Throwing together a quick, nutritious meal requires a well-stocked kitchen. However, many popular healthy foods are highly perishable and must be used within a few days, causing many home cooks to burn through their food stores quickly.
Still, you can keep a number of healthy, long-lasting staples your pantry, freezer, and fridge and use them to make nutrient-dense meals and snacks - even when you're out of your typical go-to foods.
Here are 15 healthy staples that you should always have on hand.
1. Dried and canned beans and lentils
2. Nuts, seeds, and their butters
3. Grains
4. Frozen fruit and vegetables
5. Honey and maple syrups
6. Apple cider vinegar
7. Healthy fats for cooking
8. Fermented foods
9. Spices and dried herbs
10. Garlic and onions
11. Long-lasting fresh fruits and veggies
12. Frozen fish, poultry, and meat
13. Healthy condiments
14. Eggs
15. Full fat yogurt
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