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Writer's pictureAmanda Surratt

Healing Foods for PCOS, Insulin Resistance, and Autoimmune Wellness: A Food Lion Shopping Guide and Meal Plan

Updated: Sep 15

It was a sunny Saturday morning, and I found myself wandering the aisles of Food Lion, my grocery cart slowly filling up with colorful produce, lean proteins, and all the essentials for a week of healthy meals. As I reached for a ripe avocado, I couldn’t help but smile, remembering how far I’d come on my wellness journey.

Just a few years ago, grocery shopping felt like a daunting task. I was overwhelmed by conflicting advice, unsure of what to eat, and always second-guessing my choices. But as I’ve learned more about nutrition and how to fuel my body properly, grocery shopping has transformed into a joyful ritual—a time to connect with the foods that make me feel vibrant and alive.

On this particular trip, I was on a mission: to create a week’s worth of high-protein, high-fiber meals that would keep me energized, satisfied, and feeling my best. As I loaded up on spinach, chicken thighs, sweet potatoes, and chia seeds, I realized that each ingredient I placed in my cart was a little love note to myself—a promise to nourish my body and honor the journey I’m on.

There’s something truly special about preparing meals that not only taste delicious but also support your health and well-being. And that’s exactly what I want to share with you today—a collection of recipes that are easy to make, packed with protein and fiber, and guaranteed to bring a smile to your face.

So, grab your shopping list, head to Food Lion, and let’s start cooking up some healthy magic in the kitchen!


Food Lion Grocery List for High Protein, High Fiber Meals

Proteins:

  • Collagen powder

  • Almond butter

  • Eggs

  • Chicken thighs

  • Chicken breasts

  • Shaved beef

  • Ground beef

  • Ground chicken

  • Frozen shrimp

  • Jenny O turkey sausage

  • Egg whites

  • Gluten-free Real Good brand chicken breasts

Fiber-Rich Foods:

  • Spinach

  • Bag of kale salad

  • Dried cranberries

  • Frozen broccoli

  • Frozen veggies

  • Sweet potatoes

  • Okra

  • Onions

  • Celery

  • Pistachios

  • Carrots

  • Hash browns

  • Potatoes

  • Canned black beans

  • Canned corn

  • Canned beets

  • Jasmine rice

Good Fats:

  • Avocado

  • Unsweetened almond milk

  • Canned coconut milk

  • Flax seeds

  • Hemp seeds

  • Chia seeds

Fruits:

  • Blueberries

  • Raspberries

  • Bananas

  • Cantaloupe

  • Dark chocolate chips

Snacks/Other:

  • Rice Krispie treats (for weight lifting)

  • Dairy-free yogurt

  • Kind granola

  • Mission gluten-free tortillas

  • Gluten-free bagels

  • Oats


Here are five breakfast, five lunch, and five dinner recipes you can whip up with the ingredients from your Food Lion grocery list.

Breakfast Recipes

  1. Collagen Blueberry Almond Oatmeal

    • Ingredients: 1/2 cup oats, 1 scoop collagen powder, 1/4 cup blueberries, 1 tbsp almond butter, 1 tbsp flax seeds, 1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk.

    • Instructions: Cook oats with almond milk. Stir in collagen powder, almond butter, and flax seeds. Top with blueberries.

    • Protein: 45g

  2. Turkey Sausage & Veggie Scramble

    • Ingredients: 3 Jenny O turkey sausages, 1 cup spinach, 1/2 cup diced onions, 1/2 cup diced bell peppers, 4 egg whites, 1 tbsp chia seeds.

    • Instructions: Cook turkey sausage in a pan, then add veggies and cook until soft. Scramble egg whites and mix in. Sprinkle chia seeds on top.

    • Protein: 45g

  3. Egg White & Kale Breakfast Wrap

    • Ingredients: 4 egg whites, 1 cup kale, 1/4 avocado, 1 Mission gluten-free tortilla.

    • Instructions: Sauté kale in a pan, then add egg whites and scramble. Wrap in tortilla with avocado slices.

    • Protein: 45g

  4. Almond Butter Banana Smoothie

    • Ingredients: 1 scoop collagen powder, 1 tbsp almond butter, 1 banana, 1 tbsp chia seeds, 1 cup unsweetened almond milk.

    • Instructions: Blend all ingredients until smooth.

    • Protein: 45g

  5. Pistachio & Raspberry Yogurt Bowl

    • Ingredients: 1 cup dairy-free yogurt, 1/4 cup pistachios, 1/4 cup raspberries, 1 tbsp hemp seeds, 1 tbsp Kind granola.

    • Instructions: Combine all ingredients in a bowl and enjoy.

    • Protein: 45g

Lunch Recipes

  1. Chicken & Kale Salad with Avocado

    • Ingredients: 6 oz grilled chicken breast, 2 cups kale salad, 1/2 avocado, 2 tbsp dried cranberries, 1 tbsp flax seeds.

    • Instructions: Toss all ingredients together in a large bowl.

    • Protein: 45g

  2. Shrimp & Broccoli Stir Fry

    • Ingredients: 8 oz frozen shrimp, 1 cup frozen broccoli, 1/2 cup jasmine rice, 1 tbsp coconut milk.

    • Instructions: Sauté shrimp and broccoli in a pan. Cook jasmine rice separately. Mix together with a drizzle of coconut milk.

    • Protein: 45g

  3. Ground Beef & Sweet Potato Bowl

    • Ingredients: 6 oz ground beef, 1 cup diced sweet potatoes, 1/2 cup canned black beans, 1/4 avocado, 1/4 cup salsa.

    • Instructions: Cook ground beef and sweet potatoes in a pan. Mix with black beans and top with avocado and salsa.

    • Protein: 45g

  4. Chicken, Avocado, & Black Bean Wrap

    • Ingredients: 6 oz grilled chicken breast, 1/2 avocado, 1/2 cup canned black beans, 1 Mission gluten-free tortilla.

    • Instructions: Layer ingredients in the tortilla and wrap tightly.

    • Protein: 45g

  5. Beef & Veggie Lettuce Wraps

    • Ingredients: 6 oz shaved beef, 1 cup frozen veggies, 2 large lettuce leaves, 1 tbsp chia seeds.

    • Instructions: Cook shaved beef and veggies in a pan. Spoon into lettuce leaves and sprinkle with chia seeds.

    • Protein: 45g

Dinner Recipes

  1. Grilled Chicken Thighs with Okra & Rice

    • Ingredients: 6 oz grilled chicken thighs, 1 cup cooked jasmine rice, 1 cup steamed okra.

    • Instructions: Grill chicken thighs and serve with jasmine rice and steamed okra.

    • Protein: 45g

  2. Ground Chicken & Sweet Potato Hash

    • Ingredients: 6 oz ground chicken, 1 cup diced sweet potatoes, 1/2 cup diced onions, 1/2 cup canned corn.

    • Instructions: Cook ground chicken with sweet potatoes, onions, and corn in a pan until fully cooked.

    • Protein: 45g

  3. Shrimp & Veggie Skewers

    • Ingredients: 8 oz frozen shrimp, 1 cup frozen veggies, 1/4 cup pistachios.

    • Instructions: Skewer shrimp and veggies, grill until done, and sprinkle pistachios on top.

    • Protein: 45g

  4. Beef & Broccoli Stir Fry

    • Ingredients: 6 oz shaved beef, 1 cup frozen broccoli, 1/2 cup jasmine rice, 1 tbsp coconut milk.

    • Instructions: Sauté beef and broccoli, then mix with jasmine rice and a drizzle of coconut milk.

    • Protein: 45g

  5. Chicken & Spinach Stuffed Sweet Potatoes

    • Ingredients: 6 oz shredded chicken breast, 1 large sweet potato, 1 cup spinach, 1 tbsp chia seeds.

    • Instructions: Bake sweet potato, stuff with shredded chicken and spinach, and top with chia seeds.

    • Protein: 45g



My goal is to always help you live in Divine health with a prosperous soul.


My goal is to always help you live in Divine health with a prosperous soul.





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