A well-stocked kitchen with cooking essentials makes creating a quick and balanced meal a whole lot easier! Today, I will share some of the top items I keep on hand to ensure a nutritiously packed fridge, freezer and pantry. This way, when you go to the grocery store, you will know which kitchen essentials need to be topped up.
My top 5 items to stock your fridge, freezer and pantry:
Fridge:
Milk, yogurt and cheese
Fresh fruits (such as: apples, oranges, grapes) and fresh vegetables (such as: celery, large bag baby carrots, lettuce etc)
Eggs! They make a quick meal and offer a convenient protein source
Hummus or other bean dip
Flavour builders (lemon, lime, fresh garlic and ginger)
Freezer:
Frozen vegetables and fruit (just as nutritious as fresh)
Pre-portioned quantities of meat and fish (this allows you to take appropriate servings out to thaw in the fridge the evening before)
Whole grain pita, English muffins, sliced bread (stays fresh longer in the freezer)
Tomato sauce and homemade soup or chili (speedy meals)
Leftovers! (Pre-portion into lunch size containers)
Pantry:
Canned tuna, salmon and canned legumes (lentils, black beans, chickpeas)
Whole grains (ie. brown rice, quinoa, wheat berries, oats, bulgar, pasta etc)
Olive oil
Nut butter, unsalted nuts and seeds
Low sodium soup broth (for making homemade soups for batch cooking)
Bottom Line:
A well-stocked kitchen puts you in the ready position for simply cooking and enjoying healthy, balanced meals.
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