what to put in pantry?

suziblues2000

I'm fairly new at healthy eating and I was wondering what I should always have on hand in my pantry?
I already have some brown rice and canned fruit and soups.
What else do you think a person should always have in their pantry for healthy cooking?
Or maybe is their a good website to get this info?
THANX

dino_morgan

Kashi bars
Those things are delicious, and they are sweet enough that they can beat back chocolate cravings!

drvvork

:flowerforyou: Right off... Virgin Olive Oil and Grape seed oil... I have additional cans of tuna / albacore, oatmeal, dehydrated onions, and protein powder for those oh-no days that I didn't plan ahead. :flowerforyou:

suziblues2000

wow, really? I use protein powder every day! In a smoothie.
Thank you for the ideas...GREAT stuff!

Vallandingham

Black Beans is a good staple. High in fiber and Protein.

Brown Rice.

TVP (google it) I substitute is in rice dishes alot 1/2 rice & 1/2 TVP.

jillybeanruns

It's more what you should have in your fridge than your pantry Non-perishables are usually loaded with extra sugar and sodium to extend their shelf-life. Fruits and vegetables are a good start. You need some protein, so fish and chicken and red meat occasionally. Nuts (particularly almonds) are quite good for you - they contain "good" fat, but watch the fat and the calories on them. Anything in moderation is okay, just pay close attention to the sodium/sugar in products that won't go bad

aippolito1

I don't have a lot but I keep boxes of instant rice and pasta, canned chicken & tuna, pretzels, sunflower seeds, canned fruit, soups and spaghetti, spaghetti sauce, etc.

xXmimiXx

Brown rice
Chopped tomatoes
Herbs and spices
Stock Cubes
Chickpeas
Tuna in Springwater
Garlic
Frozen Spinach
Wholemeal pasta
Rolled Oats
Linseed
Baked Beans
Sweet potatoes
Quinoa
Light Low Sodium Soy Sauce
Wholemeal noodles
Fibre Cereal
Raisins

:flowerforyou:

TheMaidOfAstolat

Whole grains (amaranth, quinoa, millet, teff, oats)-for me these are vital
Pasta (always whole wheat or quinoa based-no white refined stuff)
Rice (brown, wild-not really rice, lol, and red-hard to find)
Lentils (I prefer the red variety)
Beans-dried (flagolet, adzuki, black, garbonzo)
Whole grain flours-I keep mine in the fridge so the don't go bad (whole wheat {pastry and all pourpose}, soy, barley, spelt, amaranth, buckwheat, tritricle)-yes, I bake a lot!
Flax and chia seeds (I keep mine in the fridge)
Spices-everything and anything
Herbs (ground or fresh-but I think fresh is much better)
EVOO
Vinegers (red wine, balsalmic, apple cider)
Vegetable Broth (adds great flavor)
Coconut milk (I love Thai foods)

FYI: I'm a vegetarian and these are the staples of my pantry and might not suite your specific needs...but if you are looking for ideas these are interesting items to consider.

suziblues2000

wow! What good things! And yes, you're so right, I need to get healthy things in the fridge too.
THANK YOU