There was so much positive feedback on last weeks simple grocery haul, so I decided that I would share another simple grocery haul. Although this haul is a little more expensive than the first, it does include high quality maple syrup and high quality wild salmon (which is typically expensive). You can swap the maple syrup (or leave it out!) and you can also choose a less expensive protein, like chicken or cod fish to help you save.
Proteins:
- salmon (I like to air fry salmon on busy work days - it takes about 12 minutes total and tastes amazing)
- eggs (you can have these for breakfast, hardboiled as a snack, or of course have breakfast for dinner)
- egg whites (I suggest adding these in with whole eggs, or whipping pasteurized eggs into smoothies or iced coffee for extra protein. Pasteurization makes them safe!)
- yogurt (perfect as a mid-day snack, or as a starter for early mornings when you might not be ready for a breakfast dish made with eggs, for example)
- milk (I opted for a lower fat milk because I love having lots of fat elsewhere in my diet. Sometimes I grab full fat, but I chose to switch it up this week)
Carbs:
- sourdough bread (although this contains gluten, it's easier to digest and I have it in moderation)
- white basmati rice (you can buy this uncooked to save money, but these days, my time can be more valuable especially when a pack of rice is only around $2-3, and I am not yet feeding a family. For you moms out there with kids, making rice in a rice cooker can help you save!)
- Japanese sweet potatoes (although I was imagining larger potatoes, grocery delivery caught me by surprise with some small potatoes. Typically, I aim to get large potatoes that I can chop up and use throughout the week in breakfasts, lunches and dinners.)
- orange juice (I love using this in my adrenal cocktails, and these days, I'm in love with the creamsicle version. Cream + OJ + collagen and some salt is all you need!)
- carrots (for estrogen detox, of course!)
- maple syrup (perfect for adding into my yogurt or adding to coffee)
- chocolate (dark chocolate is great if you don't have histamine or oxalate issues. I love making nighttime hot chocolate with milk, chocolate and collagen)
Fats:
- avocados (I don't always grab avocados, but they sounded great to pair with cooked tomatoes for breakfast)
- butter (grass fed, I add this to sourdough and top with more salt)
- cream (amazing for adrenal cocktails)
Miscellaneous additions: tomatoes for adding to skillet meals, greens for adding into everything from eggs to salmon/rice, and sprouts for topping meals. Tomatoes, leafy greens and sprouts are three amazing additions to have on hand. While you don't need to eat handfuls of veggies daily to be healthy, it still is important to get some greens and other nutrients (like lycopene) from tomatoes into the mix.
