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It occurs to me that not all of us are foodies, born with an innate desire to cook and try new recipes! Many of us got to the morbidly obese ball by eating fast food from drive thrus, or delivery meals. Still others shop in the frozen pre-made food isle and love Stouffer's Mac n cheese and Stouffer's Lasagna, and Banquet Fried chicken entrees! Many of us, have very limited ability (especially in the early days of weight loss) to stand up while preparing food. And, then too--many of us are on either fixed incomes or have very limited money for food--even though we might have been guilty pre-surgery of buying tons of craptastic food from the grocery store.

So shew! Long-winded! Let's use this thread to link to and discuss different options in our stores where we can get healthy pre-cooked meals or meals that are prepared and only need to go into the oven for 20 or so minutes! The cool thing about it is, even in the early days, many of us will get 2-3 servings from a single meal! So we will still be saving $$$$ over the drive through and copious volumes of quick fix crap food!

PLEASE for God's sake!!! Read the previous entries!! We don't want a billion posts about rotisserie chicken! One will suffice! Let's try NOT to duplicate! When possible, link to specific items from your favorite grocery, so people can see what it is your linking to!!!

OK go!!!

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I shop at HEB. We have GREAT prepared foods with either no to low cooking required! So many healthy options! One doesn't need to cook!!!

I'm going to start with the most obvious!

Rotisserie chicken, Rotisserie Turkey Breast, Rotisserie Ribs:

Rotisserie Chicken: https://www.heb.com/product-detail/h-e-b-meal-simple-original-rotisserie-chicken/1409172

Rotisserie Turkey Breast: https://www.heb.com/product-detail/h-e-b-meal-simple-roasted-turkey-breast-bone-in/910434

Rotisserie Ribs: These you find sometimes on the weekend at HEB. They currently aren't displaying anything as an in-store ad.

Edited by FluffyChix

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These represent a great bargain. Most of us will only have 1/4c or so of veggies in the early days and they must be well-cooked. HEB has a special this week for 2 for $3 on Green Giant Steamer Bag Veggies. Just nuke and eat! They have a big variety too!

TIP: Shop your weekly sales circular at your stores. They always have great specials on no to low cook Entrees and veggies each week!!

https://www.heb.com/search/?q=Green+Giant+Frozen+Vegetable+Steamers+Bag

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I'll play!

Bumble Bee tuna "Snack" Packets, Seasoned $1.31 each

2.5 ounce serving size -- check out all of these flavors! http://www.bumblebee.com/products/ready-to-eat-kits/

Bumble Bee Tuna and Seafood Products -  Jalapeño Seasoned Tuna Pouch with SpoonBumble Bee Tuna and Seafood Products -  Spicy Thai Chili Seasoned Tuna Pouch with SpoonBumble Bee Tuna and Seafood Products -  Lemon & Pepper Seasoned Tuna Pouch with Spoon

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Real Simple HEB Meals: Pre-cooked, just heat and eat. Makes 2-3 servings (and you can eat only a bite of the carby sides). These are totaly do-able selections for dinner and when you figure that each one is AT LEAST 2 meals, but probably like 3-4 meals for the early days of weight loss post surgery life, it's a bargain!

Roast Turkey, Green Bean Almondine, and Mashed Tators https://www.heb.com/product-detail/h-e-b-meal-simple-roasted-turkey-green-beans-almondine-and-mashed-potatoes/2020297

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Pork Tenderloin, Bacon Broccoli, Fingerling Potatoes https://www.heb.com/product-detail/h-e-b-meal-simple-pork-tenderloin-bacon-broccoli-fingerling-potatoes/2020325

chicken Breast, Spinach Feta Couscous, Green salad https://www.heb.com/product-detail/h-e-b-meal-simple-chicken-breast-with-spinach-feta-couscous-and-green-salad/2019962

Simple Salmon Filet, Broccoli, Fingerling Potatoes https://www.heb.com/product-detail/h-e-b-meal-simple-salmon-filet-with-broccoli-and-fingerling-potatoes/2019957

Simple Pork Chop, Green Beans Almondine, Mashed Potatoes https://www.heb.com/product-detail/h-e-b-meal-simple-pork-chop-green-beans-almondine-and-mashed-potatoes/2020308

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Yay!!!! @Apple203 Thanks for playing, hope you will contribute a TON!!!!!

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Sargento Balanced Breaks

7g Protein, 170 cals

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Jimmy Dean's Breakfast Bowls (pick around most of the potato for a lower carb meal): https://www.heb.com/product-detail/jimmy-dean-delights-turkey-sausage-bowl/1172060

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Jimmy Dean's Turkey Sausage Pre-cooked Patties: https://www.heb.com/product-detail/jimmy-dean-heat-n-serve-turkey-sausage-patties/1468006

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Jimmy Dean's Turkey Sausage Crumbles Pre-cooked: https://www.heb.com/product-detail/jimmy-dean-hearty-turkey-sausage-crumbles/1428878

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Another easy breakfast idea that will make 2-3 meals is the Atkins Farmhouse Breakfast Scramble, low carb and 22g of Protein for the entire meal. https://www.heb.com/product-detail/atkins-day-break-farmhouse-style-sausage-scramble/1629991

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I loves me some chicken pot pie!!! If you need something soft, the Atkins meals have a lot of options. And each one will make 2-3 servings! So they are so cheap! Each meal has about 22g Protein and less than 10g of carbs.

Atkins Crustless Chicken Pot Pie: https://www.heb.com/product-detail/atkins-crustless-chicken-pot-pie/1630017

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Canned chicken, crab, shrimp

Smoked salmon

Frozen or deli shrimp

Winco deli crab shrimp ceviche

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101 uses with these - fajitas - alfredo chicken and veggies - stir fry -

Bagged and frozen Chicken or beef Grilled chicken.

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Market side has a variety of fresh steamable veggies. to many to list.

I like the french steamed green Beans with sliced almonds and real bacon bits

Fresh squeeze herbs makes easy prep

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@jenn1 Those are all fantastic ideas and so delish looking!!! You got my heart thumping hard with all the seafood! I was like screaming: GIVE ME ALL THE SHRIMP AND SMOKED SALMON!!! :D The ceviche looks great! Have you tried it? Is it delish?

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1 minute ago, FluffyChix said:

@jenn1 Those are all fantastic ideas and so delish looking!!! You got my heart thumping hard with all the seafood! I was like screaming: GIVE ME ALL THE SHRIMP AND SMOKED SALMON!!! :D The ceviche looks great! Have you tried it? Is it delish?

The winco ceviche is one of my favorites in the summer. Ohh sooo good

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