Just like everyone else, I’m busy and often find myself overwhelmed at the prospect of cooking. But over the years, I’ve found that preparation is truly the key to living a healthy life. The most important part is finding what works best for you and your lifestyle. I try to stock up on all of my staple items once a week. Towards the middle of the week, I’ll make an additional trip to the store for fresh produce if necessary.
Today, I want to share with you my healthy fridge and pantry essentials. These are the things I have on hand to create simple and healthy meals all week.
Pantry
Dried and packaged goods:
- Rolled oats
- Brown rice
- Quinoa
- Gluten free flour
- Coconut flour
- Almond meal
- Nutritional yeast
- Flaxseeds
- Chia seeds
- Hemp seeds
- Sesame seeds
- Raw almonds
- Raw walnuts
- Gluten free pasta
- Beans: garbanzo, kidney, black and pinto
- Jarred pasta sauce
Cooking staples:
- Tahini
- Tamari
- Coconut oil
- Olive oil
- Sesame oil
- Organic nut butters (almond, peanut, cashew)
- Sweeteners: honey, maple syrup, coconut sugar, stevia and raw organic sugar
- Spices and herbs including: course salt, fine sea salt, fresh ground pepper, chili flakes, cayenne, paprika, turmeric, cinnamon, nutmeg, coriander, basil, parsley, sage, oregano, garlic powder and ginger
Snacks:
- Dark chocolate (70-85% cacao)
- Larabars
- Mary’s Gone Crackers
- Organic corn tortilla chips
Drinks:
- Vega and Sunwarrior protein powder
- Coffee beans
- Assorted teas including: mint, chamomile, green and english breakfast
Fridge
- Greens: spinach, kale, romaine
- Vegetables:brussels sprouts, broccoli, cauliflower, eggplant, zucchini, cucumber, carrots, leeks, onions, bell peppers and cabbage
- Fruit: green apples, berries, avocados and bananas
- Unsweetened, organic almond milk
- Organic eggs
- Dijion mustard
- Just Mayo (vegan mayonaise)
- EarthBalance
- Gluten free bread
Cleaning
- Mrs. Meyer’s Multi-Surface Cleaner
- Mrs. Meyer’s Clean Day Kitchen Candles
- Seventh Generation dish Soap and detergent
- Veggie Wash produce spray
Comment below – I would love to hear what some of your healthy essentials are!
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