Tips For Maintaining Your Healthy Weight Loss Pantry
The Healthy Weight Loss Pantry
Healthy weight loss requires some planning and preparation to stay on track. One key is having a healthy pantry stocked with healthy staples. A cupboard, fridge, and freezer stocked with delicious, nutritious options can be a life savor when hunger strikes. Preparing a healthy meal or snack is easy when everything you need is readily available right in your own kitchen.
What Is A Healthy Weight Loss Pantry? A stash of healthy foods on your shelves, in your fridge and freezer to make getting dinner or satisfying an unexpected hunger attack a breeze. Healthy pantry items include spices, oils, and other non-perishable ingredients, as well as frozen and fresh fruits, vegetables, and proteins.
Why Have A Healthy Weight Loss Pantry?
Saves Time
Saves Money
Avoid Junk Food and Fast Food
Avoid Having to Stop at the Store When You Are Hungry
Makes Preparing Dinner Easy
You're Well Prepared for Hunger Attacks with Healthy Snack Alternatives
Who Needs A Healthy Weight Loss Pantry?
Anyone Who Wants to Lose or Control Their Weight
Anyone Who Wants to Eat Healthy
Busy Working Folks
Anyone Tired of Take-Out, Fast Food, and Eating Out
My Healthy Weight Loss Pantry—A Sample The following represents what I try to keep stocked in my healthy pantry. I like to cook and tend to keep a lot of ingredients on hand. You can customize this to meet your individual likes and dislikes. If you hate Dijon mustard, buy the kind you do like, instead. If you hate olives, don't buy them! Your perfect healthy pantry should make your life easier by having on hand your favorite healthy foods!
Healthy Pantry: Grains
Brown Rice
Uncle Ben's Converted Rice
Whole Grain Cereal such as Shredded Wheat or Cheerios
Whole-Wheat Pasta
Steel-Cut Oatmeal
Rolled Oats (not instant)
Popping Corn
Healthy Pantry: Condiments and Spices
Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Expeller Pressed Canola Oil
Cooking Spray (Pam Canola Oil)
Sea Salt
Kosher Salt
Pepper
Low Sodium Soy Sauce
Balsamic Vinegar
Red Wine Vinegar
Dijon Mustard
Worcestershire Sauce
Vanilla
Cinnamon
Nutmeg
Bay Leaves
Basil
Oregano
Thyme
Cajun Spice Blend
Herbs d'Provence
Healthy Pantry: Canned/Jarred Items
Marinara Sauce
Diced Tomatoes
Tomato Sauce
Stewed Tomatoes
Green Olives
Kalamata Olives
Capers
Sun-Dried Tomatoes
Vegetable Broth
Tuna
White Beans
Black Beans
Garbanzo Beans
Corn
Artichoke Hearts
Natural Peanut Butter
Almond Butter
Unsweetened Applesauce
Unsweetened Pineapple
Pumpkin Puree
Healthy Pantry: Fruit and Nuts
Dried Apricots
Dried Cranberries
Raw Almonds
Raw Walnuts
Healthy Pantry: Baking Supplies
White Whole-Wheat Flour
Baking Powder
Baking Soda
Maple Syrup (real)
Honey
Granulated Cane Juice (Succanat)
Dark Chocolate
Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips
Unsweetened Cocoa Powder
Healthy Pantry: Refrigerated Items
Soy Milk
Organic Non-Fat Milk
Organic Non-Fat Yogurt (Greek style if possible)
Eggs
Part-Skim Mozzarella Cheese
Healthy Pantry: Frozen Food
Spinach
Peas
Broccoli
Berries
Soy Dream or Rice Dream Frozen Desert
Veggie Burgers
Healthy Pantry: Fresh Fruits and Vegetables
Onions
Garlic
Lemons
Limes
Green Onions
Flat Leaf Parsley
Salad Mix
Carrots
Celery
Peppers
Bananas
Apples
Tomatoes
Avocado
Potatoes
Healthy Pantry: Health Food Aisle
Soy or Whey Protein Powder
Flax Seed
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