Achieving weight loss goals starts with making smart choices at the grocery store, and budget-friendly retailers like Walmart can make healthy eating more accessible. By stocking up on nutrient-dense, low-calorie foods such as lean proteins, fresh produce, and whole grains, you can create a meal plan that supports your slimming journey without breaking the bank.
Amber (@amber_c_fitness), who lost 160 pounds through diet and exercise, shared her go-to grocery items she buys from Walmart that can help with slimming down. Some of the items she suggests are vegan hot dogs, chicken apple sausages, vanilla dessert shells, and more. Read on to learn more.
1. Lightlife Vegan Hot Dogs
Lightlife Vegan Hot Dogs have fewer calories per serving, making them a smart choice for calorie-conscious meals or even snacks. They’re also made with plant-based ingredients, providing a good source of protein that helps support muscle maintenance. They contain 60 calories per serving and 8 grams of protein.
2. Sugar-Free Strawberry Glaze
This sweet treat is perfect for those who constantly have a sweet tooth. These are 10 calories per serving and 0 added sugars. Amber says they're "so good on desserts and in oatmeal."
3. Vanilla Dessert Shells
These freshly-made vanilla dessert shells are so versatile when the sugary cravings hit. You can pretty much add anything to these shells, from Nutella to whipped cream to glazed fruits!
4. Bomb Pop Banana Fudge
This combination of banana and fudge flavors provides a satisfying dessert option that can curb cravings for high-calorie sweets like cakes or ice cream. Amber says these are “so good” and “taste like chocolate-covered bananas.”
5. Joseph's Lavash Bread
Most people think white bread is something they need to part ways with when trying to lose weight, but fear not because healthy alternatives are totally available. Joseph’s Lavash bread is best for “flatbread, pizzas, wraps, and air-fried tortilla chips.” Each serving has 6 grams of protein and 60 calories.
6. John Soules Chicken Fajitas
These chicken breast strips with rib meat have no hormones or steroids added and also contain no artificial ingredients. Amber says they’re an “easy protein source and taste amazing!”
They come with 110 calories, 2 grams of total fat, and 19 grams of protein per serving.
7. Sam's Choice Uncured Turkey Bacon
While regular bacon can be filled with unhealthy fats, Amber recommends Sam’s Uncured Turkey Bacon as a better option. This item has no nitrates or nitrites, no preservatives, and has 70% less fat “than USDA data for pork bacon.” They contain 5 grams of protein per serving and 45 calories each.
8. Sam's Choice Smoked Chicken Apple Sausage
This food is Amber’s favorite item at Walmart! Sam’s Choice makes the list again with their vegan smoked chicken apple sausage. They contain 15 grams of protein and 100 calories per serving.
