Trouble making a grocery list?

Eating a variety of foods will help ensure you are meeting your vitamin and mineral needs.

Here are some suggestions to add to your "usual" grocery list.

Protein

• chicken breasts
• sliced turkey
• canned tuna
• lean ground beef
• eggs
• peanut butter
• canned beans
• nuts

Carbohydrates

• bread, bagels, and English muffins
• cereal
• rice, pasta
• potatoes
• corn, peas
• crackers, pretzels, popcorn
• snack bars

Dairy

• milk
• yogurt
• cheese
• cottage cheese

Vegetables

• tomato or V8 juice
• tomato sauce
• salsa
• frozen mixed vegetables
• carrots
• broccoli
• onions
• garlic

Fruits

• apples
• bananas
• oranges or orange juice
• pineapple
• pears
• peaches
• raisins

Other

• olive or canola oil
• butter
• jam, jelly, honey
• salad dressing
• salt and pepper
• cinnamon

Cooking