Saturday, January 29, 2011

Healthy Kitchen Basics



Planning and preparation is the key to success when it comes to making major lifestyle changes.  Having the right tools to work with can help making transition an easier process.  Having a well-stocked kitchen will provide you with the tools you need to move forward with preparing healthful meals. Taking the time and making the effort to add to your cooking repertoire can prove to be a valuable investment as you begin creating quick and easy recipes that provide better quality, fresh and delicious alternatives to prepackaged convenience food. Some things take so little time to prepare but it’s just a matter of being organized with having the right products on hand for quick and easy preparation.

Stocking the Pantry





Nut Milks
Rice Milks
Almond Milk
Sweeteners
Maple Syrup
Honey
Agave Nectar
Stocks
Chicken
Vegetable
Beef

Coconut Milk
Snacks
Sunflower Seeds
Pumpkin seeds
Popcorn
Baked chips
Dried Fruit/Nuts

Dried Herbs & Spices

Dried Mushrooms
Condiments
Tamari
Hoisin sauce
Capers
Mustard






Oils
Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Canola Oil
Grapeseed Oil
Peanut Oil
Walnut Oil
Coconut Oil
Vinegars
Balsamic
Apple Cider
Rice
Sherry
Champagne
Grains
Brown Rice
Quinoa
Millet
Oats
Polenta
Amaranth
Farro
Teff
Pasta
Semolina
Whole Grain
Crackers
Baked
Whole Grain
Cereals
Whole grain
Canned Goods
Beans
Tomatoes
*look for cans labeled BPA free

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