{"id":838297,"date":"2026-09-06T09:32:17","date_gmt":"2026-09-06T09:32:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/838297\/"},"modified":"2026-09-06T09:32:17","modified_gmt":"2026-09-06T09:32:17","slug":"a-sports-dietitian-shares-her-weekly-grocery-list-for-protein-packed-meals-and-snacks","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/838297\/","title":{"rendered":"A sports dietitian shares her weekly grocery list for protein-packed meals and snacks"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission.<\/p>\n<p><img alt=\"Woman in grocery store holding a plastic punnet of strawberries.\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"960\" height=\"540\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"rounded-lg\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/fit_well_588\/bc32f02d039a58f572cca5074c99996d.jpg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Credit: Getty Images \/ Westend61<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">I love peeking at what other shoppers are buying when I&#8217;m standing in the checkout line at the grocery store.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">So getting to see what&#8217;s on sports dietitian <a data-ylk=\"slk:Tatiana V\u00e9lez-Burgos;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas;\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;link&quot;,&quot;yLinkElementType&quot;:&quot;article_link&quot;}\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/tatianavb\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">Tatiana V\u00e9lez-Burgos<\/a>&#8216; weekly grocery list is a real treat.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">V\u00e9lez-Burgos&#8217; staples are packed with protein and fiber for easy, balanced meals that fit into her busy schedule and allow her to meet her goals even when she&#8217;s on the go.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Here are the five food staples she picks up from Publix every week to inspire your next grocery store trip.<\/p>\n<p>1. Publix salmon<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">&#8220;I buy <a data-ylk=\"slk:Publix salmon;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas;\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;link&quot;,&quot;yLinkElementType&quot;:&quot;article_link&quot;}\" href=\"https:\/\/delivery.publix.com\/store\/publix\/products\/3137811-salmon-fillets-fresh-farm-raised-per-lb\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">Publix salmon <\/a>and try to cook it at least once a week for my family,&#8221; says V\u00e9lez-Burgos, who is the founder of <a data-ylk=\"slk:Fuel Labs;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas;\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;link&quot;,&quot;yLinkElementType&quot;:&quot;article_link&quot;}\" href=\"https:\/\/www.myfuellabs.com\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">Fuel Labs<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">&#8220;Salmon is very rich in omega-3 fatty acids, which help reduce inflammation, and are beneficial for cognitive health and muscle repair. It&#8217;s a great source of protein too,&#8221; she says.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">How to use it: There are many ways to add salmon to your diet. You can air fry, pan fry or grill it and pair it with vegetables and a carbohydrate for an easy lunch or dinner. &#8220;My favorite method of cooking it is pan-frying it and pairing it with white rice and green beans,&#8221; says V\u00e9lez-Burgos.<\/p>\n<p>2. Tasty bite organic madras lentils<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">&#8220;I&#8217;m not plant-based, but I like having a plant-based meal every once in a while and I always reach for <a data-ylk=\"slk:these ready-made lentils;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas;\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;link&quot;,&quot;yLinkElementType&quot;:&quot;article_link&quot;}\" href=\"https:\/\/delivery.publix.com\/store\/publix\/products\/25028-tasty-bite-indian-madras-lentils-organic-original-mild-10-oz\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">these ready-made lentils<\/a>,&#8221; says V\u00e9lez-Burgos. &#8220;They are rich in fiber and packed with nutrients such as iron and magnesium, which support energy production, muscle function and cardiovascular health.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">How to use it: Add it to rice, mix it into soups or use it as a filling in tacos for a protein- and fiber-packed meal that will please everyone.<\/p>\n<p>3. Chobani 20G protein Greek yogurt drinks<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">&#8220;I always stock up on <a data-ylk=\"slk:Chobani 20G Protein Greek Yogurt Drinks;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas;\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;link&quot;,&quot;yLinkElementType&quot;:&quot;article_link&quot;}\" href=\"https:\/\/delivery.publix.com\/store\/publix\/products\/43340797-chobani-complete-cherry-vanilla-lowfat-greek-yogurt-drink-10-fl-oz\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">Chobani 20G Protein Greek Yogurt Drinks<\/a> as they help me meet my protein needs when I&#8217;m traveling or busy during the day,&#8221; says V\u00e9lez-Burgos.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">&#8220;It&#8217;s made from farm-fresh milk fermented with live and active cultures, delivering billions of probiotics in every bottle so it supports gut health,&#8221; she says.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">How to use it: With 20g of protein in every bottle, it&#8217;s an easy way to increase your intake without using protein powder, whether you make this part of your breakfast or have it as a snack as V\u00e9lez-Burgos does.<\/p>\n<p>4. Driscoll&#8217;s fresh strawberries<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">&#8220;<a data-ylk=\"slk:Strawberries;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas;\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;link&quot;,&quot;yLinkElementType&quot;:&quot;article_link&quot;}\" href=\"https:\/\/delivery.publix.com\/landing?product_id=22234437&amp;retailer_id=57&amp;postal_code=27513\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">Strawberries<\/a> are high in antioxidants and fiber, which have lots of benefits,&#8221; says V\u00e9lez-Burgos. &#8220;Antioxidants work to reduce the oxidation process caused by physical activity, while fiber helps digestion and maintains normal blood sugar levels.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">&#8220;Plus, they are so tasty so it really encourages me to reach for them daily and eat fruit every day.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">How to use it: &#8220;I always pick up a carton of berries for adding to yogurt or combining with dark chocolate for a snack,&#8221; says V\u00e9lez-Burgos.<\/p>\n<p>5. Spindrift pineapple sparkling water<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Hydration is important, but it doesn&#8217;t have to be boring according to V\u00e9lez-Burgos.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">&#8220;Water is my top choice, but I always pick up these <a data-ylk=\"slk:Spindrift Sparkling Waters;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas;\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;link&quot;,&quot;yLinkElementType&quot;:&quot;article_link&quot;}\" href=\"https:\/\/delivery.publix.com\/store\/publix\/products\/21131130-spindrift-pineapple-sparkling-water-12-fl-oz\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">Spindrift Sparkling Waters<\/a>. There&#8217;s a variety of flavors that are delicious and it makes hitting my water intake so much more interesting for me,&#8221; she says.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">&#8220;They don&#8217;t have any added sugars or sweeteners, and they are still very tasty,&#8221; V\u00e9lez-Burgos adds. &#8220;I don&#8217;t drink them every day, but it&#8217;s nice to mix it up every once in a while.&#8221;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. 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