Yesterday was my first grocery trip of 2010! Because I had more than just food to buy (deodorant, toothpaste, body wash, etc.), a trip to Walmart was necessary. I’m not going to lie, I usually avoid Walmart at all costs- the masses of people, grocery cart collisions, and long lines stress me out. But sometimes it makes more economical sense to make a trip at least once a month to stock up on personal and household items. Despite all the Walmart stressors, I have been impressed with the improved availability of healthy foods… low fat cheeses, more whole grain cereal options, and Terra chips (my new obsession) to name a few!
Here are some of my other grocery highlights…
- A Fresh Pineapple: Juicy, tropical deliciousness! Pineapple is an excellent source of vitamin C and a good source of dietary fiber. I definitely prefer fresh pineapple over canned any day! Of course, you can eat pineapple as is but there are many other ways you can enjoy pineapple such as in salads, added in a stir-fry, grilled, or mixed with cottage cheese or yogurt.
- Bag of Clementines: This citrus fruit is a great source of vitamin C, potassium, folate, and fiber. For more information, check out Corrinne’s post on this fab fruit! I usually throw one or two in my purse to have as a on-the-go snack.
- Green Monster Ingredients: I’m still loving my green smoothies. I have been fulfilling my green monster cravings almost daily so a big bag of spinach and bunch of bananas were definitely called for! Spinach is a great source of beta-carotene and also provides fiber, vitamin C, folic acid, iron, and potassium. Bananas provide potassium, vitamin C, folate, and fiber.
- Kashi’s Pumpkin Pie Bars: These are pretty tasty with some great nutritionals- check out the fiber!
- SIGG Bottle Brush: For weeks, I have been on the hunt for a long, narrow brush that can clean my SIGG. Finally, I found a perfect fit!
Do you ever get excited about purchasing cleaning products? I get excited over anything that will make my life easier.
New Orleans is having a consistently cold winter which is pretty unusual. It’s not crazy for us to reach 80 degrees on a random day in January. The weather forecast projects lows in the 20s this week!!! I wonder if we might see some snow again this year… we had some last year; I was working all day at the hospital while everyone else was leaving school/work early to play in the snow.
Hope everyone is starting off the first week of 2010 on the right foot! I have some yoga on my agenda this afternoon after I stop at the library to check out a “how to learn Spanish” book.
Have you made any progress on your 2010 goals?
Kasey
Your grocery purchases look strikingly similar to mine. Love the green smoothie and Kashi pumpkin pie bars! I got off work at 2 am. and went straight to the store to make sure I had spinach, bananas, apples and flax to make my smoothie tomorrow morning. I hope you get to play in the snow for just a bit before it melts! It’s nice for a couple minutes at least!
love those grocery purchases!
im dying to try those terra chips..sweet tater sounds delish
I LOVE Terra chips. Seriously, they are my favorite snack in the world, I do believe.
I also love clementines. Aren’t they amazing??? They are so easy to peel, and so delicious to eat. PLus, no seeds! Perfection.
Still haven’t tried the Terra chips…
We all love pineapple and always pick one up when we go grocery shopping…
I bought the same kashi pumpkin pie bars, they are great. I love pumpkin!
Terra chips are tasty aren’t they?! I love the sweet potato the best. And I used to make frequent trip to WalMart for oddball things when I lived in eastern Washington, but would you believe there aren’t any around Seattle? Now I’m doomed to pay high prices for the same goods.
What are you learning spanish for? Planning a getaway from that frigid weather? If so I’m completely jealous. It’s been wet and cold here. Boo.. enjoy that Green Monster. I’ve been lovin’ mine too!