Hi there! I'm bullish on resource lists! (Yeah, that's me--Imafreak.) So can we play a new game today? Let's list all the convenience foods that can make cooking easier for us--easier to get a semi-homemade meal on the table. Here's the criteria--the food must have less than 4g of sugar MAX per serving. It must be low carb. It must be low calorie. Try not to repeat the posts before yours.

Ok, go!

Edited October 31, 20178 yr by FluffyChix

Ok, here's some of my go-tos:

Central Market Taste of Italy Marinara Sauce (1/4c=4Tbsp=35Cals; 2.5gCarbs; 2gSugar)

Classico Lite Asiago Romano Alfredo Sauce (1/4c=4Tbsp=45Cals; 3gCarbs; 1gSugar)

On The Border Salsa con Queso (2Tbsp=45Cals; 4gCarbs; 1gSugar)

Central Market Hatch Chile Salsa Roja (2Tbsp=10Cals; 2gCarbs; 1gSugar)

Central Market Hatch Green Chile Salsa Verde (2Tbsp=5Cals; 1gCarbs; 0gSugar)

HEB Real Egg Whites

Prepared Pesto

Frozen Veggies: chopped onion, chopped red/green bell peppers, chopped celery, chopped spinach/greens of all kinds, cauli rice blend, broccoli, green peas, green beans, yellow squash, zucchini, sliced okra

Fresh Foods: pre-chopped veggies

Costco: shredded rotisserie chicken pieces, frozen peeled/deveined shrimp, portioned tilapia loins

HEB Deli: home baked turkey breast they sell by the pound, hummus

Taco Bell: refried beans and cheese (with really cool containers to reuse for lunches and meals), "ground beef"

Windy's: Chili

Jason's Deli: Chili

Edited October 31, 20178 yr by FluffyChix

Trader Joes: Riced cauliflower. Frozen spiral carrots. Cauliflower pizza crust.

* Any good generic tomato paste (no salt, no sugar)

* Cartoons of fresh egg whites (or segmented pouches of frozen egg whites)

* Quality canned fish (various types) - make great pastes or dips

* Pouches of high quality baby & toddler foods that make great sauces/gravies for meats once zapped in the microwave

McDonalds: the McDouble burger without the bun (230 calories, 23 grams protein)

Chick Fil-A chicken strips, 3 pieces: 360 calories, 36 grams protein

McDonalds egg McMuffin: 290 calories, 18 grams protein

1 5-ounce can of tuna: 120 calories, 22 grams of protein

1 scrambled egg with 3 turkey bacon strips: 160 calories, 12 grams of protein

1 hour ago, Introversion said:

McDonalds: the McDouble burger without the bun (230 calories, 23 grams protein)

Chick Fil-A chicken strips, 3 pieces: 360 calories, 36 grams Protein

McDonalds egg McMuffin: 290 calories, 18 grams protein

1 5-ounce can of tuna: 120 calories, 22 grams of protein

1 scrambled egg with 3 turkey bacon strips: 160 calories, 12 grams of protein

Maybe reprint them with the grams of carbs and fat included ... a much better balance of info would be achieved.

47 minutes ago, Rainbow_Warrior said:

Maybe reprint them with the grams of carbs and fat included ... a much better balance of info would be achieved.

That's a splendid idea...but I don't count carbs or fat grams.

When I'm on the run and need to grab something to eat (I try to plan ahead but with two small children life happens) I tend to gravitate to Wendy's. I will either get a small Chili (170 calories, 15 Protein, 16 Carbs) or a single burger with no bun (240 calories, 0g carbs, 18g protein). They will put it in a container with a lettuce wrap if you ask for no bun. I can eat about 3/4 of a patty and be satisfied and you can ask for whatever toppings on the side and dress it yourself you would have to add to the nutrition if you chose to add toppings like Mayo or cheese. I put a little ketchup and onion on mine personally.

Edited November 17, 20178 yr by Sullie06