I Eat Real Food

With a background as a dietitian, I often get asked what I eat.  Basically it comes down to what is in my grocery cart.  If it's in my house I'll eat it.  I am not picky and am fortunate to have no food allergies or dietary restrictions in my household.  I believe in buying in what I like and what my family will eat but also believe in balance and moderation.  I shop to cover my family’s nutrition needs with the majority of meals and snacks made from whole foods (not boxed meals).  I will pick up a few miscellaneous items that we consider treats in our house including Angie's Kettle Corn, Multigrain Tostitos, and Old Dutch Crunch Salt and Vinegar Chips.  I also like dark chocolate and keep a stash of Dove Dark Chocolates without almonds on hand. If there were almonds I would eat the whole bag in one sitting.  Know your weakness my friends.

So here it is: My Grocery List/Snack Ideas - 

Not all inclusive and not in any particular order and not including my favorite supplements.
Joseph's Brand Pita Bread - (Flax, oat bran & whole wheat pita)
Greek Yogurt (Fage or Chobani or Trader Joe's Brand Greek Yogurt (low-fat/non-fat) 
Low-fat string cheese
Laughing Cow Light Spreadable Cheese
Raw Almonds, nuts
Fruit - all kinds
Lean Meats; beef, poultry, pork and fish (unprocessed Deli meat) 
Beans, Hummus
Vegetables - all non-starchy (cherry tomatoes, peapods, carrots, peppers are all easy to travel)

All types lettuce/spinach, romaine, the more color the better.
Dried fruit and nut mix (unsalted, raw) 
Natural PB, or other nut butters - MaraNatha brand makes a no stir that's really good and Parker's Farm

Avocado

Salsa
Eggs, Egg substitute
Tomato Juice (V8 or similar)

Oatmeal

Rice (Trader Joes has a ready-made frozen organic brown rice that is quick and delicious) 
Sprouted Wheat Bread (I like Ezekiel Cinnamon Raisin)

Rice Cakes

Zico Coconut Water

Herbal Tea

Milk and Soy Milk

** Again, not all inclusive…just ideas.  Use cookbooks, magazines and other sources for ideas and make your own choices based upon your individual likes and needs.