Daily staples

so i guess ill start off talking about my daily staples and hopefully everyone else will add on:)

-oatmeal-usually i eat 1/4-1/2 cup quick oats i usually put one of the following into them: pumpkin, blueberries, strawberrys, cinnamon, 0% greek yogurt, tsp. brown sugar

-light yogurts-1st choice: yoplait. 2nd choice: dannon

-salad-i have one almost everyday for lunch...although they are getting kind boring:(

-soup-i eat this quite a lot for dinner and sometimes for lunch on the weekends 

-double fiber oroweat bread-70 cal. per slice

-honey crisp apples:)  very yummy

-cucumbers/bell peppers/baby-cut carrots/cherry tomatoes-sometimes with salsa

I have a few more but i cant really think of them right now

Fiber One granola bars are delicious when you are in a rush to get somewhere.

Avacado and tomato salad (chop it all up, throw on some salt, pepper, and lemon juice - simple but tasty!)

Special K red berries cereal.

Frozen edamame beans.

In order of importance:

Number one is fruit & veggies - the main fruit I usually have is apples and then the others are just whatever is in season or is available

then it's some sorta protein which is usually nuts, eggs or mushrooms or a combo

then plain organic yoghurt for calcium and for live cultures that keep your stomach healthy

then for fiber it's either wholemeal/wholegrain bread or natural rice wafers made from 100% brown rice

then for snacking there are dried apricots, prunes, dates or other dried fruits

I also often have my mums homemade muesli as part of breakfast.

Oh and I almost forgot bananas! I have banana as a snack or with other fruit every day. I LOVE bananas :)

For drinks I have green tea, water & occasionally 100% fruit juice &, less occasionally V8, veggie juice

Here are some of my essentials:

-Green tea.  I drink it *all the time.*  Except after 9 pm or so, when I switch to a blend of chamomile and peppermint, because too much caffeine keeps me awake.

-Soymilk.  I drink plain in my granola for breakfast in the dining hall.  In the mini-fridge in my room, I have Silk Very Vanilla and Silk Chocolate.  They're nice, healthy ways to satisfy a sweet tooth, and I'll often drink a cup before I go to bed if I'm still hungry around then.

-Fage 0% Greek Yogurt.  Because it's strained, it's thicker and creamier than regular fat-free yogurt.  I usually mix in 2 Tbsp. strawberry jam (I use the kind that contains no pectin, so it mixes better) for a snack.

-Fruit and Nuts.  Usually, an apple or banana from the dining hall with a small handful of almonds.  The combination of the carbs and fiber from the fruit and the fat and protein from the nuts can keep me full for a while.

-Cheese.  I LOVE cheese.  I know it's not exactly low-fat, but I eat it in little one-ounce portions.  With goat cheese, I spread it on toast with a little honey, and I love extra-sharp cheddar with apples.  I'd rather have a small portion of very good cheese from a specialty shop than a larger portion of low-fat cheese, which usually isn't as high in quality.

As a college student, it's a MUST for me to have some go-to staples for calorie-counting and weight loss. Some of mine:

- 100 Calorie Packs. I know they aren't always the healthiest option but if I'm on the go they take the edge off my hunger and I know exactly how many calories I'm taking in.

- Hardboiled Egg Whites. Definitely at the top of my list. They have about 17 calories per egg and 4 grams of protein. Put some pepper on top and dip in a little bit of ketchup and they are actually a delicious breakfast that keeps you full for hours.

- Hummus. On crackers, carrots, croutons, whatever is around. It's low-cal and really healthy.

- Salads with a TINY bit of cheese, lots of veggies, and fat-free dressing.

- Seltzer water. Lots & lots & lots. It tricks me into feeling like I'm drinking soda. A good way to add a little something is to mix it with some sprite zero and gardnish with a lemon.

- Special K Protein water mix. So good and it really does take the edge off hunger!

hiya!! im new here...these are some of mine:

morning - 30 g wholewheat cereals, 125 ml low-fat milk (much better if it is skimmed milk) and a cup of tea or coffee...it makes me feel full the whole morning.. i also love hardboiled eggs because it can make you feel full for sevral hours...

lunch - i eat 1/2 cup of rice, 1/2 cup of veggies and some fruits (apples is my fave)... my other option is scrambled egg fried in canola or olive oil...i always pair it with 2 pcs wholewheat bread and a little sweetblend ketchup..

dinner - 30g of wholewheat cereals and 125 ml low-fat milk...i also eat low-fat yogurt....

Fiber One Yogurt is my number one

Water Bottles..I LOVE water, so weird right?? :P

Splenda Sweetened Applesauce...so yummy!!

idk wat else....

- light n' fit carb control yogurt mixed w/ lowfat cottage cheese b4 bed...

- whey protein shakes or combination

- sugar free koolaid, helps me get the gallon or so a day...

- chicken/fish daily...either w/ spinach or broccoli

- 2 eggs, 4-6 egg whites most days, not always mornings

Hi guys! I'm new! 

My staples include:

- EGGS! I eat them almost every day, usually for breakfast or lunch, and I often use prepackaged egg whites with them as well. Hardboiled eggs make a great snack!

- Cucumbers, bell peppers, and cherry tomatoes are my favourite go-to snacks as they're delish and low-cal

- Apples! I eat an apple every day before lunch and it helps me feel full

- Black tea, as I can't stand green tea, but can still get some health benefits (and a hot drink) from black tea

- Boneless skinless chicken breasts/thighs or fish (I like tilapia and trout)

- Canned low-sodium soup and LeanCuisine/Weight Watchers boxed dinners in a pinch

- Veggies such as broccoli, asparagus, and green beans

- Peanut Butter! I buy the all-natural kind, and it's delicious and healthy! Supergood on an apple or some celery

- Berries, which I usually eat on oatmeal or cereal like Kashi GoLean/Fibre One

- Nonfat plain yogurt and I add my own fruit

- Smartpop Popcorn - the 100 calorie bags help me stick to a limit

- SALSA! I put it on all my veggies! It's especially great with cucumber, which I dip into salsa like chips

- Frozen fruit: let some sliced strawberries or raspberries thaw a little bit in a bowl and then eat them - it's like super-rich sorbet but with waaaay less calories!

- Frozen veggies b/c they're super convenient and cheap when fresh produce is expensive

- TONS OF WATER! 

Most of mine have been said, but I'll just go anyway :)

-Oatmeal/Oat Bran:  My favorite way to start my day!

-Almonds, unsalted:  I like to mix in a handful of raisins too for a great snack to take to class!

-Greek Yogurt O% Fat.  It took me a while to get used to the taste adjustment, but now I LOVE it.  I like to add berries to it, or even use it as a dip for vegetables. 

-KEFIR:  Okay, this is really my favorite.  Kefir is wonderful to have as a snack along with some fruit.  It's also wonderful to put in smoothies.  They have quite a few flavors, but i've only had original so far.  Definitely a great buy. 

-Frozen Vegetables:  Such a great purchase!  I can toss a bag in the microwave, and a little protein and have an instant meal!

I eat apple religiously, I don't know what it is about them, but I eat about 2 a day.

*Carrots are great to snack 

*raw nuts

*protein shakes with fresh or frozen fruit blended in

*I like to get the boxed roasted red pepper and tomato soup and add broccoli, zucchini and onions to it

*lunch meats with a little stone ground mustard

*and when I'm craving sweets, brown cow cream top maple yogurt is my favorite to take a couple bites of

I also love oatmeal too! I usually add apples or raisins in it along with some ground cloves, allspice, cinnamon, and a little ginger.

I'll only add what hasnt been said..

Bob's Red mill high fiber hot cereal - WAY healthier than oatmeal.  10 grams of fiber, 8 grams protien, and 5 grams unsaturated fat (has ground flax) all for 150 cals!!

squash/sweet potatoes

greek yogurt with plain raw oats mixed in

walnuts (not low cal but gives you needed healthy fat to avoid hunger.)

starbucks non fat cafe misto.  YUMMMMMY