Can’t Leave The Grocery Store Without…

Hello hello!

So I’ve been studying my own habits lately.

Is that weird?

It sounds conceited but it’s not really, because I’ve only been studying my grocery habits. What a bore, right. Ha.

Maybe it sounds strange but a question I get asked a lot is: what are your favorite snacks?

My snacks begin at the market SOOOOO on that little note, I’ve complied a list of ten things I absolutely HAVE to have while grocery shopping. If you haven’t noticed yet, I like my routine, so these ten things make a cameo in my cart weekly:

1.} Avocado, or actually more specifically Whole Foods guacamole: 

Ok so, currently have a full blown love affair with Whole Foods guacamole. 1.) Because I can’t eat hard food ( JAW SURGERY ) so I literally stuff my face with WF guac. 2.) It’s all natural with avocado, tomatoes, onions, garlic, lemon, & lime. YUM. And 3.) it’s so DAMN FRESH.

I eat this on my eggs, plain, on chicken tacos, on top of lentils, & weirdly, I’ve been dipping raw cheddar goat cheese in it. Hey, you do what you gotta do when you can’t crunch on chips, ya know.

Also, avocados always have a place in my cart. I love snacking on them because they’re SO filling. Cut one in half, add chile flakes, sea salt, & lemon and ENJOY! Healthy fats are so good for your skin…& YOU!

2.} Grapefruits & Meyer lemons:

This is a no brainer because I drink TSC Pink Detox Drink every morning. I have both of these citrus-y, juicy fruits on hand 24/7. Grapefruit goes in my daily drink and the Meyer lemon goes on…well, err everything. Seriously: pizza, steak, sparkling water, berries, salads, dressings, salmon, pasta, & like six million other dishes. I’d rather die than give up lemon.

3.} Steel cut oats:

Yum. One of my favorites. I go through a container a week. I love steel cut oats ( about 1/4 cup ) in the AM with magic seeds, mashed berries, coconut sugar, & almond milk. So simple, so easy. It’s full of fiber so it helps everything stay regular. Fiber is GOD.

Bob’s Red Mill is my favorite steel cut oats brand because there’s no added shit.

4.} Raw nut butter:

I’m obsessed with adding raw sunflower or almond butter to my oatmeal, smoothies, or…just eating it plain with a spoon. It’s full of protein & super filling. Make sure when you’re reaching for nut butters it says ‘RAW’ in front of the nut butter of choice. The raw/organic is more expensive than un-raw ( is that a word? LOL ) but it’s worth it! The benefits are endless. I like unsalted too. Keep it simple! You can find my pick of choice on Amazon, as well as in stores.

Realness: I shove so much nut butter in my mouth since surgery, it’s almost disgusting…the things you’ll do when you can’t eat hard foods. HA!

5.} Berries, specifically blueberries & raspberries:

No brainer. I add berries to everything. I’ve been having a real raspberry moment because they’re easy to mash.

Berries are full of antioxidants & ideal for smoothies. I always reach for organic if possible.

6.} Non-dairy milk:

Drinking non-dairy milk just tastes better than regular milk. My favorites are unsweetened coconut milk ( like this one ) & unsweetened 365 Whole Foods almond milk brand ( because it doesn’t have carrageenan!! ). Huge fan of adding coconut milk to my cold brew AM coffee or making PUDDING. Check out this recipe, it’s fabulous for breakfast.

I tend to add almond milk to my smoothies & oatmeal because there’s some protein in it.

And listen— yes it’s ideal to make your own almond milk at home but really who the hell has time for that?! If you do, I’m jealous. One day. ( A girl can dream. )

7.} Wild salmon lox:

Fabulous protein! I reach for wild salmon lox & add it to toast with chopped onions, capers, and lemons. You can also do this with crackers. SO yummy.

Sometimes when I’m in a rush, I throw kale, chopped carrots, onions, pieces of salmon lox, & lemon into a bowl. It’s like a 5 second salad. YUM.

8.} Kale or arugula:

Kale, I use in smoothies. Arugula, I use for salads. Sometimes I’m in a kale mood, other times I’m playing for team arugula. Both of these lettuces are full of antioxidants & minerals.

Also, do NOT be afraid of kale. Learn how to massage it ( yes this is a thing ) & you will love it.

Kale is also delicious with olive oil, lemon, pink salt, cracked pepper, & sliced grapefruit. YUMMMM.

9.} Cage free eggs:

I do not leave the grocery store without Vital Farms cage free eggs. They’re non-GMO & DELICIOUS. I cook them with grass-fed butter & then throw them on top of a bed of arugula. Usually I cook 3 scrambled eggs & ALWAYS use the yolks— they’re full of benefits. Another fun way to use eggs is in TSC 3 ingredient pancakes.

Overall, I’m a huge egg lover!

10.} Lentils or chickpeas:

Last but certainly not least: LENTILS!! Lentils are insane. They’re one of the best carbs you can put in your body. Lately I’ve been making lentil tacos on lettuce cups. I add mango salsa, goat cheese, chopped onions, garlic, & raw jalapeño. They make a great meat substitute ( especially for vegetarians ).

I’ve also been drawn to chickpeas lately because they’re super easy to mash ( again JAW SURGERY! ). I mash them up & add lemon, garlic, & a little hot sauce and throw them on top of a salad. Soooo good.

When you’re picking out lentils & chickpeas make sure there’s nothing else added besides, well, lentils & chickpeas. The less ingredients the better. By the way, LOVE/LOVE/LOVE this brand for lentils.

+ Little trinkets I like to always have: organic turmeric powder, chia seeds, flax seeds, hemp seeds, cinnamon, fresh basil, fresh mint, cayenne, grass fed butter, coconut oil, dark chocolate, apple cider vinegar, & nutmeg.

Having a foundation of a list before you walk in the grocery store is always a good idea. I like to be in & out ( usually I grab a green juice or cold brew coffee with cinnamon at Whole Foods while shopping ). My market experiences are usually ten minutes. Hi, bye, in, out.

Also, from experience: DO NOT GO GROCERY SHOPPING HUNGRY. Trust me, I know this first hand. It’s just a bad idea. First you’ll start off eating way too many lukewarm samples & then you’ll go to the cereal aisle & start grabbing like cocoa, berry crunch shit you never knew existed. And then you’ll end up on the baking aisle & it will suddenly dawn on you that you haven’t made brownies or Rice Krispy treats in 2 years, & ‘oh doesn’t that sound like a fun treat?’

Literally this happened the other day & I ended up with hummus in every flavor & one too many varieties of French cheeses.

Anyway, just avoid the grocery store when hungry.

What’s your must-have grocery item? Add to my list!!

Happy Thursday! x

{ my full grocery list, plus a 90 day full meal plan (!!!), will be added to The Skinny Confidential Bombshell Body Guide next month…stay tuned! }