I never, ever run out!
- coffee. Nuff said.
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OH CRAP - I forgot my coffee - how could I do that!
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